Gulliver, New Deal Bounds, and the American Giant
The piece likens America to Gulliver pinned by Lilliputians, arguing New Deal policies restrain growth. It warns of NRA AAA and banking plans restricting progress, while noting potential recovery if government reform yields confidence and trained public service. It cites N Y Herald Tribune as credible and calls for capable personnel and national training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulliver
Jonathan Swift
America
NRA
Lilliputians
AAA
Perkins
Section 7-A
A. F. of L
Roosevelt
N. Y. Herald Tribune
Why Not Efficiency In Government Growth
The piece argues that government worker numbers outpace public confidence in civil service efficiency. It highlights distrust toward political management and insufficient protection for civil service personnel. It contrasts conditions here with other nations and notes a failure to develop public service staff.
The News Behind the News by Paul Mallon
Washington reports a global rumor that Switzerland will go off gold next then Holland and France. Analysts expect moves to alter our currency differential and a possible Roosevelt devaluation. NewWealers foresee an international conference before further devaluation or stabilization. Our creditor status and trade balance may support the dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Switerland
Holland
France
Roosevelt
Inside the White House fight over the New Deal
The piece notes how Roosevelt aides and cabinet members tour the country to counter opposition. Ickes travels to Philadelphia, Wallace visits Atlanta, Morgenthau speaks on radio, Tugwell addresses teachers, all portraying the New Deal as a third economy and delicate social surgery while governors of New England are coordinated to face critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roosevelt
Interior
Ickes
Philadelphia
Agriculture
Wallace
Atlanta
Treasury
Morgenthau
Tugwell
New York
White House
New England
Governors Rally to Pressure Roosevelt Over Japanese Competition
Curley-led governors pressed for tax relief and protection against Japanese goods. Roosevelt met them with counter statistics, noting Japanese penetration at about one percent of domestic production. Roper proposed a fact finding commission as Curley sought $4 million in PWA funds next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curley
Commerce
Roper
Messrs. Roosevelt, Roper, Et al
Mr. Ickes
PWA
New Deal Defense Campaign Signals Continued Support
The energy and scope of the defense effort show the New Deal program will not be curtailed easily. The Wallace faction will stand by the cotton program and fight. Cabinet speeches offered no hint of retreat on key points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Lobbies Shape Ohio Legislation on Patrols and Education
The Ohio Legislature revealed the influence of powerful lobbies in two measures. A bill to add highway patrolmen failed while a school funding bill passed quietly. School interests in Columbus push for funds, while highway patrol expansion stalled amid unclear funding sources and public travel concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
State Highway Patrol
Chicago Woman Awakening Warns in Campaign Radio Debate
A quip suggests keeping the Chicago woman who has slept four years away from a radio during a congressional campaign to avoid relapse, reflecting a satirical take on political messaging and media exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
City Officials Back Plan for New Athens City Building
A decade ago Athens leaders presented city finance notes at an Ath ens Rotary Club meeting. Roger J Jones, president of the City Council, argued the city can fund a new City Building, with support from local groups and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger J Jones
Athens Rotary Club
Athens
Zeppelin Over Pola Loss Claims All Crew
Twenty years ago a German Government loaned Zeppelin crashed into the Adriatic near Pola Austria losing all crew members. The airship disappeared during a flight over the city and no survivors were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Adriatic Sea
Pola
Davis and Junod Join Hagenback-Wallace Circus Season
Mr. Jesse Davis and Mr. Fred Junod left for Cincinnati to join the Hagenback-Wallace Circus for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Davis
Fred Junod
Cincinnati
Hagenback-Wallace Circus
Spelling Test Draws Thirty Children in Athens Township
About 30 children ages up to 17 competed in the Athens Township spelling test held in Ewing Hall Auditorium. Prizes were awarded to Edith Brown Lucile Mills and Maggie Kirk for top performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Township
Ewing Hall Audiitorium
Edith Brown
Lucile Mills
Maggie Kirk
Diphtheria Prevention and Times Mood Reflections
Dr Morris Fishbein urges May Day focus on diphtheria prevention. A single alum precipitated toxoid injection immunizes most children, while early antitoxin treatment cures many cases. The message also notes causes of economic distress since 1900 and calls for vaccination and public health action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Public Forum Letters Welcome Signature Required
Readers may submit signed letters on current events. Signatures appear with the contribution. Keep letters concise to fit space. multiple letters may be used each day.
