Election cost out unlikely to curb excessive spending
Washington observers say no real push for major reform to the Corrupt Practices Act amid rising costs. The piece outlines deep GOP support from major corporations and wealthy families, and compares spending patterns across industries and individuals, highlighting a stark GOP advantage in 1936 political fundraising and a broader class-based divide in American politics.
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Washington
Congress
Trevis Alonita
Cautionary notes on stock promoters and sound investing
A column warns readers about phony stock pushers targeting widows and new insurance companies. It urges using banks and the Better Business Bureau for information, distinguishing speculation from investing, and avoiding paying money to unknown promoters. It notes ongoing cleanup efforts and stresses careful, written details before investing.
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Better Business Bureau
South End
Southwaal
New York Costa
Beller Business Bureau
La.c
Town Meeting Article Critique of Religious Liberty Threats
A town meeting editorial condemns religious intolerance and warns against international communism. It recalls historical persecutions in Europe and Hungary, linking them to modern threats to religious liberty and urging vigilance and patriotism. The piece cites Bernhard Cannard as the author.
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Hungary
Thauanada
Siberian
International
Munlam
Bernhard Cannard
Long Beach voters approve redistricting plan and charter changes
Years ago Long Beach residents backed the charter committee’s redistricting for council districts, creation of a building and safety department, and a rule allowing a council member to serve after leaving the district. Other notes recall a February 18 stopover by Secretary Krug en route to Tokyo and MacArthur conference plans.
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Long Beach
Hhe
Long Beach Army Air Base
Secretary of the Interior
J. A. Krug
Tokyo
Japan
Douglas MacArur
Moon
Teametora Union
Atlantic Ave
California
Cone
Twy
The
Wall Co
Wise Co
Wall
Trinity’ Evans Agelical
Stir Bt
Linden Aves
Daniel J. Snyder
Jury Duty Idea From Retired Reporter Proposes Shorter Service
Irving Smith, a forty year court reporter, endorses Long Beach Bar Association views on jury service and argues for shorter two week duties for professionals. He suggests two case panels per term and notes occasional long trials like the Bohrling case as a rarity to maintain a capable juror pool.
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Long Beach Bar Association
Bohrling
Irving Smith
Bison Population Decline and Government Oversight
The text notes that American bison once roamed the plains in millions, but today fewer than 25,000 remain. It mentions most of these animals are under government supervision.
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North America
Thea Trea for the BARC Amphibious Cargo Vehicle
The amphibious cargo vehicle of the U S Army Transportation Corps measures nearly 10 feet in diameter.
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BARC
U. S. Army
Transportation Corps
Personal journalism and the human behind fame
Sydney J. Harris argues that gossip about famous people strips away their humanity. He contends true personal journalism reveals the real individuals beyond titles and wealth, rather than the waxed surface of glamour and gossip.
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Sydney J. Harris
Caution Urged Over Household Chemicals Many Dangers Cited
Dr Jordan warns that about a quarter million brand name chemical products exist for home use and industry. Cleaning solutions contain carbon tetrachloride, linked to poisoning and deaths. Read labels, keep away from children, and perform cleaning outdoors on moist days to reduce fumes and static sparks.
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Edwin P. Jordan
M. D
NEA Berries
Committee ON Toxicology of
The
American Medical Association
Tia House
YenHlaton
Questions and Answers from a Civil War era quiz page
A misc Q and A column asks about water pressure science, the donkey symbol for the Democratic Party, congressional arrest limits, jellyfish ranking, and Walter Damrosch’s operas. Answers note stronger pressure with depth, Thomas Nast’s donkey image, treason felony and breach of peace, jellyfish as the third lowest phylum, and four Damrosch operas including The Scarlet Letter Cyrano de Bergerac The Man Without a Country She Opera Cloak.
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Congress
Animal Kingdom
Walter Damrosch
Royal Beverage Milk Maid Tradition in African Kingdom
Milk is recorded as a royal beverage of an African king's realm where milk maids are chosen young to tend the royal cows. Europeans are rarely allowed to sell milkings and all milk must be brought to the royal house with ceremonial pomp.
DREW PEARSON Laments Ike's Civilian Knowledge Gap
Washington reports Drew Pearson criticizes the president for limited awareness of civilian affairs. He cites a press conference misstep over UN sanctions on Egypt and Israel, outlines gaps in U.S. policy toward Suez, and notes alleged Dulles errors in handling the canal crisis. The column touches on Egypt’s ship ban, the Gulf of Aqaba, and potential implications for strategic routes and oil. It also notes upcoming personnel moves and committee scrutiny surrounding Near East oil policy and unions.
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Washington
Egypt
Israel
United Nations
Suez Canal
UN Security Council
Suez
Gulf of Aqaba
Jalanda
Inraeli
Mediterranean
Nasser
Aqaba
Thi
Indian Ocean
Terao
Dulles
UN Iu
Duller
Eisenhower
Isreel
Near East
Dama
Nile
Cairo
United States
Dewey Short
GOP
Mleanor
Army
Scrivner
Kansan
George Meany
Jim Suffridge
Afl-Cio Executive Council
Suffridge
USA
Langer
North Dakota
New
China Herter
Herter
Pratt
Standard Oil
New Jersey
Sullivan and Cromwell
Standard
Herbert Hoover Jr
Union 611 of
California
Gulf Ol
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Lehman Family
Reynolds Clan
Ike
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