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Over-Organization and the Surge of Federal Bureaus
The piece argues the U S now has about five times as many federal bureaus as in 1931 and 1932, listing numerous agencies formed during the New Deal era. It criticizes pervasive regulation, claims diminishing citizen happiness, and urges reducing government to restore individual liberty despite some needed programs. It also notes John L Lewis’s attack on Vice President Garner failing to sway public opinion.
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Capitol Tour Spoof Highlights Rifted Congress Fun
Washington readers glimpse a hostile but humorous Capitol tour as Merry-Go-Round skims the adjourned 1939 Congress. The piece pokes at Bankhead, Garner, Barkley and others amid jokes about the rotunda, statues, and committees, with satirical jabs at leadership and scandal.
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Grant's Tomb draws visitors and debate in New York
The article notes Grant's Tomb as a top New York draw behind the Empire State Building and the Aquarium. It describes recent refurbishments including a grand entrance plaza and new sculptures, and discusses admission pricing, wholesale ticket sales, and public interest in lowering the 75 cent fee. It also covers Lowell Thomas’s rise as a commentator and mentions Mrs. J. P. McEvoy's advising J. P. McEvoy to turn a California visit into a novel project.
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The Ambitious Fisherman and the Arts Odyssey
A 1939 syndicated piece surveys The Ambitious Fisherman across publication stages from book to film and comic strip to TV and radio. It notes John Gielgud shedding tears in Early Stages and praises Hamlet as the mood booster, with reflections on conscience, ghosts, and sleep.
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Lookin Around Columns Mix Corn Tales And A 19th Century Sale
The column blends light notes from Cass county corn quality to a 1849 Kentucky sale bill with ox teams slaves and whiskey. It recalls a Colorado horseback misadventure and a minister's odd footwear, plus a 59th anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Funk at 701 Hasel.
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Rooster Causes Seismic Lines During Iowa Survey
A seismograph crew working in Union county reports a Rhode Island Red rooster stomped along the road causing wavering lines on sensitive charts. One crew member was tasked with keeping heavy footed poultry away during tests. Old railroad landmarks in Iowa are disappearing. the Brooklyn Rock Island roundhouse has been torn down, a former division point.
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Guadalupe Peak, Texas Highest Point Named
Guadalupe Peak in Culberson County is the highest point in Texas, rising about 9,000 feet above sea level. The flat terrain of the state hosts this notable summit, marking the top elevation in Texas.
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Daily Knowledge Test Mixed Questions on History and Geography
A set of ten trivia prompts prompts readers to answer questions about Sacramento on the American River Cain fleeing after Abel, who warned against swapping horses, elephant drinking via trunk, pronoun usage in grammar, Roman numeral 1812, Civil War battle counts by state, Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone, definition of jinx, and identifying Springfield’s state capital status.
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Today’s Common Error Cites Direct Drawer Reminders
A guidance note urges correcting phrasing by avoiding accusatory lines and instead using direct affirmation. The prompt emphasizes choosing concise, period-accurate wording to convey a corrective tone without hostility.
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
Local verse by Walt Mason explores a tired narrator’s quiet night routine and reflections on honest work and innocent missteps. The poem ends with a note on restless, crooked neighbors and lingering dreams.
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Bombay to End Tradic Jam at Marine Street Bottleneck
Authorities will eliminate the Marine Street bottleneck in Bombay to reduce missed appointments and curb bad temper among motorists and pedestrians. The project aims to ease traffic flow and restore punctal schedules.
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