Public power clash with private industry in congress
The article surveys heated battles over federal power policy, detailing Kerr and basing point bills vetoed by the President, and warns of a July August showdown. It argues private power accuses government plans of socialistic overreach while defending REA funded electrification and SWPA contracts. It stresses public versus private control and the role of federal dams and transmission networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Electric Administration
Southwest Power Administration
Congress
SWPA
Oscar Chapman
REA
Reclamation Department
Rapid shift in sports pace sparks debate on modern games
The piece surveys historians and players noting faster prewar games, now topped by three hour marathons in baseball and golf rounds near two and a half hours. It recalls Tom Sharkey and Tom Feller, contrasting eras and citing U.S. Navy service during World War II as a career interrupt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dizzy Dean
Bill Grieve
Carl Hubbell
Diz
Atlanta
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Alex
Christy Mathewson
Gene Sarazen
Jim Barnes
Bob Jones
Gene Saracen
Sarazen
Lefty Gomez
Rocky Graziano
Jake la Motta
Ray Robinson
Tom Sharkey
Sailor
Sharkey
Jim Jeffries
Coney Island
Bob Feller
Yankees
van Meter
Feller
U.S. Navy
Refreshing beverages and kitchen tips from a bygone note
A whimsical collection of domestic hints includes making a mint sprig infused sestanage on hot days, forming parsley butter with lemon juice for fish, drying young mint for flavoring, using waxed paper in cracker boxes, and sprinkling cigar ashes around geraniums to promote plant health, plus a safety tip to paint cellar steps white.
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Los Angeles
Riverside
Private Funds Limited
Grantland Rice
Tom
Eddie KI
Mitkus
Renteu
Eddson
Lea Vlituel
Russia
Cape
Guern Magazine
Ewing Circle Pattern Dept
Booth W. St
Chisage 7
Tooth Prowder McKesson & Robbine Inc
Bridgeport, Cone
G. H. Harmer
Lincoln St
Snohomish
Wash
Allbran
Kellogg's
Battle Creek
Mich
van Camp
Red Star
Aed
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