Blue Eagle Birthday Reflects NRA Debate and Changes
Tomorrow marks one year since the Blue Eagle fans the flame of the NRA, a controversial program aimed at reducing unemployment and raising wages. The piece weighs its mixed outcomes, noting gains in employment but disputes over Section 7A, licensing shifts, and industry resistance while calling for continued debate on the program’s impact and the era’s economic recovery.
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Fha Tribune
Tribune
Associated Press
Reg Gene Ties
Jeferson City
Carter
Mailimaussourt
Missouri
Mmugit Downson
Ballyhoo
NRA
Thomas
Post-Tribune
Kansas City Journal-Post
National Recovery Act
Clarence Dawon
Charles Edward Russell
Johnson
Roosevelt
Ames
General Johnson
Jbor
Iright
American Federation of Labor
Tis
Brain Trust
England
Canada
Cebate
Critic Quotes and NRA Influence Highlighted
An anonymous critic is portrayed as impure and unpatriotic, while the adversary is claimed to have triumphed. The narrator notes dead cats aimed at General Johnson, saying they provoked a strong reaction. NRA storm troopers are said to be chastened and subdued after a year of heated debate.
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Johnson
NRA
The Next War Armament Race and Political Reckoning
William Philip Simms surveys European armament trends sparking London worry over Germany’s refusals and the potential for air warfare. Mussolini and Hitler appear united though Mussolini may restrain aggression. a sky bomb could devastate London. Senator Rennett Clark warns preparation does not prevent war as nations near parity. The piece also notes Presbyterian ceremonies in Jefferson City and a sports summary amid a busy civic scene.
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Mussolini
Hitler
Hohenzollerns
Great Britain
St. Paul's
Rennett Clark
St. Louis
A. E
Germany faces debt payments as world shuns German goods
The Kansas City Times notes Germany may defer six months on foreign debt as demand wanes due to Hitler policy backlash. A weak export surplus and a drained Reichsbank gold reserve threaten inflation and harm German industry and living standards, with the Soviet Union reducing purchases.
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Germany
Hamilton Fish Armstrong
Foreign Affairs
Soviet Union
Kansas City Times
Peace treaties must be revised to save world peace
London June 15 Lord Arthur Ponsonby argues for revision of the peace pacts to curb an arms race and avert a new world conflict. He says sanctions on Japan in Manchuria and firmer disarmament efforts could buy time, urging frank declarations of aims and possible League inquiries to address underlying causes of war. He warns Britain’s leaders may be targeted in future wars, stressing public will against conflict.
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William Piulie Spmms
BEA Service, Inc
London
Arthur Ponsonby
House of Peers
Japan
Manchuria
Great Britain
Europe
Far East
Unite
Lord Ponsonby
MacDonald
Duchy of Lancaster
House of Lords
League
John Simon
Geneva
Britain
Takia
Russia
China
House of Parliament
Whitehall
Ponsonby
New Dealers meet steel workers in Washington clash
A Washington gathering of steel workers from mills confronted President Roosevelt’s administration to press for a steel industry settlement. The visitors, led by local lodge reps, demanded direct access to the boss, criticizing Johnson and NRA officials. They warned of potential strikes and urged a table negotiation with steel leaders. Secretary Ickes faced a tailor’s jab about matching buttons on his vest and relief chief Hopkins urged fair coverage of relief cases.
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Johnson
Ickes
Ty Rodney Dutcher
West-Kribune
Washington
Roosevelt
NRA
Steel Ion
A. F. of
Matt Yiche
Amalgamated Association of Tron, Steel and Tin Workers
Tishe
Ed McGrady
Labor
McGrady
Perkins
BO Set
Steel Boys
F. C
Bill Green
Miss Perkins
Wagner
National Labor Board
Oth
Harry Hopkins
Livingston kicks off bid for Cole County Probate Judge
Joe Livingston, longtime Cole County resident and Republican, filed his candidacy for Probate Judge, joining Scott Peters in the race. He vows a fair, impartial tenure if elected, highlighting decades of local party involvement and prior service in state institutions. A separate note mentions Isabella Greenway of Arizona worrying about Hugo Grotius and a hint of kidnapping concerns involving agents.
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Cole County
PB. J
Joe” Livingston
Livingston
Scott Peters
St. Louis County
Phelps County
Missouri School of Mines
Rolla
Dolph Watson
St. James
Jefferson City
State
Bureau of Criminal Identification
Republican Party
G. Co. P
Isabella Greenway
Arizona
Hugo Grotius
Department of Just
Genwaich
Jaeckieral
Pablito’s Trial and Hidden Romance Unfolds in Havyina
In a saga of mistaken guilt and entangled loves, Pablito endures years of suffering for a murder he did not commit. Lottie’s love strains under his pretense as Estelle’s renewed note to Pablito promises a reunion. Marcia’s truth clears him, and Noyes reassures Pablito as the pair confront daunting choices and a changing future in Havynia.
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Key West
Flagnann
Bulau
Lottie
Havaon
Junie
Heap
Mthlite
Estelle Field
Jin Field
Piele
Estelle
Alec Dayvill
Bablita
Billings
New York
Fytelle
Lettie
Fietad
Davids
Havyina
Marcial Treat-Away
Pablito
Marcia
Hean
Farcia
Pablite
Honey Boy
Beau
Marcia Treadway
Pablo
Noyes
Pablito’s Promise and Lottie’s Trial of Faith
In a heated moment Pablito declares engagement to Lottie, while Noyes frets over a past affection and a letter mislaid. Lottie prays at La Merced, seeking guidance from God as she navigates love, guilt, and a possible future with Pablito amid social and personal pressures.
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von Kluck
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Berlin
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Missouri Editorials
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United States
New Deal
Interior
Harold Ickes
Tekes
Serief
Hadley
Fabrito
Estella
Norris Noyes
Katharine ON Aviland-Taylor
Ing
Lortiz
la Merced
Lottia
Gi Field
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