CCC Camps Stay High as Pressure Forces Change in Budget
The piece notes Senator Bennett Champ Clark’s quip on bureaus never dying and explains President Roosevelt’s reversal on CCC camp reductions. It details how political pressure from lawmakers and home districts led to maintaining about 2,150 CCC camps and roughly 350,000 enrollees through March 31, 1937, at a higher cost. The author argues this reveals likely fights to come as relief programs wind down and spending expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Champ Clark
Missouri
Roosevelt
Civilian Conservation Corps
CCC
Congress
White House
Loophole Treaty Fails to Bind Naval Powers at London
A London naval conference signed a six year pact hailed for jovial diplomacy but rife with escape clauses. It states the agreement binds none if a signatory finds action inexpedient or their security threatened thus preserving broad exemptions.
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London
Norman H. Davis
Viscount Mansell
Worth of workers and profits in a fair wage system
A columnist argues workers prove their value by generating profits for their employers. Bonuses and higher salaries reflect earned gains, while wages without contribution are charitable. The piece links labor, capital, and fair share in earnings and hints at societal quirks and reformist comments.
Treaty to Wait on Japan Actions Cited by Authors
The passage critiques a treaty that binds the United States, Great Britain, and France to act only if circumstances allow and permits changes if circumstances change. It argues the pact effectively postpones concrete commitments, relying on cooperation from non-signatories and leaving ambiguity about enforcement. The central idea is a cautious stance toward Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
France
Japan
Weather Reflections Lead To Policy and Politics
A satirical NBC style column recalls a warm March day that dodged praise to avoid jinxing weather. The piece notes how praising pleasant weather previously caused storms and instead endorses lobbying and representative government as safer topics.
Smart Dinner Crowd Marked by Uniform Style in Manhattan Cafes
New York Life notes a standardized dining scene in upscale Manhattan cafes where waiters, orchestras, and even patrons conform to a uniform, plush image. Tables run high with drinks, food, and social scrutiny as celebrities and writers are observed while a mix of quiet chatter and showy behavior persists. The piece also profiles Winfield R. Sheehan and Maria Jeritza, Frank Sullivan, Robert Benchley, Will Cuppy, and other humorists, noting their moves between New York and Hollywood, domestic and public life, and possible future contracts. Additional tidbits cover Paul de Kruif, Martin Beck, Harriet Hector, Grover Whalen, Margaret Illington, Owney Madden, and a Broadway crowd that avoids homecomings until daylight.
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York
Manhattan
Paul de Kruif
New York
Martin Beck
Ocean
Harriet Hector
Grover Whalen
Margaret Illington
Major Bowes’ Country Place
Owney Madden
Novak leaves Parkersburg high to coach at West Point
Leo V. Novak former Parkersburg high school athletic coach is released from his contract to accept the head track coach position at the United States Military Academy West Point. Wilbur Eldred and Jerry J. Mullen noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo V. Novak
Parkersburg
W. Va
United States Military Academy
West Point
Wilbur Eldred
Jerry J. Mullen
Flames Reach Drier At Penick and Ford Plant Injures Two
Two men including Harry F. Mullen were slightly burned this morning when flames swept through a drier at the Penick and Ford plant where they worked. Lieut. Staten Rall departed for San Francisco today to sail for Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Mullen
Penick and
Fire destroys large portion of Urbana business district
Fire started in a garage in Urbana early today destroyed nearly half the business district before being checked. Loss estimated at 35000 dollars. Wylie E. Young to manage the Lincoln hotel starting next month. The good roads special train toured Iowa. A good roads meeting was held at the Commercial club. Local Masons traveled to Ames for a Acacia fraternity gathering where former President William Howard Taft was guest of honor.
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Urbana
Wylie E. Young
Lincoln
Good Roads
Iowa
Commercial Club
Ames
Acacia Fraternity
William Howard Taft
Sousa Concert at Greene's Opera House Promises Night
March 26 1906 Sousa's band performed at Greene's Opera House. reports note a concert event with local attendance. Martin Beck Jr and I B Cutter departed by duck hunt launch on the Cedar River aiming toward Columbus Junction. Charles W. Bingham listed as elected for an unspecified post.
Kenwood Park Mayor Wins Re-elect. Franchise Vote Fails
At the election today the mayor of Kenwood Park was re elected and the proposal to grant the C and Rapids Gas company a franchise was defeated. A Day with the Know it all Woman's Club was staged at the open meeting with participants including Miss Mary Kerr and several Mrs names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenwood Park
C @&~ Rapids Gas company
Miles Cook
C. S. Andrews
George Yuill
E. A. Woods
Administrator Appointment for Addie Bush in Linn County Iowa
Notice that on March 11 1936 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Addie Bush deceased Linn County Iowa All persons indebted to the estate should pay promptly and all claims must be filed with the Clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court duly authenticated
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State of Iowa
Linn County
Addie Bush
Iowa
District Court
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