Roosevelt FHA loan tale amid White House power limits
The piece questions James Roosevelt’s influence with the FHA after a loan request for 2,500 to add two rooms to his Framingham estate was denied. Bank officials confirmed the loan, but FHA policy blocked it. The story notes political maneuvering around Senate nominations and Iowa primaries, with shifts in support among Wallace and Farley.
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Crosby Brother Granted Divorce in Chicago Court
George R. Bob Crosby brother of film star Bing Crosby was granted a divorce from Marie Grounitz Crosby in a Chicago circuit court. The 26 year old orchestra leader cited desertion as the ground for the decree.
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George R
Bob” Crosby
Bing Crosby
Marie Grounitz Crosby
San Francisco
Barkley Initiated Into Loyal Order of the Moose
Senate Majority Leader Barkley of Kentucky took time from duties to be initiated into the Loyal Order of the Moose. Ceremonies occurred in the President's room near the senate floor.
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Gillette Attacks Corcoran in Iowa Senate Battle
Senator Guy M. Gillette charged that Corcoran and a group of non Iowans are trying to influence Iowa Democrats in the senatorial contest. He spoke at a brewery workers’ picnic in Dubuque, naming Wearin as a rival candidate and alleging administration-backed support for Wearin. He denounced the supposed neutrality claims of the White House and attacked a “gang of political termites” backing Corcoran and allied figures.
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Texas
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New York
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Soviet and China Deny Pact Report
Moscow officials and the Chinese embassy dismissed a Riga London report that Russia and China signed a new nine point military assistance treaty. Both governments refuted the claim as false.
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Moscow
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London
Russia
Radio Programs Evening Schedule From Multiple Networks
A dense listing of radio programs by time and network notes orchestras, hosts, and shows across NBC CBS WABC WHO WJZ WEAF WEAF etc, including Ghost of Benjamin Sweet Death Valley Days Amos and Andy Jimmie Fidler and many others with chain mentions and stations. The item maps a full broadcast slate for the day with numerous performers and programs.
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Wabc and Chain
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Radio Schedule Highlights Morning NBC WJZ CBS NBC CBS
Daily radio lineup lists Morning shows from 7:00 to 3:45 with NBC WJZ WEAF CBS WABC and other network chains. Programs include Katherine Lenroot talk, Swine serenade, Vaughn de Leath, Our Barn for children, National Farm and Home Hour, Golden Melodies, and various orchestras and ensembles.
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Rules Mrs Hurley Entitled To $25 000 Estate Of Scholtz
Mrs Mattie Hancock Hurley a 64 year old beneficiary of the will of Henry Scholtz is entitled to the 25000 estate he bequeathed when he died last December Superior Judge Joseph Sproul ruled in LA. The contest was brought by Scholtzs brother Joseph and 11 nephews and nieces. Scholtz known as the Santa Claus of Pershing Square gave money to elderly women in the park. He befriended Mrs Hurley after she pawned her wedding ring and learned her husband was out of work. He told her to return the next day.
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Mattie Hancock Hurley
Henry Scholtz
Iowa
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Joseph Scholtz
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Surprise Gift Bonds Friendships and Estate Bequest
A woman received a $100 bill from Scholtz as a surprise. The gesture sparked a friendship that led Scholtz to bequeath his estate to her. He died at age 78.
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Guffey pledges support to party in Pennsylvania race
Senator Joseph F. Guffey pledged support for the Democratic nominees in Pennsylvania. Governor George H. Earle predicted a certain victory over the Republicans in November, as the New Deal ranks in the state closed a breach.
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Joseph F. Guffey
Pennsylvania
New Deal
George H. Earle
Boat Yard Strikers Ordered Reinstated
Washington United Press reported the National Labor Relations Board ordered Electric Boat of Groton Connecticut to reinstate 125 sitdown strikers from a CIO maritime union after over ruling contentions they endangered national defense.
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National Defense
National Labor Relations Board
Electric Boat Company
Groton
Riverside Woman Claimed 124 Years By Fall Injuries
Maria Pablo an Indian woman thought to be 124 years old died in Riverside California from injuries from a fall suffered weeks earlier. Reports say she was born in 1814 in the Cucamonga district where her tribe once camped.
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Calif
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Bohemian Plan for 1462 Federation with Parliament
The King of Bohemia proposed in 1462 a federation of Christian nations with an international parliament to review all disputes, outlining a regional alliance and shared governance. The proposal aimed to formalize dispute resolution beyond local courts and strengthen collective security.
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Science Praises Eugenic Worth of Church Weddings
New York AP Science notes church weddings reduce divorce rates and argue eugenic worth in promoting stable marriages. Dr Paul Popenoe cites lower fertility in divorced couples as justification for formal ceremonies and continued promotion of traditional unions. Dr Ira Wise adds divorce signals rising self respect and may be socially advantageous overall.
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Science
Eugenics Research Association
Paul Popenoe
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Popenoe
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National Gastroenterological Association Formed
In New York the National Society for the Advancement of Gastroenterology rebrands to the National Gastroenterological Association after members voted the old name too involved at the annual convention.
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National Society For the Advancement of Gastroenterology
National Gastroenterological Association
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