Indispensable Man Debate Over Third Term for Roosevelt
A trio of New Deal senators Minton Herring and Brown push the idea that Europe’s war may require Roosevelt to seek another term. They argue his name could swing votes and his foreign policy expertise would be essential, but critics doubt any single leader should hold power.
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Authority to dispose district property questioned in referendum
The attorney general cites that school district voters cannot dispose of district property without adequate consideration. The piece questions who holds final authority if voters lack power, noting the voters pick and replace school board members and pondering the wisdom of selling Washington high school to the city for one dollar.
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Washington
Washington High School
Worrying as a Foolish Habit and Public Sentiment
A reflective column argues worries are mental rather than real harms and notes how fear blinds judgment. It contrasts anxious individuals, mentions European concerns, and critiques leaders, taxes, and social mores with satirical tone.
Questioning Majority Rule in School Property Prices
The speaker questions whether the electorate truly holds ultimate authority under the law. If voters cannot define an adequate price for school property, who does? The remarks probe constitutional limits on popular power and whether such limits should exist.
Token war funding plan mirrors other nations
The British war cabinet uses a token appropriation to fund the war, giving Parliament a vague amount and letting leaders spend as needed. The piece argues this resembles a dictatorship and warns the U S might adopt a similar system if drawn into war.
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Washington
England
Ward Morehouse and Errol Flynn sightings prompt Broadway chatter
Walter Winchell notes Ward Morehouse interviewing the Lunts, and Errol Flynn inviting Whitney Bolton to watch four ships launch for The Sea Hawk. He recalls Fred R Barnard’s publicity quip origin and lampoons Confucius Say submissions, plus a roundup of show biz anecdotes and a political aside about Al Smith and a White House bid.
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Alfred Lunt
Lynn Fontanne
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Lunts
Errol Flynn
Whitney Bolton
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Errol
Barnard
Confucius
Mind and Morals Q&A by Albert Edward Wigg am
A science based exploration questions morality and heredity with answers on domestic life gender roles and environment. The author argues science prioritizes social order over individual rights and discusses how environment reveals heredity through effort to improve surroundings.
Roosevelt Relocation Question Sparks Snappy Benign Jibe
The bulletin jokes about whether Roosevelt still wants to live there. The text notes D R A Jones defeating the Long machine in Louisiana last week. Huey Long era references imply a return to old political rivalries and tough street tactics.
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A. Jones
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Poet of the People Edgar Guest Reads and Delays
The speaker recalls pleas to read a book as shelves overflow with classics like Browning Milton and Johnson. Time presses, and despite calls to read, the speaker piles books high, fearing death before finishing all.
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the People
Browning
Milton
Sam Johnson
Heredity Chart and Family Tree Guide
A compact note discusses a heredity chart for tracing family trees, presenting it as a fun activity that reveals new insights about oneself. It mentions taking a cost approach and limited supply, implying a sales pitch. It then shifts to a Q and A about stating religous political beliefs in job applications.
More Safeguards Planned For Philadelphia Mint
Philadelphia report says additional safety devices will be installed at the nation’s oldest mint. Despite a strong fire and guard alarm system, a U S commission survey urged further safeguards at an estimated cost of 20 000 dollars.
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U. S. Commission of Public Buildings Committee
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