Today’s Anniversaries Spotlight 18th 19th Century Figures
A compact list recalls Stephen Decatur Cyrus Hamlin Eugene Hilgard Olympia Brown John C Moss and King Camp Gillette with birthplaces and death dates. The unsigned note marks TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES.
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Stephen Decatur
Sinepuxet
Cyrus Hamlin
Robert College
Turkey
Waterford
Maine
Eugene W. Hilgard
University of California
Germany
Olympia Brown
Wisconsin Woman's Suffrage Asso
Michigan
Baltimore
John C Moss
New York
Washington
Fond du Lac
Wis
Los
Today in History and Landmark Events Span Centuries
July 10 1932 to 1947 dates anchor a brief history card noting Major-General Adelbert Cronkhite born in Litchfield New York died 1947. It lists 1767 Mason and Dixon survey completion after three years, 1840 China bans trade with Britain, 1895 Boston Mother Church dedication, 1914 Ford five dollar wage move, 1920 Supreme Court upholds liquor content limit, 1937 Nebraska single chamber legislature opens.
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Winfield Scott
China
Britain
Christian Science Mother Church
Boston
Henry Ford
U. S. Supreme Court
Congress
Nebraska
Rest for the People of God in Hebrews Readings
On Epiphany eve the meditation explains that true rest is not inactivity but perfect trust in God. Believers move through life with calm poise and cheerful faith, ceasing from their own works while entering God’s rest through steadfast reliance.
School Board Clerk Rockwood to retire after 29 years
Elyria City Board of Education clerk and treasurer S Rockwood will retire August 31 after more than 29 years in the post. Since 1909 the district enrollment has grown from about 2000 to over double and facilities expanded. Retirement is forced by a seventy year age rule, though officials praise his knowledge and cooperative service.
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S. Rockwood
Elyria City
Rockwood
Cuban amnesty for political prisoners shocks world
Christmas Eve surprise in Havana granted full amnesty to all political prisoners, ending decades of jails and fortresses under Batista's dictatorship. The move follows Machado’s fall and Batista’s consolidation, easing pressure while signaling potential for future elections and renewed control over Cuba.
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Cuba
Havana
Machado
Fulgencio Batista
Geraldo Machado
Coolidge
Awai
Opposig
Batista
Manhattan
Congress
The Role of Friendship in Achieving Success
The piece argues that successful men owe much to friendship and the support of others. It notes that great and not-so-great alike rely on helpers who carry part of the burden, open doors, and provide encouragement. It urges recognizing how others’ labors and affection weave into any success, and that no triumph comes entirely unaided.
Cashing In On Military Strife and U S Munitions Trade
State Department report shows American shipments of munitions to China and Japan totaled 5 746 989 15 for November. The piece criticizes neutral nations profiting from arms sales amid conflict and argues such trade sustains bloodshed and questions isolation fears.
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China
Japan
State Department
Washington
Monopolists, Roosevelts, and Baruch Face 1949 Economic Pressures
A fragmented World War II era narrative cites FDR and aides amid price rises and anti trust debates. It references Cummings and Collins on collusive bidding, Henderson memo impacts, and Baruch’s measured stance. The piece links probes of monopoly, inflation fears, and potential policy consolidation under a single administration tent.
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Roosevelt
Henderson
Cummings
A. G
F. D
Plan for Federal Economic Reorganization Sparks Debate
Officials criticize a scattered approach to price controls and unemployment estimates, with experts across Labor, Agriculture, Commerce, and FTC failing to align. Some "plan men" push a formal submission that could amend the reorganization bill and provoke Capitol Hill battles. Industry seeks tax relief as a relief bill nears readiness, while labor seeks an exemption from wage hour laws in favor of collective bargaining.
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Cies
Labor, Agriculture, Commerce
Federal Trade Commission W PA
Capitol Hill
House
Senate
Futher
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Justice
Notable American Historians and Leaders Born This Year
A compilation of prominent figures with ties to the United States and Canada born this year. Included are Prof. William B Munro of Caltech, American historian born in Ontario. Herbert Bayard Swope of New York City. Charles F Burgess of Chicago and Florida. Dr Henry S Coffin of New York. Edward Hayes of Decatur. WP lawyer and former national commander of the American Legion. and Canadian Senator and ex finance minister Edear Rhodes.
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William B. Munro
California Institute of Technology
Ontario
Canada
Herbert Bayard Swope
New York
The
American Legion
Worrisonville
Edear Rhodes
Oea
Burn
Ambiguous Horoscope Note Reflects Healing and Ideals
A dated astrology snippet hints at a powerful healing nature and medical skill. It says the native will be idealistic and inclined to probe harsh conditions, with persistent thoughts to avoid making enemies who could thwart hopes.
Avon Return to School After Holidays
Avon residents Kenneth Evenson returns to Ann Harbor Michigan after holidays. Gwendo lyn Adams and Victor Malinovsky go to Delaware Ohio. Clinton Forthofer and Emil Malinovsky head to Columbus. Betty Moore and Betty Mills return to Oberlin. Roy Balogh resumes at Case School Cleveland and Jean Mills to Lansing Marchigan.
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AVON
Kenneth Evenson
Ann Harbor
Michigan
Gwendolyn Adams
Victor Malinovsky
Delaware
Ohio
Clinton Forthofer
Emil Malinovsky
Columbus
Betty Moore
Betty Mills
Oberlin
Roy Balogh
Case School
Cleveland
Jean Mills
Lansing
Marchigan
War firing analyzed in Madrid casualty estimate
London reports that statisticians analyzing the Spanish Civil War results estimate seven shells kill a man and one and a half wound. They cite insurgent shelling in Madrid since January totaling 768 deaths and 4 wounded.
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London
Madrid
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Mason and Dixon
America
Gree
United Feature Syndicate
Pac
Ray Tucker
Tommy Coieman
Agaist
Gmess
FDR
Sixty Money Kings
Tommy
Jackson
Thishman
Tommi
New Deal
Cork
Chef
White House
Panay
George Norris
Mocracy
Cordell Hull
Tokyo
Jessuns
Edward J. Taylor
House Appropriations
Colorado
Bernard W. Baruch
Baruch
Atlantic City
P. R. Smith & CO
Elyria Savings & Trust Bidg
Pocahontas
Schroll Coal
Pelt
He Esterfield
Lrccarr & Myers Tonacco Co
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