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Devine - Tenney Corp
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Des Moines
Atlanta
Newspaper Rights Note Cited by AP Declares Reprint Control
The Associated Press asserts exclusive rights to publish news dispatches and local news from this paper. The notice states AP is entitled to exclusive use of AP credited dispatches and any locally published material.
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Associated Press
A Mighty Arm Psalm Quotation
A scriptural verse proclaims a mighty arm and strong hand with justice judgment and mercy and truth before the throne. The passage from Psalm 89 13 14 emphasizes divine power and mercy guiding governance and faith.
Power of Supreme Court Should Not Be Curbed
Senator Norris of Nebraska proposed an amendment to restrict the Supreme Court from ruling acts of Congress unconstitutional unless a two thirds majority or seven of nine justices concur and the action starts within six months. The piece defends judicial review as a bulwark against improper legislation and urges resistance to curbing Court authority.
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Norris
Nebraska
Supreme Court
Congress
Washington
Marbury
United States
Britain’s Pact with Berlin Questioned in Saunton News-Leader
The Saunton News-Leader questions Britain’s rapprochement with Germany, arguing the national pact seems optimistic rather than realistic as Britain enters an agreement with Berlin.
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Saunton
Britain
Germany
Berlin
The Little Brown School House Days
A reader Q and A fragment lists questions about the longest aqueduct, the cost of construction, and the scope of the term American. It notes the Los Angeles Aqueduct length of 250 miles, begun 1907 and in service 1914 with an estimated cost of 25 million dollars. It also answers biblical and ethnographic queries naming Jacob as Laban's son who served seven years twice for Rachel and expanding Americans beyond the United States.
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Los Angeles Aqueduct
Laban
Rachel
Jacob
United States
Amerca
Germany Promised Limits on Navy. Peace Hope or Repetition
A column questions Germany’s pledge to cap its navy at thirty five percent of Britain’s tonnage and to limit by ship category. It warns against trusting pledges given Germany’s history of treaty violations, noting Germany’s past breaches, and argues the world lacks an effective enforcement power to prevent renewed naval arms races. The piece contrasts actions by Italy Japan and Germany with the path to true peace.
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Germany
Britain
Italy
Japan
China
Babe Ruth released by Boston Braves in youth quest
The Baltimore Sun notes Babe Ruth's unconditional release from the Boston Braves following a dispute over a move to New York to assist in welcoming the Normandie voyage. The piece reflects on Ruth's long impact, his drawing power, and the uncertain end of his baseball career.
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Baltimore Sun
Babe Ruth
Boston
Boston Braves
New York
Normandie
Braves
Haverhill
Ruth
Judge Fuchs
Babe
Cowcatcher Controversy Spurs True Story From B&O Leader
A newspaper columnist offered a blue ribbon prize for a cited instance of a cowcatcher catching a cow. Daniel Willard, president of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, recalls his own engine’s cowcatcher catching a cow on a trestle, the animal tossed aside yet the train stayed safe.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Daniel Willard
Reassessing the cowcatcher on modern trains
The author questions the relevance of the cowcatcher on streamlined, electric, and gasoline locomotives. Proposes an invention to safely push aside cars attempting to collide with moving trains, suggesting a shift from the old device to new safety measures.
Rainfall Records Display Present and Past Totals
Rainfall figures show 24 hour precipitation at 0.48 inches, June to date 2.51 inches, year to date 16.57 inches. Winchester Laboratory records give a 22 year average annual rainfall of 34.61 inches and monthly averages ranging from 1.94 inches in February to 3.88 inches in May.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Earl Lake Wins Legion Medal One Year Ago
One year ago Earl Lake, a Handley student, earned an American Legion medal as local news notes a wartime era context with gas prices tumbling and community responses. Mrs Catherine Baker Dash dies as another obituary item mentioned alongside school leaders ensuring a financial crisis resolution. Retail stores announce summer closing schedules while Sunday School leaders adjourn a state convention to address matters.
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Earl Lake
Handley
American Legion
Catherine Baker Dash
Byrd to report on expedition at National Geographic Society meeting
Admiral Byrd will present a report on his Antarctic expedition at a National Geographic Society gathering. A fatal crash near Martinsburg West Virginia claims two lives. Apple prospects fall below previous years. An attempted robbery at a J C Penney store fails. Lee L. Herrell dies.
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Admiral Byrd
National Geographic Society
Martinsburg
W. Va
J. C. Penney
Lee L. Herrell
Arctic voyage begins with Lieut Commander Mac Millan
Lieut Commander Donald Mac Millan embarks on a long Arctic journey. A water carnival is planned at Legion pool on Friday. J. 8. Haldeman is elected president of the Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. A. J. Greenwalt dies in Front Royal. The cost of liquor for evidence is high when federal officer expenses are included. Pint case costs in city court, 57.75 dollars.
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Donald MacMillan
Arctic
Legion Pool
Haldeman
Chamber of Commerce
A. J. Greenwalt
Front Royal
Jury secured in Harrison case at Manassas
Twenty five years ago a jury was secured in the Harrison case at Manassas. Robert Y. Conrad and Phillip Williams are listed among University of Virginia graduates. Mr and Mrs L R Dettra return from Winona Lake Ind where they attended the annual conference of their church. George H Byrd is buried Old Chapel.
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Harrison
Manassas
Robert Y. Conrad
Phillip Williams
University of Virginia
L. R. Dettra
Winona Lake
Ind
George H. Byrd
Old Chapel
A Young Navy Man and Lia Garenne in Shanghai Saga
Lieutenant Valentine Preston vows to mend his mood after a whirlwind Shanghai romance leads to marriage with Lia Garenne. Back at Puget Sound Navy Yard tensions rise as Lia mingles with new acquaintances while Val faces possible court-martial for a refueling error. Their domestic tensions grow as Val questions Captain Edding's meddling and Lia’s hinted secrets test their strained union.
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Shanghai
U. S
Valentine Preston
Lia Garenne
Peiping
Gobi Desert
Val
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Lia
China
Bremerton
Janice Edding
Edding
Captain Edding
Navy Yard
Opal
Mrs. Preston
Julia Lee Garenne
Sue
Cordray
Sue Norris
Sue Lia
Sangorski
Li Po
Body Of Girl Found After Attack In Creek
In Peoria on June 18 Mildred M Hallmark 19 daughter of Mr and Mrs Hallmark was found beaten to death in a creek near Springdale Cemetery. All clothing removed. A fountain pen lay beside the body and police believe she used it to deter her attacker.
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Peoria
Mildred M. Hallmark
Springdale Cemee
Court Suspends Sentence in Jesse Wellon Case
Corporation Court convened to hear civil matters and suspended the six month jail term imposed on Jesse Wellon for habitual drunkenness on appeal. He must report to the court at regular intervals and pay the costs of the case.
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Jesse Wellon
Wellon
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