A Regular Guy Smith on Mussolini Provokes Debate
Former Governor Smith of New York travels in Europe and calls Mussolini a regular guy a label that unsettles Smiths supporters. The piece argues Smith misunderstands Fascist Italy and hints Mussolinis power over capitalists and personal liberty, suggesting Smiths provincialist naivete colors his review.
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Smith
New York
Europe
Italy
Mussolini
Mr. Smith
Liberty League
Oliver Street
Rome
Answers and facts from a 1930s quiz page
A reader quiz lists questions and answers on intelligence, archaeology, wedding feast masters, posters, Americans in Paris, northern Norway summers, a lipograms novel, vacationing at dude ranches, and historical figures. Noted figures include Norman Rockwell, Ernest Vincent Weight, Thomas Marshall, Powhatan, and Captain John Smith with dates and places.
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Fiffah Keltage
Norman Hockwell
Paris
Norway
M. F
Ernest Vincent Weight
Chick Justice Marshall
Marshall Hall
Mount Vernon
Iechia Justice
Thomas Hanson Marshall
Washington
John Smith
Powhaton
Third Party Idea Emerges From Political Realignments
Commentary suggests independents may run in next year's elections as New Deal vs anti New Deal tensions rise. Senators Wheeler Gillette Clark Van Nuys and others considered entering as independents or sitting out primaries. A potential shift toward nonpartisan candidates is discussed amid administration pressure and party realignments.
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New Deal
Washington
Congress
Wheeler
Montana
Gillette
Town
Clark
Missouri
van Nuys
Indiana
President Roosevelt on taxing public and federal securities
President Roosevelt argues public employees should pay income taxes on salaries and that all government and corporate securities deserve equal taxation. He notes constitutional limits on state taxation of federal salaries and securities, suggests constitutional amendment as only remedy, and laments the slow process.
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Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Long
Congress
Cornell Seeks Answers in Mysterious Animal Experiments
Cornell University buys a 100 acre farm to propagate nervous wrecks of the animal kingdom as researchers probe evolution and behavior. Achilles the pig heads a temperamental herd after being trained to distinguish signals for rewards, with fake shocks and bells, sparking practical jokes on sheep and goats and prompting a wave of emotions in psychology and zoology departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell University
Achilles
Morgan Says Tax Dodging Flows From Congress
J P Morgan argues that evading taxes is a legal matter not a moral one and that loopholes allowing about 400 million dollars in dodging are Congress’s fault. He urges Congress to revise the tax code and plug the loopholes before sending out blame.
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J. P. Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Congress
President's reform bill faces Congress clash over control
The Brownlow commission calls for drastic government reorganization to consolidate bureaus and centralize authority. Officials doubt Congress will pass the plan, arguing it gives the president sweeping power and is criticized as dictatorial.
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Congress
Brownlow Commission
Washington
Man's Conquest of the World Across the Pole and Beyond
A long feature envisions Russians establishing a yearlong camp near the North Pole and a future passenger and trade route from Moscow to the United States. It reflects on aviation progress, cites Webb Miller on awe at human achievement, and speculates about trans polar flights linking Europe and America, with Columbus era wonders as context. It notes soaring ambitions and the dream of flying over the pole from Minneapolis to Europe.
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North Pole
Pine
Moscow
United States
Atlantic
Webb Miller
London
United Press
Millermat
Ethionia
Cdro
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Europe
North America
America
Columbus
Mara Progreas
Arivanturo
Iabin
Alweka
Seward
Alaska
Russia
Alaska Lighthouse Service and the perilous seaways
June 17 Raskin Letter recounts Alaska reefs rising from the seabed and the danger they pose to ships. It notes how reefs are charted after sightings, the long reach of Alaskan waters, and the vital role of the United States Lighthouse Service in establishing aids to navigation. Baranov’s light at Sitka in 1804 marked the first Pacific Coast lighthouse.
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France
Maxquette
Nancy
Laon
Laka Superiar
Schual
Marquette
Wis
Harwaiian Islands
C. TY
United States
Farina
Aztec Club
Mexico City
Rriay
Sncrete
Sirs
Withs
Actiy Green
Cal. Edsyart Green
Washington
T. C
Consis
Alaska
Mamorial
Alnakaty
American
Baranot
Sitka
Alaske
United States Territory
United States Lighthouse Service
Sonting
Lynn Canal
Five Finger Island
Frederick Sound
Ketchikan
Cape Hinchinebroke
Alasks Ag
Alngkan
Thong
Fragmented wartime quotes on democracy and leadership
The text presents a garbled collection of quotes from John L. Spivak, John G. Winant, Burleigh Grimon, and Sease H. Jones. It mentions bans by Germany, the foundations of democracy, a return of a major, and support for government, all in a clipped, unclear fashion.
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HH Natig
John L. Spivak
Hie Ook
Germany
Tohn G. Winant
Sorial Security Board
Navy Ensign Nash Faces Marriage Scandal Fallout
The piece mocks a naval rule barring marriage for midshipmen within two years of graduation after Ensign Charles A. Nash was found to have wed, risking loss of bride and ship. It cites royal and political scandals to lampoon the situation, noting public uproar and ongoing debates at Annapolis and London.
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Edward
England
Charles A. Nash
United States Navy
Annapolis
London
Windsor
Navy
Stanley Baldwin
Ray
Academy
Tate
Windsor-Warfield
Young Nash
Washington Daily
Overweight risks linked to heart and kidney disease
A health article notes that excess weight can cause shortness of breath and joint pain, worsening heart, kidney, and vascular conditions. It cites studies: overweight linked to gallstones, diabetes connections, and higher mortality in insured populations, with data on death causes in overweight groups.
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Cole
Walt Mason Rhyming Tribute To A Loyal Dog
The piece recalls Walt Mason mourning his dog Hector, describing the dog as protector and comfort. It notes the dog’s clever behavior toward door knockers and collectors, and Mason laments the dog’s death, valuing the pet as a steadfast companion in his gray world.
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Buma
Rectora
Glen
Hector
George Matthew Agums
Horoscope for Tuesday June 22 1937
Forecast notes a day of menacing aspects urging foresight caution in plans and agreements. It predicts travel increases and a focus on domestic duties for women, while Americans may follow nomadic impulses as autos and trailers rise. Mentions notable figures and anniversaries with resourcefulness and industry as themes.
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Colt
Cummar
Peragas
Gond Prospecta
Carolina Healy Dale
Wither von Humboldt
Garman Childlogiar
Julian Hawthorne
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Frederic J. Fiaakin
Dirter
Washington, D. C
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Los Angeles
Fredric J, Haskin
San Frantitty
Pacttle
Columbia University
Kin the Profeator
Christopher Bislopp
Baltimore
Morris Pishlbein Folltnr
Journal of the Aosefieen Medical Anvestion
Fyeelae the
Health
Walt Mason
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