Constitutional bounds in wartime policy critique
The piece argues that President Roosevelt and a House subcommittee proposed measures beyond constitutional powers to address unemployment and technological disruption. It urges upholding the Constitution, warning that bypassing it undermines law and order, and only constitutional amendments can legitimize such solutions.
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House
Ways and Means Committee
Roosevelt
Representative Hill
Washington
House of Representatives
Congress
House Labor Subcommittee
Windshield Ice Trick From a Baltimore Bricklayer
A Baltimore bricklayer named Ralph Grove explains a simple, free anti freeze method for windshields discovered by accident. He stuffed cloth between the hood and cowling to vent warm air onto the glass, keeping it from freezing. He now uses corks to block the hood gap on cold days. The idea is practical if unproven, and costs nothing.
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Baltimore
Ralph Grove
Tax Turnup Seeks Relief as Congress Weighs Rates
The editorial notes Congress ponders new tax policy as individuals and corporations face upcoming March 15 and June 15 payments. Through February receipts total 633 million of an estimated 1.434 billion for 1935-36, leaving about 801 million to be collected. If March receipts exceed 400 million, budget estimates would be surpassed. Return data for 1934 indicate prior filing trends through August 31, 1935.
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Congress
Gazette
Federal tax returns in 1934 show wide income spread and low tax share
The data detail that more than 98 percent of returns were filed and the tax base grew with 1935 activity. In 1934 about 4 million returns covered most of the population, with only about 3 percent of those 25 plus paying tax. The income mix shows salaries and wages dominating, with dividends and interest contributing smaller shares.
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Federal Reserve Board
United States
Debt and folly of unnecessary purchases warned by a father
A father notes a young person in town with borrowed money and a bought article at 1 49 dollars. He argues debt for nonessentials leads to hardship and loss, urging saving, restraint, and responsibility. He calls out debt as bondage and warns of social and economic consequences.
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Louise
The Odd Job Wizard Fixes a Chandelier
A diarist abandons routine to fix a crooked chandelier with a step ladder. The plan turns comic as the narrator recalls mishaps from ladder handling and laments the urge for professional help. Local humor notes the need for careful balance and practical, plain lessons.
Free Lesson In Step Ladder Use
A narrator recalls a risky mishap with a chandelier during a lesson. They describe climbing a ladder, resetting the chandelier with a twist, and a near collision leaving them dizzy and with ringing ears. The tone suggests a cautionary anecdote about household hazards.
I Have to Be Galloping Up and Down Step Ladders
The speaker complains of constant exertion and noisy neighbors as they navigate a busy life. They contrast quiet evenings with rapid, tiring activities like ceiling drops and ladder work, admitting frustration and a quirky obsession with fruit cake.
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York
Kitch
Major Bowes
McCalley Files to Seek Linn County Supervisor Seat
M J McCalley of Walker announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Linn County supervisor from the third district at the June primaries. He was born and raised in the county and has been a taxpayer since 1909. McCalley runs a livestock business in Walker, served twelve years on the Walker city council and ten years on the local school board.
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M. J. McCalley
Walker
Linn County
Mr. McCalley
This
Chicago Motorist Hurt In Crash Near Mt Vernon
Harold H. Steinberg of Chicago was slightly injured Friday evening when his Plymouth sedan was crowded off Lincoln highway two miles west of Mount Vernon by an out of state car that failed to stop. He struck the guard rails and tipped into a ditch after trying to avoid the collision.
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Mount Vernon
Harold H. Steinberg
Chicago
Lincoln Highway
Steinberg
Little Falls Drum Major Breaks Thumb After Ice Slip
Sargie Lambert, drum major of the Little Falls band, joked about Friday the 13th then slipped on ice near her home and broke a thumb on the way to school. The incident occurred in Little Falls Minnesota.
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Little Falls
Minn
Sargie Lambert
Radio Schedule Full of Orchestras and Prolific Listings
A dense radio programming rundown for Fairbanks Alaska with multiple networks and stations listing music acts, orchestras, and talks by Hartley, Benny, Zimbalist, and others. Numerous conductor names, venues, and times fill the nightly grid across NBC CBS and local affiliates.
Washington Sideshow by Fulton Lewis Jr
A Washington column notes shifts in tax bill publicity with more access for Republicans and daily press briefings. Puerto Rico governance faces internal strains, labor unrest, and relocation of relief jobs, while other items cover Farley’s stamp revenue outlook and Hull meeting absence.
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Washington
Fulton Lewis, JR
Puerto Rico
U. S
Royal Riddle Puzzle Clues Across and Down
A mixed set of horizontal and vertical clues referencing British royalty terms, anatomy, chemistry, geography, and common words. Readers solve to fill a themed crossword style grid with historical and linguistic connections across royal related entries.
Radio schedule highlights morning to evening lineup
NBC WEAF WJZ CBS WABC stations present a dense daily grid. Notable acts include William Meeder at 4: eee hour, Mexican marimba ensemble, Aunt Susan's on WJZ, and John Weicher ensemble. Program blocks feature sermons, youth pieces, and orchestral performances across major networks.
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NBC
Weaf Chain
William Meeder
WJZ Chain
Tone Pictures
CBS
WABC
WEAF
Coreys
Aunt Susan's
WGST
Waco
Southernaires
Church of the Air
WBBM
Wcco
WJZ
Capitol Family
N. Spearas
Weap Chai Symphony Orch
Wert
KYW
WMAQ
John Weicher
Ensemble
WBBM _ KMOX
Nemre Swarthout
Leslie Howard
KMOX
WOC
Peter Absolute
Jose Manzanares __orch
Harry Reser Orch
the Widow's Sons
Alaska
Mind and morality in science and marriage decisions
An author notes view morality through science, arguing moral questions lack absolute answers. The dialogue discusses wedding anxieties, focus during rituals, and whether preventing suicide is always right with references to George Eastman and Charlotte Perkins Gilman choosing death over suffering.
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Butto
O. Organ
George Eastman
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
How To Develop Your Personality by Sadie Myers Shellow
A practical booklet offered by The Gazette to help readers improve personality. It promises usable guidance from a top psychologist and invites applications with costs and a stamped envelope to Dr Wirgam via Let's Explore Your Mind.
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America
Sadie Myers Shellow
Wirgam
the Gazette
State Fair Board Plans Second Rodeo and Budget
Des Moines AP reports state fair board treasurer P. Corey announced a $250000 budget for the coming Iowa state fair and approval to stage another rodeo. The largest item allocates $102000 for exhibitor prize premiums, up $13500 from last year. Additional funds include $165000 for buildings and grounds improvements.
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State Fair Board
Des Moines
P. Corey
Corey
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