No return of states' rights while seeking funds from federal treasury
A political stance asserts that states will not regain autonomy as long as they are dependent on federal handouts. The speaker emphasizes remaining first in line in Washington for federal grants and aid, warning against moves toward greater state sovereignty through reduced federal support.
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Washington
Federal Treasury
John Edgar Hoover
Washington, D. C
Abraham Lincoln
Hitler
Europe
Communist Party
U.S.A
America
United States
Massachusetts tax plan eyed by municipal group
The Alabama League of Municipalities will study Massachusetts where Gov. Furcolo has proposed a sales and income tax package. The plan aims to raise 112 million dollars in new revenue with 75 million slated for cities and towns, addressing municipal financial woes.
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Massachusetts
Alabama League of Municipalities
Furcolo
Irrigation is Key for Farm Yield and Planning
The article urges farmers to plan irrigation despite fickle weather. It stresses securing a dependable water source and investing in irrigation to improve yields and financial return, noting past droughts followed by generous rainfall.
Decatur Seeks Safer Streets With Traffic Enforcement
We tour Decatur with Police Chief Pack Self as the city aims to slow speeds and fix daily traffic errors. Critics include violators who see fines as resistance, but supporters insist streets be safe, not race tracks, and urge proper use by all drivers.
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Decatur
Pack Self
Self
Best days lie ahead for those turning fifty
A writer in the Ivanhoe Times argues that people reaching fifty should expect better days to come. He says the next twenty to forty years can be more rewarding in business and life if one keeps a youthful outlook, works hard, and pursues new possibilities.
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Ivanhoe
Minn
Times
FBI Power Over Congress Sparks Constitutional Clash
Washington debate centers on a rush bill to curb the Supreme Court and shield the FBI. Drew Pearson notes FBI influence through lobbying and the Jencks decision, questioning whether efficiency or fear drives rapid measures. He warns about FBI access to lawmakers and career leverage in government service.
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Supreme Court
FBI
Congress
Lou Nichols
Justice Brennan
Jencks
O’mahoney
Judiciary Committee
Butler
Maryland
House Judiciary Committee
Brownell
Build up of the FBI and its power over Congress
The speaker recounts a 1940s plan discussed by Homer Cummings to expand FBI power as a remedy to the Lindbergh kidnapping era crime wave. He claims the aim was to create a perception that crooks would be certain to be caught, influencing media portrayal.
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Bob Allen
FBI
Congress
Supreme Court
Lindberg
Homer Cummings
Marital Dangers and Solutions by Arlie Davidson
Living Today discusses common marriage risks and remedies. It cites income control and spending, outside affection, diverging interests, in laws, and physical social bonds as key areas requiring negotiation and mutual respect for harmony in a relationship.
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Davidson
Public relations shift boosts FBI profile under Suydam
The FBI gained fame through publicity driven by Henry Suydam, former Brooklyn Eagle correspondent and Newark News editor. He traveled to Hollywood to sell producers on FBI drama, boosting coverage and public image while a later legal amendment forced his resignation as he was not a lawyer.
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Henry Suydam
Brooklyn Eagle
Newark News
FBI
Suydam
Harding
William J. Burns
Coolidge
J. Edgar Hoover
Justice Department
Learried
Publicity and Power at the FBI Under Hoover
The piece argues J Edgar Hoover shaped both crime detection and publicity. It notes FBI credited for wartime saboteur captures while press sometimes hid cooperator facts, cites the Bentley and Greenlease cases, and mentions growth to 13811 personnel with highlights and flaws including perjury witness Matusow.
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FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
U.S
Elizabeth Bentley
Bobby Greenlease
St. Louis
Lou Shoulders
Boston
Brinks
Garrett B. Byrne
Lou Nichols
New York
Arizona
la Jolla Beach
California
Harvey Matusow
Jencks
Supreme Court
Mallory Case Echoes Through Policing and Crime
The piece questions Mallory Supreme Court limits on police questioning after arrest, arguing the ruling hampers investigations of rape, narcotics, and racketeering. It highlights modern crime types, the need for confessions, and police tactics including intimidation to obtain leads, referencing societal stakes and legal tension.
Influence of Agency on Congress Cited in Perjury Case
A historical note claims an unnamed agency wields greater influence with Congress than any government body, even in a case involving an FBI witness later convicted of perjury. The reference appears from 1967 via The Bell Syndicate.
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Congress
FBI
Bell Syndicato
Goodyear Invents Vulcanized Rubber in 1844
Charles Goodyear, an American inventor, developed vulcanized rubber in 1844, a breakthrough material enabling durable rubber products. The innovation reshaped manufacturing and consumer goods across industry and daily life.
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Charles Goodyear
Freedom and accountability in a nation’s fate
John Edgar Hoover warns readers that public apathy threatens freedom and notes the Communist Party USA remains active. He cites 1956 crime rising to 2 563 150 major offenses and urges collective action to combat crime and defend the republic.
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
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Haleyville
Huntsville
Oneonta
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Thrift
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