Rugged Character Debate on Federal Aid and Morality
In a Washington column, Senator Pat Harrison attacks the moral impact of federal work relief and a balanced budget theory, arguing that payments to unemployed workers lessen character and suggesting reform. He notes long federal pay rolls for Garner and Borah, compares bondholders, and praises WPA projects while criticizing the small monthly checks.
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Washington
Pat Harrison
Tate
Mississippi
Army
Navy
United States Treasury
United States Steel Corp
Harrison
John Nance Garner
United States
House of Representatives
Alwayy
Mc Garner
William Edgar Borah
Idaho
Treasury
Iitra-Radigals
Futman
WPA
Freedom speaks with limits and business hopes for 1930s
Neville Mille of the National Association of Broadcasters argues freedom of speech does not require radio to air hate or prejudice. He cites cases like Father Coughlin’s sermons and urges preserving speech while protecting rights of religion and public order. Business leaders express cautious optimism for 1930s recovery, noting improvements in auto sales and ongoing regulatory debates about federal commissions and regulation.
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Neville Mille
National Association of ‘Broadcasters
Sui
Miller
Add
al Milter
Jephelty
New
Congress
Kolle
Chrysler Corporation
Iaw
Keller
Pro
Taft the Only Man to Hold Nation's Two No 1 Posts
The article recounts William Howard Taft’s rare achievement of serving as both President and Chief Justice. It covers his mixed presidency, late judicial rise, and final tenure as chief justice until retirement in 1930, followed by his death weeks later.
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Tlliam Howard Taft
White House
Canada
Tait
Jude
Superior Court
Cincinnati
United States
McKim
Unite States Philippines Commission
Roosevelt
Taft
Paat
Harding
Supreme Court
Special Effects Tricks For Frost On Screens In Hollywood
A detailed account of Paul Widliczka the special effects magician for Samuel Goldwyn describes duplicating frost on windows for Wuthering Heights and other productions. He explains using beer epsom salts paraffin gypsum and dry ice to create realistic frost and snow effects on studio windows and set pieces.
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Hollywood
Nec
Paul Widlictka
Samuel Geldwin
Jacke Frost
Frost
Wuthering Heights
Emily Bronte
Merle Kern
Tanrenes Olivier
David Wiven
Bret
Widlidska
Widlicska
Atmosphere Composition Facts and Figures
The Earth's atmosphere is composed primarily of nitrogen, making up about three quarters of its volume. Oxygen accounts for roughly one fifth, with argon carbon dioxide neon helium and other gases present in smaller amounts.
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Earth
Dover Castle The Famed White Cliffs Landmark
Dover Castle rises atop white cliffs long described as the eye catching symbol of England. The site has seen Romans, Saxons and Normans, with a long history tied to protection and conquest on the chalk hillside.
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Dover Castle
England
Trubert de Burgh
Suilt
Heyer
Rainy Spain and 10 Cents for Football Games
The overheard office chatter covers global trends and light gossip. President Hutchins suggests 10 cents admission for college games, seen as high for Chiago area. Rumors drift about weather, explorers near the North Pole, and a joking warning from Orson Welles to misbehavers. The piece concludes with a whimsical note on Eden, Roosevelt, and charm rays.
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Hutchins
Chicago University
North Pole
Orson Welles
Eden
Roosevelt
High Pressure Habits Targeted in Health Program
A distressed business man shows signs of high blood pressure linked to faulty habits. The text notes overeating and worry as key contributors and urges a reorganization of the patient’s health plan to correct those habits.
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Habitu
Therexan
Suffering is Necessary Quote By George Eliot
A concise quotation by George Eliot states that suffering is essential for learning humility and tenderness. It emphasizes the belief that hardship fosters personal growth and moral insight.
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George Eliot
Twenty Years Ago From The Journal Files
Hugh Pie of Youngsville recalls Captain Clayton Skiff of Company A fatally wounded in the Argonne Forest. Pierce writes he died a hero after flinging bone grenades among Dutch forces, saving others. Prohibition leaders push curb on liquor, with applications slowing. Steponief, long a bootleg operator, notes continued activity. raids and weakings reported. Lert Rees and Orlin Tinput campaigned. Bayebiened Camp Wadsworth furlough visit. Glen Hinman returns from Frankfort Arsenal Philadelphia for a leave. Rural mail carriers absent for military service expected to return soon. post office department grants relief.
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Hugh Pie
Youngsville
Glayton
Argonne Forest
Pierce
Giant marble murals completed at Alameda Court courthouse
In Oakland California two large marble murals were finished inside the Alameda Court courthouse by the WPA Federal Art Project. The murals use twenty six types of marble cut into patterns and assembled in jigsaw fashion, echoing similar Roman decorative schemes from the early empire.
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Oakland
Cal
Alamoua Court
Federal
Aria Project
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