Blow to Democratic Government Over WPA Political Coercion
A senate defeat of the Hatch amendment banning WPA workers from political activity is hailed as a blow to coercion in elections. The Journal condemns intimidation of relief clients and warns that national democracy depends on equal voting rights and free political participation, condemning both parties and employers who sponsor ballot coercion. The piece notes Roosevelt’s WPA vector in mosquito control as a notable Democratic effort.
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U. S. Senate
WIPA
WPA
Sue
Senate
United States
Anil Free Assembly
Whither America Defect in National Aim Explored
Jay Franklin laments America lacks a defined national purpose amid social, economic, and political confusion. He warns crowds drift without direction and urges actionable guidance from government, business, and experts to provide a future course and resolve impatience.
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Jay Franklin
Washington
Solimnist
Wisconsin bans heavy trucks on major highways weekends seasonally
Wisconsin restricts heavy trucks on all major highways from May 28 to September 1 in a fifth consecutive annual rule. Officials say traffic flows better and accidents decline, noting the ban may serve as a model for other states. The plan limits travel by heavy vehicles while preserving weekend drives and river view.
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Wisconsin
Behind the Scenes in Washington Rumors of Tax Exemption Plan
Washington June 4. President Roosevelt faced praise and criticism of the lax bill while Senator Harrison reported. advisers proposed exempting more than 90 percent of small corporations, sparking debate over stimulating business and shifting tax burdens. The plan drew mixed support from Roosevelt allies who saw political gains, with La Follette and LaGuardia cited amid fears of a crisis and fascist tinge.
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Romney
Washington
Pat Harrison
Bedlam
Congress
Little Fellows
Stram. Ta
Ise Spump-Perming School of Advisers
Duicher
Jess
Althoush
Ronsevett
Pram
New Regular Stamp Series Debuts June First Day
A forthcoming regular stamp series will feature Thomas Jefferson and be released on June 16 at the Washington DC post office. The design matches other issues, the 10 cent through 19 cent will have a thin border, 20 to 50 cents with a double border, and $1, $2, $5 may be printed in bi color or with borders. First day covers may be arranged through the American Finnish Tercentenary Committee in Chester PA. The piece notes other commemoratives for the Swedish Finnish Delaware Ter centenary and mentions broad proposed variations by denomination.
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Finland
Delaware
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Crozer’ Bldg
Chester
U.S
Fragmented OCR note on military training and quotes
A damaged OCR fragment references a nationalist group and a coming event in Emalieh. It mentions teaching convert procedures and quotes a line about a ball and a pledge. The text is unclear and contains errors, but hints at political content and a rhetoric exercise.
Twenty Years Ago An Aw Taken From Journal File
Twenty years ago Aw taken from the Journal Filec notes mob ting eld by City Commission last evening. Enthusiasm for Corry Board of Commerce and Industry meeting presided by President 8. Bently. Wake Up America address drew large crowd at RSL ME. Albert aytbirg leaves for U S Marines. Mrs Ed Sands entertained Serial Corps employees at West Pleasant street. Guy Saxton Donald Craker Wattar Scott Corry boys transferred to Camp Servier Great Villa. Miss Loraint Feegusinhe trained Nurse who left for naval hospital duty in Siewport News awaiting overseas orders.
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Stanley H. Wielwels
Edward Harrington
Nichols
Howard J. Sheet
Corry
Richard Shoop
John Wilcox
William Merrick
Gerry Reed
Ocal
Emerson Gill
Jewell Stoney Shop
Leo Higley
Elmer Christensens
Harrisburg
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
D. A. Hillstrom
John V. Bowser
G. A. Rowan
Westinghouse Air Brake Co
Washington
Roy Fields
Stanley Miller
Meadville
John D. Branigan
Steve Dunne
East South Street
Clarence
Chrysler) Wallace
Harald Gilberts
Crawford M. Woods
First Avenue
WIPA
Mercer
Erie
George Leach
WPA
Colegrove
Erie County
Oluf Wellejus
East Wayne Street
Concord
Ken
Golden Rule Club
McCray Church Hall
Ralph F. Coray
Officers’ Reserve Corps
Ehita
Ute Corry Board of Commerce and Industry
Bently
Xenaton
Wake Up
America
RSL
Clined
Ed. Sands
Serial Corps Department
Mrs. Powers
West Pleasant Street
Guy Saxton
Ralghwipths
Donald Craker
Wattar Scott
Camp Jackson
Camp Servier
Greatvilla
D. C
Loraint Feegusinhe
Siewport News
Dow
New York City
Freckles and skin health in early 20th century medical note
From the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania, the Daily Dozen discusses freckles as a heredity influenced skin condition. It notes sun exposure affects freckle prominence, mentions sunscreen-like advice, and references early North Carolina education history in a tangential line about the first school printing.
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The
Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Jfsss
Worth Carola
Fragmentary ramblings mix politics and gossip satire
The text riffes on government broadcasts to South America and propaganda, mentions Gilda Gray seeking a divorce, and alludes to possible shifts in Western alliances and tribal customs, all in a fragmented, opinionated newsy voice with sporadic references.
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South America
We the People on Iowa Primary and New Deal Debates
Columnist Jay Franklin Washington discusses liberal New Dealers led by Corcoran pressuring Wallace over the Iowa senatorial primary. He endorses Wearin, critiques Hopkins remarks, and notes party splits among New Deal, Republicans, and anti-Roosevelt factions shaping Indiana and national politics.
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Jay Franklin Washington
The
New York Times
Turner Corledge
Thomas G. Corcoran
WFC
Fenty A. Wallace
Towa
Iowa
Othad
Guy M. Gillette
David Lawrence
Walter Lippman
Mark Sullivan
Corcoren
Corcoran
Wearin
Wallace
White House
Hopkins
Lilly
Nok
Harry L. Hopkins
Tehalf
Wearth
Hopking
Sullivan
Hich
Dam
Daniels
Hag
Jorge
Frederick van Nuys
New Deal
Seare
New Ideal
Spéootyan
Pees Ie
Hollywood Film Villain Moroni Olson Sees Change in Screen Roles
Moroni Olson, a long time screen villain, says villainy on film is shifting from aristocratic to rough, takin glee in a new role in Papadado a Casey Wilson short at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. He notes his death count rises with each part as he enjoys the chance to return as a true villain while commenting on New Deal era politics and party dynamics.
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Hollywood
Moroni Olson
Vilainy
Ibren
Padge
Cyele
Olson
Anish
Oman
Ie Tolinns
Sbe
Vinialr
Jack Dalton
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Toles
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Albert Aytbirg
U. S. Marines
Gilda Gray
John Bulb
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Hollywood Film Shop
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