Helium Plant at Amarillo and Its Uncertain Future
The Amarillo Texas helium plant run by the Bureau of Mines faces an unsure future if the government abandons lighter-than-aircraft policy. Once war driven its $2 million facility with 24.9 million cubic feet annual capacity now costs about $50,000 yearly to operate. As Congress loses interest in dirigibles the question turns to sale or commercial use while the gas may yet find important industrial roles beyond airships.
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Pacific
Amarillo
Texas
Bureau of Mines
Department of the Interior
Germany
United States
Congress
Roosevelt
The Hazard Of Being A Pedestrian
An analysis of pedestrian fatalities shows 36 000 auto deaths last year with pedestrians contributing significantly. It notes blame distribution, risky crossing behavior, and calls for personal responsibility to reduce the toll and improve safety for walkers.
Absence Of Hatred Seen During World War I
The piece argues that absence of hatred among combatants helped pave lasting peace. It cites First Sergeant John W. Robson and Franz Ackfel as examples of postwar reconciliation. Ackfel’s prisoner watch, sent home by Robson via the Red Cross, illustrates lingering respect between former foes.
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John W. Robson
Fourth Infantry
Fort Missoula
Mont
Franz Ackfel
Fermor
Ackiel
San Mihiel
Robson
Relivan Red Cross
Baltic Sea
Judge Lindsay Promotes Traditional Marriage Doctrine
Judge Don Lindsay, noted divorce court jurist, argues that modern forces threaten religion and education, endangering social stability. He calls for a return to teaching morals, education, religion, and authorized marriage until death do us part. His stance contrasts with his prior reputation as a proponent of freedom.
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Don Lindsay
Judge Lindsay
Lindsay
Alaska Colonization Plan Promises New Farms Near Anchorage
The federal government plans a spring migration to the Matanuska valley beyond Anchorage, financing 200 families and 400 single men to colonize unused land. The experiment targets retirees from drought regions, expecting easy transition as climate resembles the drouth states. Colonists will work on fertile soil deemed suitable for excellent farms.
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Alaska
Matanuska
Anchorage
Drouth
Fragments gleaned from a silent observer column
Historical notes mix humor and reminiscence with obituaries and biographical snippets. The column mentions faded anecdotes about loans and weddings, then lists birthplaces, death dates, and notable figures such as Henry R. Schoolcraft, Wade Hampton, and Aristide Briand alongside engineers and artists.
Trial Reflections Speech by Defendant and Judge Exchange
Defendant speaks of trial experience shaping his character. Judge asks about a war, and the defendant replies that his progress matches the oratory of his attorney. The exchange centers on courtroom rhetoric and personal development.
Twin births and cautious wisdom in a quip dialogue
A humorous exchange notes a wife having twins with uncertain gender order. The Absent-Minded Professor remarks that one child is a boy and one a girl, but jokes it could be reversed. The lines comment on people who learn by experience and acquire pointless or harmful knowledge.
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Ohio
Dra
Washington
U.S
Jack Carsen
Private box lifts long wait at busy Saturday box office
A caller phoned for three stalls but all seats were gone. The clerk offered a private box, which the lady dismissed saying she could not see anyone from it. The diplomatist quipped that others could see her, and the private box was sold immediately.
When Love and Manners Meet A Mixed Bag Of Tales
A collage of fragments from a bygone era includes flirtatious chatter and gender jokes, a Boston hired man memo from 1814 outlining duties, and quirky snippets about social norms. Also notes about jury duty excuses and a hint of an impending moment in Chicago.
Anniversaries of learned figures from the 18th century
The record notes birthdays and death dates for scholars and leaders: 1392 Commenius founder of Czech education reform, died Nov 15, 1670. 1749 Pierre Laplace French astronomer mathematician born, died March 5, 1827. 1787 Theodore Frelinghuysen New Jersey lawyer senator and college president.
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Commenius
Pierre Laplace
Theodore Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
Voice Of The People Letters Critique New Deal Wealth Plan
A March 27 1935 Voice Of The People column prints a reader’s bitter call for wealth redistribution via Santa Claus attire for financiers led by J P Morgan Andrew Mellon and others. The writer suggests coercive cross country asset dispersal, urges dire warnings about a Roosevelt Ruin era and mocks New Deal policy while lamenting poverty and political corruption. A second reader relays gratitude for donated marble games by Phil White of Elyria and praises his generosity toward Lorain County children.
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J. P. Morgan
Andy Mellon
B. Baruch
Duponts
N. Y
San Francisco
Buffalo
Roosevelt
Phil White
Seventh Street
Elyria
Joe
Roy Gilbert R
Grafton, O
Maori enlistment exceeds two thousand in World War effort
More than 2200 Maoris joined British service during the war, contributing to the imperial war effort. The figure underscores significant Maori participation alongside other Allied troops, reflecting mobilization across New Zealand communities.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Audit Bureau
Second Street
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
A. G Hudnutt
Clare George
Lorain
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
Piussolini
Erdenier
Bernie
United Feature Syndicate
Incom
Lally
Margaret
Aristide Briand
Europe
France
Bor
Stephen Hales
Newgate
Wee
Henri I
Harti
Commune
Paris
Middle West
Amos and
Andy
Mortimer E. Cooley
Ann A Arbor
Mich
Canandalua
Herbert H. Lehman
New York
New York City
Frank M. Hawks
Marshalltown
Iowa
Norman Hapewood
William A. Neilson
Smith College
Northampton
Mass
Scotland
Max Bendix
Detroit
Albert Laessie
Philadelphia
Anne Douglas Sergwick
England
Englewood
N. J
Danny
John Pratt
Boston
Perlora
Pratt
Murphy
Patrin
Geo.b.wuhrman
Voice of
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People
Dear Stir
Frank Luppino
Lodi Street
Griffin
Tom
Optometrist
Elyria Savings and Trust Building
Firestone
Firestone Service Stores
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