New Congress Faces Pressure as New Dealers Take Charge
The Seventy fifth congress begins with Democratic majorities in both houses and President to push a return to normal government. Minority Republicans vow vigilance but will face strong reform measures as the budget is trimmed and emergency agencies are pruned. Census shows 39,452,461 native born residents in France, confirming the nation’s demographic trend.
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Bertrand Snell
House Republicans
Capitol Hill
Paris
France
Sand box brake device may curb automobile skids
New York inventor J S Feins proposes a floor mounted sand box tied to the brake pedal to spray sand ahead of the rear wheels when brakes are applied on wet or icy streets. The device can be disconnected when roads are dry and is patent pending. Early tests suggest potential but practical results remain to be seen. The piece notes skidding as a factor in about 12 percent of accidents with higher shares on slick surfaces. A humorous aside jokes about two presidential possibilities.
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J. S. Feins
New York
Feins
Birkhoff Elected AAAS President and His Atomic Theory
The American Association for the Advancement of Science elects Prof George D. Birkhoff of Harvard as president for 1937. He proposes a new Conceptual Theory of Atomic Theory, aiming to unify nature and redefine the structure of the atom after twelve years of work.
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American Association For the Advancement of Science
George D. Birkhoff
Graduate School
Harvard
Birkhoff
AAAS
Scientist ties atom and cosmos under one relativity view
The text praises Dr Birkhoff for linking atomic and cosmic scales using relativity, claiming a unified view from atom to universe without switching theories. It notes the atom as a homogeneous part of the relativistic universe and questions where that leaves us.
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Einstein
Dr. Birkhoff
President Accepts Resignation Letter Over Tugwell
The President promptly accepts the resignation with regret over Tugwell's move while others hope he will remain firm and stick to the decision.
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Dr. Tugwell
Rose Bowl Debacle Leaves Huskies Underdogs in Preview
Washington fans question the Rose Bowl outcome as The Literary Digest offered no edge for the Huskies in its advance dope. The article notes disbelief among supporters and highlights the matchup's uncertain expectations.
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Washington
Literary Digest
Huskies
Teachers recall 1936 as a changing year in schools
Passage reflects on memories of 1936 with schools and civic voices, imagining future student orators declaring a new era under a new king. The tone surveys historical recollection and the enduring impact of that year on education.
Reform American style in modern life and war
A 1937 essay outlines enormous social costs of infrastructure and public services, citing highways, hospitals, libraries, and schools funded by public labor and taxes. It questions wealth distribution, condemns complacency, and warns against isolationism while critiquing Americanism and power in a global context.
New York Day by Day Observations and Reflections
In a diary style, the author recalls sunset at the Rockefeller church carillon and Hudson views, notes on river gazers and street life, mentions recent injuries, Montaigne and Don Marquis, O. Henry stories, and literary teas. He also sketches late night West 52nd street cafe culture, theater politics, and a note about Martha Deane by Mary Margaret McBride.
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York
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Hudson
Seine
Gladstone
Barnum
Dayton
Personal Health Service by William Brady Introversion explained
The piece defines introversion as finding satisfaction in inner thoughts and imagination, noting introverts may talk less. It argues being introverted is not bad unless one develops inferiority and suggests the world needs more introverts while cautioning against morbid views.
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Beng
Physical Education and the Fight Against Daydreaming
The text argues that proper physical education prevents morbid daydreaming and introversion. It blames educators and parents for neglecting youth fitness and links poor muscle tone and spinal curvature to inadequate nutrition and vitality. It calls for school nurses and physicians to identify predisposing causes and advise parents.
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Yankee Land
Foods Rich in Calcium and Foot Care for Diabetics
The column lists foods high in calcium including cheese dairy milk eggs yolk leafy greens and beans and notes cod liver oil contains calcium but vitamin D aids absorption. It also endorses a hospital chiropodist for diabetic foot care to prevent complications and recommends skilled care over unskilled corn cutting.
Youths Injured in Train and Auto Accidents
Walter Hamer, 12, suffered an injured foot when he was run over by a North Western freight train in the south yards. Frank Blazek escaped with slight injuries after being struck by a car on Ninth street at Tenth avenue. Allen Heald of Cedar Rapids was named secretary of the General Alumni Council at the University of Chicago. Mrs. P. J. Murtaugh and her son departed for Fort Worth Texas.
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North Western
South Yards
Frank Blazek
Ninth Street
Tenth Avenue E
Allen Heald
Cedar Rapids
University of Chicago
P. J. Murtaugh
Fort Worth
Tex
Lieutenant Governor-Elect Heads to Des Moines for Senate Opening
On January 4, 1917, R. Moore, lieutenant-governor-elect, departed for Des Moines to prep for the state senate's opening session. Osman M. Cameron, son of M.
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R. Moore
Des Moines
State Senate
Osman M. Cameron
Local residents leave for winter or travel
O. Cameron returned to Starkville Massachusetts as a United States agent to continue daily extension work. B. F. Weymer left for Livingston Texas. Fred Elijah and wife headed to Chicago before wintering in Florida. Helen Clark departed for Millbrook New York to study at Bennett school.
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Starkville
Mass
United States
B. F. Weymer
Livingston
Tex
Fred Elijah
Chicago
Florida
Helen Clark
Millbrook
N. Y
Bennett School
Jessie Busley in The Bishops Carriage at Greene's
Jessie Busley starred in The Bishop's Carriage at Greene's Opera House last night. F Van Buren fractured his wrist in a fall at his home steps. George B Sherman was elected president of the Calumet club with C C Ground as vice president D B Cropp second vice president G W Hovey secretary F W Hawkingon treasurer and H W Hiller sergeant at arms. The Rev S P Shaw pastor of Marion Baptist church resigned to become chancellor of Central College at Pella.
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Greene’s
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G. W. Hovey
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When He Belongs To Someone Else Keep Hands Off
Column style clipping recounts romantic dilemmas of Mary and Miz, advising to avoid past crushes and risky relationships. It includes Miss Manners commentary on loyalty, and a related quiz ad offering a “Personality Inventory” for 10 cents.
Driving old cars linked to higher accident rates study says
Automobile Trade Journal notes 1928 models show about half the expected accidents given their on road presence while 1935 models show nearly double the expected rate. It suggests newer cars are safer but only with careful drivers.
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Automobile Trade Journal
First long paved road in America linked Philadelphia to Lancaster
The first long paved road in America, 69 miles long, connected Philadelphia and Lancaster, Pa., built at a cost of more than $500,000.
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America
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Kidneys Must Clean Out Acids Advertisement Claim
A dubious ad asserts kidneys filter acids and touts Cystex as a guaranteed pill. It warns against kidney or bladder disorders and promises vitality in 48 hours and a week or money back, with a Bank of America deposit backing the guarantee.
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Bank of America
Los Angeles
Calif
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