Roosevelt Desk Eagle and NRA Echoes in 1930s Briefings
Roosevelt keeps a battered blue eagle on his desk described as pine cone body and twig limbs. The piece contrasts with Johnson's earlier NRA eagle, noted for its garish presence. Hopkins shifts from relief to a four billion jobs push, cutting press conferences. An Agriculture clock with a misshapen face confounds visitors, reading as R minutes to fleur-de-lis.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Withal
NRA
Works Progress
Harry L. Hopkins
Hopkins
Agricultural Department
Candle making at Hollywood studios fuels film lighting
Hollywood candle practice reveals dip shops producing stage candles from melted ends. Cecile B DeMille led record candles for The Crusades while Peter Toberson required 600 candles and baronial candelabras. Even giants like Miss Harding's scenes use stone-lamps to light faces.
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Hollrywood
Cult
Fim
Celesa
Maianne
Cecil B.de Mille
Peter Toberson
Henry Hathaway
Gary Cooper
Ann Harding
Cip
Staten Island
Batibaldi
Hollywood
Peter “Ibbetson
Miss Harding
Paris Styles Pares Sets Parisian Fashion Tone at Hotel Critlon
The Parisian style scene near Hotel Critlon draws summer crowds at cocktail hour. White panama hats, Chanel inspired ensembles in black or navy with white dots, crystal button trims, and navy dot patterns define outfits.
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Pares
Reanty
Twenty Years Ago Events Spark Local Scene
A town plans a big entertainment committee event as John Renal joins a troop train carrying Italians to New York City. Troops will depart for Italy and the war zone. City funds doubt paving Congress Street this summer. Fire crews respond to a fire on East South Street with minor damage. Anna Naylor to return from Pittsburgh for two weeks with her mother. Arch Darling travels toward Dimkirk for advertising Corry races. John Parrell heads to Buffalo for several days with friends. Mrs Eber Murray visits her father Colonel Rogers on North Center Street before leaving for Wilkes Barre.
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John Renal
New York City
Italy
Eber Murray
Colonel Rogers
North Center Street
Wilkes- Barre
Utilities press for death sentence bill on holding companies
Washington inquiry reveals alleged telegram fakery aimed at swaying Congressman Driscoll in the fight against the Reyburn Wheeler bill. Warren, Pennsylvania figures prominently as hundreds of bogus messages were sent from local residents, possibly burned originals hidden by a telegraph firm. The big utility is said to spend large sums opposing the measure while stockholders face losses as a complex web of holding companies benefits magnates at investors' expense.
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Washington
Rom Warren
Dennis J. Driscoll
St. Marys
Warren
Driscoll
He Telegraph Company
Cory
Reyburn-Wheeler
Guarantee of $2500 income through state socialism debated
A political leader argues that redistribution schemes fall short and proposes a guaranteed annual income of at least $2,500 for every family. He critiques state socialism and technocrat schemes, noting current averages under $2,000 and many families relying on charity or relief. He favors gradual system improvements, increased fairness, and public spirit over sweeping drastic cures.
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Enaeavers
Bicycle spill injures boy in Swavenworth
Swavenworth Washington reports a bicycle accident injuring Harold Wheeler. He fell when a dog on the handlebars shifted, causing a broken wrist for Harold. Police or local bystanders provide witness details and minor injuries in the incident.
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Boy Swavenworth
Harold Wheeler
Harold
Beefsteak 20 Years Old Chicago Formulas Owned by Waller
A Chicago establishment aged twenty years uses a chemical formula developed by owner Charles W. Waller for preservation. The distinctive technique highlights long standing meat aging and proprietary preservation methods.
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Chicago
Charles W. .Waller
Potato vine yields potatoes above ground in Senath
Grower B Ss Harkey of Senath Missouri reports a potato vine that grows tubers above the soil. The potatoes are small, radish sized, and shaped similarly, presenting an unusual harvest in the area.
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Senath
B. Ss. Harkey
Birthdate hints and luck for March birthdays in old column
A dated astrologic style note from the Star Signals lists those born March 10 to 30 as most favored today. It offers general guidance for entertainers, agriculturists, and plumbers with good times for plans and enterprise, while mentioning danger around late November to early December and social favor around year 1935.
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Oetobas
Spiders Threaten Pea Crop Near Memphis
An army of red spiders is threatening the Sweet pea crop in the Memphis area. Agricultural authorities report the pests attacked the peas and caused wilting in the fields.
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Memphis
Tenn
Corry Boy Bitten by Monkey at Roosevelt Highway Zoo
Robert Swan, 1s, son of Mr and Mrs Swan of West Wayns street, was bitten on the arm by a pet monkey at the filling ration zoo on the Roosevelt highway on Union City's eastern edge. The animal, long considered vicious, tore his shirt and attacked him while he watched its pen. The report notes prior attacks at the station.
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Robert
Rarraman
W. G. Swan
West Wayns Street
Roosevelt Highway
Union City
Swan
Washington Telegram File Disappearance Tied to Office Fire
Senate hearings reveal missing Driscoll telegrams traced to Western Union vaults and office fires. Witnesses US Senator Ernest Gibson and others detail signatures, paid messages, and destruction orders, amid probes of Brewster Corcoran dispute and public works funding pressures.
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