Political dates loom for 1940 party conventions
The piece notes February 5 for the Democrats and February 16 for the Republicans as pivotal dates as both parties plan to set their national convention timelines. It cites a plan to move the Democratic convention late in August, influenced by President Roosevelt, with Republicans poised to choose an early July date to precede or follow accordingly, in a year likely breaking long-standing scheduling traditions.
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Limself
Roosevelt
Democratic Committee
Washington
Alibi for Wickedness and the Sun Spots Theory
The article traces historic attempts to blame fate and science for human evil. It cites sun spots as a supposed influence on mass emotion and warns that if the 1940 war ends as hoped, the theory may be deemed superstition. otherwise, humanity risks remaining cantankerous.
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Eumenides
Satan
Theodore Morena
Bourges Observatory
Prime Minster Chamberlain
Aircraft orders surge as 1939 business booms worldwide
Analysts note an upsurge in orders for U S aircraft makers with December totals at 79 million dollars and new business for all of 1939 at 719 million. Unfilled orders climbed from 196 million to 648 million, signaling a persistent, expanding market even as European war threats loom and production plans grow.
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Breimess
Itas
Europe
Germany
Flyer's Family Takes to Skies in Midlife Learning
John Hix notes W T Piper of Lock Haven Pa proves age no barrier to aviation as he learns to fly at 50. His four Piper children join, reflecting a family steeped in aircraft, while Piper Aircraft, a global leader, delivered about 2000 Cubs last year. The piece mentions the New York Public Library inviting private papers for future generations.
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W T Piper
Lock Haven
Piper
Pye
New York City
Librar
Ornmnar
Litbrary
Machine Shop Wayeress
Anniversaries Feature Noted Figures and Historical Milestones
A long list marks anniversaries of Benjamin Franklin and other notable figures born in Boston Philadelphia New York and other locations. It notes births deaths and career highlights from 1706 to 1918, including Franklin Am edison Laemmle and Lloyd George, as well as events like Cowpens victory in 1781 and notable federal appointments.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Charles Krochden Brown
Philadeloma D
Snadders Fairbanks
St Johnsburg
Beverly Hills
Cal
Cowpens
South Carolina Mountains
Moses Austin
Pioneer of the West
Meaco
Texas
Enterprise
Stephen
Charleston Harbor
Department of Labor and Commerce
Dan Jon West
United States
Wilson Summis House
Senate
Hobby Show To Open Feb 22 23 24 In Elyria
Elyria Exchange Club announces its annual hobby show at the YMCA from February 22 to 24. Hundreds of exhibits across diverse hobbies will be shown with emphasis on artists and craftspeople. Entry blanks available starting February 20 at the YMCA or Loomis Book Store. insurance and watchman services provided for all exhibits.
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Elyria Exchage Club
YMCA
Elrians
Gub
Woca
Loomis Book Store
Today’s Horoscope Reveals Turbulent Temperament Chance of Travel Hurdles
The column notes an unsettled mood that tests friends who cannot read beneath a crusty exterior. It warns of possible misfortune in travel and urges readers to limit plans to a smaller sphere of action.
Bible Readings and Courage From Captain Scott Letter
Wednesday January reads Joshua 16 9 and reflects on courage. It cites Captain Robert Scott near the South Pole and a letter to Sir James Barrie praising steadfastness. The piece links endurance to faith and the call to face hardship with strength, urging resolve and action.
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Robert Scott
South Pole
James M Barrie
St Andrews University
Courope
Evelen
Dover Town Hall hosts Dover Townsend Club meeting
Dover Center WEET Wednesday report notes Miss Melba Daring of Cleveland will speak to local youths at the Dover Town Hall on Wednesday night January 17. The entry also mentions social visits and dinners involving local residents Mr and Mrs Arthur Dunford, Mr and Mrs Arthur Hayes, and others.
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Dover Townsend Club
Dover Town Hall
Melba Daring
Cleveland
T UA
Arthur Dunford
Dover
Joan Entertaiel
Gfocloch
Victor Gough
Buddy
Takewood
Clifford Geiger
Arthur Hayes
Elyria
F G Gouger
North Olmsted RITES HELD FOR ALTAFFER IN ST PETERSBURG
North Olmsted L B Altaffer died Friday January 12 in St Petersburg Florida where he spent winters after retiring as a chemistry teacher at West High School for 39 years. He was 70. Survived by widow Tette and several nephews and nieces. Body cremated in St Petersburg.
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North Olmsted
Altaffer
North Porter Read
St Petersburg
Florida
West High School
Tette
New Chart Holder To Standardize Eye Examination
Oberlin report announces a new chart holder to standardize eye exams for college students nationwide. Dr Row Bradshaw, chair of the Eye Health Committee of the American Student Health Association, leads Oberlin College Student Health Service in collaboration with the National Society for the Prevention of something, aiming to implement a uniform testing method across the United States.
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United States
Row Bradshaw Chirmin
Amercan Student Health Associaton
Student Health Service
Oberlin College
Oda Hiscurem ‘Ice
National Society For the Pre
Vision of Blindness Advisory Panel Approves Chart Holder
The American Medical Association Ophthalmology Otolaryngology groups report a new chart testing device using foot candles. General Electric's Nele Path Division developed the foyer style chart holder with curved reflectors. revisions are pending approval by a committee including Dr Benedict Rochester, Dr Gradle, and Dr LeGrand Hardy.
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Americati Medical Association
Amerian Ophthalmological Soviets
Amerian Academy of Ophthalemology
Otolaryngology
General Electrics
Nele
Wol Benedict Rochester
Hos Gradle
Chicago
LeGrand H Hardy
New York City
de Bradshaw
New Chart Holder Aims to Speed Student Progress
The chart holder will separate students needing immediate attention from those who can advance quickly, enabling uniform examinations across the college world. When completed, it marks the first apparatus of its kind to be produced and accepted by ophthalmological organizations. Ambulance girls in tin hats formed a guard of honor as Mrs Marjorie G Measures was matted to Captain R A Scott in Dulwich.
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Marjorie G Measures
R A Scott
Dulwich
England
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