Britain Faces Hard Choices Over Europe Policy
British leaders confront a tense European scene as disarmament efforts and the Geneva conference falter. France rejects a British compromise, delaying revival of talks led by Arthur Henderson. The government weighs joining a broader stance against Germany or pursuing a neutral path amid changing alliances.
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Europe
MacDonald
East
France
Arthur Henderson
Tee
Britain
Germany
Great Britain
Flitler
England
Russia
Amending the Electoral College proposal gains support
The article discusses a potential early passage of a constitutional amendment to abolish the electoral college or reform its use. President Roosevelt backs Lea and Norris plan to allow a nationwide popular vote to decide the presidency, amid Republican opposition and concerns about southern Jim Crow effects. It notes Norris previously favored abolition and warns of broader political implications if the measure passes. It also reports on Captain Flavel M. Williams receiving a gold medal for an infrared fog camera and comments on the looming outcome of an airmail contract controversy.
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Roosevelt
Lea
Norris
Oaar
Ius
Washington
Grover Cleveland
South
Flavel M. Williams
American Museum of Safety
Manhattan
Plymouth
England
Babe Ruth’s contract hinges on proof of aging prowess
A quoted speech contends Ruth might have avoided a low $37,500 deal if he had shown through six home runs in seven games that his aging eyes and limbs still worked. The remark suggests pride in his remaining abilities and frames the offer as undersized.
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Babe Ruth
Abe
Farm Real Estate Taxes Rise in Massachusetts per Acre
Government figures show Massachusetts levies per acre taxes at 2.16 in 1932, up from 88 cents in 1913, with New Jersey highest at 2.30 and several states above 1.00. The national average climbed from 0.24 in 1913 to 0.46 in 1932, prompting calls for tax reform beyond real estate reliance.
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Middlesex County
Massachusetts
Union
New Jersey
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Iowa
United States
May 16 19 Atlantic City Horse Show dates set
The American Horse Show Association approved May 16 to 19 for the Atlantic City Horse Show. Expected entry exceeds 350 horses as the event expands. Secretary Robert Leeds notes growing public interest and the show becoming a South Jersey institution.
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American Horse Show Association
Atlantic City
Robert Leeds
Leeds
South Jersey
Tugwell Bill Faces Question As Public Probes Brain Trust
Franklin D Roosevelt era brain trust history article hints at forthcoming memoir chapters. Public interest surges as experts like Professor Tugwell speak on the subject with a wry smile. The fate or status of the Tugwell bill remains uncertain.
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The
Brain Trust
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Tugwell
Easter feast and table decor ideas from spring menu
A nostalgic fragment offers an Easter table plan with a nest centerpiece, spring flowers, and colored eggs. The suggested menu features rhubarb cocktail, baked ham, asparagus, tomato piquante salad, pistachio ice cream, and a milk and coffee service, with detailed prep steps and chilling in a freezer.
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Johnnie
Mary
Father
Mother
Tariff Bill Endorsed by House Aims President Three Year Power
The House passed the reciprocity tariff measure with executive power for three years. The article notes Senate hostility over treaty approval limits but cites constitutional grounds for delegation. It observes veterans groups aided the administration in the vote, suggesting political leverage for future battles.
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House
Thia
Congress
Senate
Taxes on Winnings and Gasoline Tax Rates
An analysis shows a Grand National winner taxed 58,300 from 153,000 winnings, 38 percent, while gasoline taxes add 5.41 cents per gallon to a 12.41 cent price, about 43.59 percent. Had winnings been taxed at gasoline rates, taxes would rise to 66,692, illustrating high state and federal levies.
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Aintree
Cookery Help Sought Through Feeney Column
Readers are invited to send cookery questions to Miss Feeney via this newspaper. She will answer in the column or by personal letter, helping with recipes and kitchen tips.
Taxation and liberty echoed through centuries and nations
The piece contrasts colonial tax protests with modern levies, noting 38 and 43.59 percent rates and questioning the use of revenue, referencing the Boston Tea Party and the Stamp Tax. It cites British lenders and French Premier Doumergue on state spending versus national purse.
O'Donnell to Speak at Marlboro Rotary Meeting
Charles O'Donnell, noted business man, will speak Thursday at Marlboro Rotary Club with Hudson members invited. Meeting at Wildwood Inn with President Joseph N L’Eveque presiding. District Governor Lester Merritt will install eight new members next week.
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Charles O'Donnell
Marlboro Rotary Club
Hudson
Wildwood Inn
Joseph N L'Eveque
Lester Merritt
Juniors Edge Seniors For Inter-Dago Title In Tight Final
In the local high school gym the Inter-Daga finals finished 8-6 with the Juniors narrowly defeating the Seniors for the school crown. O'Donnell and Girdziewski led the Juniors in a defensive duel as both teams combined for only three field goals each and the Juniors claimed the cup.
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Maynard
O'Donnell
Girdziewski
Owo
Reggie Sawyer
Girdilewski
Labowlcr
Flauherty
Chidley Duggan
Elvi Nyholm
Elizabeth Meriluoto
Elizabeth Mahoney
Mary ‘Hatch
Relen Weekstrum
Gertrude Helkkala
Acton Grange Holds Regular Meeting with Entertainment
Acton Grange met at the Town hill on Tuesday evening March 27 with Pep perell and Chelmsford Grange providing entertainment. Harlan Martin played piano and vocal solos. Donald Palmer performed harmonica and guitar. A farce titled Father's Day On featured Charles Maynard and others. Chelmsford offered illustrated songs with Moses Whaon at the piano. Refreshments followed in the lower hall and dancing ensued. Visitors from nearby Granges attended. remarks were offered by Grange masters and Postmaster John D. Smith. Easter greetings were sent to 94 year old charter member Mrs Anne Noyes now in Hartford. A special meeting is set for April 5 to ballot on a candidate for membership, with the next regular gathering on April 10 for the first and second degrees.
