Cupid's broken darts face legal crackdown across states
The piece reports that Indiana New York and Illinois banned alienation of affection suits with bills in five other states. It notes breaches of promise to wed and related civil actions as targets, led by women lawmakers including Indiana representative Mrs Robert West Nicholson and Ohio and Nebraska legislators.
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Indiana
New York
Ilinois
Cupid
Mra
Robert West Nicholson
Ohio
Alma Smith
Blanche FE. Hower
Ma J. Stark
Nebraska Assembly
Lators
The Newfangles Learn Tricks After Hospital Visit
The Newfangles undergo an appendectomy at Society Hospital on Wednesday. They were transported by Priest's ambulance. Sheriff J Street Gandlin was in Tennessee on business. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hutchinson of Hollywood visit their sister Mrs. Grahame ley. Mrs. Ida Taylor of Memphis visits daughter Mrs. Graham Wimberley on West Church Street.
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J. Street Gandlin
Tenn
Fred O. Hutchinson
Hollywood, Calif
Mrs
Grahameley
Ida Taylor
Memphis
Graham Wimberley
West Church Street
William Holcombe, Jr
Mobile
Mobile County
Holcombe
Alamo
Robert Sharpe, Jr
Priest's Ambulance
Benevolent Society Hospital
W. 8. Reeves
Jackson Street
A.M. Hardin
Heir Home
Belle Mina
Behind The Scenes In Washington By Rodney Dutcher
A 1936 article examines New Deal censorship strains across federal bureaus as Roosevelt channels publicity through Frank Walker at the National Emergency Council. It notes friction, leaks, and press responses amid agency rivalries and newsroom pressures.
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Rodney Dutcher
NUA Service
Sta
YY Ashington
Roosevelt
Frank Walker
National Emergency Council
Watts
Lekes
Moffett
Interior Department
White House
Ickes
Evert K. Burlew
Louis Gravis
AAA
Rgris
Chester Davis
New Deal
NIA Service, Inc
State Proposals Hit Court Reform Across Several States
Proposals in California Pennsylvania and Wisconsin draw support from backers who call the suits blackmail while opponents question constitutionality. Illinois governor Henry Horner faces protests as efforts to outlaw the suits gain ground despite legal concerns.
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California
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Tilinoia
Horner
Communists Now Close to 4 000 In State
A legislative debate centers on a bill allowing the communist party to name a state ticket. Labor leaders oppose the bill while Senator Frazer chairs the hearing and sequences advocates then opponents. The Alabama Press Association, Raiford among members, opposes the Street bill.
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Burr
Communist Party
Tom Frazer
Alabama Press Associaton
Raiford
House Committee On Game
Hearing Debates Alabama Stock Open Range Law
Crowds gather as House members discuss a proposed stock law to end open range. Proponents say it will curb damage to crops and driving safety, while opponents warn it could ruin small farmers by raising fencing costs and harming livelihoods. The session also addresses a six year term for fish and game commissioner and changes to automobile license tag pricing.
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Hamner
Alabama
Robert Sturdivant
Dallas County
Fish Today
Office of Fish and Game Commissioner
Joint Finance and Taxation Committee
State Association of County Commissioners
J. A. Carnley
Coffee County
Don Drennen
Alabama Automotive Trades Association
Baptists Denounce Liquor War and Vice in Tennessee Meeting
Southern Baptists in Memphis held a thorny business session with a Saturday denunciation of liquor traffic war lynching and motion pictures promoting vice. Dr L R Scarborough emerged as a leading candidate to succeed retiring president Dr M F E Dodd of Shreveport. Debates included term limits for the presidency and public safety concerns over motor vehicle regulation.
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Memphis, Tenn
L. R. Scarborough
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
M. FE. Dodd
Shreveport
Legislature Inches Toward Deadlock in Springfield and Minnesota
The Springfield legislature faced stalemate as the governor did not sign the bills and sent them back with a clear stance. In Minnesota, opponents of similar measures suffered a setback as the bill died in committee before sine die adjournment.
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Springfield
Minnesota
Washing Wool Blankets For Summer Care Tips By SISTER MARY
Mary E Daguerre offers wool blanket care guidance advising gentle washing with lukewarm water and mild soap, avoiding rubbing, multiple rinses, and crowding. She notes wringer settings, careful drying away from sun, and airing to keep fibers fluffy. Also suggests washing woven coverlids similarly.
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Mary E. Dague
MA Service Star
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Konaping
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Washington
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Hopkins
Walker
Mfielala
Onald Richberg
NRA
National Industry Recovery Board
Clay Williams
Henry Horner
Tilinois
Decatur Daily
Rollie Hemsley
St. Louise Browns
Browns
Jimmy Foxx
DecatTur
M. Riggsbee
Oklahoma City
J. W. Porter
Lexington
W. T. Allen
Cation
Ralph
Mrs. Riggsbee
BR. C. Brickell
Stuntaville
Decatur
Cullman
W. FP. Devine
Sister Mary's
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