A Parole for a Girl Reflections on Daisy Sullivan Case
The Times argues for mercy for Daisy Sullivan a Bloomfield girl sentenced to two to fourteen years for stealing two oranges and $2.80. It urges the state crime commission to study underlying conditions and criticizes the justice system for medieval like punishment and calls for reevaluation of the court process.
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Daisy Sullivan
Bloomfield
Times
State Crime Commission
Daisy
Power and Politics in the Public Utilities and Supreme Court Nomination
The article notes rising utility propaganda from the National Electric Light Association led by Matthew Sloan urging public acceptance of mergers to lower costs and boost profits. It then critiques President Hoover's Supreme Court nominee John J. Parker, arguing Parker lacks the ideal judicial stature and warning the Senate must thoroughly examine his record before confirmation.
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National Electric Light Association
Matthew 5
Sloan
Federal Trade Commission
Trade Commission
Supreme Court
John J. Parker
United States Court of Appeals
Fourth Circuit
Justice Sanford
Huston
Republican National Committee
Hoover
Parker
Senate
Hughes
Congress
Holmes
Brandeis
Stone
Senate completes Hawley Smoot tariff bill
The senate finishes seven months of debate on the Hawley Smoot tariff bill as it moves to conference. The measure would set the highest duties in U.S. history, raising costs for consumers by an estimated one billion dollars annually and sparking disputes over administrative powers and free trade provisions.
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Senate
House
Ways and Means Committee
Hoover
Joseph R. Grundy
Norris
The Great Kicker Then: A Psychologist’s View on Life
Frederick Land observes that most people are discontent and would choose another path if given a chance. He argues happiness comes from a willing mindset, noting that true joy often follows overcoming trouble and that egotists are the rare exception. The piece urges a simple remedy: keep smiling.
Huston refuses to resign as Republican chairman
M E Tracy reports Laudius H Huston will not resign as chairman of the Republican national committee. The piece notes party pressure, mixed signals from leaders, and the broader context of Hoover’s presidency and legislative clashes. It also discusses Germany’s postwar recovery and contrasts military subsidies with economic focus in Europe.
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Laudius H. Huston
Republican National Committee
Germany
France
German ships in U S ports challenge American merchant fleet
A critic argues Germany rebuilt its merchant marine without subsidies while the United States, despite a wartime fleet and wealth, fails to develop a comparable merchant marine. He notes Germany’s Bremen and Europa visiting U S ports as proof that a subsidy-free path is possible.
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Germany
United States
Europa
Bremen
Readers Voice Views on County Salary Grab
Marion county taxpayers are angered by a salary boost for minor court officials linked to county judges. E P McAslin urges readers to nominate men of character to oppose the “salary grab” and halt the perceived tenured judges. If voters demand change, a shift seems imminent and desirable.
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Times
Marion County
E. P. M’caslin
Care at Childbirth Cuts Blindness Says Fishbein
Dr. Morris Fishbein discusses global blindness levels and the impact of antiseptic eye care at birth. He notes 801,443 blind people among 163,867,565 in surveyed nations, highlights infantile blindness decline due to prevention, and cites Switzerland's program to teach blind children independent living and social integration.
Prohibition Debate and Brookhart in Dry vs Wet Clash
Heywood Brown comments on the Darrow Brookhart debate over repealing the eighteenth amendment. He recalls chairing the event, defending order amid heckling, and notes Brookhart’s tactics, rifle-team anecdotes, and volumes on enforcement. The piece satirically critiques Volstead Act logic and the dry wet divide.
Fellowship of Prayer daily Lenten devotion March 25
RESPECT FOR OTHERS OPINIONS Memory Verse Romans 12 16 teaches reverence for others views. The meditation urges open mindedness declaring truth is not limited to one person and one view. It calls for love truth and mercy in every relation and asks for God’s guidance.
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Jesus
Difference Between High and Low German Dialects
The text explains High German as the literary language of educated classes and Low German as the folk speech. It notes both are dialects of the West Teutonic branch of the Germanic language group and contrasts their social roles and usage.
Simplicity urged in American city architecture
David Dietz reports on J Monroe Hewlett urging restraint in US architecture. He warns a variety driven hodgepodge harms harmony and dignity, favors simple, ordered growth, and cites Philadelphia and Pasadena as models while noting skyscraper height demands and new transportation for taller towers.
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J. Monroe Hewlett
American Institute of Architects
America
Hewlett
Ewlett
Philadelphia
Pasadena
Cal
Lady Day and the Annunciation in English tradition
The article traces Lady Day from the Annunciation to its English legal and fiscal roles. It notes the 656 Toledo canon as earliest feast evidence, the 1240 Worcester decree prohibiting servile work, and the custom of marking rent and payments on Lady Day along with other quarter days.
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Gabriel
Mary
Chris
Toledo
Spain
England
Worcester
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Wilson
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Daily Health Service
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League of Nations
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Clarence Darrow
Senator Brookhart
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