The Five Hundredth Birthday Of Movable Type
The year 1940 marks five hundred years since movable type revolutionized printing. Gutenberg, born about 1400 in Mainz, created separate lead letters enabling mass distribution of pages. By 1990 Europe housed over 11 thousand printing offices and millions of volumes. Caxton opened England’s first shop in 1476. Harvard’s Cambridge press began in 1639.
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Johannes Gutenberg
Mainz
Germany
Strasburg
Johannes Faust
Gutenberg
Europe
William Caxton
Westminster
England
Harvard College
Cambridge
United States
United States Bureau of the Census
Philippines Independence Debate Opens At National Assembly
President Quezon urges acceptance of independence by 1946 under the Tydings McDuffie Act while warning of risks if the Philippines delays. He notes invasion threats, trade dangers without U S protection, and the need for Filipinos to embrace full responsibilities as America steps back.
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Philippine National Assembly
Tydings McDuffie
United States
Manuel Quezon
Uncle Sams
Congress
Quezon
Japan
Philippines
Washington
Risk Money in Recovery and the Economic Hurdle
Merle Thorpe of The Nation's Business argues that new federal tax patterns cripple risk money for starting ventures, dampening future productive investment and jobs. He cites 1930s patent growth, notes unemployment persists, and urges a return to traditional common sense to revive business and living standards.
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Merle Thorpe
Nation's Business
Mane
C Ian
New York
Min Thorpe
Thorpe
Wand
Ask
Wamten
Long Rim
America
Rockefeller Center's Center Theater Needs Big Attendance
Kenneth Hyatt, Brooklyn born Navy veteran and Harvard grad, rose from naval service to become waging director of the Center theater at Rockefeller Center. He helped design the bonded warehouse system and now oversees plans for new Sixth Avenue theaters to energize New York's drama scene while old venues shift to film. The piece notes ongoing plantings along Sixth Avenue and interest in modern, air conditioned theaters amid changes in Times Square theater geography.
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New York
John D Rockefeller
Kenneth Hyatt
Brooklyn
Center Theater
Rockefeller Center
Mr. Rockefeller
Mr. Hyatt
Rockefeller Project
Hyatt
Harvard
John D
Variety
Sixth Avenue
44Th Street
Broad
43D Street
War Dog Ton-Tin-Tin Hero of WWI Dies in 1932
John Hix recounts the saga of Ton-Tin-Tin, a German trench rescue Alsatian found by Lt. Lee Duncan in World War I, raised in Santa Monica, later signed for a film contract, and died in August 1932. The piece also notes a satirical ad for rental teeth and odd items.
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Lee Duncan
America
Santa Monica
Cal
Norfolk
Tomorrrow
Inland
Anniversaries and Today in History Compiled
A compilation of notable anniversaries and historical events listing births from 18th to 20th centuries, deaths, and key dates. It includes John Lansing born Albany 1782, Nathaniel P Banks born Waltham 1816, Warren Keifer born Springfield 1836, Samuel C Armstrong born Hawaii 1833, Albert Rosenthal died 1939, and Franklin D Roosevelt born 1882. Also notes events like the Logan Act passage in 1798 and other mid 19th to 20th century milestones.
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John Lansing
New Yorkee
Albany
N. Y
Nathaniel P Banks
Maschusetts Comgressman
Waltham
Lass
J_ Warren Keifer
Springfield
Ohio
Bethel
France
Albert Rosenthal
Beton
Philadelphia
Bible Readings Tuesday Jan 30 Read St John VI1 21
Readings urge church unity as the key to a witness to the world. The sermon argues the church must speak with one heart and voice to show Jesus is Lord, despite differing buildings or worship forms. It calls Christians to unity amid competing political ideologies.
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Christ
Jesus Christ
Lord
Christian Church
Forms for Filing 1939 Income Tax Returns Available
The Internal Revenue Service announces forms for 1939 income tax returns. Taxpayers must file by March 15 and may obtain forms from district collectors or deputy collectors in major cities. Those with net income above specified thresholds should use Form 1040. Returns must be filed with the collector for the taxpayer’s district of legal residence or principal place of business.
