Pilots and Britain Debate Stirring Defense Plans
Washington reports five weeks of criticism over civilian pilot training designed to create 50,000 pilots via private schools with 37 million dollars from Assistant Secretary Hinckley. Critics warn of unsafe supervision and weak military commitment while inspectors are displaced. Also, Defend America groups push Britain aid despite public opposition and fears of entangling alliance.
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Washington
Armed Services
Wayne Parrish
American Aviation
Hinckley
Roosevelt
Congress
Salt Remedy Aids Halt Cannibalism In Poultry
Farm Topics reports a simple salt addition can stop chicken cannibalism. Experiments by Titus and Nestler at Rutgers show adding 1 to 2 percent salt to standard diets for four to five days reduces pecking. The finding follows older observations on salt's role in hen nutrition.
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L. M. Black
Iztension Poultryman
New Jersey College of Agriculture
Rutgers University
Harry W. Titus
Ralph B. Nestler
U. S. Department of Agriculture
J. H. Prentice
Ministry of Agriculture For
Northern Ireland
Prentice
Titus
Nestler
Cattle Shock Advice for Wet Weather From Penn State Expert
Professor John E. Nicholas of Pennsylvania State College warns farmers to set electric fence controllers to minimal charge during rain. Trained cattle tend to avoid wires, but if touched the shock should not alarm them. He notes electric fencing is cheap for temporary pastures though not ideal as a permanent line fence. He suggests battery controllers for safety and recommends a single strand, possibly two for sheep, with simple neck chains for dairy cows.
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John E. Nicholas
Pennsylvania State College
Nicholas
Weed control by chlorates discussed for lawns and weeds
The article explains that chlorates are effective weed killers with three application methods. Water sprays dissolve in solution for most weeds, and dilute sprays target shallow-rooted lawn weeds. A third method uses dry sodium chlorate scattered in autumn before soil freezes for certain perennials.
Chicks Lose Mother Love in Modern Incubation
A New York press summary notes that over 65 percent of American chickens are incubated by artificial means. The International Baby Chick Association reports that modern incubators hatch as efficiently as the best natural broods, signaling a decline in maternal hen care.
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International Baby Chick Association
Chick Association
Tin-doggling politics hang up U.S. tin plan
Washington debates a U.S. tin smelter as Japan tightens its hold on tin sources in the Indies. Jesse Jones resists delegation of his loan authority, hindering a $2,000,000 tin smelter project while the nation fears a year of tin on hand. The nickname Tin-doggling captures the slow negotiations.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Japan
Dutch East Indies
United States
Jesse Jones
Jesse
State Department
Phelps Dodge
American Metals
American Smelting & Refining
Vulcan Defii
National Defense Commission
Washington
Jones
Commerce
Herbert Hoover
National Defense
Betting lowdown hints at Willkie odds and emergency shocks
The Republican magazine publishes a betting tally by C M Oehler with odds categories for Willkie. It warns late October or early November emergencies could sway results. Bets span cinch odd even and long odds across many states totaling 87 101 90 and 45 electoral votes. Also notes Assistant Secretary of State Berle favors Spanish for Americans and the Liberty League folds amid the Hatch act. Shouse remains noncommittal while Minnesota Governor Stassen directs labor support for Willkie.
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Republican
C. M. Oehler
Vermont
Kansas
Maine
New Hampshire
Iowa
South Dakota
Massachusetts
North Dakota
Minnesota
Michigan
Rhode Island
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Ohio
Wisconsin
Indiana
New York
Illinois
Oregon
Wyoming
Connecticut
Delaware
California
Idaho
West Virginia
Montana
New Mexico
Kentucky
Colorado
Missouri
Maryland
Utah
Washington
Nevada
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Arizona
Virginia
North Carolina
Florida
Arkansas
Louisiana
Alabama
Texas
Georgia
Mississippi
South Carolina
Berle
Liberty League
League
Hatch
Jouett Shouse
Willkie
Harold Stassen
Pretty frock pattern for girls age six to fourteen
Pattern No 8763 offers a two look frock with a flared skirt and high cut princess waist. Shown in plaid or solid fabric, it suits gingham linen percale chambray and can be made in wool crepe or challis. Sizes 6 to 14 years require 1 1/2 yards for size 6 and 1 3/4 yards for size 14.
Conductor Demands Fare From Absentminded Rider
A loquacious conductor repeatedly asks a passenger for fare. The passenger remains oblivious until the conductor declares the monetary obligation of riding the car and urges liquidation of the sum. The passenger only then awakens from his trance.
Quiz on World Facts and US History
Questions cover Panama Canal length longest MLB game duration Canadian conquest war which British took Canada from France South Magnetic Pole reach edible watermelon water content Harrison presidents term length fortune telling in China annual deaths by light sources electoral vote majority contingency and Grand Coulee Dam location on a river.
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Panama Canal
Canada
South Magnetic Pole
Harrisons
William Henry
Benjamin
China
Grand Coulee Dam
Fortunes Told By Palms And Lightning Mortality
A reader notes that fortunes are read from the palms in China and remarks that about 2000 people in the United States are killed or injured by lightning annually. The piece contrasts male and female fatality rates and mentions the House of Representatives and the Columbia River.
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China
United States
House of Representatives
Columbia River
Fragmented quiz clues with historic figures and events
A set of concise historical facts and numbers including a 50 mile distance, a 26 inning 1920 tie between Brooklyn and Boston, the Seven Years' War 1756 to 1763, Mawson near a target, a 92.4 percent figure, and William Henry Harrison about a month after his inauguration.
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Brooklyn
Boston
Douglas Mawson
William Henry Harrison
Women with the most cheek inspire quiet blushes
In a playful assessment, three women known for their bold expressions defy expectations as their cheeks glow less than their daring reputations. The piece contrasts outward cheek and inner mischief across a lighthearted social vignette.
Court hears light threat in domestic dispute
Judge questions accusation of a death-dealing weapon as Meeker explains the alleged weapon was a fly-swatter used in a domestic incident.
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Meeker
The Mouse ny you wail bring out the ma Det sey tha Henry
The fragmentary OCR passage hints at dialogue about fear of mice between two speakers, possibly Henry and a companion. It is unclear and lacks complete context or names. The readable portion suggests a tense or humorous moment centered on a fear of mice.
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Henry
Angel Falls Named After Discoverer Jimmy Angel
The Angel Falls on Mount Auyantipuy in the Venezuelan jungle drops 5000 feet and is visible only from the air. It was discovered by American aviator Jimmy Angel and officially renamed Angel Falls by the Venezuelan government.
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Mt. Auyantipuy
Jimmy Angel
Angel Falls
Moral Warning on Evil Means from Southey
A pithy quotation argues that pursuing good ends through evil means corrupts the pursuer's soul, while any other outcome remains doubtful and emphasizes the certainty of personal sin.
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Southey
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Merry
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
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