New York Day By Day by Charles B. Driscoll
Rockefeller Plaza's Number Thirty rises as workers dig toward bedrock for a new skyscraper. Across miles of noise, spectators are sparse and a lone attendant clears vehicles from a shuttered parking lot as dynamite fizzes. The piece blends anecdotes about newsman Louis Seibold, Elmer Adler, Van Wyck Mason, Charles Finger, and Homer Croy.
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New York
Number Thirty
Rockefeller Plaza
Rockefeller
Capitol Theatre
Elmer Adler
Delaware
van Wyck Mason
Three Harbours
J Finger
Ozarks
Arkansas
Helen
Community Chest Jingles from Elyria Schools
A collection of student poems urging donations to the Community Chest with signatures from Charles Brown Arlene Sternberg Nancy Palm Anne Gates Aphrodite Valassis and a call for residents to support the needy. The verses emphasize honesty kindness and giving to improve Elyria.
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Charles Brown
Hamilton School
Land Reappears On Island Beach. Owner Seeks Title
Brisbane report states a Stradbroke Island land parcel that vanished due to erosion has resurfaced at Main Beach Point. The owner plans to reclaim but faces title questions since the new location lies in a different parish from the original, complicating ownership proof.
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Brisbane
Australia
Stradbroke Island
Main Beach
France's New Deal shows cracks and deficits in 1930s
The piece reviews France's adoption of a New Deal style program under Premier Daladier, the shift to a forty hour work week, and a looming sixty billion franc treasury deficit. Finance minister Paul Reynaud, a rightist, is urged to bridge left and right factions to avert a deeper crisis as France risks adverse trade balance and economic strain.
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France
Premier Daladier
M. Daladier
Paul Reynaud
M. Reynaud
United States
Santa Claus
Home safety drive targets deadly everyday hazards
The National Safety Council warns home accidents caused 32 500 deaths last year with Falls leading at 17 500. Burns and explosions, poisoning, and firearms deaths follow. The Red Cross campaigns to identify and remove hazards in every room and urges immediate, thorough checks to prevent future tragedy.
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National Safety Council
The
Red Cross
Why Not A Woman Railroader E Alden Breaks Glass Ceiling
Chicago Burlington and Quincy directors promote Edith Jarvis Alden to secretary and assistant treasurer, the first woman to reach a high executive post at a major railroad. She joined the offices twenty years ago and in 1918 found her place. The piece notes shifting views as women enter governors and cabinet roles, challenging old prejudices.
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Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Edith Jarvis Alden
Congress
Burlington
Day of humiliation for voteless Washington citizens
The Washington Star notes a historic moment as residents of the national capital stood mute while forty million Americans voted to elect a Congress. Taxation without representation remains the issue, with Washingtonians demanding self governance and officials chosen by residents. A local referendum highlighted the anomaly and officials plan protests to Congress at the next session.
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Congress
District of Columbia
Washington
States
Anniversaries and historical notes from 1744 to 1937
A compiled list of birthdays and deaths spanning 1744 to 1937, highlighting notable figures such as Edward Liesd, Peter H Burnett, Edward Davenport, Benjamin Szold, Louis F. Post, James Onehi, Arthur Davenport Black, and others. Includes “Today in History” entries from 1864 to 1937, noting Sherman’s Atlanta march, AFL formation, League of Nations assembly, and landmark trade and prohibition events.
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Edward Liesd
Maryland
Maersland
Peter H Burnett
Missouri
Oregon
California
Nashville
Tenn
San Francisco
Edward ~L Davenport
Boston
Benjamin Szold
Baltimore
Lincoln
Hungary
Louis F. Post
Chicago
New York
Labor
Vienna NJ
James Onehi
Eugene
Ireland
New London Conn
Arthur Davenport Black
Northwestern University Dental School
Sherman
Atlanta
World
Georgia
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Legislative Committee
Germany
Wilson
Assembly of the League of Nations
Geneva
Wall Street
Typo and Misspellings Highlight Pharmacy Sign Ad
A reader notes a misspelled drugstore sign advertising a remedy for calluses on the soles of the feet. The comment contrasts adjectives and nouns and mentions a 1938 copyright by McNaught Syndicate.
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McNaught Syndicate
Notable Obituaries Mention Bowe and Harriman
An obituary note recalls B M Bowe of Oregon and novelist born in Cleveland Minnesota sixty three years ago and W Averell Harriman of New York former U P Railway board chairman born forty seven years ago.
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B. M. Bowe
Oregon
Cleveland
Minn
W. Averell Harriman
New York
U. P. Railway Board
Modern Education Sparks Personal Growth
A reflective piece argues that life may seem narrow yet not unhappy when linked to family. It laments restless impulses and limited foresight while praising education's role as a safeguard against failures.
Columbia P T A News Highlights From Election Day Meeting
The afternoon meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association at the Baptist church on election day was well attended. Mrs Nelson Walters presided, minutes were read by Mrs Dale Hammon, and the treasurer's report was presented by Mrs Harold Cartwright. Reports covered membership drive and a convention in Columbus. A program featuring a talk on Playthings for Children of Various Ages, a recitation by Glenora Knopf, piano numbers, and a vocal sextette performed by local students. Refreshments were provided by 4 H club Karefree Kitchen Keepers. Various local residents visited or hosted guests recently, noting several social calls and visits across Elyria, Pittsfield, North Olmsted, Solon, LaPorte, LaGrange, and Cleveland.
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Baptist Church
Nelson Walters
Dale Hammon Toon
Harold Cartright
Ernest Dunford
M L Royer
Columbus
Easley
West
Bainbridge
Charles Mills
Gladys Reynolds
North Olmsted
Russell Carpenter
Elwin Carpenter
Pittsfield
C. F. Hales
Warren Stranahan
Clayton Stranhan
Elyra
Nettie Hawkins
Harry Hawkins
LaPorte
John Coltman
Cleveland
Donald Bennett
London
Ohio
Robert Bennett
Miller
Marx Road
Wade Jacquays
Solon
Gladys Cole
Jacquays
Mina Keener
Elyria
Cora Mills
June Carpenter
Leland Howard
LaGrange
Wilbur Carpenter
Mathew Koenig
Station Road
Scottish Sabbath and the Sunday herring strike
The 2400 Scottish fish ergirls protested Sunday work by English fisher women, arguing unfair competition and impiety. They do not fish but pack fish. The dispute blends economic aims with a religious factor, highlighting Scotland’s serious Sabbath observance.
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Scotland
Thermostats of faith lift community temperature
In this Bible reading excerpt from November 15, the focus is on Peter and John’s defiance of human authority for divine truth. Albert Schweitzer’s Congo reflections illustrate maintaining steady purpose amid suffering, urging Christians to be thermostats who set and uplift their environment.
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Peter
John
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schwertzer
Jesus
Goat Wanders Into Home Roaming for Mirror Purchase
In Klamath Falls Oregon a goat wandered into the home of A D Addison and caused a costly mishap by knocking over a full length mirror. The animal’s reflection prompted the purchase of a replacement mirror at a price of 26 dollars.
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Klamath Falls
Ore
A D Addison
Misses Visit Columbia Schools Amid Garage Project
Dale Hammon is building a new garage. Misses Betty Garrettson Lavera Hawke and Arlene Austin of Eaton visited the Columbia schools Friday.
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Betty Garrettson
Lavera Hawke
Arlene Austin
Eaton
Columbia
Dale Hammon
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