Describing the passing scene in pursuit of fairness
Roosevelt defends impartial reporting as radio press galleries open in Congress. The piece argues equal prominence is theoretical, noting bias in readers and editors and the impracticality of balancing voices in debates. It critiques attempts to level the impact of differing speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Roosevelt
United Press
Radio Correspondents’ Association
Hamilton Fish
New York
Fish
United States
Rural Youth and Farm Surplus in America
National Youth Administration funds Iowa rural youth aid, but real solutions need local leadership. Surplus farm youths outnumber farms. 1920 saw 337000 farm youths reaching 18 while 160000 farmers died or aged 65, worsening to 201000 surplus by 1930. Wages for farm laborers are very low, spurring calls for education, recreation, and employment programs. WPA experiments with traveling libraries reveal strong demand in farm families.
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National Youth Administration
Iowa
Louisiana
Tennessee
WPA
Practical measures urged to expand farm readers access
Being urged to make their books available to more farm readers by undertaking similar projects which, it is said, can be done at relatively small expense. But more practical measures than these must be devised before long.
Japan Runs the Far East as U S Debate Grows
The piece argues Japan now dominates China after two years of war while the Nine Power Treaty loses traction. It critiques U S policy for clinging to a principle no longer supported and suggests admitting Japan's influence while noting appeasement rumors about Chamberlain.
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Far East
Great Britain
Japan
China
United States
State Department
The Swindler and the Cost of Vanity
A reflective one which discusses swindles and self respect, warning that Americans are apt to trust and be exploited due to idealism and generosity. It argues that foreign powers observe us with detachment while propagandists push war talk and urges prudent focus on America’s welfare.
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America
Europe
Underground weather shops and city life in New York
The piece describes sunless underground shops and subway-adjacent rooms in Manhattan where weather talk thrives despite no daylight. It contrasts them with surface life, notes Coney Island crowds, and follows brief sketches of public figures and local anecdotes about Brown University ties and a Malibu home for J P McEvoy.
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New York
Frank
Manhattan
Broadway
Coney Island
Qualter
Texas
Brown University
Long Island
Lister
Brown
J. P. McEvoy
Malibu Beach
Hollywood
New York City
The Magician John Mulholland and His Subtle Tricks
The piece describes John Mulholland, a magician, speaking softly and standing close to a friend. He is noted for secretly taking coins or napkins from pockets during conversations and lately gives friends small medallions certifying them as helpers. The column hints at magic and mystery and mentions rising prices at the World’s Fair.
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Ohn Mulholland
John
Mulholland
Exploring minds and roles for girls and boys
Albert Edward Wiggam argues science guides moral choices and society above individuals. He contends girls deserve career exploration equal to boys as women participate in all jobs and contribute to society beyond earnings. He cites decades of research by Houser Associates on motives of employers and employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houser Associates
Pursuit Over Possession Drives Worker Happiness
Business analysts in New York find pay is not the top motive for employees. In surveys across 30 desires, staff prioritize meaningful work and fair pay relative to what the business can afford, plus recognition and appreciation for effort. Activity toward clear goals yields happiness as fulfillment of function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Notice of Appointment of Executor in Linn County Iowa
State of Iowa Linn County notice shows B T Perrine appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of P A Smith deceased. Creditors urged to pay and file authentic claims with Linn County District Court Clerk as of July 1939. B T Perrine Executor and attorney listed as B T Percine.
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
P. A. Smith
B. T. Perrine
They Tell Me by The Inquiring National Life Man
Robert L. Blahnik Asst City Building Inspector explains life insurance features disability income and double indemnity. He cites a young man’s higher accident risk and seeks complete coverage for future earning potential while noting the modest cost of extra features and his architectural engineering background.
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C. V. Shepherd Agency
National Life Insurance Co
Montpelier
Vermont
Dows
Cedar
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Cedar Rapids
Gazetts Company
Chamberlain
Germany
Sir Neville
Qrattinn
Warneur
Alaska
Uncle Sam
U. S. Patent Office
Charles Driscoll
Grand Central Terminal
George Clark
News Syndicate Co
White CO
White Eagles
DIAL
Ecoalco
Treet NE
John B. Gurney & Son
Ance
Albert Edward Wiggam
Emil Eite
Karl Eitel
Roy Steffen
Chicago
The
B. T Percine
Robert L. Blahnik
National Life of Vermont
Electric Light and Powerlo
Can Economica
Westinghouse Automeal
Westinghouse
Light Company
Roddy Kilowatt
OWA Electric Light and Power Company
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