Christ Before Pilate Crucified On Good Friday
Dramatic account traces Jesus before Annas, Caiaphas, and Sanhedrin, then Pilate who condemns him to crucifixion. Peter denies, Judas commits suicide, crowd demands scourging and crown of thorns, Pontius Pilate yields. NENT: Christ on the cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gethsemane
Jesus
Annas
Caiaphas
Christ
Peter
Judas
Pilate
Versatile Actress Opens Historic Early North American Play
On December 6, 1932, at six o'clock, Miss Donna von Bach staged The Recruiting Officer at Provincetown Theater Greenwich Village New York City. The comedy marked the New Theater’s 6 pm opening and commemorated Rip Van Dam’s Nassau Street building, claimed as the earliest known North American performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna von Bach
Provincetown Theater
Greenwich Village
New York City
Rip van Dam
Nassau Street
New York
North America
Miss von Bach
The Dark Blond Mystery Unfolds Tonight in Millicent’s Tale
Millicent Graves secretary to George Dringold is found at his office dead. Stranger Jarvis Happ uses a disguise and social peril to entangle her. Norman Happ vows to help and together they confront a double murder and a kidnaping in a tense newsroom style cliffhanger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millicent Graves
George Drimgold
Jarvis Happ
Happ
Norman
Robert Caise
Ermine
Millicent
Mahoney
Millicent Confesses to Drimgold Murder to Norman Happ
Millicent and Norman Happ retreat to her room as she prepares to reveal the truth. She admits she is the girl police seek for the Drimgold murder, triggering Norman’s stunned disbelief at the magnitude of her confession. The scene sets a turning point in their dangerous plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Drimgold
Norman Happ
Millicent
Bob Caise
Ret
Robert Caise
Drimgold
Quotes on art and democracy from early 20th century figures
Giuseppe Bentonelli compares an American who seeks operatic beginnings at home to a surgeon with no patient to operate. E H Gruening warns that America remains the final battleground of democracy, fearing a descent into dark ages ruled by hatred and force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giuseppe Bentonelli
Joe Benton
U. S
America
E. H. Gruening
U. S&s
Quote on patriotism and politics by Walgreen and Marcantonio
A Walgreen remark advocates teaching love of country and guiding students to fix government abuses. A Marcantonio counterpoint argues this is not a New Deal and cites ongoing political manipulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Walgreen
Deauty Contests Questioned by Ontario School Head
Dr H D Taylor, head of an Ontario school, says beauty contests mislead girls about worth and looks. The remark frames a debate on appearance and self esteem in youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Taylor
Ontario
Fragmentary Crime Scene Dialogs Hint Alibi Request
In a clipped 1935 regional text, a murky exchange reveals someone seeking an alibi from Duchene regarding a murder. Norman Happ questions a figure about whether Vera Duchene and another man were involved, noting a whiskey flask and inked papers as potential clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Happ
Vera Duchen
Duchene
Felding
Bob
About Your Chi About Your Chi
An early child’s play fragment describes a child using toys and mechanical items to explore causes and effects. The text reflects curiosity about tools, motion, and manipulation through engaged play with simple objects like wheels and blocks.
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Paul Mallon
William Tom
First Street
Maecenas Club
Child Conservation League
E J. Persons
Heniot Levy
Ewing Hall
Sigma Beta Chapter
Sigma Alpha Ieta
DR. Morris Fishbein
the Messenger
Charles E. Miller
the Public Forum
Mamore -Madeira
Brazil
Lon
Lawrence Mack
Detroit
Mick
Charles Kellogg
Santa Rosa
Calif
King Pearures Syndicate, Inc
Pec
Vito Marcantonio
Dem
Carleton
Olive BO
Jack
Childee
Cheng
Jed
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