Memorial to Patrick Henry gets Virginia memorial bill
Senator Carter Glass introduces a bill to create a Patrick Henry memorial in Virginia. The Interior Department’s edits threaten the measure but Glass pressures colleagues and persuades a Republican to support passage. The bill passes with praise for Henry as a Virginian and American revolutionary voice.
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Carter Glass
Congress
Patrick Henry
Virginia
Senate
Glass
Department of Interior
Senator Glass
Department
Japan neutrality debate on treaty with Japan and war exports
Senator Vandenberg seeks to end the 1911 treaty with Japan to allow an embargo on war materials. The article argues the United States should honor the treaty or terminate it, noting Japan’s violations and China conflict but no formal war declaration.
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Vandenberg
United States
Japan
China
State Department
Sioux Leader honored as Wind Cave Wild Cave project restored range
A Department of the Interior bulletin highlights restoring the Sioux hereditary range at Wind Cave National Park and nearby Badlands National Monument in South Dakota. Chief Standing Bear, portrayed as a key orator, reflects on the white man’s view of wilderness and the Indians as stewards of tame earth.
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Department of the Interior
America
Wind Cave National Park
South Dakota
Badlands National Monument
Chief Standing Bear
Wild Cave National Park
The Jobholders' Share by H L Mecken in Baltimore Sun
The 1938 Baltimore Transit Company annual report shows passenger revenue of 11.59 million with operating expenses of 9.91 million leaving 1.68 million operating income. Non operating income brings total to 1.71 million while taxes total 1.06 million, over 60 percent of net income, reducing earnings per ride.
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H. L. Mecken
Baltimore Sun
Baltimore Transit Company
Roosevelt right to strike against government is wrong
The Baltimore Sun argues that while private worker strikes are valuable, the government must not face a strike by WPA workers. It asserts sovereignty requires obedience, notes WPA projects essential to health and order, and supports Roosevelt’s stance that no strike against the government is permissible.
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Baltimore Sun
Roosevelt
WPA Wookers
American Federation of Labor
WPA
William Green
A. F. of L
Quiz questions from The Daily Quiz page two
The page presents seven test questions about geography speed records social science governance war casualties mammal height pronunciation and miscellaneous topics. Questions include continents for Sahara Desert world land speed record the branch of social sciences and the April May coal strike as well as capitals and sports figures.
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Saraha Desert
Jessica Parrish Runs Away In Family Crisis
Eleanor Parrish confronts distress as daughter Jessica elopes with a theater figure, though the truth reveals a teen infatuation and a plan to send Jessica to California for schooling and future independence. Phil aims to support Jessica with tutoring and a possible college path while Eleanor weighs marriage to Dennis and a fresh start.
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Kendall
Eleanor
Alicia
Dennis
Phil
Washington
Kate
California
Smith
Vassar
Sonny
Jessica
Ireland flight no obstacle for Corrigan in Atlantic dash
Doug Corrigan completes his historic polar opposite Atlantic crossing in a dated aircraft. Ralph Grimm Lester Arnold Clarke Cooper and Lawrence Hill advance as finalists in the Golf Club championship.
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Ireland
Doug Corrigan
Ralph Grimm
Lester Arnold
Clarke Cooper
Lawrence Hill
C. E. Hardy Retires From Postal Service After 31 Years
C. E. Hardy ends a 31 year career with the postal service here. He retires from daily duties and will pursue other interests while staff celebrate his long service.
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C. E. Hardy
Postal Service
Henkel Joins Shenandoah Valley Bank Post at The Star
Alfred S. Henkel of The Star is appointed to a Shenandoah Valley National Bank position. Rev. Dr. James Cannon urges a statewide prohibition election to combat demonium in September. Commissioner of Revenue J. E. Correll reports his books in order and city merchants have paid license taxes.
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Alfred S. Henkel
the Star
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
James Cannon
J. E. Correll
Death of John Wesley Larrick Sr at Northwestern Grade home
John Wesley Larrick Sr dies at his residence on the Northwestern Grade after a long, useful life in the county. Frank Patton's dance hall, planned for later union meetings, is gutted by fire. The phlox garden at Mr. and Mrs. Louis Baker's home on North Braddock Street draws many flower enthusiasts.
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John Wesley Larrick
Frank Patton
Phlox
Louis Baker
North Braddock Street
Firemen plan in Labor Day parade in Washington
Rouss firemen initiate plans to join a Labor Day parade in Washington. Belle Grove, a historic estate near Middletown on U S route 11, changes hands from J H Brum to Dr F W Honeywell of Harvard University.
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Rouss
Washington
Belle Grove
Middletown
J. H. Brumback
F. W. Honeywell
Harvard University
Miller party honors Miss Rosa McCormick at Berryville
Mrs. H. D. Puller hosts a reception for Rosa McCormick of Berryville. Hunter Grimm wins a contract to repair the Mt. Hebron Lutheran Church landmark at the cemetery. Three ricks of wheat burned at farm near here. incendiarism suspected by officers.
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H. D. Puller
Rosa McCormick
Berryville
Hunter Grimm
Mt. Hebron
John Griffith
Naming Style Reminder In Editing Guidance
A note urges avoiding phrases like a girl by the name Edith and instead using of the name or a girl named Edith to improve clarity and conciseness in reporting.
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Edith
Reading and writing taught by WPA reaches one million
Answers show the WPA adult education section taught over 1,000,000 illiterates to read and write. The Q&A covers various trivia from authors to origins of the New Deal and other factual details.
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WPA
McH
Care of Pets booklet offered by Washington Information Bureau
A 32 page booklet titled Care of Pets explains feeding housing and care for dogs cats parrots canaries rabbits goldfish guinea pigs pigeons and other pets. Government experts provide much of the material and ten cents convinces the publication. Order via coupon to Washington Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Director.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
Washington Information Bureau
Hollywood Woes Tied to Fan Mail Civilian Tastes
Jimmy Fidler argues Hollywood mistakes audience taste by relying on fan mail from adults and teens alike. He says grownups seek solid value, acting ability, and strong plots over glamour, and calls for studios to stress talent over personality to revive box office and avoid idle stars. The column cites anecdotes about Garbo, Mae West, Kay Aldridge, and others while noting a Tibetan clairvoyant and a Harpo gag gone awry on a location set.
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Hollywood
Whem
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