Opposition to Roosevelt Court Plan Draws Senate Hearing
Chief Justice Hughes opposes expanding the Supreme Court arguing it would reduce efficiency. Senators Wheeler and Burton press opposition while Edward Corwin faces cross examination. Labor unions split, with AF of L supportive but cautious as Detroit mass sitdowns provoke threats of a general auto strike. Governor Murphy weighs state action amid evictions at Chrysler sites.
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Sitdown strikes debate fuels Senate anxiety and labor policy debate
Senate leaders clash over sit down strikes as lawmakers push for congressional inquiry while waiting on a Supreme Court ruling on the Wagner Connery act. Democratic critics warn the tactic imperils government and labor, urging action amid rising controversy.
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Vatican ConcordatCriticisms Hit Nazi Press Editorial Margins
A 1983 Vatican concordat is challenged by Voelkischer Beobachter accusing both sides of breaches and claiming the treaty could be cancelled by the Reich. The editorial warns that even agreements with the Holy See are not sacrosanct or eternal.
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Loyalist Victory in Guadalajara Front Gains Brihuega
Spanish loyalist forces won on the Guadalajara front northeast of Madrid and captured Brihuega, the insurgent headquarters. The insurgents struck in Madrid's University City and prepared to attack Pozoblanco in the south, a mining hub for mercury and coal. Paris claimed Germans aided defenses along the Spanish Moroccan coast threatening the Strait of Gibraltar.
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Explosion at London Community School Leaves Dozens Dead
Investigations probe a catastrophic blast at a London Community school in east Texas killing nearly 500 pupils and teachers. Witnesses describe bodies found in the yard and many victims blown from their shoes as the origin is traced to a gas issue and a floor space explosion.
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Parade Oil Company
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John Murrell
Dentist’s Quip Reveals Unpaid Bill Sparks Banter
In a comic exchange, a patient jokes about having teeth removed and the doctor responds that the bill remains to be extracted. The witty exchange highlights quiet office humor around payment.
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Tom
Heartless Prophetess Scene Sparks Wedding Banter
A dialogue between Harold and Miss Cayenne unfolds about married life. Harold vows he will want his wife to dress like a queen, while Miss Cayenne notes his initial pride will fade to grumbling like a taxpayer.
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Miss Cayenne
Mystery Man Riddle Behind Husband's Glance
A fragment shows a woman wondering why her husband, once attentive, now avoids eye contact. She suspects his reaction ties to her entrance, hinting at shifting emotions or an unseen cause behind his behavior.
Respect as Due Quote by Goethe on Aims
A reflective passage discusses how much harm stems from unclear goals. It compares ambition to a tower built without a proper foundation and laments that people invest little effort in clarifying their aims. The citation invokes Goethe.
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