Federal finances show five billion emergency expenditures feared
The budget outlines spend about 7.9 billion for the year ending June 30 1934 with 3.0 billion expected in income and 5.0 billion in net new borrowing. Projections suggest 1935 could reduce expenditures to 2.6 billion with 3.55 billion income, and debt retirement may rise as business revives. Federal spending details include loans to banks railroads and public works and a large potential influx of funds in the next seven months.
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Douglas
Treasury
Chicago court upholds common sense in weapon carry ruling
A Chicago appellate court reverses a lower court acquittal by ruling that a weapon in a golf bag swung over the defendant's shoulder was within reach and thus carried concealed. The decision cites practical law over strict technicality and urges courts nationwide to follow suit to curb crime.
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Chicago
America
United States
The Feminine Five Per Cent
Mussolini declares a five percent cap on women in public service with exceptions for teachers and nurses and a twenty percent quota for telephone workers. He argues the measure aims to keep women at home while noting potential factory worker limits and Italy’s higher female labor ratio.
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Mussolini
Italy
England
Winter building boom tips and savings urged
The piece argues against the idea that spring and summer are the only times for building and repair. It notes winter is suitable for construction, prices remain low but rising soon, and advises buyers to act now to save on new homes or repairs. It also mocks campaign promises and features unrelated quips about Al Capone and a shotgun.
Referee Althouh 277 Years Old Covers Basketball Rules
Veteran official and writer known for refereeing over 1200 high school and college contests. Based in Wilmington, he has authored and edited a book on basketball rules, highlighting a long career in the sport.
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Kroger
Wilmington
The Silent Observer and Other Humorous Snippets
A collage of jokes and quips from the Silent Observer era includes exchanges between a farmer and a delivery boy, a maid and mistress, a geologist obituary, a lion tamer joke, and one line gags about diets and lawyers. It blends light humor with historical notes and a few biting one liners.
Life through death theme echoed in Gospel study
The Golden Legion Bible Study reflects on John 12 16 and 12 3 with the Greeks request Sir We wish to see Jesus. The Master proclaims a universal principle through His death and resurrection Life through death. Several notable figures are profiled for anniversaries. The horoscope notes a socialistic temperament and warns against disappointment while urging social improvement.
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Jesus
Sacramental Reflection on Christ Death and Sacrifice
A sermon excerpt emphasizes Jesus death as the source of Pentecost era change and church history. It likens Christ’s life to Mary's ointment poured out, urging believers to embrace self denial to gain eternal life. It frames intellectual research and moral action within belief in an intelligible universe.
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Christ
Mary
Third Degree Questioning Leads to Sleepy Confession
A comic quarrel unfolds as a police oncer boasts of browbeating a man with questions. The man dozes, replying softly that his kite will not fly and his father made it from fly paper, revealing no real misdeed.
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Johnny
Angelic Wife and Sunday School Reflections
A brief humorous slice shows a wife teased as an angel and a daughter learning a playful line about being a child of Satan. The scene hints at a family discussion after church with a mention of an undertaker and a pending accident.
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Jenny
Satan
Two Girls Question Blind Beggar Sincerity
Two girls walk together when one pauses to give a coin to a beggar. Reuniting with her friend she repeats the beggar’s line about helping the blind, prompting doubt about whether the man is really blind.
Anniversaries in a Century of Notables
A list of notable birthdays and deaths from 1733 to 1869 highlighting Samuel Jonon, Thomas H. Perkins, Henry C. Carey, Gustave Eiffel, Richard W. Clark, John Markle, and Joseph Barrell with brief biographical anchors and death dates.
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Samuel Jonon
North Carolina
Continental Congress
U. S
Scotland
Edenton
N. C
Thomas H. Perkins
Boston
Henry C. Carey
Philadelphia
Gustave Eiffel
Richard W. Clark
Deanwood Dick
Black Hills
England
Sout Dakota
John Markle
Pennsylvania
New York
Hazleton
Joseph Barrell
Birthdays for Edwin Blashfield and James Ryan
Edwin Howland Blashfield of New York, noted mural painter and dean of American mural painters, is celebrated today. Also marked is Most Rev. James H. Ryan, acknowledged in today's birthday listings.
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Edwin Howland Blashfield
New York
James H. Ryan
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J. Clare George
John W. Cullen
Sie
Ehigan Ave
Nyore
Fifth Ave
Detroit
General Motors
Federal
Fort Worth
al Capone
Texas
Christian Science Monitor
Scott’s
Darfur
Sudan
Central Press Association
R. J. Scott
Ually
George Washington
New Providence, N. J
Lion Tamer
Izaak Walton
Washington
Patent Office
Verdun
Papa
Willie
Golden Legion Bible Study
Tit
Catholic University
Indianapolis
Edward J. Cornish
National Lead Company
Sidney
Iowa
Silas H. Strawn
Ottawa
Arthur D. Little
John T. McNicholas
Cincinnati
Ireland
Alice W. A. McCully
Seattle
Wash
Duke of Atholl
Great Britain
C. W. Barres
Middle Ave
Undertaker
Sallys
West Side Lumber & Coal Co
West St
Carter
Cleveland
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New York City
Hancock Street
Sandusky
East Ave
Post Office
Meitor Fue
Blue Sunoco
Kennie’s Real Service
Elyria, Ohio
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