Maine's Republican sweep in state and federal races
Maine voters backed Republicans in a records election, electing Wal lace H. White to the Senate and Lewis O. Barrows as governor while ousting Democrat Louis J. Brinn. The result followed visits by Roosevelt and Landon and surfaced amid intense campaign interest.
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Pickard criticizes Communist aims in labor movement
Edward W. Pickard warns against trusting Communist conversions to labor. he charges the movement’s tactics reveal failure to capture socialist principles. The piece also covers Spain's San Sebastian fall and other wartime seaborne and political updates.
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Campaign crosses lines as Iowa shifts and housing plan looms
Washington columnist Carter Field notes a rare campaign clash with reformers and reactionaries alike ignoring key issues. He describes Iowa as a pivotal swing state where London and Roosevelt vie for farmers while Landon struggles to win eastern voters. The piece assesses housing program costs and political risk for Roosevelt amid partisan caution.
Hollywood Buzz and Radio Reports From The Era
A lively roundup notes H V Kalten’s dramatic Hendaye broadcast and frontier cinema chatter. Warner Baxter and Dick Powell swap roles, Kay Francis co stars, George Bancroft returns in Racketeer in Exile, Victor Moore bows to Broadway film work, and Rogers Astaire project prompts long RKO contract. Helen Hayes picks Bambi for her series. Rudy Vallee heads to Mr Melody. Kate Smith expands staff at Kate Incorporated as she supports charity and owns a basketball team.
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Trial reveals claim of foreign power hiring McMahon to shoot King Edward
On trial in London for drawing a revolver at King Edward during a July parade, Eor ge Andrew McMahon testified that foreign representatives hired him to kill the monarch for 150 pounds. He had been acquitted on two charges before making the confession. He had aimed at the king but instead hurled the pistol toward him. McMahon received one year for unlawfully producing a pistol near the king with intent to alarm.
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Magnus Johnson Dies at 65 Former Minnesota Senator
Magnus Johnson born in Sweden and immigrant to Minnesota decades ago rose as a political force. He championed cooperatives and the Farmer-Labor movement, served in both state houses, was elected U.S. senator in 1923, later won a 1932 congressional seat, and faced defeats including the 1934 re-election bid and 1936 gubernatorial primary loss.
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Enduring Hollywood Links and Autograph Collectibles
Joe E. Brown returns from London for a new film linked to Douglas Fairbanks old work Flirting With Fate. Harry Horlick boasts autographs of Russian nobles killed in the revolution. Phil Baker praises private broadcasts and his two year old son. The Gorgeous Hussy features Joan Crawford with acclaimed performances and strong box office tied to vintage acclaim.
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