Landon Thomas exchange over labor rights sparks campaign debate
The piece notes Norman Thomas praising Alf Landon for a frank letter on labor's right to organize. It says Landon’s specificity could boost intelligent discussion, but may risk political backlash. It also suggests supporters want clearer views on Wagner labor law and steel workers and share croppers attempts to organize.
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Norman Thomas
Alf Landon
Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Mr. Landon
Landon
Kansas
Labor
Global patterns of civil unrest and rise of fascist movements
The article compares ongoing Spanish civil conflict prospects to Bolshevik Russia after 1917 and traces the rise of fascism in Italy and Germany. It notes foreign support for opposing forces, the consolidation of power through political strategy, and key milestones from Mussolini’s 1922 era to Hitler’s rise by 1933.
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Madrid
Russia
Kerensky
Admiral Kolchak
Denikin
Wrangel
Nikolai Yudenich
Italy
Rome
Mussolini
Chamber of Deputies
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Germany
Hitler
Reichstag
von Hindenburg
Passamaquoddy Venture Promises Modern Village Project
WPA Administrator Hopkins outlines a plan to develop Quoddy Village with a $1,500,000 ultra modern layout. The project aims to harness local resources and create a practical, humorous yet ambitious community venture in Passamaquoddy country.
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Neck of the Woods
WPA
Hopkins
President hints at Quoddy project fate and public works approach
The piece discusses a government built community for 600 workers at the Passamaquoddy tidal project with about 7 million federal dollars spent and Congress withholding further funds. Hopkins suggests saving the village from ruin. Tugwell is named as another idea source. The President remarks he hopes the project operates next year, hinting at executive-led public works beyond congressional approval.
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Congress
Hopkins
WPA
Washington
Rex Tugwell
Resettlement Administration
Tugwell
Passamaquoddy
Witty social musings on marriage and politics from 1936
A collection of humorous and pointed maxims on married life gender roles and American politics. It argues that harmony comes from partnership funds shared respect and practical humor while teasing public figures and social norms of the era.
New York Day by Day on Bohemian Street Scenes and Society
The piece surveys changing New York social life detailing more women smoking in public spaces and bars, the erosion of prior social boundaries, and a look at cultural figures like Damon Runyon and wealthy patrons dabbling in theater. It contrasts past and present attitudes toward urban nightlife and flirtations with modern celebrity culture.
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York
New York
Boites
Atlantic Beer Garden
Cincinnati
Alf Rosener
Broadway Musings and Weather Wit Spark City Talk
The piece sketches theatre ambitions of a young cartoonist and hints at a New Yorker profile goal. It notes Meredith Nicholson on rainy New York, weather bureau lore, and side jokes about sky writers and fishermen. It closes with a Cynical Papa quip about a boy's lessons.
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Meredith Nicholson
New York
Weather Bureau
The native languages of South America
A concise note on South American linguistic diversity noting that native languages remain only partly documented. The statement highlights gaps in knowledge about language families, vocabularies, and historical distribution.
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South America
Notice of Appointment of Executrix Iowa Linn County
On July 28 1936 Augusta L Martin was appointed and qualified as Executrix of the estate of Leonard Martin deceased of Linn County Iowa. Creditors are asked to pay debts promptly and claimants must file their claims with the Linn County District Court Clerk. E A Johnson attorney.
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
Leonard Martin
Ill-Timed Barbs And Bad Temper Alienate Friends
A reader describes Mrs G who bursts out with sharp remarks and later repents yet loses friends. The columnist counsels curbing impulsive speech to preserve relationships. A second note asks how to handle a flaky date who arrives late. the reply suggests leaving once or twice to prompt punctuality.
Parent advised plan for tardy child
Instruction to wait past eight then have parents take child for a ride or to town if the person does not appear. It frames tardiness as ill-mannered and unacceptable behavior.
Jealousy Again Dear Miss Manners Advice
A reader asks about a jealous boyfriend with an uncontrollable temper after five months of dating. The answer says his behavior is unacceptable, and she should not tolerate it. She should set boundaries, be courteous to others including relatives, and end the relationship if he does not approve.
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Walter Chrysler
Hindenburg
Jock Whitney
Dwight Deere Wiman
Courtney Burr
H&m
Europe
James M. Flagg
Miss Manners
Basque Language A Mystery of the Western Pyrenees
A brief note on the Basque language as a mysterious survival in the western Pyrenees dating back to pre historic times.
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Western
Pyrenees
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