Crusade for Decent Trials Urges Fair Legal Process
Walter Lippmann addresses editors urging a police bench and bar to curb sensational publicity in trials. He targets press, radio, and rival lawyers for undermining judicial fairness and calls for law officers and reputable press to lead a nationwide crusade against media influence on justice.
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Yellow Press
Walter Lippmann
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Christian Science Monitor
Mr. Lippman
Newepers
Lippmann
David ?. Wilents
Edward J. Reilly
American Bar Association
Lippman
Hoffman
New Jersey Court of Pardons
The
Law
Richard Bruno Hauptmann
Barroom Reflections on Justice and Dignity
A fragment reflects on American life, justice, and dignity, noting editors’ comments about state processes and the bar as a setting for civic reflection.
District Returns to Original Plans for Water and Sewer
Archdale Trinity district board reverts to pursuing both water and sewer lines with general obligation bonds. Officials say tax levy would only occur if revenue falls short, likely not exceeding ten cents per hundred dollars. PWA expects five years of self sufficiency. prompt loan applications and election call urged.
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Board of Commissioners
Archdale-Trinity Sanitary District
PWA
Washington
Congress
Archdale-Trinity
Hauptmann Case Lives On In Death
Front page note on renewed talk about the Lindbergh kidnapping saga. Bernard J. Finnigan claims Stephen Spitz bought $5000 of ransom money at 40 cents on the dollar in Trenton New Jersey and that Hauptmann may have been innocent. Governor Hoffman weighs evidence as the case remains a political and moral tangle.
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Bernard J. Finnigan
Chicago
Stephen Spitz
Trenton
N. J
Finnigan
Spitz
Hoffman
Bruno Hauptmann
Hauptmann
Wendel
Scandalous tale of Lewie the River Platte impostor
The report chronicles a young man Lewie from the River Platte region who stole literary property, deceived four college presidents with a counterfeit essay, and whose mother asserts the act was not conscious theft. The tale highlights the public scandal and questions of intent and accountability.
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Lewie
River Platte
The Harsh Grip of Competition on Children
The passage condemns constant prize driven rewards that push children into rivalry. It argues nursery and school become games of tag and track meets with parents chasing prizes for performance. It warns such pressure may breed insincere work and even theft of ideas.
Unsung Fascist Youths Return Wounded From Africa
Bruce Catton recalls Italian Fascist youths sent to Ethiopia who marched with pride but now return on hospital ships from Africa. Thousands bear wounds sickness and hardship. the heroic leadership is missing and the regime faces a surplus of exhausted, discarded zealots.
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Bruce Catton
Italy
Il Duce
Africa
Clericus
King Edward’s Royal Telephone Sparks British Wonder
A British story notes King Edward said he is on the telephone often. A caller reached the palace and spoke directly with the king, illustrating a rare kingly accessibility. The piece contrasts this with American officials who are hard to reach due to secretaries and red tape. The author muses on adopting King Edward’s direct line concept in the United States.
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England
Edward
King Edward
Parents Experience Harvard Life With Their Sons
At Harvard, 60 parents spent four days living on campus while their children were on vacation. They slept in dorms, ate in dining halls, and toured facilities including an indoor athletic building. The program included lectures by faculty and campus tours, aiming to bridge gaps between parents and students on home ground.
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Harvard
Lowell
Atste
Julam Lowell Coolidge
Clesmooma
Gil Appears in Tree Branches Amid Malay Pemlimsal
cryptic note describes Gil seen in tree branches and claims locals paid to enter the fight sta tum, suggesting a charged scene with unclear context and dubious payment.
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Gil
Midwest governor backs festival queens as kings fade
The Mid Western governor states no objection to crowning queens at state fest vals while Kings, led by Big Bill Thompson, are still depicted as defeated.
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Mid-Western
Bam
Big Bill Thompson
Hoover Suggests White Rabbit Symbol for New Dealers
Mr Hoover proposes the white rabbit as a symbol for the New Dealers, speculating it may suit them as they have faced criticism and gray Badr in political discourse.
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Mr. Hoover
White Rabbit
Gray Badr
Cleveland boxers form union that refuses to strike
Cleveland boxers have formed a union that would be the only such organization to strike by refusing to strike, signaling a paradoxical labor stance within the sport.
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Cleveland
Hungary confronts duel risk amid missed meetings
In Hungary two notable figures recently failed to meet, highlighting a culture of avoiding direct confrontation. Officials fear lingering tensions and potential harm if such near misses recur, prompting renewed anti duel rhetoric and safety measures.
