Wisconsin’s Young Bob LaFollette Emerges as Great Investigator
The article profiles Senator Robert M. LaFollette of Wisconsin, age 30, slated to lead investigations in the Senate. It notes his rapid rise, role in probing the Tariff Commission and primary funds, and his status as the youngest senator amid veteran colleagues, with Dawes designating him as the progressive Republican on key inquiries.
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Whirligig Beetles Dazzle With Water Thrills
A nature note describes whirligig beetles skimming spring waters diving to breathe bubbles under wing covers and flying from pool to pool. It notes their paddle legs eye adaptation and life cycle from eggs on aquatic stems to larvae and final paper cocoon before resuming surface dances.
Jews Build Nation in Palestine Says Commerce Report
The Commerce Department reports on Palestine as a developing nation under Jewish settlement. The piece notes early poor starts and questions of funding tied to postwar peacemakers, with critics doubting wide Jewish acceptance of the project.
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Labor Law Proposals Shake Soviet Employment Policy
Radical changes proposed by Russia's central council of 23 unions aim to boost factory and office efficiency while swelling unemployment. Unemployment in Moscow reached 154000 by April 15, with 62 percent men, 41 percent women, and 1 percent unskilled labor. Proposals include 50000 municipal jobs, wage rates of 70 to 90 cents, private contracts for managers, easier discharge, flexible hours up to 192 per month, extended vacations, night work for women and children, and lower age limits for child labor with restrictions. The labor course cites rising living costs and staff cuts as driving unemployment.
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Return to the land of origin boosts Palestine growth
The parcel describes a Jewish migration surge in 1925 showing 130 000 Jews in Palestine about 17 percent of the population with 42 percent arriving with at least 2400 per person. Investments spread through agriculture industry education and government as factories expand and power irrigation projects begin. Anti Jewish sentiment dwindles as improvements become evident.
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Palestine
Jordan
Shingle Fashion Buoys Barber Business Growth
London on June 1 reports a shift as many young men from clerical roles rise in status via the marcel wave. The shingle hairstyle for women has sparked a boom in barber shops and related services.
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Unclear plan to topple Soviets from Vienna base
A Ukrainian peasant in Vienna directs a propaganda network aiming to overthrow the Soviet regime. He cites 650,000 Russian farmers ready to act, seeks a constitutional monarchy, and envisions foreign support while keeping peasant land holdings.
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