Law Court Decision Sparks Voting Rights Debate
The Supreme Court's stance on party control of primary rules raises questions about state power and constitutional review. If parties exclude voters for any reason, the decision could open the door to challenges under the Fifteenth and Fourteenth Amendments, affecting absentee, soldier, and other voting rules nationwide.
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Next Great advance in industry hinges on worker cooperation
Robert Quillen argues the next industry leap comes from better employer worker understanding. When profits rise, so should wages and effort, or production stalls. Some firms doubled profits by doubling worker pay, prompting greater effort and innovation. Critics fear excessive pay, yet shared gains could drive sustained growth.
Out of the Past by C N Bovee Quotation Reflection
A brief reflective line cites C N Bovee on judging errors. It notes that error is human but clinging to it reveals character weakness. The quote frames moral accountability and personal integrity in misjudgment.
Soul of a Dog Lecture by George Adams
Adams argues 13 million U S dog owners imply a dog for every tenth person and extols canine devotion. He cites John Burroughs letter about his dog Laddie describing loyalty, courage, and death, imagining a reunion in the next life. Copyright 1944.
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What They Say Home Sweet Home After the War
Sgt Charles E Kelly reflects after receiving the Medal of Honor in Italy. He vows to travel the United States and never be forced from his homeland again. Actress Una Merkel praises the New Guinea tour crowd as an unmatched audience. Governor Harry F Kelly urges Republicans to admit past mistakes and remain frank about future errors.
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Lowering Standards Threatens Democracy, Editorial Argues
Paul Mallon argues that lax discipline in home, school, and church undermines democracy. He warns that conceding easy learning and behavior will invite dictatorship, urges majorities to enforce high standards, and cites juvenile delinquency, weak scholarship, and public tolerance of decay as perils to national strength.
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Farley hints at pressure from Roosevelt faction in NY politics
The piece notes Jim Farley avoiding politics on trips may signal his low profile ahead of the New York Democratic state committee battle. Roosevelt allies seek to oust him before the Chicago convention, while Farley backs Woodring’s third party effort with backing from Eugene Stetson. Bernie Baruch responds to Rankin critique with humor. Oklahoma Senator Moore faces questions after opposing crop insurance in a GOP race, suggesting crossfire for farmers ahead of November elections. War contractor tactics and Pullman berth practices for government contracts are also described, with railroads reserving space for war-related travel.
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New York Column Warns of War Boom Spending Surge
Marquis W. Childs reports that a flush of postwar money prompts Americans to spend rather than save, with 37 billion saved last year but only 13.8 billion in government bonds. He cites mink coats, travel, higher living, and beefy railway movement as signs the economy shifts from saving to spending, urging action to mop up excess liquidity.
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Distinguishing Foreign Policy and Relations
Raymond Moley argues for a clear split between foreign policy and foreign relations. He critiques President Hoover era style management, urges stronger state department staffing, and calls for weekly public briefings on how policy translates into actions, noting Hull’s broad points lack actionable guidance.
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Time to Start Worrying About Draft Jokes and Cannibalism
By Arthur Bugs Baer. The column jokes about draft boards, desertion, and the army, noting a married man with nine children entering service and accusing misquotations. It mocks old soldiers boasting past plans and predicts the next draft will be scrutiny free with no physicals, comparing a potato to a potato.
Rough and ready command from Omar Bradley quote
From Omar N. Bradley’s collected sayings, a blunt field command to U S troops urges aggression. Hit the enemy hard to assess his strength and seize his assets, a stark wartime directive reflecting the harsh mindset attributed to the famed commander.
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Hidden Dangers in Patent Medicines Warned by Dr Brady
Dr William Brady cautions against patent nostrums sold as cures and notes acetanilide poisoning has caused deaths. He recounts a case where a man died after repeated doses of a remedy containing acetanilide, with cyanosis observed after death. He also warns about carbon monoxide risks from poorly vented gas appliances and emphasizes safety measures.
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