Behind The Scenes In Washington
Washington reporters reveal how lobbyists fight reform bills in 1936. The piece notes a House vote of 264 to 77 against a lobbyist registration bill and discusses the influence of lobbyists, political groups, and figures like Hugo Black. It references disbursements, fake telegrams, and alleged bribery tied to army contracts and war scares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Dutcher
HEA Service
Corres
Ashington
House
Hugo Black
Alabama
Senate
Congress
Black and Smith
Public Utility Holding Company
Joe Silverman
Joe
NEA Service, Inc
Market Quotations Rise as Industrials Lead Session
New York traders bought a broad array of industrials with Chrysler near a year’s peak after a late surge. General Motors, Douglas Aircraft, J I Case, DuPont and others gained 1 to 3 points while bonds strengthened and commodities lagged. Transfers totaled about 950000 shares as investors weighed a potential new tax bill and SEC proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Eubank
Associated Press
New York
Chrysler
Douglas Aircraft
General Motors
J. I. Case
DuPont
Eastman Kodak
Allied Chemical
Columbian Carbon
Johns Manville
American Telephone
Western Union
National Supply
Santa Fe
Delaware and
Hudson
Hudson Motors
Steel
Bethlehem
Montgomery Ward
Woolworth
Consolidated Edison
North American
United Aircraft
Boeing
Sperry
Americana Refining
Westinghouse
UN Carbide
Financial District
SEC
Corpo
Douglas
For Rent Furnished Room with Private Bath
One furnished room downstairs with private entrance and private bath available. Located at 334 Johnston & J. Contact phone 359 W. for details.
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Johnston &J
Liverpool Cotton Prices and Futures Close Steady
Liverpool cables report no receipts and moderate spot business with prices five points lower. Quotations show American good middling 7.74, middling 7.44, strict middling 7.24, low middling 6.44, strict good ordinary 6.24, good ordinary 5.94. futures close steady with July 6.57, December 6.10, January 6.10, March 6.09, May 6.00.
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Liverpool
Potatoes Hold Steady as Prices Rise in US Market
Chicago reports US Department of Agriculture notes potatoes at 91 on track 225 with total shipments 665. Sunday demand strong, supplies light, new stock firm. Bliss varieties show Arkansas US No 2 partly graded 3.60 85 with occasional fine quality 4.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. S. Dept
Bliss
Arkansas US
Wheat Futures Open High Low Close Headlines Report
Chicago June 22 wheat futures show July at 4.92 to 4.95 with open high and low near 4.91 and 4.95. September trades around 3.94 to 3.95, with close near 3.95. Market activity mirrors cautious demand and supply signals in futures trading.
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Chicago
Chicago Dairy Prices and Graded Eggs Report
Chicago dairy market rundown lists butter prices for various grades and scores including extras firsts and standards with central carrot reference. Egg prices show local extras firsts and graded firsts with current receipts and storage terms.
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Chicago
Hog prices rise on Friday steady across weights in Chicago
Chicago June 22 U. S. Dept. Agriculture reports hog sales totaling around 16 000 head with most lots compared to Friday's average showing gains. Top price 10.50 with 160-250 lb hogs chiefly 10.25-10.45 and 140-160 lb hogs around 10.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. S. Dept
Kiwanis Opens 20th International Convention in Washington
Kiwanis International begins its 20th annual convention in Washington with thousands of delegates from the United States and Canada. Leaders including Seybourne Lytine and John White urge clubs to boost civic engagement, membership, and service while denouncing partisan politics. Over 70 new clubs formed last year as members prepare All Kiwanis Night to honor achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
PD. C
Kiwanis Internationa
U. S
Canada
Seybourne Lytine
John White
Decatur
Harper. Gatton
Madisonville
America
Kiwanis
Fred C W. Parker
Chicago
J*kiwanis
Corwine FE
Roach
Springfield
Til
Clu
Son
Douglas Taylor
Montreal
Washington Club
Noose Claims First Kidnapper Doom by Lindbergh Law
A Washington club reports over 50 000 expended in child welfare as a weekly clinic at the Children's hospital aids hundreds of crippled youngsters yearly. Speakers urge faith in human effort amid public cynicism at a religious missal, noting looming policy debates on crop insurance wage hours and currency.
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Children's Hospital
Bynum E. Hinton
The
Washington Club
Livestock Prices Report From Incongruent Market Ranges
Summary of cattle sheep poultry prices and movements with mixed notes on weights grades and regions. Western grass cattle and Dakota stockers prominent with cattle to killers and light heifers yearlings in demand. fat cows cutters and bulls show varied changes. sheep and turkey prices listed with regional itemized figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stly
Texas
California
New Dealers Resolve to Counter Critic of Roosevelt
Delegates plan to renominate FDR and Garner amid internal dissent as Lehman and others defend the president. National committee meets to review delegate contests from Minnesota Puerto Rico and the Canal Zone while Georgia Governor Talmadge remains absent. Senator Clark weighs scrapping the two thirds rule as Wagner arrives to chair resolutions.
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Yelt
Garner
Hrbert Lehman
New York
Smith
Lehman
National Committee
Minnesota
Puerto Rico
Canal Zone
Bennett Clark
Missouri
Rules Committee
Wagner
Resolutions Committee
Oliver Ends Congressional Career Clears Office Desk
University of Alabama dean and longtime congressman Buck Oliver, 69, began clearing his House office after losing in the Alabama Sixth District primary. Oliver, a New Deal supporter, plans to campaign back home and stay engaged in national issues while remaining in Washington briefly for now.
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Ben Grant Washington
University of Alabama
Congress
House
William Bacon Oliver
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
Oliver
Peter Jarman
Livingston
Florida Ship Canal
Huse
Baltimore
Roosevelt
Washington
Sixth Judicial Circuit of
College of Law
William B. Bankhead
George Huddleston
Birmingham
Luther Patrick
Eating to Keep Cool in Hot Weather
The article advises low calorie, easily digested meals for June through August. Emphasizes fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, and meat or substitutes, with caution against iced drinks and hot, fatty foods. Recommends ices over ice cream and to sip cold drinks slowly.
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Mary E
Breakfast to dinner menu with multiple courses
The menu lists breakfast items such as cantaloupe cereal cream and waffles with milk coffee. Luncheon features mushroom soup croutons peanut butter sandwiches filled cookies fruit punch. Dinner includes veal ham pie chard with lemon butter cucumber salad and peach pudding with milk and coffee.
Digestive health and summer diet guidance
The passage stresses hydration with milk fruit juices and water and notes hotter weather increases fluid needs. It advises hot foods with meals, a well balanced yearly diet, and reducing carbohydrates and fats while ensuring adequate protein to support body wear and tear. It also comments on low calorie salad greens like cucumbers endive and similar greens.
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American Federation of Labor
Townsendites
Coughlinites
Wall Street
Aero Mayflower Transit Company
Mexico
Decatur Discount Company
Second Avenue
Decatur, Ala
Uva
Noose
Bernard C. Clausen
First Baptist Church of
Pittsburgh
Will Durant
New York City
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Merle Thorpe
Nation's Business
John MacKay
Manitoba College
Winnipeg
White House
Gooch
McAlester
Okla
Allen Stanfield
George B. Hall
Poulk
Teghorn
Plymouth Rock Springs
White Rocks
Plymouth
White Rock
Talmadge
Georgia
Buck Oliver
Department of State, Justice, Commerce and Labor
A. H. Carmichael
Tuscumbia
Sister Mary's
Myra North
Merle
Edmond
Hyster
Myra
Devries
Rohatep
Sir Edmond
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