What Makes the Nation Laugh A Serious Craft
A look at how humor thrives in Manhattan and Hollywood with Milton Wright’s new book. Behind the jokes a focused effort of gag writers and agencies crafts laughter, while stars like Fred Allen and Bugs Baer mix wit with sharp social commentary.
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New York
Manhattan
Hollywood
Lves
Milton Wright
Laugh Laboratories
Chas. Driscoll Tee
Fifth
Madison Land Park Avenues
Bugs Baer
Tom Stix
Frank Sullivan
Will Cuppy
Otto Soglow
Rube Goldberg
William Sieiz
Ogden Nesh
James Thurber
Nash
Sullivan
Rocky Mountains
Roosevelt Strategy in Far East Shapes Grew Ambassadorship
The piece outlines President Roosevelt’s Far East strategy centered on Joseph Grew as ambassador to Japan. Roosevelt redirects fleets, recalls Grew for instructions, and weighs a delicate balance amid Japanese militarism, aiming to curb aggression without formal pledges to Britain.
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Washington
Joseph Clark
U. S
Tokyo
United States
Japan
Grew
Washingtown
Roosevelt
Far East
Neville Chamberlain
Calleo
Joe Kennedy
Great Britain
Europe
Chamberlain
Pacific
Kennedy
Rooosevelt
Admiral Mahan
Ambassador
Toky
United States Navy
Pacifc
Hawaii
Gury
Joe Grew
State Department
Calvin Coollidge
Frank B. Kellogg
Turkey
Boake Carter criticizes radio censorship and horror on air
Boake Carter denounces broadcasting authorities for restricting discussion and banning horror suspense in news and programs. He cites Orson Welles and the head in a hat box sequence as examples, arguing networks push sensational drama while denying truthful, edgy content to the public.
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Notwhes
Carter
United States
Destiny
Ten Years After the Market Crash Recall
Ten years after the 1929 stock collapse in the United States, the piece notes the rapid wipeout of three billion dollars in two weeks and the ensuing efforts to build defenses through the Securities and Exchange Commission and other social protections. It warns of renewed risk and urges vigilance as war and industry pressures rise.
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Securities and Exchange Commission
Kin Hubbard Abe Martin quote on genuine philosophical humor
A Kin Hubbard Abe Martin line proclaims the character as possessing the highest content of genuine philosophical humor in the world. Copyright 1939 The McNaught Syndicate Inc.
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Kin Hubbard
Abe Martin
the McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Anniversaries from 1769 to 1924 highlight notable births and events
Anniversaries list figures such as Levi Coffin born 1769 and Erastus Fairbanks born 1792. Entries cover Henry Inman. Homer D. Martin. George C. Thomas. James J. Ezekiel. Massachusetts Bay Colony school vote. first Indianapolis land sales. Thoreau book note. Statue of Liberty dedication. Mayor Harrison’s assassination. Prohibition Enforcement Act. Dawes Reparation Plan activation.
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Levi Coffin
Indiana
Cincinnati
Underground Railroad
New Garden
N. C
Erastus Fairbanks
Vermont
Brimfield
Mass
Henry Inman
Utica
N. Y
New York
Homer D. Martin
Albany
St. Paul Minn
George C. Thomas
Philadelphia
P. E. Church
1Usi—Jomes J. Ezekiel
Sings
Richmond
Rome
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Harvard
Indianapoli
Thoreau
Concord and
Merrymah
New York Harbor
Cleveland
Carter H. Harrison
Chicago
U. S. Senate
BEC
Dawes
Notable Birthdays and Honors From Prominent Figures
The article lists multiple notable figures born in various places and years, including Dr. Gilbert H. Grosvenor of the National Geographic Society in Washington born in Turkey 68 years ago, actor John Boles born Greenville Texas 39 years ago, and others such as Richard Folsom Cleveland and Prof Michael Rostovtzeff. It ends with a political forecast about reforms and upheaval.
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Gilbert H. Grosvenor
National Geographic Society
Washington
Turkey
John Boles
Greenville
Texas
Richard Folsom Cleveland
Princeton
N. J
Howard Hanson
Eastman School of Music
Rochester N
Wahoo
Nebr
Michael I. Rostovtzeff
Yale
Russia
Rosalie S. Morton
Winter Park
Fra
Lynchburg
Media Critics Question News Restraints and Censorship Motives
The writer laments eight hours of radio daily and accuses commentators of excessive blandness. He contrasts this with sensational drama aimed at children, questioning whether news limits arise from moderation or political censorship.
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America
Horoscope Forecast for October 29, 1939
Emotions run high with emphasis on precise detail and patient effort. The reading notes a strong heart focus on tasks, suggesting a favorable position earned through careful work and perseverance despite blighted hopes.
Bible Readings and Hoover on Home Training Teach Doctrine
A sermon excerpt cites Deuteronomy about teaching children at home and contrasts secular education with religious instruction. It quotes J Edgar Hoover stressing home training to prevent juvenile crime and likens religious education to a rudder guiding a ship. The piece praises the Prayer Book as a key religious text.
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J. Edgar Hoover
New Outside Entrance Opens to Elyria Post Office Basement
The Elyria post office basement now has a new outside entrance on East Avenue improving access. Postmaster C. J. Sartor said the former winding stairway is no longer needed for public access. An office in the basement is used Fridays by the deputy collector of internal revenue and daily during the first two weeks of March for income tax filing. The Home Owners Loan Corporation also uses an office there occasionally.
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Elyria
C. J. Sartor
East Avenue
Internal Revenue
Home Owners Loan Corporation
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Ace
Mark Twain
Alwars
Will Rogers
Dutch East Indies
Indo-China
Singapore
Hitler
Danzig
Hoover
Vienne
Countess Monigelts
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Australia
P. R. Smith
Elyria Law
Bender
Mpany Sdg
O.W
Boake Carter
Orson Welles
Mr. Welles
Welles
Lillian
Romance of Letters
Edward Weeks
Atlantic
Court of Human Relations
Frghiye
John F
McLausary
Warner Keaney
Brower
Lbdad
Egrid Sisko Loliege
FEIR
Footsar
Aides Ranch
Avisas
North America
Nother Continent
New World
Meade’s Ranch
Canada
Mexico
Merker
U.S
Olmsted & Hoeff2
Water St
P. R. Smith & CO
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Northern Savings & Loan Co
Mercer Federal Home Loan Bank System
Masonic Temple
Bible
SS. Simon and Jude
Pocahontas
Bergoo Pocahontas
Lake Ave
FIR
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