Commencement Talk, Forest Views, and Town Notes
The column reviews Rev. Axel Pearson’s commencement address as an effective if overdue speech shaping youth, urges earlier talks with students and parents, critiques forest conservation practices, and highlights local reflections on industry, wording, and civic responsibilities. It cites Abraham Lincoln on pride in place and notes on Dillinger and a grade crossing whistle as situational quips.
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Axel Pearson
Pearson
Senate ratifies Cuba treaty ending Platt amendment
The Senate approved the new treaty of political relations with Cuba, surrendering our contractual relations and relying on international law. Cuba’s ambassador praised the ratification, calling it a permanent bond. Lindbergh reconsidered testifying on Army Air Corps issues after a committee consult. The era of NRA criticisms and guardian- ship probes loom as drought worsens and a Pershing memorial park gains momentum in Missouri.
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Cuba
Senate
Pittman
Foreign Relations Committee
Fess
Ohio
Marques Sterling
Charles A. Lindbergh
Newton D. Baker
Army Air Corps
War Department
Army War College
Lindbergh
Air Corps
Langley Field
Virginia
Dern
What Others Are Saying About The New Deal
An editorial summary from the Grand Rapids Chronicle weighing critics of the New Deal and opponents' proposals. It argues the New Deal provides a framework to revitalize business, contrasts it with Hoover era policy, and questions an alternative plan from Reed and GOP leaders. The piece notes dangers of unregulated price cutting and endorses fair profits, living wages, and shorter work hours while awaiting a concrete plan from opponents.
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Hoover
Senator Reed
Reed
Vandenberg
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Grand Rapids Chronicle
Changing Days Reflect a Nation Transformed in 12 Months
Parma News notes a vast national shift over the past year. It contrasts past enforcement of anti whisky and gold possession with today's enforcement, and cites NRA code authority price controls in printing. The piece laments changes in business trust laws and restraint of trade.
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Busiines
Parma News
Blaney Park Inn Opens At Resort Center Stage
Blaney Park Inn, the newest structure at the popular resort, is now open serving as a central dining hall and ballroom. It features two dining rooms with 400 and 40 capacity, a fully electrified kitchen, a dance floor in the larger room, copper fittings, and large fireplaces. Owners G Harold Earle and Stewart Earle run the premises.
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Blaney Park
G. Harold Earle
Stewart Earle
No Campfires In Federal Forests
Due to drought and high fire risk, all national forests in upper Michigan are closed to campfires until June 15 unless a special permit is issued. Smoking is banned except on improved campsites and in inhabited areas. The state conservation department also revokes all fire permits until further notice. The text also oddly includes a line about a girl who, after becoming engaged, wonders if her happiness will last until marriage.
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Michigan
State Conservation Department
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