Mowrer Finds New Hope For America In 1933 Visit
Foreign correspondent Edgar Ansel Mowrer argues America has shed much of its 1920s self satisfaction. After three months of immersion in 1933 life and visits to fifteen cities he sees a more self reliant, skeptical nation valuing intellect over material wealth. He warns against repeating past follies while noting Rome’s virtues as a guide. Chicago Daily News.
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Edgar Ansel Mowrer
Mowrer
America
Germany
Italy
Europe
Roman Republic
Empire
Chicago Daily News
Reforms Urged In Criminal Procedure To curb Mob Violence
The article argues that current criminal procedure favors the accused and hinders justice amid rising crime in the United States. It cites the American Law Institute model code proposing equal challenges, two thirds or five sixths verdicts for certain crimes, alternate jurors, and preserved capital offense unanimity as reforms to speed and fairer trials despite emergencies.
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United States
American Law Institute
Auto industry revival boosts jobs across Michigan cities
The Detroit Lansing Flint and Pontiac plants resume heavy hiring as 1934 models, big auto shows, and renewed consumer demand drive activity. The revival supports steel, rubber, leather, glass, and many suppliers, fueling jobs beyond the factories and spreading Christmas-stage nerves and pride.
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America
Detroit
Lansing
Flint
Pontiac
New York
Life Fragments and Faded Echoes of a Busy Day
A compact note reflects on memory, identity, and social perception as fragments of a hectic life drift into forgetfulness. It glimpses how people and events leave marks that fade with time.
The Silent Observer The Stuff
The test of a man is the fight he makes and the grit he shows. A coward smiles at easy fear while a real man stands up to fate and keeps his head high. The story contrasts the true test with the glory of victory and notes the value of resilience over success. Sam quotes a trip question and Burt jokes about cooking and telling lies. A quip about a sofa labeled a love seat closes the piece.
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Sam
Burt
English riding boots advertised at 247.54 per pair
The notice markets English riding boots for 247.54 a pair in American newspapers. It references Joliet prison inmates seeking pajama stripes for bedtime stories. DC residents press for voting rights amid ongoing fights. Musicians in New York sue the police band to stop private performances. Labor leaders arrive in Washington with diamonds valued at 210,900,000 and a lavish 2,200,009 vehicle.
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State Penitentiary
Joliet
District of Columbia
New York
Washington
Elyria safety board trims police funds and fire fleet
The safety board cut the police department budget from eight thousand to six thousand dollars and rejected the fire chief’s request for two extra engines for outlying stations. It plans to shift toward more paid staff, reducing volunteers from twelve to seven, with three volunteers suspended for missing three fires. More than 1,000 Christmas trees will be sold in Elyria this year, with smaller sizes proving most popular.
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Safety Board
Poice Department
Elyria
Avon Lake charter dispute over township or village status
Twenty years ago Avon Lake sought to surrender its charter amid strong Avon Township opposition. If remaining a village it must fund its share of a 250000 brick highway across the county. State aid may flow if it becomes a township. Engineering delays and quicksand affect the Lorain Ashland and Southern Railway right of way near Lorain.
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Avon Lake
Avon Township
Lorain, Ashland and Southern Railway
Lorain
Roosevelt and Washington School Work Nearing Completion
Ten years ago on December 22 1923 Roosevelt School building construction neared completion with occupancy planned for February. The Washington School remodelling progressed while Holy Cross Church on West Avenue received finishing interior work. Oberlin-College authorities probed a hazing incident in which a freshman was attacked by 35 students for wearing sideburns. In the clash his head was bumped against the ground.
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Roosevelt
Washington School
Holy Cross Catholic
West Avenue
Oberlin — College
Man Sentenced 69 Days for Misappropriating Automobile
A man was sentenced to 69 days in jail after pleading guilty to misappropriating an automobile. The case stemmed from a disputed trade in which he allegedly exchanged his wife to his brother in return for a truck.
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Daily Papers
Woman brings photo to police station in desperate search
A sz woman rushes to the police with a photo claiming her husband is missing. The officer asks why and the woman replies with a riddle about a grandmother and secret good deeds, revealing a cookie bargain with her mother.
Love That Originates In The Heart Falls In The Breakfast Nook
A reflective note on love ending quietly at home as money quietly leaves, highlighting themes of affection and financial strain. The piece contrasts blunt wealth with intimate loss and everyday space.
Golden Legion Bible Study on John 17
A Bible study notes John 17 3 presenting life eternal through the Holy Spirit. It highlights Christ's intercession for believers and outlines the prayer sequence for Himself apostles and the church. It praises a commentary by Alva Ross Brown and affirms Christ as advocate and intercessor for believers.
