We the People by Jay Franklin Washington 1938 meddling in Iowa politics
In this June 11 1938 column Jay Franklin Washington discusses Iowa Democratic primary politics between Otha Wearin and Guy Gillette, and argues that national figures like Hopkins, Corcoran and Nye influence state contests. He questions the propriety of White House aides endorsing candidates and notes a shift in norms since Wilson.
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Jay Franklin Washington
Iowa
Otha D. Wearth
Guy M. Gillette
Iuditor
Senator Gillette
Gillette
Towa
Thomas G. Corcoran
REC
Harry L. Hopkins
WPA
CLO
John L. Lewis
Wearin
North Dakota
Gerald P. Nye
Nye
Charles A. Beard
Senate
The
United States
Ickes-Hoplins
Roosevelt
Wilson
Missouri Democrats
Jim Reed
Bredinridge Long
Reed
Missouri
White House
Congress
Political controversy over Dauphin County DA Shelley charges
Dauphin County District Attorney Carl B Shelley demands action from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court over alleged graft and corruption involving the Governor and cabinet. The piece questions the timing and political motives, urging a broad, impartial inquiry beyond the current administration and warning of media-driven sensationalism.
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Carl B. Shelley
Dauiphin County
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Bunting
Anl
Capitol Hill
Pennsylvania
Hose
Harrisburg
Gorey backs Roosevelt Highway push despite funding shortfall
Towanda council hears that Rioute 6 trans continental route Roosevelt Highway Association promotes vast publicity attracting thousands of tourists yearly. Corry city support lags as officials discuss shifting campaign funds south to boost development and promotion of the ocean to ocean highway.
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Gorey
Dill
Roosevelt Highway Association
Towanda
Te Association
Ocean
Corry
Pennsylvania Railroad plans massive equipment program
The Pennsylvania Railroad authorized an equipment program costing about 316,000. It includes the construction of one thousand gondola cars, eight special freight cars, and 20 electric passenger locomotives. The project implies over 1,000,000 hours of shop labor and extended production for electrical components, signaling a major expansion in rail efficiency and employment.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Bh
Behind the Scenes in Washington by Rodney Washington
In June reporting, advisers weigh how far FDR will intervene in Democratic primaries while Republicans gain momentum with Leroy Dickinson. The piece notes internal splits over intervention and the impact on Roosevelt’s prestige, plus contrasting activity in Kentucky and a WPA-AAA influence. A separate notice covers Fyfe, disabled at work, who died by suicide after a delayed compensation award.
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Rodney Washington
le Town
Phich
New Deal
Roosevelt
Otha Wearin
Sen
Guy Gillette
Leroy Dickinson
Senate
Jimmy Roosevelt
Harry Hopkins
Tommy Corcoran
Fdr
AAA
WPA
Kentucky
Barkley
Chandler
Fyfe
U.S
Employes Compensation Commission
Pyfe
NEA Service, Inc
What Benjamin Franklin Gave to Science
Benjamin Franklin is highlighted in American philately for founding the postal system and contributing to science. At Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute a statue by James Earle Frazer honors him, revealing his clear theories of electricity, studies of the Aurora Borealis and Northeast storms, earthquakes, natural history, and medical ideas on fluids.
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Benamin Franklin
Philadelphia
Franklin Institute
James Earle Frazer
United States
Trailies Jin
Lfe
Franklin
America
Bananas Brought to the Americas in 1516 and 1680
A fragment notes that bananas first arrived in the Western hemisphere in 1516 carried by a monk named Eva Tomes de Berlanea. It claims they were not shipped to the American West by steamship until 1680.
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Western Hemisphere
Eva Tomes de Berlanea
Summer wardrobe tips from Paris fashions page
Paris fashion notes suggest quick methods to rejuvenate summer wardrobes. Ideas include sky blue pockethandkerchiefs with tailored jackets, white organdy bows with gold sequins, gloves of silvery silk, and blue belt accents. Accessories feature pastel handkerchiefs, invisible pockets, and embroidery initials on hats.
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Paris
Horder
Patou
Daily Dozen from the Medical Society of Pennsylvania
Fragmentary travel note recounts difficulties in caring for a baby on a journey. Mentions milk supply challenges, need for nursing, canned pureed vegetables, orange and tomato juice, and strained routines along the way with uncertain feeds and excitement. Contains garbled dialogue and unclear context.
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The
Medical Society of t + State of Pennsylvania
Baby
Legion Auxiliary Plans Meeting and Rally
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion discussed the Waterford meeting set for June 22 and finalized plans for the Legion rally this evening. The slate of auxiliary officers was presented and elections will occur at the next meeting on June 24. Rings noted and refreshments served as the session closed under Mrs. Loy Stowe.
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Waterford
Ladies Auxiliary
American Legion
Loy Stowe
Twenty Years Ago: Adth annual commence and street scare
The Adth annual commence of the lorry High cool marked a major event as 350 pupils completed their studies. A mishap occurred on East Main street when Ed Whitaker of Columbus saw his horse, startled as the city sprinkling wagon rolled past near the Citizens National Bank.
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Oent
East Main Street
Ed Whitaker
Columbus
Citizens National Banke
Barba ONeill urges stage returns via Santa Barbara path
Hollywood actress Barba ONeill criticizes actors for clinging to film contracts and urges returning to the stage in Santa Barbara or Pasadena. She notes four hour drives from Hollywood, the smaller audiences, and safety from Broadway flop exposure, with a typical progression from Santa Barbara to San Francisco and finally to New York for Broadway.
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Hollywood
Barba Qineill
Santa ‘Barbara
Pasadena
Clyde D. Wilenx
Mus
Miss O'Neil
Pennsylvania
Mita Jon Corry
Santa Barbara
Noel Coward
Walter Huston
Los Angeles
New York
Broadway
Santa Barbar
San Francisco
Colong
Tenry Specthore improves after stabbing near Fin ty Lake
Tenry Specthore, the violin oe We recent stabbing affeay near Fin ty Lake, shows some signs of im provement to say at the City hoa ital. Mr. find Mrs. 10, L. Morrow, Mrs. James Drought and Mrs. Trex Dugan have returned from an auto trip which include Pittsburgh, Cham bersburg and Washington, 1. C. Mr. and Mes. J. &. Young return ed ome last evening from Gutlys- Surg Where they spent the week-ent With their son, Wallace, who is in the heavy tanks company at Gump Colt.
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Finty Lake
Hoaital
L. Morrow
James Drought
Trex Dugan
Pittsburgh
Chambersburg
Washington
1. C
Mes. J. &. Young
Gutlys- Surg
Wallace
Heavy
Gump Colt
Stake Tall Growing Plants to Protect From Weather
Staking tall growing annuals and heavy bearing vegetables is essential this season. Use 1 by 1 inch lumber or bamboo stakes 44 inches long for sturdiness. stakes prevent bent or broken plants after heavy rain or wind. Ensure all crops are well supported to avoid damage and losses.
Barbs News: a quirky coal shortage sparks global pun fest
A garbled item notes a Chile coal shortage stirring global jokes. It mocks orchestral fishing, marriage keepers, and Japan's junk venture amid stray references to rags to riches and European football drama.
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Japan
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