Roosevelt Denies Chare of Prostitution of Presidency
A long statement from Elliott Westbrook Roosevelt denies charges that Franklin D Roosevelt traded influence for financial gain. It recounts Treasury investigations into Elliott's Texas network and loans to Hartford, Baird, Harwood, and Emanuel. The piece ties the cases to political conflicts and Roosevelt administration aides, noting Harper and Cox connections.
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New York
Fratr Ktin BD
Roosevelt
Elliott Westbrook Roosevelt
Treasury Department
Henry Morgenthau
Franklin D.roosevelt
Democratic Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives
John Hartford
A and P
Elliott
David G. Baird
Hartford
Charles Harwood
Jesse Jones
Harwood
Texas
Hill Blackett
Chicago
White House
Blackett
Victor Emanuel
Emanuel
Tom Girdler
Republic Steel
Department of Justice
James A. Farley
United States
Baird
Treasury
Miami
James M. Cox
Miami Daily News
Warren G. Harding
Cox
Dayton
Ohio
Mr. Emanuel
Yi Ie
News behind the News: liberals renamed progressives
Washington editorial ridicules the shift from liberal to progressive claiming the policy remains the same favoring centralized control. It argues progressives disguise totalitarian tendencies and echo La Follette era alarms while criticizing Russia’s stance and contrasting American reform with European socialism.
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Washington
Russia
American Labor Party
New York
New Republic
Henry Wallace
Politico
Messrs Morgenthau
Ickes
Phil Murray
Conference of
Progressives
Robert LaFollette
LaFollette
Marx
Kansas lawmaker and strapless gown debate stir state
A Kansas legislature newcomer, elected on a dry platform, faces scrutiny over a strapless gown controversy. The Gazette staff satire highlights cultural clashes as the young Democrat navigates Topeka politics and personal image amid shifting views on attire and ethics.
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Kansas
Emporia Gazette
The
Gazette
Marion Ellet
Newman
Frankie Carlson
Topeka
Decatur Hopes 1947 Brings Industrial Tranquility and Jobs
The message wishes the year 1947 bring continued industrial peace and employment for all workers in Decatur. It notes the US State Department upheld Russia’s action ordering an American naval vessel from Darien Port, praising Moscow’s legal approach while warning it provokes American anger.
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Decatur
Department of State
Russia
Darien
Injection Method Advantage for Sulfonamide Drugs
A Chicago doctor notes injection of sodium sulfadiazine can be effective for certain infections, offering home treatment with a single dose. Of 24 patients treated, 19 required only one injection and recovered. pneumonia and throat infections were among cases. Doctor cautions against use in pneumonia with complications or severe illness.
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Kurt Glaser
Chicago
Glaser
Christmas Folklore and Public Figures in Ginny's Echoes
A collage of holiday quips and anecdotes features the New York Herald's deference to formatting, Wilsons response to religious doubt, Chesterton on stockings, Irving Berlin inspiration, a Beverly Hills December verse, a Scotsman and Christmas spirits joke, Margaret O'Brien gifts, a Santa encounter ending with a peel, a purse mystery in a church pew, Pershing and soldiers praying, and a playful tale of a pig tailed darling finding a pin.
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Irving Berlin
Beverly Hills
L. A
Margaret O'Brien
Margaret
Christmas Q A Tiny Tidbits From Holiday Lore
The piece recalls various Christmas moments and quotes from children and adults. It mentions a girl thanking Santa for a pin cushion and a quip about prayers and answerability. It also notes New England’s Flying Santa delivering gifts by parachute to coastal lighthouses and Coast Guard stations.
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Kris Kringles
New England
Boston
Coast Guard
Boston Harbor
Canada
Yuletide Toasts and Holiday Quips Across Funny Tales
A humorous collage notes Alec Woollcott, John Galsworthy, Bilbo friends and Christmas gifts as reporters joke about Santa and misfit ties. Will Rogers and Wilson Mizner are cited with light quips while a Heaven joke ends with St Peter delaying a wedding due to a parson.
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Alec Woollcott
Will Rogers
Hollywood
St. Peter
Hindenburg Becomes German President at Age 78
The article notes Paul von Hindenburg assuming the presidency of Germany at 78, reflecting his long military career and public stature as a leading figure in the republican era.
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Marvin R. Rankin
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Rankin
Kiwanis Club
Hindenburg
Germany
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Birmingham News
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Chamber of Commerce
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Jackson
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Alabama
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Land OF
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Thomas Dodd
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Register
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Richmond, Va
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Santa
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Darling
Sinclair Service
Goodyear
Sinclair Refining
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Broun
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