Relief policy must be radically revised say critics
The New York Times reports critics argue the federal relief program costs soar, lacks data, and creates vested interests. They urge a nonpartisan commission to conduct a full review of relief, coordination among agencies, and a shift away from long term dependence.
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Congress
Hopkins
PWA
WPA
Social Security Board
United States Employment Service
Great Britain
Army of Reliefers
National Economy League
New York Times
English comedienne earns more than Mae West in talk
A visiting English comedienne is said to be higher paid than Mae West. The piece notes big demand for scrap iron and urges motorists not to run red lights. A Chicago zoo ape incident is mentioned and a Indianapolis clergyman is criticized for reviving Darwin talk.
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Mae West
Mae
Chicago Zoo
Indianapolis
Roosevelt Plans Hidden Price Stabilization Scheme
Washington reports a confidential proposal tied to consumer prices. The plan, possibly authored by a WPA aide from Harry Hopkins' circle, involves shifting government spending from infrastructure to projects like the Florida ship canal and Passamaquoddy. Officials say it would not be drastic but aims to spur consumer goods prices by stimulus.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Federal Reserve
Lewis
CIO
Florida Ship Canal
Passamaquoddy
Gavagan pushes anti-lynching bill amid party split
Representative Gavagan from the Amos and Andy district leads an anti-lynching drive and forces House Judiciary Chair Hatton Sumners to report. Senate pressure via Senator Wagner signals possible passage, but intra party rifts deepen as Roosevelt's court packing fuels tensions and may not heal this administration.
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Gavagan
Amos and Andy
Hatton Sumners
House Judiciary Committee
Sumners
House
Wagner
Senate
Roosevelt
Federal Reserve Bond Policy Seen as Morgenthau Lifeline
The policy, framed as a monetary move, is viewed as a life preserver for Treasury Secretary Morgenthau who lacked ready money to support the bond market amid rising rates. Chairman Eccles raised reserve requirements to curb inflation, potentially conflicting with Morgenthau’s aim to keep debt cheap. Banks selling bonds to meet reserves affected Morgenthau’s bond market. talks of easing reserves are viewed as premature. The goal remains balancing the budget in practical terms, amid uncertain effects on rates.
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Federal Reserve Board
Morgenthau
Treasury
Federal Reserve
Eccles
Mr. Morgenthau
Dinah’s Husband Improves Yet Uncertain, Says Doctor
A business man recalls a kitchen exchange where Dinah reports her ill husband’s status. The doctor says improvement, but Ali cannot tell if this is for the better or worse. The anecdote highlights ambiguity in medical talk.
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Dinah
Ali
Scottish shipyard workers walk out
A brief report notes Scottish shipyard workers walk out in protest. The writing hints at unfamiliar strike methods and miscommunications with a CIC office staffer who struggled to grasp the concept, ending with her gesture of saying OIC.
Poppy Trade and Local Oddities Highlight Springfield News
A neighbor’s seven year old seeks to trade a spanked toy for poppies sold this time of year. An Ohio golfer involved in an auto collision near Greensboro may need improved driving. A Waterbury bank forecloses on a clubhouse and one hole of a golf course. The bank course could suit a club friend who shoots around 72. The era’s travel literature is praised as attractive. Mrs. Roosevelt’s autobiography calls for review. A Zion City radio station was blown up. A quick tempered fan asks for one little music with a commercial.
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Waterbury, Conn
Bank
Zion City
Air safety debate targets Uncle Danny and air department
A fiery column denounces the Commerce Department and airlines over aviation crashes. It attacks secrecy, pilot error rhetoric, and calls for full public hearings and honest reporting to expose responsibility and push reform.
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Georgetown
S. C
Arizona
Danny Roper
Commerce Department
Department of Commerce
Uncle Danny
Danny
Public Forum Readers Welcome Signed Comments
Community letters are welcomed in this column and must be signed. Signatures appear with the contribution and writers are urged to keep letters concise to allow multiple items per day.
Labor, taxes and power in bowing to riches debated
John Ponn Giouster of R. 4 voices defense of collective bargaining and labor rights against Bowles and critics. He attacks tax rhetoric, defends Roosevelt era policy, and condemns wartime profiteers while citing UMWA contributions and corporate influence. He urges stricter enforcement of labor laws and broader tax base.
