Low Cost Housing Push Draws Senate Fight
Jay Franklin argues against Byrd amendments delaying affordable housing. He claims the goal is to cut costs for urban housing using modern mass production, not subsidize unions or private contractors. He cites prefabrication and steel units to show housing under $1,000 per room could be feasible.
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Farley singles Vandenberg as GOP 1940 hopeful
In Washington Farley as Democratic chairman says Republicans lack a clear replacement for 1940. He singles out Michigan Senator Arthur Vandenberg as the party’s natural choice, noting others are unlikely contenders while praising Vandenberg’s fighting senator profile.
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Central Press
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Arthur H. Vandenberg
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Oregon
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William E. Borah
Waho
Hiram W. Johinson
California
Statesman
Benchley Reveals Path from Writer to Actress in Film
Robert Benchley recalls his shift from humorous writer and critic in New York to a working actor in a Hollywood film. He says autographed notes from players spurred him to act, and he even began writing reviews of his own work. Benchley notes his fame grew after Broadway Melody of 1938 previews in San Diego.
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Oltig
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New York
Aind
Bayley
San Diego
Cal
Paris Fashion: Mid-Summer Blouses Cool and Simple
Paris styles showcase midsummer blouses in cool fabrics like organza and satin with white ensembles. Designers highlight trims such as tucks, jabots, and delicate lace, pairing with black and white prints and pale pink accents to balance lines.
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Paris
Chamel
Prosperity Standards and Observations from Abroad
British prosperity analysis by Paul Malton notes Americans are not unusually prosperous to the observer. Citizens abroad lack many conveniences Americans take for granted. Will Rogers also noted American lower classes enjoy comforts overseas. The piece argues sober study should curb grumbling and cites the U.S. Agriculture Department building as a grand example.
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Will Rogers
US Department of Agriculture
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Unemployment Census debated in House and Senate
A proposed unemployment census by April 1 1938 faces definitional and counting challenges amid cautious optimism. The piece notes thirty million of the world's 1 100 000 factories are in the United States and discusses the broader issue of reliable data versus guesses in addressing unemployment.
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Senate
Sys
U. S. Department of Chiimeres
Fewer Bankruptcy Filings Indicate Improving Michigan Economy
In fiscal year 1926 1987 Michigan saw about 200 fewer bankruptcy cases filed than the prior year. The article notes the trend reflects a cooling of economic stress as individuals who skirted financial danger earlier avoid failure now.
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Michigan
Tittle
Bie Boperus Mens
Toda
King Honors Baker in Budapest Railways Token
In Budapest during a royal visit the King of Italy awarded a baker a token for a loaf of bread sent to the King. In Gerrigong New South Wales the ashes of George Herbert Bennett were secretly buried 10,000 miles from the scene per his will.
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Anton Olah
Italy
Gerrigong
N.sw
George Herbert Bennett
Political party of Minnesota's two senators
The text asks which political party both Minnesota senators belong to and identifies a junior Ohio senator. It also mentions the Venus de Milo statue's location and hints about etiquette and air travel rules, with brief miscellaneous lines on horoscopes and responsibilities.
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Minnesota
Ohio
Venus de Milo
Rubbish Yields Gold at San Francisco Mint
Ameri can Smelting and Refining Company reports sweepings from the San Francisco mint produced metals valued at 16,000 dollars. The rubbish contained gold silver nickel and platinum particles.
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San Francisco
American Smelting and Refining Company
Cost of living rise cited for Canada in 1946
Reader note reports Canada’s cost of living up 13 percent in 1946 while the United States is estimated to rise about 5 percent. The piece includes a metaphor about wolves following a leader and a geographic detail locating Bermuda 480 miles from North Carolina and 800 miles from New York City.
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Canada
U. S
Squawker Fish Caught After Trip at Potterville
A report from Potterville Missouri describes a fishing trip incident where a line was pulled tight and a fish seven inches long was hauled in. A separate Schenectady New York item notes burglars drank beer during a market theft, taking close to $600 in cash and leaving an empty bottle near a broken safe.
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O. R. Leal
Schenectady
N. Y
Pallee
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