Roosevelt weighs impact of policy on business boom
The president frets that Senate resistance to his foreign policy may have dampened a budding business boom. He doubts what neutrality bills will look like next January, as businessmen hesitate to commit without clear policy guidance. The piece notes repeated uncertainty over years dampening investment and questions whether the president’s empathy could curb frequent legal tinkering.
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Senate
Congress
Roosevelt
European Tourist Trade Falters Amid War Talk
The article notes that American travel to Europe remains debated amid tensions, yet the travel industry insists the war threat hasn’t reduced summer plans. It cites historical data on U.S. citizens overseas prewar and after, including Europe’s share, and explains how economic moods influenced long term expatriation and spending, shaping war debt exchange dynamics.
Travel Expenditures Drop Sharply From 1928 to 1938
In 1929 Americans spent 303 million on travel to Europe, but 1938 figures show only 121 million. About 40 percent covered steamship costs. England, France, Germany, and Italy received smaller shares, while Europeans visited the United States with 45 million spent on trips in 1938. First class fares fell from near 2000 to 1250. tourist class averages dropped from 850 to 685. Americans also spent 29 million on cruises in 1938.
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Europe
England
France
Germany
Italy
United States
Insurance firm builds grandstand for Boston sidewalk kibitzers
Local note from a Boston project reveals an insurance company plans a new building site this summer with a sidewalk grandstand. A doorman will greet visitors at opening, printed guides explain the project, and an awning will shade the seats as spectators watch the remarkable hole being dug.
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Third Avenue
Boston
Kibitzer
Dear Louise and the Value of Thanks
A reflective piece urges readers to thank authors and service workers for their contributions instead of taking kindness for granted. It blends anecdotes on appreciation, social behavior, and a series of quick vignettes about everyday life, morality, and public discourse.
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Louise
Lagniappe
Sid
Community church carries on at Town Hall in midtown New York
Charles Driscoll reviews Town Hall as a multi use venue housing the Community church. Dr Holmes leads services by lease and fundraising for a dedicated church building amid a history tracing back to Prince and Mercer streets. The article notes Town Hall’s role as a civilian forum and religious space in a busy Manhattan corridor.
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New York
John Saynes Holmes
Grand Central
Times Square
Town Hall
Dr. Holmes
HE Community Church
Second Congregational Unitarian Society
Prince and Mercer Streets
Broadway
Waverly Place
H. W. Haggard
Yale
Canadian Bard Hidden in Crossword Clues
The puzzle lists a long set of themed clues across horizontal and vertical entries. It includes references to poets, botanical terms, nautical items, and archaic words, with several entries pointing to a central idea like a Canadian bard and related biographical wordplay.
Community church rebuilds after foreclosure, plans center
The Community church, once homeless after its property was sold, regained ownership four years of effort. It now owns the ground and seeks about a quarter of a million dollars to build a large church center. John Haynes Holmes, turning 60 next November, recently celebrated with a testimonial dinner featuring Helen Keller, Albert Einstein, Gandhi, and public officials. The church sustains a West 110th Street Community Center and will join with the American Unitarian Association for summer Town Hall services. The church auditorium seats 1,500.
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John Haynes Holmes
Helen Keller
Albert Einstein
Gandhi
Holmes
HE Church
West 110Th Street
Town Hall
American Unitarian Association
Montreal Recorder grants mercy in dog license case
Leande Plaunte of Montreal relieves Georges Benoit on a $2 dog license fee after hearing how nineteen children would be saddened by a dogless home. He rules one dog per child may be kept without license payments, sparking praise and curiosity over the unusual mercy.
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Leande Plaunte
Montreal
Georges Benoit
Plaunte
Benoit
Wallaces fog ball and Senate votes split over policy
Washington analysis notes a Wallaces bill tweak delaying corn referendum dates and easing quota fears. It cites Senate dynamics on Roosevelt foreign policy, Barkley poll results, and perceived invisible spending schemes tied to Corcoran Cohen advisors, Steagall and Byrnes maneuvers, with Taft praising GOP unity on key issues.
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Barkley
Treasury
Edward Foley
Foley
Tommy
Corcoran
Jesse Jones
National Economic Committee
TNBC
Corcoran-Cohen
Mr. Roosevelt
House
Steagall
Eccles
Federal Reserve
Byrnes
Wheeler
Wheeler-Farley
Farley
Taft
Radio Programs Tonight Full Schedule
An extended listing of radio programs across stations WMT WGN WHO KFJB WOC and others detailing orchestras, news, sports, comedy, dance, and specialty shows from early evening through late night. It notes specific performers such as Dorsey, Reichman, Gilroy, and Madriguera along with concert broadcasts and hourly time slots.
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WMT
Jimmy Dorsey
Orch
WISUI
Dick Tracy
KFJB
WOOC
Woc
Hawaii
WGN
Joe Reichman
SAS
Emi Ories
Wyme
WOCLN
Davenport
Turner
Enric Madriguera
Griff Williams
Dick Jurgens
Vox Pop
Barry Wood
Bunny Berrigan
Horace Heldt
Frontier Days
Wwoc
Sammy Kaye
Garwood van
Phil Ohman
Paul Fendarvis
Orrin Tucker
Caarol Lefner
Steve Leonard
Lightnin’ Jin
Salon Ensemble
Europe
Wwooc
Maurice Reese
Lenaoff
Louis
KFIB
White Sox
Yankees
Capitol
WHO
Ray Perkins
Cherniavsky
Wimt
Red Norvo
Growuh
Sones
Mary von Maur
Aldrich
Erie
Wat—Radio Guild
Griff Wiliams
WEG Pandwagon
Heidelberg
Chariie McCarthy
REET
Goldman
Capital
Hollywood Playhouse
Manhattan
Ree Ean
Edwin Co
Femillar Muate
Irene Rich
Johnny Davis
National Symphony Orch
H. V. Kaltenborn
Armchair Adventures
Chas
Puller
Chas. Coughlin
Woo—International
Brazil
Henry King
Wee Sim Kempe
H. Hommy Dorsey
Orc
Haney Felton
Carlos Molinas
Ae Alexander
Witg
Burning Berrigan
Eems
Joe P Relchman
Let's Explore Let's Explore Your Mind by Wiggam
Albert Edward Wiggam discusses science guiding morality and social order. He argues risky remedies mislead patients, marital success hinges on emotional maturity, and self deception is common, urging emotional growth tests before marriage.
Shot Mate Because Resented Friendship With Another Man
LOS ANGELES police say Mrs. Gabriel F. Costello 32 shot her husband fatally after resenting his close friendship with Charles West. She claimed he threatened her and rushed her when she protested, shooting him twice in defense though not with intent. West was kept as a material witness. Also notes 1938 traffic deaths totaling 32,000 with over a million injuries nationwide.
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Los Angeles
INS
Gabriel F. Costello
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