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Bowles
Rome
Hoover
Roosevelt
New York Stock Exchange
Wolf
John L. Lewis
India
China
Lewis
Mr. Bowles
United States
Congress
Supreme Court
Liberty League
White House
Mellon
UMWA
DuPont
Landon
Breathing mechanics and lung disease risks outlined
Dr Morris Fishbein explains how air enters the lungs through the nose and mouth and travels via the trachea and bronchial tubes to the tissue. He notes how oxygen supports body cells, how carbon dioxide is expelled, and how diaphragm and chest muscles create thoracic expansion. Serious breathing interference can arise from infantile paralysis diphtheria pneumonia tumors or diaphragm weakness. Advances in surgery now allow procedures including lung removal for cancer or infection. A pedestrian joke by State Senator Bower Broadus is appended.
Airspeed trailer mystery deepens as Betty vanishes
Martha Brittain and Betty Haynes tour the west coast when Gerry Neal joins them. Betty disappears at Long Beach and Neal is abducted. Martha later tries to locate Betty with Neal while a police case unfolds. Neal faces charges as Martha navigates trust and danger.
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Martha Brittain
Betty Haynes
West Coast
Gerry Neal
Neal
Jack Speddon
Long Beach
Spedden
Betty
Martha
San Francisco
Speddon
Gerry
Eureka
Airspeed Trailer Company
Arnold Sloss
Attendant brandishes revolver forces suspect from Martha's coupe
A burly gas station attendant confronts Neal and Martha Brittain as he pulls a revolver from Martha to demand Neal exit the vehicle. The scene escalates with Martha calling the police and the attendant fantasizing about newspaper headlines and a reward.
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Martha
Neal
Martha Brittain
Today Is Mine to Shape and Live
A reflective poem urges living fully today as the Master grants the moment. It speaks of leaving yesterday behind, forging ahead, and finding pride in how present choices shape tomorrow and memories.
Earthquake Shocks Athens County May 2 1886
A mild earthquake rattled Athens County at about eight o'clock in the evening on May 2 1886 lasting about ten seconds. Tables moved dishes rattled clocks stopped and residents eyed the event with curiosity as rumors and theories circulated about its origin.
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Athens County
Moone
Japan
Nelsonville Notes On Family Tie And Ohio University Curtailments
Nelsonville reports the eldest daughter of five generations among the Standall Hitchings Pitts and Young families. Ohio University suspends all athletics and social activities for the rest of the school year due to wartime affairs. A war reserve fund will hold collected money. Local social and visiting events include Miss Jane Dew visiting from St Marys of the Springs and other brief visits to Athens and Columbus.
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Nelsonville
George Standall
Walter Hitchings
James Pitts
David =. Young
Anna Young
Ohio University
Lydia Lash Evans Club Celebrates Second Anniversary Luncheon
Ten years ago the Lydia Lash Evans Club marked its second anniversary with a luncheon at Mrs. C. R. Baumline’s home. Hostesses included Mrs. J. A. Caldwell and others. Mary G. Ness spoke on French art. Plans for a Girl Scouts Council were finalized under Mrs. J. E. Bain. Deputy commissioners and officers were listed, and the old frame house near the Athens Telephone Building was set to be razed for a new office. A faculty recital by Miss Alice Holmen and Mr. William Longstreet was also noted.
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Lydia Lash Evans Club
C. R. Baumline
J. A. Caldwell
4. D. Reyer
D. D. Tritipp
Mary G. Ness
G W. Fink
Athens Telephone Builing
Marilett
A. B. Walker
Ezra Walker
Alice Holmen
William Longstreet
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NEA Service, Inc
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Poet's Corner
Jane Dew
St. Mary's of the Springs
Mrs
F. L. Preston
Ida Hayden
Chauncey
Rose Maurer
Buchtel
Lloyd Edwards
George Grim
Poston
Lina Pearson
Ruby Erwin
Athens
Dorothy Woodworth
C. E. Woodworth
Columbus
Mary Esther Hastings
R. C. M. Hastings
Girl Scouts Council
J. E. Bain
Harry Fost
Thor Olson
Berths Daggett
Hariet Rogers
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