States' Rights and Modern Centralized Wealth Debate
In a June 28 1936 column the author argues that states rights are obsolete against modern centralized wealth. Citing Senator Barkley the piece notes economic regionalism failed with the Federal Reserve and that today vast corporations operate coast to coast with centralized power. The Democratic party should adapt its tactics while preserving its fight against autocracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Jackson
Barkley
Whither Now as Sanctions Collapse and League Fades
The World Telegram argues Britain’s abandonment of sanctions against Italy signals the League of Nations impotence and a return to prewar balance of power. It warns of wider war risk, erosion of collective security, and urges reform of the League to avoid global catastrophe. It notes national interests drive peace and cites Neville Chamberlain’s view of sanctions as dangerous folly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussolini
League of Nations
Europe
New York World-Telegram
Great Britain
Italy
League
Riak
Britain
Neville Chamberlain
Straw Vote at Tribune Shows Roosevelt Lead
The Chicago Daily Tribune conducted a straw poll of readers for the presidential race. Republicans gathered 21,844 votes across six candidates while Democrats polled 28,381 with 271 for Roosevelt, and 3,524 for Borah, leaving questions about subsequent shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie McCormick
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelts aides clash over grazing act control in federal agencies
Washington column reports a rift within the Roosevelt administration between Agriculture Secretary Henry Wallace and Interior Secretary Harold Ickes. Wallace’s staff seeks to shift grazing act oversight to his department, prompting a publicized internal quarrel and a contested 642 page report printed for a senatorial request.
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Washington
Mr. Roosevelt
Henry Wallace
Agriculture Department
Harold Ickes
Interior Department
Ickes
Henry
Henry Ickes
Government Printing Office
Harald
Harold
Rush Holt Defies Coal Stabilization Bill
In June 1936, United Mine Workers Local No. 340 denounces Senator Rush D. Holt for opposing the Gulfey coal stabilization bill. The George Gulfey bill faced floor debate as Holt, once supported by miners, shifted stance against the measure, prompting a call for working men to withhold future support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulfry
United Mine Workers of America
United States Scanle
West Virginia
Rush D. Holt
Charleston
Holt
Roosevelt
Fex
Senate
Rush DB. Holt
United States Senate
House of Representatives
United States
United Mine Workrs of America
Rush D. Molt
D. W. Bowe
Ward
Intercepted Message Targets Disorderly Beer Halls
Intercepted note dated June 27 1036 addressed to Echols asserts that disorderly beer halls cannot exist without police protection, framing the issue as a political stance on public order and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echols
Truthful talk on adoption and thrift in 1930s life
A reflective column notes adoption honesty as vital to a child’s respect and love for foster parents, shares a 1080 San Diego anecdote of a girl who learned her past late, warns evasion is dangerous, praises thrift as character forming, and quotes Carrel on prayer and health. It recalls old NYC eateries and laments youth manipulation by dictators while lightly drifting through personal musings and letters.
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Ita
San Diego
Jackson County
Ripley
Ravenswood
Labor Day
Ravens Wood
Jackson Erald
West Virginia drunken driving losses and enforcement impact
During the year ending March 3 1936 West Virginia reported total drunken driving convictions with suspended operators permits. The state road department enforces the financial responsibility law and the intelligen cer notes enforcement is strong in many areas. The real measure remains how many drivers continue to operate without valid permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LMT West
Department of Public Safety
West Virginia
Washington Off The Record A Dated Oddities Snowballing
Washington gossip reflects a mix of memorabilia and political figures. A collector in New Jersey owns a marble plaque of Andrew Jackson while Mrs Lehrbach in England gathers bells from a travels themed hobby. Rep Farley and Rep Maverick figures appear in playful quotes about politics and patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick R. Lehrbach
New Jersey
The Great Gyppo and a Bizarre News Speak
A fragmentary newspaper style column references betting tips and a performer called the Great Gyppo. It mocks gamblers and crime chatter, noting a sprained neck incident and a noisy public scene with machines and banks on wheels. The tone is chaotic and sensational.
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Charleston Gazette
Democratic
Dally Gazette Company
Associated Press
Devid Co
East 42Nd
Geo B. York
West Yoana
Frances Willard
Barkisy
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Tights
Federal Reserve Aquhem
Bostems
Agiend
Chisago
Atlantic
Gan Frangeco
New Orleans
Geek
New York
Philadephia
Meltimore
Jaamdie Buninsas
Wall
Muegemm
Ethiopia
Mediterranean
Chicago Daily Tribune
Tribune
Mr. Borah
Mr. Landon
Mr. Roosevvelt
Daily Washington
Drew Pearson
Robert
Allen
Arthur Vandenberg
London
Cleveland
Michlgander
Syea
Vandenberg
Metcaul
Jesse H. Metcalf
Rhode Yaland
Potomac
Metcalf
Capitol
Mra
Yours
E. A. Hansbarger
State Tax Com'r’s
Miho
Suu OC
Moose
STE
Lafollet
Mulsilaf
McIntyre
Longuevue
Claremont
Casino
Gansmyer's
Daly's
Browne's Chop House
Lorber’s
Shanley's
Churchill's
Rector's
Little Hungary
Alexis Carrel
Materia Medica
Warren William
Montaigne
T Copsright
the Gazette
O. K
Stephen Hussek
Ohi County
Wheeling
Russekl
Russek
Virginia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Kentucky
Wheeling Register
Bigeié Arne
Sigret Arce
Emil Hurse
Andrew Jackson
Jim” Farleys
Veres
Inez
James A
James Alogatan
James
Ignatius
Storm Rersind
James L Farley
Indiana
Farley
Maury Maverick
Texas
Meverick
Wingle Lee
Gyppo
Shay
Nike
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