McNinch Resigns FCC Post Over Ill Health
In a Baltimore Sun analysis, Frank R. McNinch resigns as FCC chairman due to ill health amid a tumultuous tenure marked by censorship challenges and public scandal. The piece notes the turbulence of the era under Roosevelt and suggests lingering questions about the pressures of the role and his successor James L. Fly.
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Baltimore Sun
Frank R. McNinch
Federal Communications Commission
McNinch
FCC
Frank McNinch
Roosevelt
Federal Power Commission
Commission
Orson Welles
Mae West
Answers to Questions Q and A in 19th century quiz
A historical Q and A compile shows varied trivia across topics. It notes events like the first circus visit to Springfield in 1833 with Lincoln in attendance, the Jefferson Market Court’s Aug 1 1907 inception, and Count von Zeppelin’s bio. It also covers civic items such as White House height, marble at Mellon Gallery, and clock collections at New York University.
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Springfield
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson Market Court
New York
Tariff unfairness cripples American apples with Argentina
The piece argues that high Argentine duties on apples and other fruits hurt U S apple growers. It cites vast Argentine imports of grapes and pears and contrasts landed prices for Argentine versus American fruit. It urges the State Department to press for a tariff reduction to a reasonable basis to expand access for U S apples and pears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Virginia Ben Davis
Argentina
Department of State
Buenos Aires
New York
State Department
Alabama Deficit Ban Lets State Keep Pay-As-You-Go Policy
Alabama voters approved a constitutional provision that bars deficits by fiscal officers. The budget balancer requires checks only when funds cover full appropriations, with gubernatorial borrowing limited to 300000 dollars. When funds rise, appropriations are paid in full and departments prorate to stay within cash limits.
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Alabama
Birmingham
Bipartisan Boss Rule Exposed in Kansas City Power
In Kansas City the Democratic machine thrives amid Republican ties. E Mont Reily, former Puerto Rico governor under Harding, appears in the wreckage as a GOP ally who helped block Republican vote counts. Uncle Tom rewarded Democrats with lucrative posts and a 25 percent take, revealing bipartisan governance by the Pendergast machine.
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Monroe County Appeal
Paris
Kansas City
E. Mont Reily
Puerto Rico
Harding
Mont
Pendergast
Tom
Reily
Daily Quiz Seven Questions and Page Two Answers
The item lists a seven question trivia page from The Daily Quiz. It asks about Troy weight ounces per pound, Sidney Wood’s sport, older stringed instrument among harp violin zither, a decagonal geometric plane figure, the Green Mountains location, the largest star, pronunciation of reparable, which U S state has the longest tidal shore, Wimbledon women's singles champion, and the latitude of the North Pole.
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Sidney Wood
Green Mountains
U. S
Do not say His furniture was sold at auction by auction
A directive from a reader requests phrase changes for neutral reporting. The note insists the preferred form for auctioned items is by auction rather than a passive variant. No additional facts are provided about timing or parties involved.
Miss Helen Smith Weds Leslie Polhamus Jr in Alexandria
Miss Helen Smith married last Saturday in Alexandria Virginia to Mr Leslie Polhamus Jr of this city. Real estate in Frederick county with unpaid taxes will be advertised for sale unless paid, per County Treasurer Harry McCann. Miss Olivia Steele Dellinger named Princess Winchester for the Tomato Festival in Berkeley Springs West Virginia.
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Helen Smith
Alexandria
Leslie Polhamus, Jr
Frederick County
Harry McCann
Olivia Steele Dellinger
Princess Winchester
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Hitler Proclaims Self President as Hindenburg Dies
Five years ago Chancellor Adolf Hitler declared himself president of Germany after the death of Paul von Hindenburg. Visiting British apple growers forecast a bleak export season this fall amid foreign conditions. Marie Dressler, noted film star who died recently in Hollywood, is buried in a simple service at Little Church Around The Corner.
