Questioning Black ties shadow US politics in 1930s era debate
United Press reports on a national liberal and conservative clash sparked by Justice Hugo Black being linked to Ku Klux Klan past. The piece outlines a 10 question questionnaire circulated to gauge liberal and conservative stances on unions strikes mining control court packing and party liberalization with Roosevelts reforms at center. It notes the framing as a test of liberal maturity and public opinion.
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William Green
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Passing Safely in Traffic Through the Ages
A historical note on changing driving habits and road courtesy. early motoring ideals faded as faster cars became common. The piece recalls advice about passing and the evolving dynamics between drivers as speeds increased, illustrating the shift from sport to safety in road etiquette.
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Hayes
Urry
Industry and Relief Voices on WPA and Needed Work
Federal WPA official Hany Shehpkins argues relief should match real labor demand. He says private industry must create jobs before expanding public works, noting widespread unemployment and stalled relief efforts amid industrial challenges. The discussion reflects doubts about relief policy effectiveness and calls for improved job programs.
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Mohan
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Aconom
Beauty pageants spark debate on American culture
A withering critique argues beauty contests distort American democracy and social values. It notes the glamour and pressure on young women, the hollow royalty aura, and the potential harms to schools and communities, while contrasting national disdain for real royalty with consumer spectacle.
Roosevelt court appointment sparks Washington backlash
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart surveys reactions to Hugo L. Black’s Supreme Court appointment, noting opposition to the move and support for limiting court personnel. He warns the Ku Klux Klan’s renewed activity tied to Black’s nomination, while predicting a cautious stance on resurrecting the Klan. The piece concludes with U.S. budget figures for 1938.
Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files September 24 1917
Kee Company A promotes several privates to corporal at Camp Hranevek Augusta The Rex theatre to stage Gilbert and Sullivan operetta in the coming week under Dr L M Christie and Miss Stoddard Erie railroad track foremen strike for higher pay G M Thorpson resigns from American Brakeshoe plant Charing Keating of the Regular Army post plans to depart for France Ath and Mrs Leiplein buy half interest in the American House Salamanca plans to leave soon
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Tetten
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Aftermaster's
France
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One-Minute Test Answers and Horoscope References
A fragment lists Senate foreign petitions committee member Pittman of Nebraska and a World War I aviators item. It mentions a French service tally, a large government total, and a block's size and weight. The tone resembles a reader's miscellany with hints on etiquette and wisdom segments.
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Senate Foreign Petitions Committee
Lusayette Bsea
Key Pittman
Brasses
Olle Ames
Hich
Gloria Holden Rejects Lead Roles for Supporting Parts
Hollywood actress Gloria Holden discusses turning down lead offers to seek substantial supporting parts. She cites preference to portray Madame Zola or other strong characters, recalling advice from a producer to avoid ingénue roles and the impact of choosing meaningful roles over typecasting.
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Hollywood
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Madame Zola
Pai Muny
Deneula
Pline
Dreyfus
Mimi
Miss Holden
New York
Gostutics
Rising star lands screen test after Broadway tryouts
A stage performer, previously studying to lead players on Broadway, attracted Jed Harris in his office and impressed him with potential. She pursued acting, attracted attention for bold plans, and earned a screen test that led to a horror film engagement.
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Standling
Jed Harris
Herstudy
Clarence, Brown
Liberal questions and reform program spark national debate
A 1937Register and Tribune Syndicate item questions long running liberal desires and constitutional reform, asking if Roosevelt should seek a third term and whether flexible interpretation should replace lengthy amendments. The piece criticizes conservative publishers and references public utilities acts amid a national liberal test.
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Congress
TVA
Roosevelt
Fegarless
Pittsburgh Neweon
Publc
Sc Weme
Register and
Tribune Syndicate
Fragmented facts from a tilted era of statistics
A jumble of data points from a bygone era cites studies on child mental illness, steel production life, urban insanity sources, and curious misstatements. It includes references to New York City origins of insanity, solar light travel time, Gypsy edicts, and odd commercial notes.
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New York Insurances Company
New York State
New Yorkity
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