Criticism of Government and Public Officials Through History
The piece argues that democracy invites criticism and self correction. It cites Washington Madison Jefferson and Henry as ideals yet notes their impatience with legislative errors. It contrasts early fear of monarchy with modern liberty and laments back home pressures shaping legislative action and payroll debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jefferson
Marshall
Patrick Henry
Virginia
George Washington
House of Delegates
James Madison
John Marshall
Thomas Jefferson
Mr. Madison
Mr. Marshall
Ohio General Assembly
Needs Better Social Balance in Auto Industry Study
The Henderson Committee report to President Roosevelt examines mass production in the auto industry, praising technical gains and noting social harm. It highlights that after age forty workers face job insecurity, high hourly wages mask low yearly income, and only a minority reach higher annual earnings. The piece argues progress must match social improvements with mechanical advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Henderson Committee
One Way To Save A Federal Plan To Retire Marginal Land
The piece argues for reducing land available for planting instead of paying farmers to cut production. It notes dust storms have arid lands and silt from erosion fill dams, reducing exports and threatening farm acreage. It champions withdrawing millions of acres from production to curb oversupply and stabilize the food system.
Inside government snoops and red tape slow Down New Deal projects
A Washington feature recounts clashes between intelligence and legal divisions in New Deal agencies. It highlights a PWA bureau chief threatening a detective, a Midwestern college president fired without reason, and the Florida Dry Dock Company loan saga as examples of internal friction and bureaucratic delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Mallon
Washington
Walt Whitman
Whitman
Public Works Administration
Bureau
Middle West
Brain Trust
PWA
Florida
Ickes
Rifts Among New Dealers Over Bank Bill Clash
The piece notes a dispute between Federal reservist Eccles and housing official Moffett over the Eccles Bank Bill. Fletcher sent Moffett’s complaint to Eccles. rumors say Moffett may resign as Housing Administration nears footing. A reference to a stimulative drug and a Nazi proclamation closes the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Eccles
Houser
Moffett
Fletcher
Senate Banking Committee
Federal Reserve System
Mr. Moffett
Mr. Eccles
Roosevelt
Housing Administration
Program to curb soil erosion and reduce surplus crops
The speaker argues that halting soil erosion and stopping food production beyond domestic needs would mark a achievement. Once the program starts, there is no need for further centrally planned irrigation dams.
Public Forum Attacks Usury and Inflation Policy
CHAS F. DAVIS of Middleport urges reform in government finance in a letter criticizing postwar debt costs and support for a monetary plan and the Patman veteran's adjusted compensation bill. He argues interest on public debt drains wages and calls for money reform and currency parity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Patman
Equitable
Social notes and visits across Ohio towns
Mrs. William C Munds and her daughter Elizabeth visited two weeks with Dean and Mrs E W Chubb in Cleveland. Mrs Daniel McGurk hosted W C T U members. Laurence Woodward announced the birth of a daughter. Columbus visitors included Mr and Mrs M M Kerr Mrs F S Grones and Mrs A B Bethel. Mrs S S Winters traveled to Cleveland to stay with her son Minor Robbins. Edna Harriet Sprague Edith Carpenter Farel Hart and Charles Beckler attended a weekend house party hosted by Hazel Glen in Gallipolis. Prof E M Mills spent a weekend in Columbus on business. Ella Stutz hosted the Pallas Club. Nelle Van Vorhes Ohio University faculty member vacationed in Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna and
Harriet Sprague
Edith Carpenter
Farel Hart
Charles Beckler
Hazel Glen
Gallipolis
Nelle van Vorhes
Ohio University
Lancaster
About Your Children About Your Children
Olive Roberts Barton recalls a neighbor who made children help with housecleaning and yard work each spring. The narrator reflects on past judgment, noting the value of shared chores and the patience learned from a neighbor’s strict routine during April cleaning season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Roberts Barton
April
Jesus Cleanses Temple in Jerusalem Monday
The narrative recounts Jesus returning to the Temple in Jerusalem during Holy Week, finding merchants and money-changers within the sacred precincts. He proclaims the space a House of prayer rather than a den of thieves as priests plot to trap him the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Jerusalem
Temple
House of Prayer
Yesterday's Cartoon Explores Postmaster Roswell Beardsley Record
The feature notes Roswell Beardsley of North Lansing born 1809 who became Postmaster June 28 1828 under John Quincy Adams with a salary of 1953 dollars. He served under 20 presidents for about 76 years until his death January 6 1903. The panel also mentions A C Taylor a Naval serviceman enlisted 1920 and later stationed in Great Lakes and Bremerton. Tomorrow teases a piece titled The Rat Lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Beardsley
North Lansing
John Quincy Adams
Beardsley
United States
A. C. Taylor
Naval Service
Bremerton
Wash
Navy
St. Louis
The Dark Blond Beginning in a Tense Murder Case
Millicent Graces witnesses a death when her employer is found dead in his office. Fearing arrest she flees to a hotel and is aided by Jarvis Hap who disguises her as a brunette. Sergeant Mahoney questions Millicent about recent events and Vera Duchene's secret dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millicent Graves
George Drimgold
Jarvis Hap
Millicent
Happ
Norman Happ
Robert Caise
Ermine
Vera Duchene
Questioning Suspect Probes Vera Duchene Motive
Sergeant Mahoney presses the suspect in a tense exchange about Vera Duchene and the concealment of a garment. The woman deflects while Mahoney seeks the truth, pressing for what she was asked to do and why she arrived at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Duchene
Sven
Quotes About War, Work, and Resolve From Historical Figures
A collection of terse aphorisms and quotes from figures including John Hays Hammond William Green Evangeline Booth Admiral Byrd and Wilbur Voliva. The remarks touch on war dictatorships work love and political defeat reflecting diverse views from the era.
Nervous breakdown explained by Dr Morris Fishbein
Health hints discuss nervous breakdown as a mixed condition. It covers mental and physical factors, environment, and social pressures, noting sleep problems fatigue concentration issues and varying forms from hysteria to nervous paralysis.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Louis Glavis
Mr. Glavis
the Public Forum
the Messenger
Blunderbus Johnson
Chas, F. Davis
Middleport
William C. Munds
Elizabeth
Cleveland
Daniel McGurk
Laurence Woodward
Palmer Street
M. M. Kerr
F. S. Grones
A. 8
Bethel
Columbus
Prof
E. M. Mills
Ella Stutz
Turkey
Akorn
Bienaimé
Thorvaldsen
Italy
Paris
L. Kohlmann
ST. Louis, MO
Great Lakes
Las Animas
Haiti
Philippines
Navy Yard
Bremer
Sergeant Mahoney
Carleton
NEA
John Hays Hammond
William Green
Admiral Byrd
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
DR. Morris Fishbein
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