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Acton Grange
Town Hill
Oneishbor
Pepperell
Chelmsford Granger
Harlan Martin
Donald Palmer
Charles Maynard
Gertrude Maynard
Mildred Twichell
Robert Shattuck
Francis Melindy
Lillian Palmer
Emma Nichols
Genevieve Goodroc
Chelmsford
Andrew J. Torsloff
Anne Noyes
Grange
Acton
Frank Davis
Hartford
Conn
Grange T
Society Meets In Lippard Home
Marlboro The Marimtso society of 1st Church Congregational met at the home of vice president Mrs Louise Lippard on Edinboro street. With Mrs Florence Josephson absent Mrs Lippard presided and read two articles on topics of interest. Gertrude Barnes reported on the Framingham district meeting. A food sale was planned for April 26. Refreshments followed and a social hour was held.
Easter Service Highlights at Gleasondale and Local Notices
Hudson Miss Vinnie C Holmes sang as soprano soloist at the Methodist church in Gleasondale on Easter Sunday. Mr Herbert Clarke of Stow served as baritone soloist. Mrs George Howarth recovered at home on Manning Street after a long illness. Miss Hilda Knight of the George White Scandals visits her mother Mrs Jennie Knight at Everett Square. Miss Lena Govoni of New York City visits her parents on Central Street. Miss Gertrude Houghton, Colby College student, spends Easter vacation with her parents on O’Neil Street. Lena Govoni, Bellevue Hospital nurse, vacationing at the Govoni home on Cantoniel Street.
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Vinnie C. Holmes
Hudson
Gleasondale
Herbert Clarke
Stow
George Howarth
Manning Street
Hilda Knight
George White
Jennie Knight
Everett Square
Lena Govoni
New York City
Mrs Rudolph Govoni
Central Street
Missy Gertrude Houghton
Colby College
Maine
O'Neil Street
Bellevue Hospital
Mrs
Rudolph Govoni
Cantiell Street
No Danger of River Floods Reported
The past three days of warm weather show no material effect on Assabet River waters. Ice jam danger occurred early last month at several bridges but soon dissipated as floodwaters receded. Woodlands along the river are clear, Gates Pond reservoir remains high, and town wells are well filled.
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Hudsony
Assavet
Houghton
Broad
Main Streets
Forest Avenue
Agsabet
Gates Pond
Engineer Dalton Speaks on Road Building at Rotary
Hudson Martin J. Dalton of Marlboro and the state highway department served as guest speaker at the Rotary Club gathering in Sharon's restaurant. Introduced by Edward F. Morgan the town streets superintendent, Dalton discussed regional road work over recent years and lauded Morgan for improvements on lower Main Street last year.
Firemen's Ball Shines at State Armory Easter Evening
The Concord Firemen's Relief Association hosted a brilliant Easter Monday ball at the State Armory. O Leary's Irish Minstrels performed for prelim and dance while guests included area fire chiefs, selectmen, Major Dolan and Lt Hagerty. Dennis Horne directed the floor with a buffet luncheon guiding the festive mood.
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State Armory
Concord Firemen’s Relief Association
O'Leary
Concord
Coairman
William A Hagerty
Eileen F. Salter
Concord Telephone Exchange
Dennis Horne
Aids
John Olson
Firemen’s Relief Association
Death of East Sudbury aged farmer Wright at 82
A. C. Wright of East Sudbury died at home at 82 after a long illness. He was the oldest resident of East Sudbury and left a large family including a daughter, four sons, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at home by Albert B. Reynolds with interment at Edgell Grove. Wright was a longtime farmer who kept cows, later reduced activity due to health, with Clifford S. Wright as farm manager. The Wright Farm, once the Brown place on Woody Framingham line, was home to the family.
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East Sudbury
Charley
Albert B. Reynolds
Dinter Memorial Congregational
Edgell Grove
Ham
Wright
Clifford S. Wright
Framingham
Brown Place
Marlboro Baptist Dinner At Mr Bartletts Home
Members of the Way of the Baptisz church held their annual dinner party at the home of Mr S Bartlett on Walnut Street.
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The
WAY of the Baptisz
S Bartlett
Walnut Street
Bank pledge memorandum review incomplete
A partial OCR fragment presents a memorandum about loans vestments and securities pledged to the United States Government and state authorities. Signatories include E Payson and Maurice MecWalter with notary attestations dated March 30, lacking full names and details.
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U.S
United States
Capitol
United States Governent Securities
Massachuse
Middlesex
Payson
E. Payson
Maurice MecWalter
C. Fay Heywood Prescott Keyes
B.L
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National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Texas Bank
Whitney Museum of American Art
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Fleetrolux
Electrolux Gas
Boston
London
Premier Doumergue
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Rotary
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Lippard
Assabet River
Bout Road Building
Peta Alle
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J. Wt Hoseusband
Robert Miller Bannie
A. Wright
East Sudh
Charter No. Reserve District
Concord National of Concord
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OTA
Ea Estate
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