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Mior
Internal Revenue
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Cmlector of
Today's Horoscope Offers Mixed Signals and Cautious Hope
The reading notes a resourceful mindset and organizational skill, yet warns of wavering focus and uneven effort that could hinder progress depending on planetary aspects. Despite uncertainties, final success remains probable.
Washington Merry-Go-Round Highlights and Windy Washington Scene
AFL President Bill Green presses Roosevelt for a labor birthday cake and charity checks while Roosevelt reviews teletype reports about Joan L. Lewis accusing him of not keeping faith with labor. Mrs Roosevelt walks from the White House in snow as insurance battles heat up amid a fierce committee push.
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Washington
AFL
Bill Green
Roosevelt
Green
Steve Early
Joan L. Lewis
I.fh
Federation
Mrs. Roosevelt
White House
New York
Arthur Kaiock
New York Times
Martha Blair
Brock
George
Evie
Martha
Commissioner Allen
John L. Lewis
Avon Morning Glory Club Hosts Card Evening
Avon residents and club members gathered Saturday at Weiler’s home for the Morning Glory Club with card games and prizes going to Mrs Andrew Mittendorf Mrs Louis Dechant and Mrs Will Fisher. Lunch followed and the next meeting is set for Mr and Mrs Louis Dechant’s home.
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AVON
Weiler
Morning Glory Club
Andrew Mittendorf
Louis Dechant
Will Fisher
Phil Gerhart
A and E
John Spaeth
Harold Stang
Catherine Schneider
Walter McAllister
Clyde Me
Hobby Show Near Completion Plans For Second Annual Event
Elyria Exchange Club prepares for the second annual Hobby Show with exhibits at the Y M C A from February 22 for three days. Applications due February 19. blanks available at Loomis Book Store and the M C A. Net proceeds go to the M C A for underprivileged boys and the Junior Friendship Club. prizes planned. open to all hobbyists except animal breeders.
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Elyria Exchange Club
M.C. A
Loomis Book
Y. MM. IC. A
Bull Attack Leaves Man With Broken Ribs in New Jersey
John Miller, wearing a red shirt while guiding a hornless bull to a water trough in Brighton New Jersey, was tossed into a brick wall and sustained 12 broken ribs.
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Brighton
N. J
John Miller
Miller
Teen drivers reckless says safety official
Spokane Washington visitors cite 16 year old car operators as higher hazard than older drivers. Noffsinger of Washington DC, AAA safety consultant, notes the risk during a visit. Community notices list neighbors hosting gatherings over successive weekends in local homes including the Stangs, Irwins, Stockhaus family, Taft family and various others.
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Spokane
Wash
Noffsinger
Washington, D. C
AAA
Safety Department
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Sembers Audit Bureau
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J Clare George
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South Third St
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General Motors
Price of Freedom
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Midnight
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Iran
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McNaught Syndicate, Inc
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Batts
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Chere
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Teni
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Kentucky
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Franklin D Roosevelt
Hyde Park
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Int. Telephone
Virgin Islands
Walter JJ Damrosch
Conductro
N. B.C Music
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Yauthor
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Havery J. Unward
St Lens
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Noy
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John H Towers
Rome
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Coms
James Madden
U.S Chamber of Commerce
C. B Robbins
American Life Convention
United Mine Workers
Burt Wheeler
CIO
Lewis
Burton K. Wheeler
Federal Reserve
Earnest Little Marriner S. Eccles
Federal Reserve Board
Eccles
Reserve Board
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Farm Bureau
Morning Glory
Hobby Show
Bull
Red
Allister
William Schneider
Murry Irwin
Mr. Church
Conrad Road
Noman Stockhaus
Kay
Sandra
Bay Village
Wilson Jameson
DuPont Co
C. A. Cavagna
Over Qhio Public Service Co
California
Florida
City Loan and Guaranty Compan
J, T. Barnard
Mgr
Vilyria
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