Daily Mail announces staff and circulation details
The Daily Mail of Hagerstown lists editors J A Hawken and J A Hawken Jr with city and national bureaus in New York and Atlanta. It notes subscription rates, office addresses, and gatekeeping by the Associated Press, with public notice of编辑 responsibilities and circulation information.
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Hagerstown
Maryland
J. A Haweken
J. A Haweun
National Representatives — . Burke, Srulpers and Mahoney, Inc
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Atlanta, Ga
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Fooling An Art Ed A Clever Kent Drawing Tale
Rockwell Kent once tried to sell a drawing to an art editor while pride kept it hidden. He wrapped it with a faux French mat and strong boards, then reappeared two weeks later to reveal the same piece seeking a price. The editor, astonished, offered to buy it. The tale ends with a warning that appearances can mislead.
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Cotton control in international conference urged
The State Department calls for a world cotton control conference to address surpluses and low prices. US warehouses hold about 14 million bales while exports hinge on a global quota plan. Nations like Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, India, Mexico, and others must see long term payoff to join. Low theater attendance grinds on film industry despite Brencer Tracy’s box office boost.
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Brencer Tracy
Sailed Back: St Louis Refugees Face Cuban Refusal
The Hamburg America liner St Louis reportedly returns to Germany after Cuba refuses entry for Jewish refugees aboard. Landing permits were canceled before departure, leaving evacuees stranded. Jewish relief groups would need to post bonds of 500 dollars per person for Isle of Pines asylum, totaling about 500000 dollars, as the crisis threatens the Nazi international refugee accord.
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United States
The Chemists Foresee Rapid Revolutionary Change
A convention speaker warned that chemical progress is explosive with five year old ideas already suspect and ten year old concepts nearly dated. He cited plastics in auto bodies, rapid mass production of furniture, soilless plant growth, and energy efficient building materials as examples of ongoing revolutions likely to redefine daily life and clothing.
Youth in Camp Highlights Outdoor Skills Growth
Reports from across the nation show an unprecedented number of youths in summer camps. The movement strengthens knowledge of the outdoors, boating and canoeing, bird and tree identification, and self-reliance, producing robust citizens and healthy national prospects.
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Simmer
Itg Wimders
Townsend bill heat on House as committees use delay tactic
Washington Daybook notes June 10 reports the rules and ways and means committees delaying the Townsend old age bill, pressuring Republicans while fellow legislators fear a political backlash in 1940. The piece highlights committee tactics, political pins, and reflections on Capitol decor.
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Man About Manhattan Gangster Stickup At Midtown Garage
Three mechanics and a customer in a Manhattan garage witness a robbery by three gunmen who steal a boss’s cash and a car after demanding air and threatening violence. The gang escapes as police take notes, revealing the target car belonged to a high-ranking officer whose lieutenant’s car was stolen earlier. The incident ends with the discovery of the officer’s car and a sensational reveal.
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Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest
Comment by Edgar A. Guest on peace talks and war. The poet muses that rulers should avoid fighting while people prefer peace. A playful note questions birthdays and aging as seasons change, blending reflective lines with verse on nature and renewal.
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Just Folks
Edgar A. Guest
Lincoln Shadow on the Gop Search for 1940 Hope
A Republican spokesman pushes for a Lincoln figure to reverse current currents, debating if Arthur Vandenberg, Taft, Dewey, or others fit. The piece notes Lincoln’s image persists, but warns the party seeks a leader with Lincoln’s vote appeal yet not his social leanings, amid 1930s politics.
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United States
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Taft
Republican National Command
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Ohio
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Emporia Gazette
Robert Taft
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Woodrow Wilson
What Is Your News I Q Part One and Two
A retired army man warned against enemies within our gates. A figure received $40,000 for a 500 mile drive. Outer Mongolia has no mutual assistance pact with Japan Russia or Nationalist China. Tommy Smith disappeared under unclear circumstances. A Detroit baseball game was picketed over a labor dispute.
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Russia
China
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Sunday Motoring Tour From Hagerstown to Frederick
A described Sunday trip from Hagerstown to Berkeley Springs Martinsburg Charles Town Harpers Ferry Frederick and back covers about 125 miles. It lists mileage between towns along U S Route 40 and local landmarks with notes on turns, scenery, and hotels. Contact Mr Howard at the Hamilton Tale for further trip details.
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Feagaville
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Haverstown Stour
Braddock
Middletown
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