Farley Targets Third Term Roosevelts Plan Stir Public Debate
The World Telegram reports Postmaster General Farley opposes a Roosevelt third term and has been assured by the President he will not run. Critics say delaying disclosure harms voter consideration and undermines democratic process as states weigh Roosevelt's nomination prospects.
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Paul Mallon
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Inevitable backlash over AYC liberalism on youth politics
The piece suggests most American youths are not concerned with communism and criticizes the American Youth Congress for overexposure. It argues public figures like Mrs. Roosevelt and Attorney General Jackson amplified a false image of youth sympathy for Soviet ideas, calling the episode a lesson for political handlers.
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Ramspeck civil service bill advances in heated House vote
The House passed a special rule for a Ramspeck civil service bill amid partisan lines with Democrats voting yes and Republicans opposing. The measure would bring most of 297 000 non civil service workers under federal standards excluding about 60 000 WPA staff, while Republicans urge competitive exams for current holders.
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Washington
Congress
House
Civil service reform debate on Ramspeck bill and blanket hiring
Hearings reveal that incumbents could keep jobs without civil service status if the agency head recommends them. A passing noncompetitive exam with a 70 suffices, though many non civil service workers would be covered later by competitive testing. Leaders warn of blanket expansions by parties.
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Correct this sentence about a congressman
A columnist catalogs quips on politics and society, mocking hypocrisy and human foibles. It jokes about baldness and vanity, accuses aggressor nations, critiques dictators, and ends with a quip asking a congressman to declare service rather than seek voter handouts.
Broadway Gossip and Betrothals Stir Many in 1940s City
Walter Winchell notes Orace Dodge to announce engagement to Micky Devine on Washington's birthday after eight years of courting. Slander suit by Mae Andrews against Mrs Chauncey Olcott looms in Palm Beach courts. Earl Smith to wed Georgia Ellis. Dixie Davis testifies in Costello case. Renotarized unions, divorces, and backstage antics populate the Broadway scene with prominent names and parties.
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Micky” Devine
Washington
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Mae Andrews
Palm Beach
Earl Smith
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Georgia Ellis
Frank Costello
New Orleans
Dixie Davis
Lillian Roth
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Florida
High blood pressure and credulity in treatment claims
A writer warns a preacher about a sensational press claim that a non doctor engineer has a cure for high blood pressure with a claimed ninety percent success rate. The piece stresses danger of disregarding proper care and treating a symptom as a disease.
High Blood Pressure Myths and Medical Skepticism
In a discussion of health claims the writer argues that no universal cure exists for high blood pressure and warns against anyone claiming a cure as a crook or ignoramus. The letter also touches on calcium absorption myths and fruit interactions with minerals.
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R. Roe
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Ans
Louis
Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Linn County Iowa
Martin G. Clark appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Caroline J. Clark late of Linn County Iowa deceased on January 29 1940. All creditors to pay promptly and file claims with the Clerk of the Linn County District Court through attorney E A Fordyce.
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Linn County
Caroline J. Clark
Iowa
Martin G. Clark
Notice of Will for Harry E. Yaw hearing in Linn County
In Linn County Iowa the District Court will hear a filing that purports to be the Last Will and Testament of Harry E. Yaw deceased The hearing for proof and admission to probate is set for February 17 1940 at 8 oclock a m Cedar Rapids Iowa The clerk is Edwin W Lundquist and E A Johnson is the attorney
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Linn County
District Court
Harry E. Yaw
Cedar Rapids
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