Roosevelt Praises Federal Works at Newark Meeting
President Roosevelt, en route to New York, lauded federal works programs as useful and tied them to home rule during a National Emergency Council gathering in Newark New Jersey. He urged support for Infantile Paralysis funds via Birthday Balls and prepared for the Theodore Roosevelt memorial dedication in New York.
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New Jersey
National Emergency Council
New York
Roosevelt
Newark
Theodore Roosevelt
American Museum of Natural History
Federal
Park Avenue
Mrs. Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Station
East 65Th Street
Hoffman
Charles Edison
Thomas Edison
Department of Justice
Frank C. Walker
Washington
White House
Schoolboy Patrol to Be Abandoned After Tomorrow
Sergeant Pike led the schoolboy patrol with 6 and 10 year olds guiding street crossings. He built a loyal team, even taking members to Washington for tours, and notes only one accident in four years, when a driver ran a red light.
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Pike
Washington, D. C
Clark’s son defends WPA work over boondogling attack
The remark stresses WPA projects as useful labor while condemning boondogling. Glass interjects that Clark’s summary lacks factual basis and notes senators’ awareness of the era’s diplomatic strains. He argues the record did not require costly access, and all understood the contentious diplomatic context.
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WPA
Clark
Wilson
Lansing
Congress
Munitions Committee
United States
Court Takes Brief Recess After Ruling
The court recessed after ruling on motions to expedite decisions. Hoosac mills of Massachusetts seeks immediate effect of a ruling holding AAA unconstitutional. Louisiana rice millers push for instant refund of impounded processing taxes. The government asks review of a Detroit land condemnation for a low cost housing project. Louisville and Georgia Bankhead cases await action.
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Hoosac Mills Corporation
Massachusetts
AAA
Louisiana Rice Millers
Eastern Michigan Federal District Court
United States
Detroit
Louisville
Department of Justice
Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
Talmadge
Roosevelt
Anxiety Over King's Illness Grips Britain
Queen Mary rushed to be with the ailing king as Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose left for London. The royal family expressed concern and prayers were planned nationwide. Prime Minister Baldwin stayed in London as fresh bulletins on King George's health emerged.
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Ham House
Mary
Elizabeth
Margaret Rose
London
George
Stanley Baldwin
King's illness prompts emergency Privy Council in 1928
The piece recalls a 1928 event when George VI was seriously ill and an emergency Privy Council was summoned. Queen Mary, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York, Lord Chancellor Hailsham and Prime Minister Baldwin attended a meeting beside the king’s bedroom with the door open. Messages from around the world poured in, including a sincere wish from Adolf Hitler.
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George
Queen Mary
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Hailsham
Baldwin
Privy Council
Sandringham
Adolf Hitler
Final Ballot Postponed During Open Session
The Kansas House opened with an open executive session to consider nominations. Debate paused for World War policies before recommencing and sending the issue to a third for decision.
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Kansas
Thomas (Dokla
Patman
Borah
Farmer- Labor
LaFollette
Thomas
Harrison
Dmiss
Byrnes
Senate
D-Miss
Steiner
Clark
D-Mo
Bar
New Official Chrysler Motors Commercial Credit Co Plan
Uplifting notice announces a 6 percent time payment plan from Chrysler Motors Commercial Credit Co. Details outline eligibility and installment structure for buyers seeking extended terms on new vehicles.
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Chrysler Motors Commercial Credit Co
Fre and Flood Assail Voorhees Home in Storm
Lightning struck the corner of Louis F Voorhees 1118 Forest Hill Drive causing a small fire and a flood in the yard. The event drew reporters who noted the fire was private property and the housewarming became a damp social moment.
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Louis F. Voorhees
Forest Hill Drive
Voorhees
Enterprise
Bryan Grant Beats Hendrix in Dixie tournament semifinal
In Tampa Florida Bryan Grant Jr of Atlanta the No 3 U S. tennis ace defeated Arthur Hendrix of Lakeland in straight sets 6-2 6-4 6-4 to reach the Dixie tournament final Grant previously beat Hendrix last week in Coral Gables The other semifinal saw Martin Buxby of Miami upset defending champion Charles Harris of West Palm Beach 5-7 6-1 3-6 10-8 to set a final showdown with Grant
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Tampa
Fla
Bryan Grant Jr
Atlanta
Coral Gables
Arthur Hendrix
Lakeland
Grant
Hendrix
Martin Buxby
Miami
Charles Harris
West Palm Beach
Buxby
Harris
Simpson Rejected as Olympic Hopeful Over Amateur Status
Burlington distance runner Paul Hardrock Simpson faced a setback when D J Ferris of the A A U ruled a rein stated professional would be ineligible to compete Simpson had filed for reinstatement as an amateur A A U officials in Carolina were advised of the decision on January 18.
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Simpson
Charlotts
Paul (Hardrock) Siimpson
Burlington
D. J. Ferris
Carolinas A. A. U
Duke Freshmen Defeat Oak Ridge 41 28 for Seventh Win
Duke University freshmen, led by Ed Swindell, beat Oak Ridge Military Academy 41 to 28 in Dubsam as they extended their unbeaten streak to seven games this season.
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Dubsam
Ed Swindell
Urham High
Duke University
Oak Ridge Military Acamedy
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Cunysler
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