Townsend Defiance at Hearing Hits House Contempt Question
The House weighs contempt action after Dr. Townsend walks out of a committee hearing on the Old Age Revolving Pension plan. Experts warn imprisonment could backfire, while nonpunitive action risks undermining congressional authority and aiding Townsend's followers ahead of November elections.
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Supreme Court Validation Relates to Guffey Coal Bill
The report notes the court’s validation test has no bearing on payments already made under the Guffey coal bill, indicating prior obligations remain unaffected.
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Supreme Court
Guffey
No Peace Offering On Rail Consolidation Policy
The President orders Transportation Co-ordinator Eastman to drop railroad consolidation plans until after the election, interpreted as the New Deal keeping hands off railroads for now. Senate leaders push Pettengill bill delay, signaling possible future government operation of railroads.
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United Press
Eastman
New Deal
Office of
Federal Co
Washington
Senate
Pettengill
Middle West
Ethiopia Quietly Updates On Native Recovery From Civilization
Sparse dispatches report slow progress among Ethiopian natives adapting to changes brought by civilization. Officials offer few details amid low public updates and limited on-the-ground data.
Fahey Letter to Fletcher Aims at Public Mistakes
Federal Home Loan Bank Board Chairman John H. Fahey sent a seven page letter to Republican National Committee Chairman Henry P. Fletcher. Carriers distributed copies to newspapers noting the letter concerns millions of citizens and thousands of financial institutions.
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Uncle Sam
John H. Fahey
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Henry P. Fletcher
Republican National Committee
Political franking seen in HOLC debate
The piece notes little attention to Fletcher and Fahey statements about HOLC, argues campaigns rely on biased sources, and criticizes using government franking for political mail as a mockery of postage ethics. It questions readers to buy their own stamps for such communications.
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Fletcher
HOLC
Fahey
Music Goes Round Near Closure Amid Theft Claim
The Music Goes Round matter nears closure as Sigmund Spaeth is expected to publish an essay asserting the tune was stolen from a Beethoven composition used for Orpheum bicycle acts.
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Sigmund Spaeth
Beethoven
Utterback Offers to Focus on House Duties
A remarks thread notes Rep. Utterback proposing to suspend outside activities to attend to official duties if required. The statement frames cooperation with colleagues and emphasizes loyalty to his congressional role.
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Rep. Utterback
Italian Joy Over End of Hostilities in Ethiopia
Reported celebrations in Italy mark the end of fighting in Ethiopia. A few proofreaders recount feeling like dancing a jijiga amid the jubilation.
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Ethiopia
Random reflections on liberty and society from 1936
A satirical mosaic critiques censorship, government control, press ethics, and American freedoms. It juxtaposes warnings of oppression in other nations with a defense of liberty, self reliance, and skepticism toward propaganda, ending with a correction of a quoted line.
Gay Nineties New York Boulevards Remembered
The piece recalls New York figures from the Gay Nineties era such as Richard Croker Charles Hoyt Emma Eames Calve Maud S Vanderbilt Frank Munsey Patrick Gilmore Frederic McKay Col John Cockerill Edna Hopper Flo Ziegfeld Billie Burke Marshall Wilder Jay Gould Henry Flagler Russell Sage J P Morgan and Sarah Bernhardt with vivid social scenes and landmark venues across Manhattan.
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Lower Avenue
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Minnie Maddern
Fiske
William H. Vanderbilt
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Frank A. Munsey
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Patrick Gilmore
A. T. Stewart
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John A. Cockerill
New York World
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Rector’s
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Martin’s
Cafe de L’opera
5Th Avenue Hotel
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Signor Perugini
Riverside Drive
Jim Brady
Jack DeSaulles
Flo Ziegfeld
Billie Burke
Marshall P. Wilder
Harry Lehr
White
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Jay Gould
Henry M. Flagler
Russell Sage
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J. P. Morgan
Ridgeway Moore
Sarah Bernhardt
Hoffman House
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France
Rumors Fly About Woollcott Leaving New York For Hamilton Life
The piece recalls Alexander Woollcott musing on quitting Times Square notoriety for a quiet life near his alma mater Hamilton College. It notes his wealth from radio and books, plans to buy an old house for retreat, support for poor students, and a longtime concern with weight after mumps.
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Alexander Woollcott
New York
Hamilton College
Times Square
East 52d Street
Woollcott
Removal of a Vital New York Figure Shapes Era
A major figure exits the New York scene reshaping the era with strong friendships and inevitable critics noted in the reflections.
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Moval
New York
Personal Health Service by William Brady M D
The physician argues that most blood weakness or anemia is secondary to underlying disease or drug effects and not cured by iron. Iron therapy is generally ineffective. focus on treating the root cause and improving iron intake through natural foods rather than large doses.
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Brady
William Brady
National Newspaper Service
West Madison Street
Chicago
Ill
Vitamin deficiency as main cause of hypochromic anemia
The author argues major cause of primary hypochromic or nutritional anemia is prolonged moderate vitamin deficiency. He notes higher frequency in women and urges an optimal vitamin ration to supplement the diet for successful treatment, with or without iron.
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Tient
Treatment for knee arthritis via parathyroid therapy
A reader describes chronic knee swelling and possible arthritis and asks for references on parathyroid hormone treatment. The note mentions daily hormone use, high vitamin D and calcium, and a high candous diet, seeking physician data and booklet on the illness. Dr. Brady offers to answer letters with stamps and self addressed envelopes.
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Ben
Aome
Building spurt hits Los Angeles with home growth lead
A Los Angeles construction surge mirrors late 1920s boom as 8798 building permits issued in the first quarter, totaling 15.477 million dollars, up 4.471 million from the same period in 1935.
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Los Angeles
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Notice of Appointment of Executrix in Linn County Iowa
Notice is hereby given that Ruby May Byers has been appointed and qualified as Executrix of the estate of Roxena M. in Linn County District Court Iowa. Creditors must file their claims with the Clerk of the Linn County District Court. John D. Randall, Attorney.
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State of Iowa
Linn Cne
Roxena M
Hose
Linn County
Iowa
Ruby May Byers
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