Chicago Sun First Edition Debuts With 750000 Copy Run
The Chicago Sun, backed by Marshall Field II, launched with an initial press run of 750000 copies. The new paper, using Chicago Daily News equipment, aims for a pro New Deal stance while pledging a strong editorial policy and full United Press service. More than 1000 people queued outside the building for first copies.
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Harvard Doctor Declares Women Drivers Inferior
Dr. Harry R. Desilva of Harvard argues that women automobile drivers are consistently inferior to men in physical skill and mental agility. He frames his view as a man’s opinion and cites perceived performance gaps.
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Harvard
Hidden Army Pigeons From California Schoolboys
Ontario California reports Captain Ray R Delhauer guiding 40 Chaffey Union High School students and about 50 alumni in camouflaged pigeon breeding. They developed color strains and a crop capsule messenger system to aid covert battlefield communications for the U S Army.
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Madame Quo Sued for Damages in House Lease Suit
Nelson and Ison sue Madame Quo Dai Chu H Quo wife of Dr Tai Chi in Superior Court for 527.09 damages plus 146.25 costs from a rental at 3609 East Fifth Street for a year beginning May 24 1940. Plaintiffs allege the property was left damaged and dirty with furniture and china destroyed. Madame Quo denies liability.
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Postmaster Describes Santa Claus Indiana Christmas Mail Surge
Santa Claus Indiana postmaster Oscar Phillips reveals the town’s combined post office and general store will handle the holiday mail surge. About 1.9 million envelopes expected and 500,000 cancellations last year, with most workers drafted for peak season.
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Marble Sidewalks and Local Marble Quarries
Marble North Carolina touts the world’s cheapest sidewalks made from marble quarried nearby. The article notes sidewalks built with local marble from surface quarries just steps from the paths.
Plane Makers Given Praise
Washington December eeUR Mark Ethridge chairman of the Presidents committee on fair employment practice today commended the Lockheed Aircraft Corp Burbank California for its sympathetic and intelligent program of eliminating discrimination based on race creed color or national origin In a letter to Lockheed President Robert E Gross Ethridge noted the company has carried out committee suggestions for creation of a system of reviewing cases of all rejected job applicants who complained that they were victims of discrimination because of race or national origin Ethridge agreed with Lockheed officials that the most effective way to eliminate such discrimination is to insist that employers themselves establish fair and reasonable standards.
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Lockheed Reports Hiring African American Workers
The Lockheed company told the committee it is hiring Negro workers with notable success and shows cooperative attitudes from other staff. In the last three months the firm has trained and employed 125 African American workers.
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Defense Minerals Sought in Carrizo Mountains Hearing
E R Fryer superintendent announces bids for exploratory mining leases on tribal lands in the Carrizo mountains 40 miles north of Shiprock Navajo Reservation. Bids will be received until December 19.
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Birth Announcement at Desert Sanatorium
At the Desert Sanatorium a girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lewis Carrington of Crown C Ranch Sonoita at 11 25 a m on December 1.
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Buckley’s CANADIOL Ad Promises Quick Throat Relief
An old style Canadian drug advertisement touts Buckley’s CANADIOL as a fast acting mixture that loosens thick phlegm and opens clogged bronchial tubes. It claims over 10 million bottles sold in cold winters and urges a 45 cent purchase for two bottles at Martin Drug Co. or any drugstore.
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