Seventeen Democrats Oppose FDR Third Term Bid
A 1940 scenario shows 17 Democratic senators in office opposing a third term for President Roosevelt. The list includes Ashurst, Barkley, Copeland, Gerry, Glass, Harrison, Hayden, King, McKellar, Neely, Pittman, Sheppard, Smith, Tydings, Wagner, Wheeler, and Georgia's George who paired but backed the resolution. A note on Republican dissent cites Morgan and Steiner of Oregon, and Walsh of Massachusetts.
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Preston Grover Washington
Roosevelt
Ashurst
Senate
Washington
United States
Coolidge
Arizona
Barkley
Kentucky
Copeland
New York
Gerry
Rhode Island
Glass
Virginia
Harrison
Mississippi
Hayden
King
Utah
McKeller
Tennessee
Neely
West Virginia
Pittman
Nevada
Sheppard
Texas
Smith
South Carolina
Tydings
Maryland
Wagner
Wheeler
Montana
George
Georgia
Morgary and Steiner
Oregon
Walsh
Massachusetts
Ash
Vivid Verse and Local News Highlight Hope Society Notes
A poem segment by Grice Nall Crowell unfolds about distant happy miles and beauty racing across hills. Local happenings include UPE meeting at 230 Thursday with Christmas gift drive for veterans, visits of Mrs Ward and Mrs Wilson, a surprise engagement announcement for Pauline Jones and Jack Johns, and church activities from First Baptist including Lottie Moon prayers. Obituary notes report Charlie Whiteside’s passing in Fort Smith.
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Pat Cleburne
U. PE
Chas, Haynes
West Second Street
2. S. Gibson
Dennie McWilliams
First Baptist Church
Hugh Jones
Ruth Coffman
Edgewood Avenue
Pauline Jones
Marvin Jones
Mr. Jones
Jack Johns
Lottie Moon
Faith Hall
South Main Street
Charlie Whiteside
Fort Smith
Whiteside
Hope
Happy Hollow
Court blocks county unit plan in Tennessee primary law
In Nashville Tennessee a court injunction halts enforcement of the county unit voting law that limits Shelby county influence in Democratic primaries. Chancellor Howell granted the restraining order as twenty nine Shelby voters challenge the measure arguing constitutional issues and an appeal to the state supreme court is planned.
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Nashville, Tenn
Tennessee
Shelby County
Memphis
R. B. C. Boye
Gordon Browning
HL Crump
Browning
Crump
Howell
Democratic State Executive Committee
In Junction
Supreme Court
Paradise Tale at News Opening in Hope
Two day run opens with Paradise Tale starring Movita Jamé and Warren Hull about a blind artist shipwrecked on a native isle. He regenerates through Polynesian aid and love of a passive girl. Also Our Gang in Our Follies of 1936 and Broad Melody of 1936 sequel, plus Pete Smith narration.
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Movita
Jamé
Warren Hull
Alicera
Pete Smith
Thanksgiving visitors from multiple cities stay in Columbus
Columbus hosts include Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Johnson and baby Polly Joe of Amarillo Texas visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Johnson and Mrs. Bill Abbott and daughter Anita Jean of Fulton. Also staying with Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Mitchell are Mrs. J. R. Dodson of Texarkana and Mrs. Steve Mulkey of Little River Country Club Horsttio.
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Mrs
Stuart Johnson
Baby Polly Joe
Amarillo, Texas
J. O. Johnson
Bill Abbott
Anita Jean
Fulton
B. D. Mitchell
J. R. Dodson
Texarkana
Steve Mulkey
Little River Country Club
Horsttio
Stephens College Teacher Warns What Women Must Not Cross
A Stephens College instructor asserts many women neglect washing necks and outlines a line a well groomed woman should avoid crossing. The piece mentions a future war tactic and critique of public conduct in urban life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens College
Kelling
Intelligence Service
Moscow
Willkie Proposes Utility Reform On Property Valuation
Utilities under advisement discuss a broad proposal at a press event focusing on rate setting. The plan urges removing capital write-ups from property values and adopting a prudent investment standard, aligning with administration views and Federal Power Commission perspectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willkie
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Power Commission
Present Capital Structure Of Utility Industry
The article notes the utility industry's present capital structure stands at about 12 billion dollars, showing an increase of nearly 15 percent. It highlights funding sources and the implications for financing new projects and maintaining operations amid evolving regulatory conditions.
Land Purchase Debate Hinges on Supreme Court Ruling
Discussion centers on whether supreme court action can set aside tax forfeited lands and reinvest tithe to owners. Attorney Mr Page cites 1874 constitution framers and Civil War hardship to explain protections, while noting carpetbaggers bought lands cheaply. Officials estimate about $150,000 in fees paid for title confirmations under Acts 296 of 1929 and 119 to 1995.
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Erty
Supreme Court
Page
Land Office
MIND Your MANNERS Q and A from 1931 NEA service
Test your social usage knowledge with questions on addressing nuns priests ministers and funeral sympathy. Answers cover simple respectful forms and alternatives to costly flowers, plus timely support for a friend after a death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisto
Father David
NEA Service. Inc
Remembering to critique your summer photos
The article urges amateur photographers to assess their work after a busy season. Collect summer prints, identify flaws such as harsh lighting or dead foregrounds, and write on the back how to improve each shot. Use these notes as a reference to guide future shoots and learn from mistakes.
No clear news item found in historical text
A collection of unrelated factual statements touches on botany misbeliefs about trees, a Shakespeare quote about lending, sulfur deposits in Texas, and U.S. presidents with no children. No cohesive event or narrative present.
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Texas
Union
Washington
Madison
Jackson
Polk
Buchanan
Harding
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