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A. E. Clayden Inc
New York
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
North
Michigan Avenue
Roosevelt Dismisses Critics on Federal Judicial Appointments
March 13 1939 commentary questions motive behind Franklin D Roosevelt appointees to the federal bench. Cites Gaston Porterie Harry Kalonder T Alan Goldsborough and Shackelford Miller Jr noting bar expulsion graft ties and political alliances as evidence against judicial reform aims. The piece asks if the moves aim to improve the bench or advance personal careers.
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Roosevelt
Franklyn Waltman
Republican National Committee
Gaston Louis Porterie
Louisiana
Porterie
Louisiana Bar Association
Harry E. Kalonder
Pennsylvania
Kalonder
Earle
T. Alan Goldsborough
District of Columbia
Mr. Goldsborough
Millard Tydings
Senate
Shackelford Miller, Jr
Kentucky
Miller
Senator Bark
Convicts Daughter Faces Harsh Truth and Hard Choices
Lana Ackerman, daughter of a convict, confronts employment rejection at Ardmore's and a coercive offer from Melvin Hardy. After Hardy insults her, she flees to the streets blaming her past and contemplates using Jim Claridge’s rumored funds to escape, losing hope of finding steady work.
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Bethre
Melvin
Hardyesat
Lona
iLeek Aden
Ardmaere
Hardy
Lena
Ardmore
Ardmore Luiew
Miss Ackerman
Jeb
Ardmore's
Siena
Melvin Hardy
Lana
le Nave
Caité
Pourge
Gide Square
Job
Jevi
Hier
Andy Conyel
Sle
Tike
Long-Term Work for Upper Monongahela Valley Association
The Morgantown Post notes the Monongalia county branch of the Upper Monongahela Valley Association held a meeting with a strong turnout and capable leaders. It emphasizes a patient, steady, long-term effort to unite ten counties on shared problems and opportunities, urging continued work now and for the future without chasing instant results.
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Morgantown Post
Monongalia County
Upper
Monongahela Valley Association
Valley Association
Monongahela Valley
The
Monongalia
Roosevelt court-packing sparks amid public debate
In Wheeling Intelligencer coverage, supporters of Franklin D. Roosevelt push back against claims the president aims to dominate the Supreme Court, arguing the plan serves broader New Deal goals and constitutional reform.
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Roosevelt
New Deal
Supreme Court
Spring Time 18 Cleanup Time Spark Fire Prevention
Fairmont Times urges a planned spring cleanup to reduce fire risk. Clean out outbuildings, check fireplaces, clear grass and debris, avoid burning in winds, and dispose of junk. Communities organize drives with fire departments aiding, improving safety and town pride.
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Fairmont Times
Is humor in labor era WPA sketches worth the joke
A NY Herald Tribune piece questions humor around WPA workers and their plight. It surveys thought from Greeks to Max Eastman, debating if pain and frustration fuel comedy and whether jokes about relief programs belittle workers. It concludes that the real comic figure may be the beleaguered wage earner rather than the WPA worker.
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iNew ‘York Herald
Bribune
American Federation of Actors
American Federation ‘of Labor
Progress Administration
Max Eastman
WPA
W.P.A
Nobby
TVA and Utility Markets Quietly Reshape South Power
Analyzed view of how the Tennessee Valley Authority challenges to its constitutionality intersect with public utilities. It notes potential impacts on private investment, unemployment linked to capital goods, and the possibility of a new TVA purchase deal with Commonwealth and Southern. The piece suggests a shift may revive utility spending if municipal grants diminish.
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Phe Copitt
Chaltenay
TVA
Uti
Gstern
Supreme Court
Commonwealth
South
Era
State of Ten
Ihnnessee
Commonwealth and Southern
Alabama
Mississippi
Willkie
PWA
Youre Telling Me By Axel Storm
European statesmen swing from talks to silence as last resort to avert crisis. Observers note media glare favors early announcements and bold claims. Lincoln Ellsworth plans a winter at the North Pole amid shifting expectations and bold, if uncertain, plans.
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Lincoln Ellsworth
Explorer
North Pole
Impotent Taxpayer Featured in Senate Hearing Snippet
A fragment from a Senate session shows discusses a powerless taxpayer figure and a long talking match. The draft includes a line about the house possibly adopting a resolution disapproving of reorganization and hints at broader governance debates.
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House
Federal government reform stalled by congressional battles
Technical discussion on proposed executive reorganization bill continues. Senator Wheeler advocates a plan allowing the president to shift an agency between branches with 60 day effectiveness unless both houses vote to block. Debate centers on congressional acceptance or rejection and potential filibuster implications.
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Congress
Wheeler
D.-Mont
Senate
A ‘House
North Dakota water from artesian wells, and fashion notes
The text notes North Dakota relying on artesian wells for water and mentions government actions to conserve flows. It references the Japanese chrysanthemum as national flower and touches on food and dress trends, including Chrysler football, long skirts, and Sinjgene girls wearing blouses with maid.
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North Dakota
Chrysler
Senators Debate Wheeler Plan For Reorganization Changes
Weston March 9 Dr Matthew Halt 68 husband of D S Senator Rugh Holt and twice Weston mayor is believed to be ill with pneumonia. The senator and his sister Mrs Ralph Chase approved last night from Washington that another son Matthew Holt was there. The article notes a plan requiring congressional affirmative action before changes take effect and a one hour debate before a vote.
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Cahea
Jim
Clavidge
Thia
Joven
Jim Claridge
Park
Jim Clardge
Congress
Holt
Weston
Matthew $i
D. S
Rugh D. Holt
Ralph. .Chase
Rom Washington
Matthew
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