Roosevelt policy under fire over Hershey sit down strikes
The writer argues federal officials failed to curb sit down strikes, citing the Hershey, Pennsylvania plant incident and calling Roosevelt administration action political cowardice. He accuses leaders and governors of letting autocracy threaten workers and property and criticizes Congress for weak responses to labor unrest.
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Roosevelt third term speculation in Washington politics
In a discussion of labor controversies I note the political currents surrounding President Roosevelt. The talk includes a possible bid for a third term, despite precedents. Observers suggest his hints about retirement hint at support for another four years. Western Newspaper Union.
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Labor policy talks amid Wagner act debates in Washington
President Roosevelt and Secretary Perkins hold private sessions with industry and labor leaders to shape a new national labor policy. John L. Lewis and others urge federal action while opponents press for court expansion.
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Household Tips From The 1940s Style Page
A column of practical advice covers sewing buttonholes in knit underwear to prevent stretch, adding glycerine to hot water bottles for longevity, using proof paper to prevent pudding sticking, and removing vegetable stains with potato. It also includes tips on gravy, frying eggs, salmon rice nests, tightening chair covers by boiling piping cord, lemon juice to prevent old potatoes from browning, roasting salted nuts, and maintaining patent leather shoes with a touch of vaseline. WNU Service.
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Foreign Phrases And Their Quick Translations
A compact list of foreign terms with concise English meanings including Etourderie meaning giddy conduct Ricardo as a keepsake A contre coeur unwillingly Passeur a one person dance Deo favente with God's help Calembour a pun Clauqueur paid for applauding at a theater A la lettre to the letter Si non e vero e ben trovato if not true it is very ingenious Ex animo heartily Sans culottes ragged lower classes during the French revolution.
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