Independence Day Reflections and Economic Pressures in Tariff Debate
The piece muses on Independence Day symbols while arguing rising production costs from new wages and hours legislation. It cites Edith Nourse Rogers and claims U.S. shoe manufacturers need higher tariffs to stay competitive against Czech imports as the law evolves. It warns of factory closures without congressional action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Nourse Rogers
Massachusetts
Czechoslovakia
Tariff Commission
Congress
Capitol Hill
William P. Connery
Senate
Liberty Hall Echoes Patriotism and Labor Worries
The piece extols Independence Hall as a symbol of American liberty with reflections on the Declaration and the Liberty Bell. It then pivots to wage and hour legislation, tariff protection, gold prices, and the push toward compulsory arbitration in labor disputes, noting political dynamics and the role of New Dealers and labor leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Coast
Boston
St. Augustine
Independence Hall
Great Britain
America
Washington
United States
Uncle Sam
Poe
Michigan
John L. Lewis
Frank Murphy
Lewis
England
WNU
Dean Frick Battle Spurs Cardinals To Stricter Play
The Cardinals have become a more serious unit as Dizzy Dean and Frankie Frisch push the team toward focus after a rough early season. Captain Leo Durocher notes the youth of the squad but predicts a wakeup call could spark a pennant run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dizzy Dean
Ill-Inck
Carl Hubbell
St. Leuis
Florida
Frankie Frisch
Leo Durocher
Dodgers
Cleveland
Mike Gazelle
Dean
Tennyson
Brook
Hubbell
Ford Frick
National League
Amens
St. Louis
Pug Peace
Pitt
Tony Galento
Flamingo
Joe Widener
Belmont
Europe
United Hunts
Ky Laffoon
J. G. Clark
Wilem
Marion Gibson
M. F
Goldens Bridge Hounds
Marion
Gabe Genovise
Babe Risko
Hans Haverlick
Woodman
Lawrence
Battling Nelson
Philadelphia
Howard Ehmke
Cubs
First Fourth of July Celebration Observed in New York
The July Fourth observance included a public levee at the President's House from noon to 3 PM with Continental Congress members and a deputation of four Knights to honor the day. The New York Daily Advertiser noted cannon salutes and a midday cold collation at a city tavern, followed by commemorations at Corre's tavern with orations by Cols. Hamilton and Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus King
Elbridge Gerry
Continental Congress
New York
Dr Gerry
Congress
New York Daily Advertizer
Grand Re's
Corporation
Congress First Sitting Delayed to Curb Haste and Travel
The framers set a lengthy interval between the congressional election and its first session for two reasons. They aimed to avoid hasty lawmaking while the campaign heat lingered and to allow members to travel from distant regions before convening.
Adams Letter Hails Fourth of July as Great Anniversary
A July 3 1778 letter from John Adams to his wife expresses hope that the fourth of July would become a great anniversary festival with pomp and parade including shows games guns and bells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adames
John Adams
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Anne Shriber
Liberty’s
Treasury Department
Roosevelt - Morgenthau
New York Post
Dean-Frick
Cardinals
Jersey
Foster Fargo
Yale
Plainfield
Craig Wood
Hotchkiss
Pittsburgh Field Club
John McGraw
du Pont
Wilmington
Delaware
John Ogden
Baltimore Orioles
Mr. and
Mrs
Tony
Tony Canzoneri
Hunts
Paul Mellon
Bennett
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