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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1937

Page

4

Believing Nonsense: High School Grads Hold Silly Beliefs

Dr. H. J. Arnold of Wittenberg College finds many graduates hold illogical beliefs. In a psychology class survey of over 200 freshmen, half claim women have unique intuition, others misread signs of weather, race, or skull bumps as character traits. All ideas lack factual basis.

H. J. Arnold Wittenberg College

Failings of the Great

An essay argues that authors and critics scrutinize private lives of great men to belittle their service with moral faults common among leaders. It notes many geniuses have led reprehensible private lives, suggesting private flaws do not cancel civilizational contributions.

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Leaders judged by service to humanity not private deeds

A writer argues that true leadership is measured by public service to the day’s generation. If a leader serves well, private conduct matters less as the world honors that contribution.

Hearts Under Pressure Growl Over Modern Life Link

The rise in heart disease and artery hardening among Americans is tied to fast paced urban life and emotional strain. Experts blame busyness and unfulfilled desires, noting tea coffee tobacco and alcohol heighten heart sensitivity. Outdoor group activities are urged to ease stress.

United States

Hitchhiking a Dying Art Says Jackson Sun

The Jackson Sun cites a veteran hitchhiker who has thumbed 60,000 miles across 41 states and says rides are harder to obtain as speed rises. The Interstate Commerce Commission urges states to bar ride thumbers from trucks under the Motor Carrier Act, arguing it could reduce robberies and violence.

Jackson Sun Interstate Commerce Commission The Sun

Townsendites seek revival at third national convention in Washington

The third Townsend movement convention is planned in Washington this July as a boost for old age reform. Townsend critics urge caution after SEC hurdles over a $5 million note loan. Meanwhile Rochdale restaurant and other co ore initiatives surge, with stock shares and consumer co operation underpinning new deals.

Washington Dr. Townsend Powhatan Hotel Pennsylvania Avenue SEC Townsend National Townsend J. W. Brinton Roosevelt Committee of Six Europe Rochdale State Department Interior Department WPA PWA Social Security Board Unfond New Deal Hun Tay

Notable Americans and Quirky Feats Highlight Late 19th Century Briefs

Edith Wharton named among 48 Americans Dr. David Muzzey cites as likely to appear in American history. Charlotte Hodgkinson, a New York girl, flies solo two hours and 27 minutes after leg song began. Six-year-old Desmond Allen of Leicester performs escapes from chains and handcuffs. Albert Kepler, nine, types for his Detroit printer father.

Edith Wharton David 5. Muzzey Columbia University Charlotte Hodgkinson New York Albert Kepler Detroit Sats

Joseph And His Relatives Sunday School Lesson Overview

The June 20 lesson from Genesis 46 to 50 recounts Joseph’s reunion with Jacob, the rise of Israel in Egypt, and the later bondage under a ruler who “knew not Joseph.” It highlights themes of leadership, foresight, mercy, and forgiveness, urging modern readers to value vision and planning in governance and social care.

Egypt Joseph Israel Ite

Round the World Tickets and Notable Miscellany

Brief items note George Palmer Putnam may reunite with Amelia via world tickets. Justice Van Devanter plans farming. a well off farmer’s income is cited. A new arithmetic idea attributed to income tax lawyers. Cornell researchers study pig nervous prostration after a hog drive. Court reform testimony totals reach fifteen million words with duplicates. A radio star dummy acts as high earner. Wallis reduces Edward’s smoking and Scotch. more regular habits urged. The duke appears nearly married. a transcontinental tour mapped without expos. Mars dust storms cited by Aston Edmer. resettlement work suggested. Edward complains of government interference in marriage plans. Baldwin question raised.

Political turbulence over Dies amendment in federal judgeship bill

Austin gossip centers on Congressman Martin Dies victory in House for a resident judge in Houston. If passed by the Senate with Dies language, Gov. James Allred of Wichita Falls could miss the Houston judgeship despite plans to appoint him. The plan hinges on Texas senators and Vice President Garner, with delay favored to blunt the move.

Austin Con. Martin Dies National House of Representatives Houston James V. Allred Senate Dies Allred Wichita Falls Tom Connally Morrie Sheppard Garner Allied Texas

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