Smith committee weigh amendments to Wagner Act after hearings
After a week of public hearings the Smith committee weighs possible Wagner Act changes. The panel aims for careful inquiry, avoiding bias and blunders, hoping to inform future labor relations legislation with accurate, reliable findings.
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Smith
Labor Relations Board
House of Representatives
NLRB
Labor Board
Congressional
New Deal
Smith Committee
Dies Committee
Congress
Reducing panhandling to a real system
An Associated Press analysis from Washington notes a rise in state representatives in the capital acting as de facto super-senators to curry federal favors. It criticizes centralization and the loss of state prestige, arguing the More Abundant Life brings shortcomings as states seek funds and favors from Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
Drought Debate Over Cause and Future Weather
A long reflection on a severe fall drought across the United States. It notes dust on country roads, questions if this drought signals another extreme summer, and doubts easy explanations such as overdrainage. The piece highlights uncertainty about weather patterns and their origins.
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United States
Reconsidering Drought Causes and Rainfall Theory
Crop section of the Weather Bureau veteran J B Kincer argues droughts are not caused by human water surface destruction. He says evaporation and condensation drive rainfall and cites Africa and Minnesota Iowa contrasts to show natural variability. He notes droughts have occurred regardless of human limits.
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Weather Bureau
Washington
J. B. Kincer
Nature
Africa
Atlantic Ocean
Minnesota
Iowa
Two truism riddles in a restless era of public duty
The piece argues democracy benefits from many opinions yet national defense needs a nonpolitical, continuous commission. It critiques reliance on public whim, praises trained behind the scenes work, and lampoons American arrogance, media, and politics with sharp, era-specific examples.
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Une
Jefferson
Baldwin
Germany
England
Hitler
America
Harding
Coolidge
Hoover
Roosevelt
Annapolis
Fletcher Pratt
Post
Congress
Broadway gossip and political jabs linger in Walter Winchell column
Walter Winchell profiles stars like Abby Hartnett, Lice Marble and Lifton Fadiman while lampooning public figures and politics. He notes Walter’s Chicago fame fading into mockery as a manager, Lice Marble’s camera resilience, Lamour’s dwindling hype, and Latinate critiques of Monty Wooley and Laginardia. He also recalls Sing Sing, Winnie Ruth Judd, and Muni’s surprising year.
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Abby Hartnett
Chicago
Golden Boy
Cubs
Hollywoods star shines on stage as critics praise talent
In Hollywoods he is rated best actor and returns to stage with strong acting. Dewey headlines as champion smiler and White House campaigner uses the grin as vote bait. The Graf Spee captain and Langsdorff are cited in a sweeping historical flourish.
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Pave McNutt
Apollo
White House
Hollywoods
Hol. A. Dewey
Shirley Temple
Joe
Graf Spee
Capt. Langsdorff
The
Hague
Uruguay
League of Nations
The Poet and the War Talk Between Sailor and Soldier
Edgar A. Guest presents a dialogue between a sailor and a soldier about the ongoing war. They reference convoy duties and the No Man's Land front as they reflect on generals, ships, and the purpose of fighting. The verses capture wartime questions and the human side of conflict.
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Germany
No- Man’s Land
Special Session Asked in Nebraska Legislature
Gov. R. L. Cochran said he will call a special session of the Nebraska unicameral legislature after a 12 to 2 vote by the legislative council. The session would aim to increase the state assistance appropriation.
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Lincoln
Neb
Ins
R. L. Cochran
Nebraska
Legislative Council
Science guides moral questions in life meaning study
A interview with Albert Edward Wiggam discusses whether calm thought signals intelligence and sound nerves. It cites Rose Zeligs findings on 70 worries in children driven by home talk and school concerns shaping kids. It also notes marital happiness differences across occupations with top marks for chemical engineers, ministers, professors, coaches, teachers, and others per E. W. Burgess research.
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Rose Zeligs
Avondale School
Cincinnati
E. W. Burgess
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