General Murphy urged to probe WPA graft for national impact
The column argues the attorney general should aggressively investigate WPA funding and related Democratic machine finance to become a leading national figure. It cites large sums and alleged payoffs linking figures like Harry Hopkins, John J. Lewis, and Farley while urging bold, fearless action. The piece questions the attorney general's fortitude to pursue the probe.
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New Deal
Tom Pendergest
Democratic Senate
PWA
Kentucky
Barkley
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Harry Hopkins
Allance
Cener
John J. Lewis
Roosevelt War Chest
Jim” Farley
Old Jail Site Narrows City County Bargain Debate
City council plans to resume talks with the county court over buying the old jail site. Aldermen report constituents oppose private sale while the court seeks a ten year hold, offering the property for about half value if used for a municipal purpose and not sold for a decade. If sold, county may share profits. The issue centers on removing the Monroe and McCarty Streets eyesore.
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County Court
Jefferson City
Bar&ain
Monroe and
McCarty
States consider unicameral legislatures and the Nebraska example
Nebraska's unicameral legislature is praised for cutting session costs and possibly improving member quality with broader constituencies. Seven states added bills in 1939, four defeated, and action pending in Ohio California and New Jersey. Nebraska has sustained the single house after five years of reform.
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Nebraska
Council of State
Ohio
California
New Jersey
Man About Manhattan: Congress Gets Air Conditioning
Washington summers no longer force Congress into early June adjournment as air conditioning keeps Senate and House offices cool. Senators use underground garages, passages, and the Senate restaurant. some sessions extend past noon with a breezy ride home. The piece notes cooling changes alter summer work, while history jokes about past heat and Ports mouth peace talks.
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Washington
Congress
Capitol
Senate
House
Rack Creek
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
Theodore Roosvelt
Seafaring Hangouts and Celebrities in New York’s Waterfront
Washington Daybook recalls the Sea men’s Cafe on Manhattan’s waterfront as a quiet, orderly all night spot for sailors from British, Italian, Dutch, and French ships. It notes rival East River venues, a vanished Crippled Hen with a loud bouncer, and Errol Flynn sightings as he travels coast to coast, mixing with crowds in village cabarets and New Orleans hotspots.
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New York
Manhattan
West Street
Setamer's
East River
I Beleive
Ren
Errol Flynn
Cleek
Orleans
Pacific Coast
Opinion Snippet on Medicine and Nazi Germany
Quote about medicine improving during the depression by President Rock Sleyster of the AMA. Brief remark that Nazi Germany risks losing feminine support, with an order to reduce beauty parlor staff. Mentions Tony Galento and Gene Tunney, with a playful aside about a pardon and a nickname.
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Rock Sleyster
The
American Medical Association
Nazi Germany
Jefferson City Bond Debate Prompts Youth Play Initiative
The editor argues that funding parks and playgrounds via a bond issue is essential despite tax concerns. He condemns opponents led by Mr Nations for political attacks and urges a coordinated youth program, like a Youth Council, to aid future civic efforts and better serve the city’s young citizens.
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Post-Tribune
Nations
Jefferson City
SSS Sng St
People’s Collumn
Mr. Nations
Washington
South Side
Miller Street
Sivic
Obscure Chief of Social Security Built It Up
Washington June 15 Arthur J Altmeyer, chairman of the Social Security Board, shuns publicity and says a successful administrator rarely makes news. His career began with work as a Wisconsin statistician and union labor policy work, leading to key roles in NRA, labor, and the Social Security Act. He recalls reading a 1911 pamphlet that drew him to labor legislation and shaped a lifelong focus on social insurance.
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Arthur J.altemeyer
Altmeyer
Social Security Board
Federal Security Agency
Presidents First
John R. Commons
Commons
Mr. Altmeyer
Depere
Wis
Green Bay
America
Wisconsin
Minnesota Iron Range
University
State Tax Commission
Ain
Wisconsin Industrial Commmission
Commission
Industrial Commission
NRA
Roosevelt
Europe
Mrs. Altmeyer
Virginia
Potomac
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People’s Column
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Nat Pendleton
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