FDR backs young Jackson in New York governor race
In a February dinner for James Jackson in New York the White House mobilized to back Jackson. President Roosevelt and aides coordinated guests from Wall Street, Tamman Hall, and New Deal allies including Joseph B. Keehan and James Roosevelt. The event aimed to prove Jackson could raise campaign funds and win strong party backing.
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North American Newspaper Alliance
Washington
Robert H. Jackson
New York
Roosevelt
Jackson
White House
Mr. Jackson
John J. Bennett
Brooklyn American Legion
Herbert H. Lehman
Albany
State Civil Service
New York Democracy
Emily Post
Jackson Kers
James A. Farley
Florida
Canada
Commodore Hotel
Herman Oliphant
Treasury
Chunky
Joseph B. Keehan
Wall Street
Gerard Swope
Charles KR. Gay
Tamman Hall
Lehman
Charlies
Dress bought in 1900 remains in daily wear for Mrs Defenbaugh
Emma Defenbaugh of Cleveland Street recalls a heavy black silk dress bought in Peoria in 1900 that she remade many times and wears almost daily. Her 69 year old chair and a 1886 Peoria clock also exemplify lasting workmanship and careful upkeep.
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Emma Defenbaugh
Cleveland Street
Peoria
Defenbaugh
Jackson Dinner Boosts Democratic Candidacy
The article notes a favorable impression of Jackson and says Presidential support for the Jackson dinner could swing the race. It compares his edge to Attorney General Bennett and highlights Governor Lehman as a detested figure from the White House who may run again, potentially strengthening Jackson's position.
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Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Bennett
Lehman
White House
Britain Boosts Army and Air Force Budgets
London officials announced a 23 percent rise in army appropriations for the coming year. The army’s share reaches £106,500,000, while the air force is allotted $557,510,000 for the fiscal year starting April 1 as part of Britain’s five year rearmament plan totaling about $7.5 billion. The government warned the funds may still be insufficient amid ongoing arms development and higher costs.
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London
Great Britain
Britain
Airforce
Suspect Sells Borrowed Suit After Trial
Edward Hollinger held for larceny borrowed a prisoner's suit to improve his appearance during his trial. He was acquitted but allegedly forgot to return the clothes. County Detective Michael Matsey said Hollinger sold the suit and was returned to jail.
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Pittsburgh
Edward Hollinger
Michael Matsey
Matsey
Hollinger
New Tractor Uses Single Track to Replace Two Horses
A newly designed single track tractor will perform the work of two horses on a farm. A two cylinder motorcycle motor provides the power for the device and it is expected to improve efficiency during morning farm routines.
Lighter Tanks Prove Superior In Modern Warfare
Army officials say lighter tanks are valuable as force multipliers but cannot win wars alone. Studies of Chinese and Spanish conflicts show tanks must accompany infantry, with lighter models favored for speed and terrain. Some nations experiment with heavier “mobile fortress” designs, though US skepticism remains.
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Washington
United States
Military leaders weigh tank production and anti tank weapons
Army officials assess a country’s overall strength and industrial capacity for rapid wartime production. They caution against mass tank output due to rapid obsolescence and monitor anti tank developments such as 3 inch direct fire guns and a rapid firing weapon to breach heavy armor.
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Alsl
Bette Davis Takes Under Care Young Protégé
Hollywood March 3 Bette Davis and husband Har mon O Nelson disclose they have taken 13 year old Pamela Bascom of Pomona California as a protegido a singer with Davis and Nelson providing home study in voice and drama There are no adoption plans Pam is an orphan from Pomona California. Extraction of potash from molasses has been accomplished by a Japanese scientist.
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United Press Hollywood
U.P
Bette Davis
Harmon O. Nelson
Pamela Bascom
Pomona
Calif
Pam
Nelson
Miss Davis
Ice Mint Relief For Tired Burning Feet
Women who wear high heels and men who stand long will welcome Ice Mint. It cools and relieves stinging and burning from calluses. Easy to use, non staining, quick results, economical, available from any druggist.
Sacred Heart Cathedral Lenten Services Schedule
Sacred Heart Cathedral will hold Lenten services each Wednesday Friday and Sunday at 7 30 p m Confessions are also being offered during the period.
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Sacred Heart Cathedral
Sacred Heart Cathedal
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