Washington Daybook: Roosevelt’s Grip on Congress Shifts
Preston Grover reviews how President Roosevelt pressed Congress in 1937, facing court fights and factional resistance. A Florida primary victory and revived wage hour bill marked shifts, while relief spending faced fewer obstacles. The piece notes looming elections and ongoing battles over New Deal policies.
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Sarajevo Remembrance Marks WWI Spark Anniversary
Sarajevo observes the 24th anniversary of the Archduke Ferdinand assassination that sparked World War I. The tale of Prinzip and conspirators is recounted by Dr. Milan Pfeiffer as guards recall patriotism, while Europe faces renewed fears of war with Spain, the Far East, and Czechoslovakia amid disarmament collapse.
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Captain Bob Bartlett Sets Sail Toward Arctic Waters
Aged skipper Captain Bob Bartlett departs New York Harbor aboard a modest fishing schooner bound north toward the Arctic. He expects to reach the ice and return around September, noting his sixty third birthday may occur north of Greenland. Bartlett recalls exploratory sailing since 1897 with Peary and his fifteenth polar voyage. He says his wealth is the captaincy and the voyage itself, not riches.
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War's Contribution to Science and Mustard Gas Debate
A Philadelphia physicians' meeting hears a speaker claim infinitesimal diluted mustard gas could treat respiratory diseases and that phosgene might have curative properties. The talk sparks opposition from a voice arguing war spurs scientific progress, pointing to surgical advances from 1914 to 1919 in a broader wartime context.
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How's Your Health Dr fare Galdston
Peace of mind is a fundamental requirement for effective intellectual work. Dr Charles S Myers notes emotional factors affect learning and thinking and warns that worry obsession and conflicts hamper mental effort. He cites changes in work rest pauses and sleep as safeguards against fatigue and states diet light meals and proper lighting aid intellectual performance. Physical exercise supports brain and nerve function.
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Quotations On Matrimony And Society From 20th Century Voices
A collage of quips on marriage courtships and stability from Eddie Cantor William Roadhouse Harry Woodburn Chase and others, noting the humor and outlook of contemporary thinkers. The collection reflects light commentary on courts, divorce, food, and world change.
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Ringling Bros Circus Abandoned Tour After Labor Strike
Scranton Pa June 23 The Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey circus rolled out on its private train as the nation wide tour collapsed due to a wage cut strike by about 1600 workers. A last minute conference led to orders to tear it down and head for Sarasota Fla with two thirds of the schedule left unfinished. A riot at the ticket windows and a looming damage suit were part of the fallout as unions pledged to seek employment for performers.
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China Army German Not Aboard In Hankow
In Hankow a multinational train departed with 210 engineers from seven nations but 26 German advisers to the Chinese army were not aboard. They will travel July 5 aboard special coaches. farewell events delayed their departure. Berlin recalled the German ambassador Oscar Trautmann amid tensions with Chiang Kai-shek over military experts shaping China’s war strategy.
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Gettysburg reunion tale spans generations and rifles
Kansas City AP reports 92 year old O R Huff travels with Civil War veterans to Gettysburg to show his son where he fired on a Confederate major 75 years ago. His son, nicknamed Junior, also served in the Spanish American War and World War I era. The pair recall a pivotal moment as they ride toward the big oak where a major was assembling his troops for a charge.
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Somewhat Warmer Weather Forecast in Missouri
St Louis forecast shows some what warmer weather ending the cool spell for late June. State temperatures mostly in the 50s to 70s with Springfield at 62 yesterday. no rainfall reported in the last two hours.
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Peach grower Bert Johnson killed in Arkansas crash
Bert Johnson an 75 year old prominent figure in Arkansas peach orchards was killed in a road accident near Kirby about 18 miles north of Murfreesboro late last night. Johnson described as the father of the states peach industry was widely known for his long career in farming and horticulture. He was returning from a farm visit when the fatal crash occurred. Authorities reported details are awaited.
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College Grad Finds Jobs Are Plentiful
Edmund M. Fry Jr after graduating from the University of Oklahoma passed exams for army and marine engineering posts. He was appointed as second lieutenant in the army engineering corps and secured a civil engineering job while his three year army service was accepted. The event underscores ample opportunities for graduates.
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RAIL HEADS AND WORKERS MEET OVER WAGE CUT
Chicago June 23 AP Railway executives and representatives of rail brotherhoods met in a conference that was expected to prelude wage negotiations. The 15 percent cut is pushed by carriers while unions threaten a nationwide strike if denied. H A Enochs led the class A carriers Pennsylvanian personnel chief and George Harrison headed the Railroad Labour Executives Association.
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Old age insurance cards issued to children
Washington June 28 AP The Social Security Board estimated 5000 children from infants to five years old have received old age insurance cards. Many are infant actors and advertising models though workers caution: don’t lose your number. The agency has not thumbed through 39,000,000 files to learn the youngest holder’s age.
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