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Jesus Christ
God
Paul
Christ
Jesus
Pros
Alva Ross Brown
Johnson Bible College
Simon
Merchant Killed in Ambush Near Whitesburg
Moses Webb a 50 year old lumberman and merchant was shot to death on his porch in Whitesburg Kentucky. Arlie Vanover aged 20 and Maryland Bates were arrested and charged with the slaying after Webb’s daughter identified Vanover as one of the assailants. Bates had prior court matters involving Webb as a witness.
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Whitesburg
Moses Webb
Arlie Vanover
Maryland Bates
Trolley Harem Rows Stir Istanbul Protest
Turkish strap hangers protest a surviving harem era arrangement in trolley cars. Four front seats remain curtained and reserved for women, drawing complaints from tired trolley riders and triggering a municipal council debate.
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Istanbul
Longtime Elyria Resident Dies After Illness
Elyria man of 90, born in England in 1837, died yesterday at his niece’s home on East Avenue after a three month illness. He came to the U S in 1848 and belonged to the M E Church for 72 years, honored on his 90th birthday. A Cleveland firm is to propose operation of the Elyria Lorain airport next month.
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Elyria
George Haines
East Avenue
England
United States
M. E. Church
Elyria-Lorain
Cleveland
Anniversary list marks notable figures birthdays and deaths
TODAY S ANNIVERSARIES lists figures such as William Ellery Theodore Gallitzin John Binns Joseph Lovell Ann Judson Franz Abt Teresa Carreno Solon Berglum with birth and death years and places noted for each entry. It records their contributions and origins across periods and regions.
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William Ellery
Rhode Island
Newport
R. I
Theodore A. Gallitzin
Alleghantes
Hague
Loretto
John Binns
Philadelphia
Ireland
Joseph Lovell
Weather Bureau
Boston
Washington, D.C
Ann H. Judson
Burma
Bradford
Mass
Franz Abt
Teresa Carreno
Solon H. Berglum
Oxden
Utah
Awowe
Notable historic firsts and deaths listed for today
Today in history notes Esek Hopkins receives his commission as first American Navy commander with eight improvised ships. 1880 marks the death of English novelist George Eliot at 61. 1883 recalls the death of Iowa governor and jurist Ralph P. Lowe. 1894 reports Captain Dreyfus found guilty of treason and the Golf Association forming.
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Esek Hopkins
Congress
George Elot
Ralph P. Lowe
Iowa
Gernor
Dreyfus
France
T. S. Golf Association
Birthdays of Famous Americans Mark Landmark Ages
The notice lists notable birthdays including Frank B. Kellogg of St. Paul former Secretary of State Nobel laureate born Potsdam New York sixty seven years ago. Frank L. Perrin of Boston ex executive editor of the Christian Science Monitor born St. Croix Wisconsin years ago. Opie Read of Chicago author born Nashville Tennessee years ago. Edwin Arlington Robinson poet born Head Tide Maine sixty four years ago. Deems Taylor of Stamford composer writer born New York fifty years ago. Bainbridge Colby of New York lawyer secretary of state under Wilson born St. Louis years ago. Dr Laurence L Doggett YMCA College Springfield Mass president.
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Frank B. Kellogg
St. Paul
Minn
Potsdam
N. Y
Frank L. Perrin
Boston
The
Christian Science Monitor
St. Croix
Wis
Opie Read
Chicago
Nashville
Tenn
Edwin Arlington Robinson
Head Tide
Maine
Deems Taylor
Stamford
Horoscope Forecast of Success Amid rocky path
Born at Manchester, Jewny years ago. Today’s horoscope highlights hard work and enterprise with strong purpose and potential success. It cautions that the path may have obstacles, urging heed to friends’ advice and balanced self confidence.
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Manchester
Dog Warden Proposes County Kennels for Christmas Dogs
Dog Warden Lee Minkler suggests building kennels to raise thoroughbred dogs such as Boston bulls and collies. At three months old the dogs could be given to license buyers or a small fee charged to defray feeding costs. The plan aims to reduce mongrels, please residents, and boost dog tag revenue.
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Lee Minkler
Minkler
Boston
Mansfield Tire Plant Distributes 5 Gift Checks to 1000
Officials of the Mansfield Tire and Rubber company announced that 5000 in Christmas gift checks of 5 each were distributed among the 1000 employees. Checks were given to those on the payroll on December 1.
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Mansfield
Mansfield ‘Tire and Rubber Company Today
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John W Cullen Company
Michigan Ave
Fifth Ave
Detroit General Motors
Scott’s
R. J. Scott
Nicolai Lenin
Red Russia
Vladimir Ilytch Ulanov
N. Lenin
CenTrAl Press Association, Inc
Mississippi River
Sallys
William Bennington
Golden Legion Bible Study
Dog Warden
Pajama Girls
Sunny Italy
Middle Ave
C. W. Barres Plumbing & Heating
Florida
Schroll Coal
Lorain County Savings & Trust Co
Elyria, Ohio
Amherst, Ohio
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