Reading Trends Prompt New Methods in Michigan
Community educators experiment with innovative reading approaches as they push beyond traditional methods. Analysts note growing emphasis on engagement and emotional response to texts.
Labor End of the Work Wonder in the 1930s Political Arena
Washington reports the labor end of the Work er-Farmer Alliance aims to back Roosevelt via a new Non-Partisan Labor league led by George St Berry, with John L Lewis and Sydney Hillman backing the move. The AFL traditionally avoided endorsements, while the garment and mine unions push for political action amid party splits. The piece notes $740,000,000 in farm aid and ongoing NRA-related concerns.
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American Federation of Labor
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Sydney Hillman
Garment Workers’ Union
Labor League
Roosevelt
George St. Berry
Pressmen's Union
NRA
Berry
Labor league backed by administration stirs AFL rift
The article notes a labor league aligned with the administration’s favor could complicate William Green of the AFL. It is sponsored by Lewis and Hillman, who oppose craft unions, placing Green in a difficult position.
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Labor League
Farley
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Lewis
Hillman
Green
Labor leaders press for Roosevelt endorsement
The piece describes efforts to position labor spokesmen with Roosevelt's circle and pressure Mr. Green to align with Roosevelt. It notes Green's likely adherence to the AF of L policy to back friends and defeat foes and suggests he will wait for the Republican nominating process before endorsing Roosevelt.
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Green
Lewis
Hillman
Roosevelt
A. F. of L
Farmers Labor and AAA Payments Spark Class Appeal
The article discusses influence of AAA payments on farmers and the potential reach of organized labor led by professional leaders. It questions whether a line can be drawn between business people and workers and farmers, noting attempts to bridge the divide.
Sherwood Emerges as Leading American Playwright
New York critics rate Robert E Sherwood as the foremost American playwright, rivaling Eugene O Neill. His versatility and success with Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontaine bolster his standing. his Vienna reunion is noted as a highlight. He is tall, amiable, and known for English estate retreats and Scottie dogs.
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New York
Robert E. Sherwood
Eugene O'Neill
Alfred Lunt
Lynn Fontaine
Sherwood
Vienna
England
Charles Dana Gibson
Life
Robert Benchley
Political Cleavages Blurred Across Bryan Campaigns and La Follette
Analysis shows no clear line dividing Bryan and La Follette supporters as both labor and farmer groups share similar influences and prejudices. Historically labor and farmers failed to deliver unified votes, yet conditions now differ with strong propaganda backing and direct appeals to workers and farmers.
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Bryan
la Follette
Ten Years Ago April 21 1926 City Council Deliberates Lowering Tracks
A historical column recalls a council debate on depressing tracks with a potential city ordinance to lower them. Other items note the Episcopal church men's supper, Rev Harbison on delinquency, and juvenile court praise. Local sports report Ray Sr. defeats Oak Hills 28 to 0, Purple Panthers beat Lenoir Rhyne 17 to 11 with Hedrick starring. News also covers juvenile delinquency concerns prompting a probation officer proposal and social visits from English guest Mr. Smith.
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Episcopal Club
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
C. &. Dittendale
Woman's Guild
B. J. Harbison
High Point
R. K. Stewart
Purple Panthers
Lenoir- Rhyne
Hedrick
F. Logan Porter
Graham McNamee Sells Six Figure Radio Salary
Graham McNamee, the radio’s indefatigable straight man, earns a six figure salary and demonstrates the rewards of persistent effort. He is noted for constant rehearsal and arriving early to perfect broadcasts, though he still feels some nervous flutter before going on the air.
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Graham McNamee
Stage Fright Haunts Noted Performers On Opening Nights
The passage recalls Al Jolson utter stage fright before first entrances with support from friends and a doctor. Katharine Cornell and Helen Hayes also experience jitters, with Hayes often forgetting her cue amid frozen nerves before performances.
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al Jolson
Katharine Cornell
Helen Hayes
Cowboys on Eleventh Avenue Signal Trains Approach
Three blue shirted riders called dummy riders patrol Eleventh Avenue to warn pedestrians when freight trains approach. They gallop along the street with red lanterns, carrying out a tradition tied to a 1850 city ordinance requiring signaling when trains are near.
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Eleventh Avenue
Paul Reveres
Midnight vignette in a Radio City doorway scene
A bewildered elderly woman sits in a patch of brightness near a Radio City doorway while her son leads her there two hours after a movie. She describes his erratic behavior, then he darts across the street and she is left alone, slowly moving toward home as one o clock passes.
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Radio City
McNaught
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