Roosevelt and Congress in the 1937 housing and farm clash
Washington reports political tension as southerners and northern Republicans push to adjourn Congress by August 21. Roosevelt eyes a possible October session to address farm relief and housing issues, while House leaders face party strains and public scrutiny over pledged reforms and the cotton loan plan.
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Jay Franklin Washington
Congress
Chenks-And-Balantes
Wall Street
Rooseyeht
Catlett
Sam Rayburn
Texas
House
Garner
Bankhead
Roosevelt
Northwest
Warm Springs
Deesident
Connally
Garner Connally
Simners
Tennessee
Bercy
American Labor Party
Ohio
Paul Black
Troy
Chicago
Register and ‘Tribune Syndicate
Spain's Future Vision From Exiled Leader Arana
Avena, ill health after Madrid years, now at Valencia, discusses postwar Spain in an interview. He says Spain seeks peace, limits military power, favors withdrawal of foreign combatants, and envisions a liberal regime with room for varied opinions. He foresees increased state authority and possible republican reconciliation among Spaniards.
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Spain
Arana
Avena
Madrid
Valencia
Ith Ailes
Agana
Worthwhile Census Demands Stronger House Input
The essay argues the Senate approved Black resolution needs expansion by the House to yield meaningful unemployment data. It stresses counting employed and unemployed by industry, duration of joblessness, use of relief, and employability. It urges annual revisions to keep data current for policy. It ends noting a tough British summer in sports.
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Senate
House
New York ‘Times
Oper
Airo
Nenarlgan
Hollywood Film Shop and Curious Speed Facts Collide
A Connecticut traffic survey by the Federal Bureau of Public Roads and the State Highway Department notes drivers speed up the farther they are from home, with state averages from Connecticut 38.2 mph to New York 41.5 mph. ZaSu Pitts recalls a career oscillating between comedy and drama, from Greed to All Quiet on the Western Front, and her shift toward serious roles contrasted with audience expectations. The piece also touches on driving speeds and accident rates, and briefly mentions triplets and multiple births as a closing aside.
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Connecticut
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
State Highway Department
Massachusetts
New York
Gacter
Wotmet
Yotte
Wymins
Foears
Alexander Kahn
United Press
Hollywood
Aug. l
ZaSu Pitts
Hamlet
ZaSu
Comediene
Eas
Eric von Soreheim
Miss Pitts
Lter
Long Beach
Pitts
Za- Su
ZaSur
Puble
Diene
Sipiee Uren
Jimmy Gleason
Farley as presidential possibility sparks mixed views
Washington columnist Charles P. Stewart reports Postmaster General James A Farley may aspire to the Democratic nomination, with hints from Ray Clapper and cartoonists suggesting a Farley boom. The piece contrasts Farley’s political skill with statesmanlike leadership while noting Britain’s 10 million pound three year fitness program.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D. C
James A Farley
Arthur H. Vandenbenghdoy
Tcket
Raymond Clapper
Washington
Pmg
Ray Clapper
Asnigzing
Warley
White House
Farley
Clapper
THESY
Parley
Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files August 14 1917
The city shows little emotion for World War duty as drafts are considered. Milk producers in the district continue curtailing supply amid the milk strike. Columbus Town Reunion and activities are to be held. Company A received its first pay since service call. Stella Blackwell, sister of Mrs Ruwe, leads a unit of thirteen women trained to drive any car in the Woman's Motor Car Camps. Miss Gertrude Lyne heads to Buffalo for a two week visit.
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Rome Pt Company
Stella Blackwell
BD. S. Ruwe
Mast Wayne Street
Vorpy
Paris Styles by Dorothy Carew in Paris Fur Fashions
Paris Aug 14 Luxurious furs signal elegance for afternoon and evening wear with silver fox dominating tea hour ensembles. Short capes draped over dark prints highlight horizontal or vertical designs while broad collars and panels showcase fox pelts. Velvet gowns, sleek moire skirts, and new foxing coats complement fitted waists and sweeping silhouettes.
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Dorothy Carew
United Press
Paris
Cork
Evening Cape Designs Highlight Ermine and Black Furs
The text notes ermine forms for an elegant evening cape and a knee length coat with simple tailoring. It mentions black furs as favored options for formality, with brown furs shown for bright color wear and for sports style in the upcoming season.
Fashion Tip Highlights Luxurious Evening Wear Trends
Silver fox accents and full length evening coats dominate the latest style roundup. The guide emphasizes rich textures and bold silhouettes as key elements for a refined look this season.
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Fury
Boise Sluwn
Schedule of 18 year compulsory schooling in Pennsylvania
The article notes Pennsylvania will require children to stay in school until age 18 starting in 1989 40 term, with graduation from prescribed courses as the endpoint. It also mentions adult education extensions, local debates, and related district actions.
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Pennsylvania
Dems
Betts Murray
Philip Murray
Los Angeles
Corry
Shirley Temple
Iim
Joe Shamburg
Harrisong
Auditor General's Department
Cleveland
Fairchilds
Lawrence Thomas
Tom Sterrett
Meadville
Roosevelt Highway
North Center Street
Russell Ream
Columbus Avenue
Waddie Finucane
State Liquor Control Board
WPA
Hatch
G. H. Gordon
Tom FraLley
Rotary Club
Johnny Beethoven
John
Ring
Stanley H. Michels
Wayne Street
Ony Sink Hole
Lloyd Ruppersburger
Detroit
Jack Paulson
The
Journal
Canafiohta Lake
Felends
One-Minute Test and Horoscope Tidbits
Answers include Upper Silesia and Harvard. The dictator of Greece is Gen John Metaxas who avoids portfolios of war and holds the country in absolute rule. Also notes etiquette at summer suppers and a brief birthday horoscope column.
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Germany
Poland
Greece
Nnvist
Upper Silesia
Harvard
John ‘Metaxas
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Harley Gee Smith
W. G. Walker
Jo, Swann
Edward Malley
W. Fills
J. 0. Chase
Augusta Demars
Henry Wirster
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Kenneth Gregory
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