Power politics and the New Deal clash in Washington
The piece portrays a coming showdown between President Roosevelt and the New Dealers against conservative Democrats and regular Republicans. It cites talks with Willkie and Carlisle, arguing Roosevelt gains for New Deal aims, while facing tax, wage, and anti-lynching battles as Congress presses a wary path toward reform and economic recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkie
Commonwealth and Southern Power Company
Floyd L. Carlisle
Niagara and Hudson Power Company
Carlisle
House Committee
Ways and Means
Treasury
Senate
House
White House
Congress
Willkie
Capitol Hill
He Confessed a Murder Adventure in a CCC Camp
Brooklyn youth James B Doyle recounts a tale from a 1930s Long Island CCC camp. A bunk buddy wakes him to confess murder in the infirmary during a rainstorm. Jim escapes after a fight, then learns the killer was shell shocked and harmless, ending the adventure with a laugh.
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Ello
James B. Doyle
Brooklyn
N. Y
Agarn
CCC
Long Island
Jim
Bronx History and Bible Printing Errors Mentioned
The Bronx formerly spanned Westchester towns and became a New York City borough in 1898, with the Bronx County formed in 1914. The piece also notes printing errors in Cambridge 1653 edition of the Bible, such as "unrighteous shall inherit" and misrendered phrases, sometimes called the Wicked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bronx
Westchester County
New York
Jacob
Jonas) Bronck
Bronk
New York City
Ronx
Cambridge
Pearson's
London
Magician firm profits trigger legal fights and political fright
In New York the Society of American Magicians faces lawsuits over trade secrets as Horace Goldin sues tobacco firms and executives claim fraud. Julien Proskauer leads Stunts Inc with $1,000,000 turnover while defending his method as experiments in magic. In Romania Codreanu tours Europe edging toward alliance with Berlin and Rome, shaping a volatile political climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
California
Juli
Areen J. Proskauer
Society of American Magicians
Proskauer
Horace Goldin
Victor A. Percy
Tobacco
Julien J. Proskauer
Cornelia Grant
New York City
The
Magicians
Houdini
Eden, Delbos
Ribbentrop
Stunts, Inc
Dexter Sinsabough
Sins
Moses
Iron Man
Iron Guard
Cosin Rumania
Corneliu Zelea Codreanu
Romania
M. Codreanu
Europe
Julius‘Maniu
Germany
Mosul
Ukraine
Berlin
Rome
Jassy University
Entente
Magda
Lupescu
Carol
Cartwheels Make This Cloth Lacy Pattern 1570
Crochet pattern details for a two colored crocheted square that forms medallion-like cloth when joined. Instructions include 8 inch square start, repeats, material needs, stitch illustrations and a photograph. Send 15 cents with name and address to The Sewing Circle in New York for pattern 1570.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needlecraft Cent
Eighth Ave
New York
Rising Tide magazine debuts on national newsstands
A new pictorial magazine titled Rising Tide appears in the country’s newsstands. Originating in England and prepared for distribution in eleven countries in nine languages, it is a non profit, advertisement free publication addressing global issues without regard to race class or creed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
To Create If you would create something you must be something
A compact reflection on Goethe's idea that creation starts with being. The quote invites contemplation of character as the seed of creative act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Senate Agricultural Committee
E. D. Smith
Smith
Goethe
Nature
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API
Carter
N. R.A
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
A. F. of L
National Labor Relations Board
Adventurers’ Club
Floyd Gibbons
Hunter
State Troopers
Who's News
Lemuel F. Parton
Luden
WNU
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