President's Public Works bill sparks constitutional outcry
Critics denounce a House passage of a sweeping appropriation bill as a drastic abdication of legislative power. They say it, drafted unseen by lawmakers, would grant the President unlimited spending and authority to acquire, develop, lease, sell or dispose of property both in the United States and overseas.
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House of Representatives
House of Congress
Congress
Appropriations Committee
United States
Philippine Islands
Treasury
Morgenthau
Bell
Bureau of the Budget
Peoples
James Couzens
Michigan
Bossie
Darwin
Olie
Eminent domain fears in new relief bill
Washington observers debate a proposed joint resolution granting broad powers to the President and agencies to seize private property for work relief. Critics warn of potential abuses in taking land and personal property and the risk to constitutional rights despite assurances of supervision by the President.
Famous Horse Goldie Travels in Ford V-8 Truck
Goldie the famous horse, featured in films and rodeos with Rook Ones, has traveled thousands of miles in a Ford V-8 stake truck. The pony, now in a Ford 8 stake truck, dates coast to coast tours from Canada to Mexico. Detroit stop marks a brief pause before vaudeville runs through Michigan, Ohio, and the eastern states.
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Goldie
Canada
Mexico
Detroit
Michigan
Ohio
East
Senators Warn Of Concentrated Power In New Bill
Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg of Michigan argues the measure would yield unchecked presidential authority over money credits tariffs and personnel. He notes the bill would grant direct relief funding and work relief while critics fear unenumerated powers and constitutional overreach prompting hopes for Senate reform.
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Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Congress
Ghall
Vandenberg
House
Senate
Opium Smoking in U S Shows Alarming Increase
Washington reports opium smoking rising after years of decline. Federal seizures reached 748 pounds, double 1932, with most opium from China blended with Persian varieties. Pacific coast, Hawaii, and Philippines saw the heaviest seizures. Strong brands include Cheong, Yick Kee, Lan Kee, Lo Fook Kee, Iron, Dragon, and Tongee. Marijuana use rising in several states with wild growth in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.
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Washington
United States
Narcotics Bureau
Treasury Department
Bureau
China
Pacific
Hawaiian Islands
Philippines
Far East
East
Arizona
Colorado
New Mexico
Texas
Utah
Wyoming
Girl Turning to Stone Saved by Physicians
Trudy Havensberg a nineteen year old from Los Angeles faced death four months ago from a rare calcification disease. Orthopedic care at General Hospital coupled with parathyroid hormone treatment and a lime rich diet reversed her condition, allowing her to recover and seek work.
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Los Angeles
Calernos
Tventy
Trudy von Mavensberg
General Hospital
Havensberg
Endocriine
Uncle Eben Reflects on Manner and Mindset
A brief quip from Uncle Eben about the value of attention and listening. He notes that being clever helps stop people and draws them in, while a friendly approach makes it easier to engage an audience.
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Eben
Veils Add Smart Touch To Paris Hats In Fashion
Parisian style centers on veils for all hat types from pill boxes to berets. Veils, stiffened with horsehair or cellophane edges, feature embroidery and metallic threads creating halo effects. A round gold edged veil with a six inch medallion tops the beret for dressier looks.
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Paris
Thias
Smart Ski Suit Inspires Fashionable Winter Wear
Cherie Nicholas notes that ladies on the slopes dress as carefully as for operas or balls. The navy engadine ski and skate suit is belted, with patch pockets and practical styling. White knitted accessories feature bright Norwegian designs.
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Chie
Governor's Mansion
Dull Braid Replaces Summer Ornaments For Winter
Paris fashion notes that dull braid will dominate winter trimmings replacing pique and organdie from last summer. Collars, collarettes, neck openings, bows, cuffs and mabots use white or pale colored braid with lame to decorate black woolen dresses in bands, open work, or knitted lace effects. Gold or silver lame remains preferred.
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Paris
Flashes from Paris Couture Emphasizes Dark Hues and Satin
Fashion notes describe sheer dark blue hose and ombre satin gowns. Designers push black with white combinations and dark evening colors like black tulip and bottle green. Short quilted satin jackets in pastels appear with resort wraps and gathered neckline fullness.
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Couturiers
Tweed Styles Highlight Long Coat and Fur Trim Details
A report notes tweed wear in sports coats with brown beige grass green and navy shades. It describes fur trimmings in black wool coats with narrow bands and astrakhan accents, large patch pockets, and a restrained collar design.
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Harry L. Hopkins
Fera
Roy O. ‘Woodruff
Ways and Means Committee
Res Wethni
U. S
Federal
By Cherie Nicholas
Rexall
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Rexall Milk
Magnesia
Iran
Ime Eed
E. A. Anderson Reiceh
Clare Sentinel
Loes Weber
Litchfield
Litchfield Dairy
Ass’n
Thayer Brothers
West Fourth St
Lare
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