Huey Long’s filibuster fails to block NRA extension
The senate rejected Senator Gore’s amendment and approved the extension of the NRA for a new term. Huey Long, spending nearly sixteen hours lecturing from the Senate floor, attacked the administration and the NRA while delivering a mix of political critique and odd detours, drawing a large crowd. After hours, the chamber backed the measure 41 to 12, with a House vote of 201 to 121 and President Roosevelt announcing Richberg’s retirement on June 16.
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English Language Supremacy In Global Speech Counts
An analysis estimates native English speakers total about 174 million in US UK Canada Australia Ireland South Africa and other colonies, plus 18 million more in the US and Canada and 2 million elsewhere, reaching roughly 191 million. It notes Russian, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and other European languages follow, while Chinese dominates Asia only as many dialects. English is said to be accelerating its lead globally.
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Mencken Quote Echoes In Remote Areas
A fragment from H. L. Mencken in Harper's Magazine references extending influence into distant regions. The brief clipping preserves the sharp critique and satirical tone characteristic of Mencken.
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Costly Error Grounds Manchester Airdrome Project
After spending over $500,000 on a municipal airfield at Manchester the project was abandoned due to persistent fog at the site for many days annually.
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