Sitdown policy sparks mixed views in Congress
Charles P. Stewart reports from Washington that lawmakers debate the sitdown strike tactic in labor disputes. He notes the method is praised by some for effectiveness yet criticized by others as a dangerous overreach. He observes most national leaders have not endorsed sitdowns, while local figures show growing sympathy.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington
Mar
Congress
Ikem
Leespuss
Labor
Sword swallowing star John G Ball recalls the act in Hollywood
Hollywood film shop profile of John G Ball, veteran sword swallower known as Lucky Ball. The piece covers his method, including a 26 inch rod swallowed on stage, training routines, and his early life after running away at 12. It notes Ball’s performances at medical conventions and mentions admirer Shirley Temple who was intrigued by his feats in Wer Willie Winkie.
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Bollywood
Calif
John G
Lucky’ Ball
Biull
Ball
Dean
Shirley Temple
Willie Winkie
Paris Styles Paris Evening Dresses in Lucien Lelong Collection
Paris fashion notes describe harmonising color ep feathered taffeta gowns with wide skirts and white edged purple accents. The report highlights fitted fish-tail silhouettes, shoulder emphasis, ornamented belts, and wreath motifs with printed silks and embroidery. Accessory trends include silk scarves and stylized mullet veils for formal wear.
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Paris
Lucien Lelong
Evi
Lowe
Ghames
Wii
Nein
Incomplete Rhetoric Speech Sparks Court Civil Debate
A fragmentary editorial style piece cites Jay Franklin and liberal editors reacting to Supreme Court rulings. It recalls Dean Roscoe Pound on common law and a medieval judge’s admonition about justice, divorce, and remedy, ending with a wary note on constitutional limits.
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Jay Franklin Wiabhington
Supreme Court
Guy Law
Dean Roscoe Pound
Dean Pound
Bin
Zygland
Ilollap Corporation
European Situation Darkens Across War Tangle
A fragmented analysis notes Italian resentments toward British criticism as Mussolini faces routs by Spanish royalists. It predicts possible open conflict and Spain's invasion, while urging a fast approach to policy and peace terms. The piece contrasts American diplomacy and calls for a new world order through mutual interests and the good neighbor policy. It also includes brief economic notes on dollar costs and living standards relative to 1929.
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Europe
Tr Duce
Espain
Mussolini
Spain
Napoleon
Kaiser Wilhelm
Hull
Washington
Buenos Aires
Ais
Twenty Years Ago Journal Clippings March 26 1917
In 1917 notes report porkers of Company A preparing for a call and local contracts for highway work in the vicinity. Mrs. Join Higgins dies. a barn fire at the Bushee place southwest of town. Local residents and workers travel to Jamestown. prices and economic details reflect a broader pattern in society and industry.
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Porkers
Company A
Hiie Heilwad
A.B. Bughee
Bushee
Misesty
Ty Mir
Hes J
Kireh
West Washing Street
Vaughtey
New Bloomfield Post Office Namesake Clarified in PA
Pennsylvania history note explains Bloomfield near Pittsburgh and Bloomfield in Perry County. When Perry County Bloomfield became a post office, the name New Bloomfield was adopted for mail, while the town kept Bloomfield. The distinction guides proper addressing for residents and officials.
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Bloomfield
Perry County
New Bloomels
Alloneny
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
New Bloomfield
One-Minute Test: Quebec and Belfast in Grading Key
The prompt lists answers to a mix of questions and hints. It identifies Quebec as the prominent province in Canada and Belfast as the capital of Northern Ireland. It also defines a guacho as a South American cowboy, notes etiquette in tea rooms, and includes a horoscope and sayings about human traits.
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Canad
Wal City
North
Jesland
Ulster
Yemen
Quebec
Belfast
One-Sided Labor Rights Debate Reflected in Court Rulings
The piece critiques Supreme Court decisions on wages and regulation, arguing they favor capital over labor. It contends the NYS minimum wage ruling and other reforms misapply justice, while praising the National Labor Relations Act for balancing power between workers and employers. It warns against treating property concepts as controlling human needs.
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New York
Iaor
Tange Massey
National Labor Relations Act
Copyright
Register Amit
Tribune Syndicate
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EADS
Hollywood Film Shop
Norman B. Devel
Scott
Ay Alscott
Dong
Ollahonya
Compariaya
Maren
Taylor
Grace Snteck
Swarson
Tility
Jamestown
Richards
North East
Bliss Coffee
Texas
Morton’s Cash
SEE and
KNOW
Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission
Words of
Ana Tan
Goodrich Tires
Wale
Thieae
Borstorff Atlantic
North Center St
United States
Perth OF
Harrison
Aie Anabas
India
Witex
Solomon Islauc Pandy
Corry
Van’s Automotive Sales & Service
West South St. Corry, Pa
National Bank OF Union City
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