Government subsidies for airships look silly to us
A dated editorial questions Secretary Roper's advisory council push for private subsidies to build and operate dirigibles in the United States. It argues merchant marine subsidies are not a ready precedent and doubts airship profitability, citing potential wartime value and employment gains as insufficient justification.
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Postwar debate on prepayment of social security pension
A cautious note suggests delaying agitation for prepayment of the social security pension until after Christmas. Analysts weigh timing and public reaction to potential changes.
Borah Seeks Stronger GOP Influence In Congress
Senator William E Borah of Idaho returns to Washington as a senior figure likely to shape national policy now that he avoided active campaign during the Cleveland convention He favors federal licensing of interstate commerce firms and opposes monopolistic practices while aligning with Roosevelt administration on some points
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Letter writer warns against glamorizing crime and urges guidance
A Kansan letter urges readers to stop treating youth crime as inevitable and recounts personal youth, education, faith, and choices. He argues luck and proper guidance save many, warns against contempt for courts and political slogans, and criticizes arrogance in power amid a broad critique of American society in 1938.
Influence Behind NRA Reshaping Sparks Political Debate
The passage argues that his influence could steer a new NRA toward avoiding old monopolistic tendencies. It suggests that if successful he might achieve more than the entire Republican delegation could through direct opposition.
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NRA
Congress
California naturalist hints at vegetables in sinks
A California naturalist tells housewives they may soon grow vegetables in their sinks. The remark is paired with a playful prompt to smile when addressing a professor.
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California
An Ideal Gift for Christmas Readers in Foreign Policy Bulletin
The Foreign Policy Association touts three books War Drums and Peace Plans Dictatorship Clash in the Pacific plus a Fosdick greeting as a Christmas gift. The playful piece imagines a calm, educational holiday with a rousing look at international issues and a modest dinner. The note hopes Santa finds time to read the bulletin.
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Foreign Policy
Gracious gestures lure diners through city’s era of dining
McIntyre recalls New York bohemian and celebrity dining culture of the 1930s. He notes restaurateurs such as Mme Laloy and Laloy's staff, the allure of generous hospitality, and the social scene from Montmartre to Broadway including figures like Caruso and Billingsley, ending with a reflection on dining etiquette and dusted Chianti missteps.
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Laley
Laloy
Paris
Gaston
Mme. Laloy
Montmartre
Valencia
Caruso
Notice of Will Probate Hearing in Bounty La
Notice is given that on December 9 1936 at an unspecified time in Bounty La an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Pane Mraz deceased will be heard in the District Court for proof and admission to probate. Cedar Rapids Iowa. UNDQUIST Clerk. Shonka attorney.
Notice of Frorate of Will in Linn County Iowa
Notice is hereby given that on December 9, 1936 at 9 o clock a m an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Anna Nefetril late of Linn County deceased will come on for hearing before the District Court for probate and admission to probate. Dated Cedar Rapids Iowa December. Attorneys City.
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