Nationwide Move for Reduced Taxation
The National Economy League presses for a 25 percent cut in Federal state and local expenditures benefiting veterans with no disability. Prominent members including Byrd Coolidge Smith Root Baker Pershing Sims Harbord urge deep tax relief while committees operate in forty states. Officials report a desperate need for slashes in city budgets and contend taxpayers bear the burden of government costs.
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National Economy League
Washington
Byrd
Calvin Coolidge
Alfred E. Smith
Elihu Root
Newton D. Baker
John J. Pershing
William S. Sims
James G. Harbord
League
John H. Holgerton
National Association of Manufacturers
Perilous Rivalry Sparks New Naval Race Fears
In December French shipyards will lay the keel for a 26 000 ton Dunkerque supercruiser signaling a French push to match Germanys pocket battleships. Advices say France will keel for keel with Germany Italy may follow and England could add a squadron, risking a global naval arms race and threatening world peace. Pomona Cal Bulletin.
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Brest
Germany
Paris
England
France
Italy
Washington
Pomona, Cal
Bulletin
Short-Lived Slang and Shifting Meanings in 1932
A Cincinnati Times-Star reflection on how slang evolves and vanishes, noting that future scholars may misinterpret 1932 terms. It jokes that words like dumb duck and all wet would be misread, while highlighting slang’s fleeting charm and the persistence of witty quips about payback and enduring hard times.
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The
Cincinnati Times-Star
The Silent Observer And A Patchwork Of Jests And Jabs
A collection of light ironies and quips from a midcentury pages. Bits about manners, marriage, and everyday life mix humor with moralizing lines, noting the era’s social views and playful one liners. Notable items reference a Broadway style urban life with puns about food, beauty, and fortune telling.
Memorials and births mark history notes today in history
Governor born at Kent Ohio died in Madison Wisconsin on May 23 1896. Arthur H Clark master mariner and historian born in Boston died in Newburyport Massachusetts on July 5 1922. Today in History recalls the 1811 memorial to Congress detailing Michigan defense needs against Indians.
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Kent
Ohio
Madison
Wis
aArthur H. Clark
Boston
Newburyport
Mass
Congress
Michigan
Anniversaries of notable figures in science and military
TODAY S ANNIVERSARIES lists Johann Kepler born 1571 and died 1630, Lord Stirling born 1726 and died 1783, Nicholas Roosevelt born 1767, William W Corcoran born 1798 and died 1888, Louis Pasteur born 1822 and died 1895, plus Lucius Fairchild noted as Union officer and diplomat.
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Johann Kepler
William Alexander
Lord Stirling
New York
Albany
N. Y
Nicholas Roosevelt
William W. Corcoran
Washington, D. C
Louis Pasteur
Lucius Fairchild
Wisconsin
Historical Births and notable deaths on this date
A compiled list notes Charles Limb death at 59 in 1534, Edison lighting his lab in 1879, and today’s birthdays including Gen Payton, Charles H Swift, Cyrus Eaton, Dr John M Thomas, Louis Bromfield, Marlene Dietrich, Brig Gen Edward Munson, Charles McCrea. It remarks on austere temperament yet sympathy for others.
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Charlee Darwin
Mugland
Beagle
Charles Limb
Edison
Payton CG
U.S. A
Stott
Easton
Charles H. Swift
Chicago
Swift and Company
Lancaster
Miss
Cyrus 8. Eaton
Cleveland
Nova Scotia
John M. Thomas
Nows Vermont Life Insurance
Covington
N. Y
Louis Bromfield
Mansfield
Ohio
Marlene Dietrich
Germany
Edward L. Munson
New Haven
Conn
Charles McCrea
Caution in Friendship Amid Weakness and Gratitude
A reflective note on showing compassion to weaknesses and aiding others with care. It warns that such acts may not always be appreciated or repaid, urging careful choice of friends and trusted allies.
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Pontiac
Fisher
Miss Ruby Bates Wins Automobile in Elyria Merchants Plan
On Christmas Eve a group of Elyria merchants awarded a Chevrolet automobile to Miss Ruby Bates of Endley Block apartment four. Merchants distributed 460,000 tickets. The drawing at the Capitol theatre was conducted by Legion members led by Commander A. T. Sibley.
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Elyria
Ruby Bates
Endley Block
Capitol Theatre
Legion
A. T. Sibley
Gun discharge mangles hands in Stilesville accident
Henry Staley was handling a broken shotgun at home in Stilesville Indiana when it suddenly discharged. The blast mangled both hands and the doctor said one hand would have to be amputated. Staley had just returned from hunting and stood with his hands over the muzzle when it exploded.
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Billy
Stilesville
Ind
Wwe
Henry Staley
Staley
Basque Language Vexes Scholars In Tiny European Nation
The Basque language, spoken by a small people in the Pyrenees, remains deeply complex and incompletely studied. Scholars note Basque is among Europe’s tiniest nations, perhaps akin to vanished groups like the Atantis.
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Py- Tehees
Europe
Atantis
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John W. Cullen Company
Ava
Fifth Ave
Detroit
General Motors
Aaltheres
Fo and Gore
Saes
Los Angeles
Montreal Standard
Illinois
Atm
Hummel Hamburg
Mayam
Georgia
Nevada
Sallys
Elgeum
the Loomis Co
Middle Avenue
Loomis Company
Aallian Armara
Mavall US
Cash & Carry Price
F.C.B. Portiac
Mich
Speea
Pontialeneral Motors
Elyria Motors, Inc
S47
East Bridge
Harold Vogel
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