Literary Digest poll shows Roosevelt gain with bankers split
The Digest tabulation shows Maine backing Roosevelt strongly and Vermont opposing. Across all states Roosevelt’s national support stands at 61.9 percent from 75,373 ballots, with bankers split 11,275 opposed to 40,045 favoring the New Deal, reflecting shifting attitudes toward big finance and regulation.
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Britain Debt Note Highlights on War Payments
The note explains Britain borrowed on the strength of its own credit and repayment was not contingent on the host country’s aid. It outlines the government’s view in response to Britain’s suspension of wartime debt payments and how repayment terms were framed in the note to Great Britain.
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Britain urged to settle debts with United States
The article reports that Britain could have avoided default by paying an instalment of 85,670,785 dollars and arrears of about 209 million, with the United States pressing Britain to propose a definite settlement. It quotes Attorney General Cummings urging sacrifices, notes Britain’s lack of a repayment plan, and says Congress will review any British offer. The piece also cites Senator Austin on republican forefathers and cautions against bills that threaten stability and liberty.
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Cummings
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Austin
Vermont
Republic
Suppressive Provisions Draw Fire From Editors and Public
The piece critiques proposed code changes by town editors aimed at puffing public virtue and denigrating private figures. It notes adverse effects of such edits on honest, practical reporting and cites broader debate on utilities lobbying and primary elections highlighting West Virginia and Ohio contexts. It also contains a sponsored discussion on advertising’s role in society and economy.
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Democratic split over Tugwell fight signals New Deal strain
The piece surveys a dramatic Senate clash around Tugwell and the Wagner labor bill, noting the Democratic party as a loose, personality driven mass rather than a unified national force. It argues that Byrd Smith Bailey and Byrd oppose Tugwell, revealing internal party tensions that reflect broader shifts under Roosevelt. It ends urging readers to turn to further details.
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The Readers Forum on Subnormal Offspring and Unemployment
A Gazette readers’ forum letter argues that rising numbers of subnormal children, born to subnormal parents, create unemployable citizens who become a public burden. The writer condemns perceived heredity as the root of unemployment and social strain.
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New York Gossip and Stage Stars Parade on Broadway
New York gossip columns describe Thournte, Bob Brink erhoff lookalikes, Lisle Beil and Queenie Smith in recent stage action. Notes on Per sian Hammond Sid Solomon Grace Lytell Frank De Sales Casey Jen De Casgeret and a parade of performers from Broadway and Europe, with fashion, nightlife and travel bits, ending with a teaser to turn to Part 1 on page 30.
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Grace Lytell
Frank de Sales Casey
Jen de Casgeret
Dassenger
Bond Morgage
Ring Fight Chronicle of a Nuclear Era Clash
A vivid, smoky reminiscence contrasts two boxing slants amid debt, recovery, and war. The piece pairs bearded gentlemen with hickory slubs and a wartime champion, noting shifting power as a new fighter emerges. It blends nostalgia with a forecast of upheaval and heroism in a world on edge.
Fletcher New Republican Chairman Promoted Career Diplomat
Washington summary of Henry Prather Fletcher Pennsylvania Republican national committee chairman is described as a career diplomat who steadily advances by stepping down for promotions. The piece notes his disciplined, nonpartisan path, his Chicago selection as interim chair, and expectations that his stance will avoid intra party clashes while deferring broad policy statements for later.
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Test Your Knowledge and Household Painting Bulletin
Readers are invited to submit questions to the Washington Bureau for a knowledge quiz with page 2 answers. A second bulletin offers painting guidance for home exteriors, interiors, and furniture, with coupon and postage details.
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Germany Won’t Pay, Moratorium Sparked Across Europe
The piece argues Germany and other European powers rejected paying the United States, proposing a six month moratorium. It notes a looming seven hundred ten million dollar annual interest burden on U S taxpayers and criticizes inflation via bonds versus gold payments, contrasting with Mussolini and Hitler’s meeting and its potential impact on world affairs. The column also references historic meetings and the debt's historic scale, underscoring the cost of European credit to America.
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Common foot ailments and flat foot explained
The article outlines four diseases of the foot with emphasis on flat foot caused by arch breakdown. It describes two arches from toe bases to heel, explains how arches rest on the heel and outer edge, and notes that foreleg muscles and tendons support the arches to bear weight.
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