Pennsylvania moves to shield governor by gutting grand jury
In Harrisburg a Democratic majority hastily passed four laws to transfer a looming grand jury probe of Governor George Earle and aides to a legislative committee. Critics warn the shift erodes rights and threatens the norm of independent justice, urging citizens to resist brazen high handedness.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Covernor George Earle
Earle
Hitler
Mussolini
The Corn on the Cob Dilemma and Summer Dinner Plans
A humorous reflection on corn on the cob eating habits and the challenge of disposing of cobs. The author jokes about vacation schedules pie and shortcake season, proposes a table slot for cob disposal, and notes ongoing summer experiments while asking readers to pass the salt.
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New York Times
Previews of Federal Civil Procedure Rules Change
The Supreme Court issued new federal civil procedure rules to curb court delays. Enacted to take effect in September, the changes follow a 1937 committee report after wide bar consultation. The move is not tied to Roosevelt's court plan but stems from congressional authority granted in 193.
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United States Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Congress
Supreme Court
Opur
Bar
Dember
Supreme Court Adopts Pre Trial Machinery Rules
The court adopted nearly all committee suggestions, with Justice Brandeis not signing. The rules aim for simplicity and speed, allowing judges to set up pre trial hearings to narrow issues and shorten trials. Pre trial sessions, already used in England and in several U S cities, could spread to state courts if successful. Citizens should note potential impact on access to justice.
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Supreme Court
Brandeis
The
Bar Association
England
Detroit
Boston
Los Angeles
Insanity, sanity, and social sense in troubling times
A 1938 column argues that recognizing insanity helps affirm sane behavior. It catalogs common manic traits and stresses that decency and kindness are the norm. The piece satirically critiques magazines, reformers, and cultural shocks, ending with a copyright notice from 1938.
Diary notes on Guggenheim funding and Rockefeller biography
New York Day by Day by Charles Driscoll recalls a Europe year and a Guggenheim fellowship financing talent. He shares a long anecdote about John D. Rockefeller Jr and an una published official life of John D. Rockefeller by William Inglis, worked for ten years, then completed but not released.
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New York
Charles Driscoll
Jesse Stuart
Kentucky
Europe
Guggenheim
Captain Idol
Charles Morrow Wilson
Arkansas
Mrs. Wilson
Vermont
Joe Israels
Haile Selassie
Publiser
John D. Rockefeller
John D
William Q. Inglis
New York World
Rockefeller
Inglis
Rockefellers
Pocantico Hills
Bill Inglis
Roy Radabaugh
Cedar Rapids
Atlanta
Bellden Hill
Stanley Pavlik
Bohemia
John Flanagan
L. A. Cunningham
Rock Island Railroad
Elevator ride with McIntyre party sparks autograph worries
The scene at 290 Park Avenue shows the McIntyres and companions using an elevator and car with careful timing to avoid autograph seekers as they depart. The piece mentions the Rockefeller Plaza gardens suffering from Japanese beetles and rural pest fears, concluding with a note on a Kansas farming class experiment.
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O. M
McIntyres
Park Avenue
McIntyre
Rockefeller Plaza
New York
Kansas
State Department of Agriculture
Conyrisht
Personal Health Service ODN HOUSE BLUES SWING IT
Mrs W J Wi a New England reader shares home improvement ideas to fit a woman’s needs. She emphasizes designing spaces for rest reading work and planning with minimal regard for outside opinion, noting bold steps like wheeling a dining table into the living room and converting a dining room into a library.
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Mrs. W
Window plans in the Odd House meet parental clash
A New England mother proposes inward opening windows to save energy and avoid external washing hazards while her nineteen year old daughter resists. The writer jokes about ramp doors, catnip, and hoop skirts and invites readers to share practical solutions for building and living in the Odd House.
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New England
Doc Brady
Mother
Daughter
Questions and Answers on Deafness and Diet My Views
Inheritable otosclerosis discussed as progressive deafness with physicians noting inheritance. Reader seeks guidance on high vitamin A and calcium diet, calcium feeding, and vitamin D versus A importance. Exchange mentions breakfast cereals and mucous myths with a response denying mucous production from food and suggesting plain wheat as likely.
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India
Wheat to Eat and Breakfast Advice From 1938
The note promotes an all fruit breakfast with nuts or plain wheat to combat midmorning energy dips. It suggests carrying a small breakfast for stability, mentions drumming in ears as possible allergy or sensitivity, and refers to a monograph titled Wheat to Eat.
10 20 30 Years Ago in the Gazette Aug 1 1928
The Gazette reports a set of local items from August 1 1928 including C Wringham returning from Seattle after the American Bar Association convention, George La Motte leaving for Sioux Falls, Miss Sara Norris named dean of women at Coe College, and several residents on furloughs, travels, or transfers.
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C. Wringham
Seattle
Wash
American Bar Association
Credit Association
George la Motte
Sioux Falls
S. D
Sara Norris
Oxford
Coe College
R. W. Black
Thomas
Virginia
Yellowstone Park
The
Black Hills
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Rockefeller Life
Rockefeller House
Empire State Building
Personal Health Service
William Brady, MD
Frank Uzel
Camp Arthur
Waco
Tex
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67Th Brigade
Camp Cody
N. M
George P. Skinner
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Skinner
France
Joseph J. Janeba
Pertty
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Eee
Automeal Electric
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Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
GE Electric
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Ironmaster
Hanes
Sivrs
Cooper's
Second Street
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