Politics is funny and a mayoral race in New York
An editorial reflects on the 1930s New York mayoral contest between Fiorello LaGuardia and rivals aligned with the New Deal. It notes LaGuardia as a Republican with New Dealer credentials and reports the administration weighing Senator Bob Wagner as a potential candidate, while Wagner resists entering the race. The piece muses on how party labels and local machines shape national policy aims and political strategy.
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New York
Fiorello LaGuardia
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
LaGuardia
Tammany
Washington
Bob Wagner
Wagner
Senate
Metropolis
Practical Diplomacy on Spain Crisis and Mine Incident
The piece reviews Britain's response to the Almeria mine explosion damaging a British destroyer with eight dead and 24 injured. It contrasts Britain’s cautious protest with Germany’s shelling of a Spanish town, praising Britain as displaying prudent diplomacy amid Europe’s looming war.
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Great Britain
Almeria
Hunter
Britain
Germany
Europe
John Bull
The Family Doctor on Arterial Hardening and Retina Signs
The article explains that early hardening of arteries can be detected by examining retinal blood vessels with an ophthalmoscope. It notes risks of heart disruption, angina, and coronary thrombosis, and that after age 65 or 70 progression may occur without death if care is taken. It covers diet, moderation of stimulants, rest and exercise, physical therapies, vacations, and managing symptoms like dizziness and tinnitus.
Encouraging Wide Circles of Friends for Shy Children
The piece advises mothers to help shy children form a broader circle of playmates rather than rely on a single strong friendship. It warns against forcing friendships, suggests gentle social expansions, and emphasizes varied personalities to build initiative, courage, and a healthier outlook.
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Jimmy
Sally Serosa
A Book a Day by Bruce Catton
One of the most remarkable aspects of American history is the postwar reconciliation after the Civil War. Initially it seemed slow and painful, yet in hindsight the process appears as a meaningful nation healing.
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Bruce Catton
Little
Paul H. Buck
History d Department
Marvard University
Robert
Lee
Thomas Nelson Page
George W. Cable
Buck
Hollywood Skaters Turn Set Into Ice Pavilion
Hollywood reports record crowding on a film set around Sonja Henie and her ballet as a vast ice rink interior is built with 16 miles of pipes and 60 dress extras plus an orchestra. The star, director, and crew push to speed up the tempo after Henie complains the music is too slow.
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Hollywood
Sonja Hente
Wen Tenml
Storoges
Aélrexees
Harry Loses
Metropolitan Arid
San Carlo
Losec
Henle
Skales
Losee
Medical cautions on leg circulatory issues and infections
The text notes potential treatments beyond rest and hygiene for leg blood vessel changes including cramping and tissue blueness, with circulation failure requiring serious, controlled care. It adds that minor infections and intoxications from injuries and digestive disturbances should also be treated.
29 Year-Old Lawsuit Verdict in 21 Minutes
Lincoln district court jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff after a 21 minute deliberation in a suit pending 21 years. The case involved a $195 judgment auction begun in 1908. The awarded amount with interest totaled about $600 for the plaintiff.
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Lincoln
Nelow/FI
Behind the Scenes on a Skating Pavilion Shoot
A historical production notes overhead rigging and balcony stunts as Miss Henie performs with a camera operator and director present. Stand-in Jack Clark, once a Canadian champion, performs while lighting is adjusted and crew provide comic relief between takes.
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Camer Hell
Henie
Reene
Hunio
Jack Clark
Hinear
Miss Henle
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