Prohibition Amendment Validity Question Sparks Debate
Federal Judge William Clark of New Jersey held that amendments to the Constitution may only be ratified by constitutional conventions, not state legislatures, challenging the Eighteenth Amendment. The ruling followed a case involving William Prague and a beer transport indictment. prosecutors planned immediate appeals as political leaders weighed the decision amid wartime policy and federal enforcement.
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William Clark
New Jersey
United ‘States
Clark
New York County Lawyers Association
Williamprague
William D. Mitchell
United States
Philip ‘Forman
United States ‘Supreme Court
Mitchell
Prohibition
Amos W. Woodcock
Supreme Court
Congress
Hoover picks Eugene Meyer for Fed board faces GOP attack
Congress denounces the appointment as risky, alleging Meyer’s ties to international banking houses led by J. P. Morgan & Co. The Senate is urged to oppose him amid concerns over federal reserve control by international financiers. The report also notes improving U.S. business conditions and signs of foreign recovery. Speaker Longworth and his wife are mentioned in a brief context.
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McKellar
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Wisconsin
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John Barton Payne
Red Cross
Colonel Woods
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Washington
Eugene Meyer
Federal Reserve Board
Louis T. McFadden
Pennsylvania
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Meyer
Federal Reserve System
Mr. McFadden
United States
Julius H. Barnes
Barnes
Arnestine's plan accelerates a new life after revelation
In the silent Lilian-Loring house Ernestine extracts a gun from Loring, discards it, and reassures him as they discuss past crimes and a fresh start. Lilian reveals she is pregnant, and Ernestine envisions a rebuilt future for Will, Lilian, and Loring with new living arrangements and lasting love.
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Sheridan Road
Devon
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Lillian
Loring
Peter
Drnestine
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Pastano
Lilian
Levrong
New York
Manestine
Lil- Hanis
Lorrise
Darling
Writer Would Go Limit in State Abbreviations
The article questions state abbreviation limits noting Ohio’s incomplete usage and six states Delaware Florida Georgia Louisiana Pennsylvania Utah. It asks why not single letters for those pairs and why West Virginia uses W Va not W V. The piece argues abbreviations exist mainly to save time and space and questions alternatives like full names.
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Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Pennsylvania
Utah
West Virginia
West
Penn
Penna
Worcester
Simple and Comfortable Dutch Colonial Home Design
William A. Radford offers free advice on home building and details a simple Dutch colonial style residence. The 28 by 24 foot rectangular plan features a steep roof, a wide dormer, an attached garage, and a front porch. Downstairs includes a living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen, and a stair to three upstairs bedrooms and a bath, each with ample closets.
Speculative Builders Put Owners at Major Financial Risk
The American Architect reports tens of thousands of homes built by speculative builders face heavy repair costs before mortgages are paid. Editor Ernest Eberhard cites two main causes: price over quality in building equipment and faulty installation. He urges competent architectural supervision to protect owners and manufacturers, noting the architect must oversee the project from concept to finished work.
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American Architect
Ernest Eberhard
Eberhard
Drains Will Not Clog if Cleaner Is Used
University of Chicago expert recommends prevention through proper drainage systems and regular maintenance. Miss Marion Talbot notes fixtures must be kept clean and materials like newspaper scraps or hair avoided. Contractors advise weekly use of drain cleaners and closet bowl cleaners for all fixtures to prevent clogs.
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Department of Household
Marion Talbot
Department of Household Administration
University of Chicago
Modernizing Adds Value to Older Homes
An investigation of numerous cases shows intelligent modernization increases home value, with added value almost always exceeding remodeling costs.
Style Is a Matter of Taste in Exterior Design
Style is a matter of taste and experience in choosing an exterior look. The choice should fit surroundings and location while balancing requirements and costs.
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Frank L. Greene
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Portugal
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Madrid
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Los Angeles
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Alice Roose
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William A. Radford
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