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Adolph Hitler
Germany
Paul von Hindenburg
Marie Dressler
Hollywood
Graf Zeppelin Transatlantic Flight From Germany
John G Pollard wins Virginia governor primary with a 40000 vote majority A C Robertson of Crozet opens office as Clarke County schools superintendent
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Graf Zepplin
Atlantic
Germany
John G. Pollard
Virginia
A. C. Robertson
Crozet
Clarke County
Massie elected to Shenandoah Fair board succeeding Steck
Twenty five years ago William Massie was chosen for the Shenandoah Agricultural Fair Association board, succeeding the late Thomas W. Steck. France prepared to declare war on Germany as the country faced invasion, with British forces set to aid. Dr. E. C. Stuart and his nephew John were slightly injured in an auto crash at Main Street and North Avenue.
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William Massie
Shenandoah Agricultural Fair Association
Thomas W. Steck
France
Germany
E. C. Stuart
John
Main Street
North Avenue
Landmark torn down on South Market Street by Pred H Anderson
Forty years ago Pred H Anderson razed an old single story frame landmark on his South Market Street property. Miss Madge Chapman wed Mr Edward Coffelt in Stephens City by Rev S K Wine. Capt John R Rust of Nineveh purchased 13 head of cattle from C H Purdell at 30 dollars per head.
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Pred H. Anderson
South Market Street
Madge Chapman
Edward Coffelt
Stephens City
S. K. Wine
John R. Rust
Nineveh
C. H. Purdell
Wings B Writ: For and Release by PSS Association
In this serialized romance, Sarah Anne Melton, daughter Judith Drake, and Jack Courtney navigate a love triangle after Jack’s flight fame and a field crash. Sarah Anne helps friends reconcile while planning how to shield her own heart and keeps Bob Kennedy’s help secret as danger and pain loom.
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Sarah Anne .Melton
Judith Drake
Luxury
Jack Courtney
Pacific
Perryville
Bob Kennedy
Jack
Judy
Sarah Anne
Bob
Bernice
Sarah Anne Darling
Miss Anne
Mattie
Christian Endeavor
Parties And Games booklet offers ideas for all party types
This 44 page guide from The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau presents novel ideas for parties of all kinds. It covers housewarmings amateur nights bridal showers barn dances costume parties children's parties and many more. Priced at ten cents postpaid readers are instructed to mail ten cents with their name address and state to Washington DC for delivery.
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Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Publicity and Pop Fame Blur in Ann Sheridan Spotlight
Hollywood gossip column cites overblown publicity for Ann Sheridan, arguing critics favor actors with proven screen achievements. It notes public taste shifts toward tangible on screen merit, mentions Garfield and Durbin as brighter examples, and parries at length with playful asides about stars and studio antics.
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Hollywood
Ann Sheridan
Bette Davis
Jeanette MacDonald
Margaret Sullavan
Miss Sheridan
John Garfield
Deanna Durbin
Arlene Whelan
Toby Wing
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Louisville
Kentucky
Winchester Evening Star
Burezin
Plase
Mellon Gallery of Art
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Treasure Island
Joe Spring
Larry Woodall
Wilfred Leonard
San Francisco Seals
Count von Zeppelin
Constance
Baden
Polytechnic
Stuttgart
Ludwigsburg
University of
Tubingen
Zeppelin
Friedrichshafen
Berlin
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
National Canners Association
James Arthur
New York University
Union
the Daily Quiz
Wimbledon
Eng
North Pole
Sumatra
PSS
Helen Welshimer
Miller Twins
Chapter
Judith
Jepr
Rifle Features Syndicate, Inc
State
Washington, D. Cc
Jimmy Fidler
Mickey Rooney
Charles Bickerford
Spencer Tracy
Robert Donat
Pease
Ginger Rogers
Penny Singleton
Claudette Col Bert
Lyn Lys
George Brent
Jack Dempsey
Bob Burns
Joel McCrea
Joel
California
Ventura County
Joy
Columbia
Cary Grant
Europe
Cary
Phyllis Brooks
Yor Group Theatre
Garfield
Dorothy Lamour
Charles Laughton
Notre Dame
Gay Paree
Annabella
Tyrone Power
Ssr
Adolphe Menjou
Veree Teasdale
Menjou
Oliver
Babe” Hardy
Veree
Adolphe
Sally Rand
Miss Rand
San Francisco
Roland Raye
Roland
Miss Singleton
Broderick Crawford
Brad
Gardner
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
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