Third party critique hinges on vague aims and unlikely coalitions
The piece catalogs a proposed third party as a grab bag of disparate groups from inflationists to Townsendites, linked to New Deal disillusion and Hoover era sentiments. It argues such an alliance lacks a bonafide issue, lacks cohesion beyond anti government sentiment, and unlikely to gain lasting influence.
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U. S
Bryan
Coin Harvey
John Law
Mississippi
Huey Long
Senator Long
Roosevelt
New Deal
Republican Party
Hopkinses
Tugwells
Ickeses
Crazy Street
Coughlins
Townsends
Bull Moore
LaFollette
Democracy Scores Again In Soviet Constitution Tale
A World War II era column compares the Soviet new constitution to American democracy, noting two elected chambers and free speech while suggesting it remains watered down. It mocks political figures like Jim Farley and portrays Roosevelt and Landon as continuing their plans despite rhetoric. An Indian leadership shift is mentioned in relation to Gandhi.
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Joseph Stalin
Russia
Washington Daybook: Borah and Hoover in changing era
Herbert Plummer surveys Borah and Hoover as elder statesmen amid a rising generation. He notes Borah’s foreign affairs influence and Hoover’s domestic focus postwar, plus their roles at the Republican convention and the campaign rhetoric surrounding liberty and economic recovery.
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Washington
Borah
Hoover
America
How's Your Health Dr Iago Galdston
A historical health column warns that home hazards surpass outdoor risks. Falls, burns, and poison gases threaten households through slippery floors, hot utensils, open flames, and closed garages. It advises surveying the home, anticipating risk, and removing hazards to reduce injuries.
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Iago Galdston
Souler
American Red Cross
Notable quotes challenge Roosevelt and others on wealth
A set of editorials and quotes from various sources questions Franklin Delano Roosevelt's claims to raise wealth for the people and argues fundamental laws favor the energetic and smart. It cites Senator Vandenberg, Secretary Wallace, and commentary on wealth redistribution, farm subsidies, and political liberty. The collection includes remarks by Lou Meyer and Francis Lederer on influence and pursuit, plus a Chicago rabbi.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Peattsville, Pa
Journal
Senator Vandenberg
Wallace
American Farmers
Sioux City
Democrats face wrenching split at Roosevelt rally
June 22 Philadelphia delegates back Roosevelt and the new deal despite Alfred E. Smith conservative bolt toward Landon. The convention braces for factional strains as Lemke orbit threatens Democratic unity, with Smith leadership challenging the party to nominate a genuine Democrat while the Roosevelt-Garner campaign readies for re election.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Alfred B. Smith
Aif M. Landon
Theodore Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Smith
Union Party
William Lemke
North Dakota
Lemke
James A. Farley
The
National Committee
Liberty League
Bainbridge Colby
Daniel F. Cohalan
New York
James A. Reed
Missouri
Joseph B. Ely
Massachusetts
Franklin Field Sports Bowl
Garner
Press Association
Farley
American Liberty League
Carter Glass
Virginia
Millard E. Tydings
Maryland
David I. Walsh
Royal S. Copeland
Copeland
Smith Belt
Townsend Old Age Pension Clubs
Charles E. Coughlin
Huey P. Long
New Deal
Alfred E. Smith
Campaign Managers Talk Leaves Voters Guessing
The early exchanges between Republican and Democratic organizers signal campaign rhetoric over policy is overshadowed by name calling and attacks on character. Democratic Chairman Parley and Republican Chairman Hamilton trade barbs on Landon and Roosevelt, leaving issues backstage as voters await substantive policy debate.
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Roevelt
Roosevelt
Landon
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Parley
Farley
Hamilton
Chicago
700 Expected at Vets Convention in Missouri
Memorial services opened the state convention of the United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary in Eldorado Springs. Commander W. J. Kelley of Springfield said the Missouri department has 2,750 veterans and an attendance of 700 was expected. Carl Hammer of St. Louis was mentioned as a possible successor.
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Eldorado Springs
Mbo
the United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary
W. J. Kelley
Springfield
Missouri Department
Carl Hammer
St. Louis
Kelley
WPA Ready to Begin Year With Nearly Four Billion In Projects
Washington AP Administrators Hop kins reports the WPA will start the new fiscal year July 1 with about 4 billion dollars in approved projects for the job program. A WPA activity report shows 90,000 projects underway as of April 15, totaling over 1.1 billion dollars, from a 5.45 billion dollar estimated total. Local contributions average about 18 percent, with highway and road work composing a third of spending, and states, counties, and cities providing significant funding across several states.
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Washington
Harry L. Hopkins
WPA
Works Progress Administration
Hopkins
New York
Nevada
Wyoming
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Arkansas
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Electric current theft leads to fine and suspended term
In Pasadena a Federalist citizen was fined fifty dollars and sentenced to two years suspended for stealing electrical current from a power cable used for power purposes. The case highlights bold theft of utility power amid rising concerns over energy security.
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Pasadena
Cal
Dune
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Poace
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Chiscago
Wey
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Burgn Price
Associated Press
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