From a baker to reformer Senator Wagner rise in politics
The Nation profile recounts Robert F. Wagner's rise from Yorkville paperboy to New York Senator. It highlights his early struggles, social legislation legacy including Social Security and NLRA, and how Tammany Hall later courted him for mayor amid calls to revive patronage. Also notes William Douglas of the SEC as a parallel self-made figure and reform-minded ally.
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Hull Kennedy duel looms over sea power and policy arena
A vivid portrait of F D R backed clash between Cordell Hull and Joseph Kennedy over expansion of the American merchant marine and diplomatic ties. The piece weighs Kennedy’s push for American bottoms against Hull’s international policy approach, with Roosevelt as referee and Hull’s patience pitted against Kennedy’s fire.
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Circle Two Meets in South Amherst for Silver Tea Plans
Members of Circle Two of the Woman's Union met at St Johns Evangelical parish hall for an all day session. A tureen dinner was served at noon with eight members present. Mrs Albert Schneider led devotionals and final plans were made for a Silver Tea to be held on the Mori home lawn Thursday afternoon. Church notices follow with local worship schedules.
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Journal evolution from Latin to modern English
The term journal traces from Latin dies daily through Italian giorno and French journal arriving at the English word journal. It originally meant a daily record of events and now applies to all publications across media.
Ten Reserves Pat Of Rights At Al Rides
Fragmentary 1977 United Prateres note mentions reserved rights and a reference to Al rides. Details unclear but indicates a legal or contractual reservation of rights in a dated document. Entities include United Prateres and Al.
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Patty Lou Finds Romance After Dinner Date
Patty Lou, a diligent stenographer, joins a dinner and dance with the chic Mardell Gray arranging a date for her with Dale Northcutt. The evening brings happiness at Granny’s home and a kiss before Dale plans another visit, but Granny suddenly falls ill, leaving Patty Lou to wonder about the future as the chapter ends.
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Methodist Pastors Share Sunday Worship Times
Congregational church led by Rev Joseph Michelic lists Sunday School at 9 30 and Morning Worship at 2 30 PM while Bran Morning Worship is at 9 with Sunday School at 9 45 A quartet Jimmy Jack Jerry and Rab Wilhelm to entertain at Methodist Sunday School service and a Nativity Church Altar Society meeting notes attendance and travel plans mention Cleveland visits by local residents.
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Mrs George Hille and daucter in Grafton visit Joe Fiest home
Mrs George Hille and her daughter of Grafton called at the Joe Fiest home Tuesday evening. Neil Fries will accompany Dr Stansberry Nichols of Medina on a trip to Florida, starting in June.
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Oldsmobile Worker Turns 90 Still On Job At Olds Plant
Michael James Murray, born 1847 in Battle Creek, celebrated his 90th birthday while still serving Oldsmobile after 19 years in the plant. His career began 45 years with Michigan Central Railroad as station agent in Mason and later North Lansing, then telegraph operator at Olds mobile before moving to the information desk and back to telegraph duties. Murray espouses faith and a strong work ethic as he remains active in the company he has spent most of his life with.
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Record Pontiac sales continue in May
Pontiac reports May retail sales of 26,839, third straight month above 26,000, with five month total at 98,772. April and March also strong, while used car sales hit 41,100 in May. Three record daily build highs exceeded 1,400, and May stock levels stayed steady despite volume. Simpson forecasts even higher June retail sales.
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Studebaker Safety Cars To Patrol Cleveland Streets
Cleveland Safety Director Elliot Ness launches a pioneering traffic safety program using fifteen Studebaker Safety Cars radio linked to a central station. The fleet will analyze every crash to inform court testimony and guide authorities on street improvements and traffic regulation. Crew are graduates of a six week Cleveland Police Academy course.
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Buick May deliveries totalled over twenty eight thousand units
Domestic retail deliveries of Buick cars in May totaled 20 452, down from 23 397 in April and up from 17 513 year ago. Factory delivery constraints left 28 500 unfilled orders, the largest backlog in years, with June expected to surpass May and April and set a yearly peak.
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Unusual Chevrolet Driver Sets Million-Mile Safe-Driving Record
Paul Robert Merlin, French World War hero and Santa Monica resident, has logged over a million miles accident free while driving a Chevrolet. He credits strict adherence to traffic laws and not speeding, noting his 40,000 miles with no missed appointments. Merlin, who became a U.S. citizen nine years ago after service with General Pershing and other leaders, also served as a personal driver to many notable wartime figures.
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Barometer Controls Dodge Engine Tests
Automobile engine testing now uses barometer controlled methods with exactness that can vary from one test to another. The note highlights how pressure readings influence performance assessments and underscores precision in modern automotive testing to ensure consistent results across trials.
Dodge Engine Power and Air Pressure Variations Described
A Chrysler Dodge division document outlines how atmospheric conditions affect engine horsepower. It explains daily standardized horsepower targets at 1000 RPM and 3400 RPM, noting that air pressure density shifts with weather alter fuel mix and output.
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White Australia census paints tall strong race profile
Canberra census statistics show Australia maintaining a white Australia policy and developing a tall, strong race tied to original British stock. Among 6,725,000 people 86 percent are Australian born and 97 percent trace to British stock.
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San Diego Registrar of Vital Statistics Retires after 25 Years
Adolph J. Mende, longtime San Diego county registrar of vital statistics, who in the last 25 years guaranteed the legal existence of 26 154 boys and 24 704 girls, has decided to quit work. He became the official stork registrar in 1912.
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