Gold rush politics and work relief in Washington
The 1939 gold rush story centers on a vast treasury for nationwide work relief. Governors mayors engineers and citizens swarm Washington to seek shares from the new program. Roosevelt faces pressure to allocate fairly while avoiding waste and political favoritism.
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Washington
Chambers of Commerce
John Citizen
White House
Nem
Congress
Jirre
Roosevelt
Two Million Patents Mark Progress in American Ingenuity
The United States patent office registered its two millionth grant, noting the first million took 721 years while the second reached that milestone in 24 years. The patent covers an improvement for pneumatic tires for railroad cars powering streamlined trains at over 100 mph. The piece reflects on vast changes in living methods and the balance between progress and associated social challenges.
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United States Patent Office
Cnneetinn
Tiane
Babe Didrikson Wins Texas Women’s Golf Championship
Houston reports Mildred Didrikson, famed Babe Didrikson, wins the Texas women’s golf championship marking a major early-season triumph. Once a track and Olympic standout, she now pursues broader glory in golf as 1932 star power resurfaces in a state title.
Babe Didrikson and the Babes in Athletics
The article extols Babe Didrikson and the Babes in athletics as remarkable individuals whose minds and bodies work in harmony. It contemplates future conditioning from childhood and predicts a Texas Babe's potential first national golf championship, noting only a few join this elite group.
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Babe Didrikson
Babes In Athletics
The
Babes of Athletics
Texas
Abuse Of A Privilege In The Senate Debate
A call to curb senatorial privilege on the Senate floor to protect the president and cabinet from character attacks. The author argues rules should restrain speech that turns the chamber into a fishmarket and preserves citizens from libel via immunity inspired insults. The president and cabinet are not sacred above accountability.
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Senate
United States
We Can Reduce Accidents Very Soon
A dated editorial urges cutting auto fatalities, citing 1936 projections and nationwide death tolls. It highlights stark city disparities from Indianapolis to New York and argues decisive action can slash traffic deaths. The piece frames road safety as a moral issue and calls for unified resolve.
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National Safety Council
Indianapolis
New York City
Philippines revolt risks echo of past insurrection
The piece argues current Philippine unrest equals minor disturbances with casualties, claiming freedom is within sight and urging patience. It contrasts with a past insurrection, says today’s disorders are not a looming crisis, and notes broader themes from marriage records to shipbuilding and scientific quests for cold causes.
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Philippines
Amy
Bad News for Taxpayers in State Diplomacy Scheme
The Minneapolis Tribune notes a wave of state offices sent to Washington to snag federal funds. Arizona leads with a $7590 salary for a Washington representative while Massachusetts and New York follow, prompting criticism that taxpayers will bear the cost. The piece warns of increased taxes as local bureaus advise federal spenders and questions the value of this dollar diplomacy.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Arizona
Moeur
Washington
Massachusetts
Morgenthau
New York City
Old West Side decadence and Lucille’s upper avenue legends
A reflective piece recalls upper West Side changes from sedate era to the 1930s. It notes luxury blocks replaced by commercial blocks, the rise and fall of Lucille’s, and famous figures dining in exclusive midtown spots. The column blends social critique with anecdotes on salons, doormen, and nightlife.
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New York
Llenanis
Oliner Glyn
Duts- Gordon
Lucille
Vikin
Hakim
Lucie’s
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
van Iderbilt
Collis P. Huntington Homs
Licille
Olden Times Briefs Highlight Local Business and Sports
Ten years ago John R. Padesky of La Crosse received a patent for a pressure gauge assigned to National Gauge and Equipment. La Crosse Athletics planned a strong home opener against Prairie du Chien with Mayor Verdota pitching and Cappy Groth on mound duty. Twenty years ago Rev Fr Philip Salmone toured Minnesota lecturing. La Crosse Shooting Park reorganization formed with Pierce Gotterdam and Krenzke as incorporators, capital $3,000. Thirty years ago many sidewalks were paved with tile and cement as contractors were busy. George Riegger and Wes W. G. returned from duty with Company MM, and Henry Rewey faced injury from a kick during a wartime incident.
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John R. Padesky
la Crosse
National Guage
la Crosse Athletics
Verdota
Cappy Groth
Minnesota
Philip Salmone
Our Lady of Lourdes
North Side
Paral
George Riegger
Wes WN. G
Cubs
Henry Rewey
Morgenthau on the dollar amid New Deal dilemmas
The commentary critiques Secretary Morgenthau's radio defense of the dollar, arguing that inflation fears, budget deficits, and restricted gold redemption undermine currency stability. It links global recovery to balanced budgets, policy reform, and removal of barriers to trade and capital flows.
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Washington
Henry Morgenthau
Morgenthau
Argentina
Australia
America
United States
Treasury
Austria
Patman
Capital Hill
Barbs and Denmark in Brief News Snippets
A humane society director comments on selective adoption and education for brighter babies. Denmark’s government protects against unemployment and old age while a Danish count eyeing marriage to Barbera is noted. A congressmen pace is critiqued, and daylight saving time is humorously referenced. A horse rests at home after an incident at North Side Bottling Works, Mr. Singer fishes with a long string of 63 catfish, and city scales weigh forty years of farm products as frosts damage most fruit crops.
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Billy Seeman
Beeman
Italy
Tucius Beebe
Joson
Rockefeller Rainbow Room
King Pin
Mauretania
John Bull
Monteith
Denmark
Barbera
Rewey
North Side
Singer
Dellwood Grill saga ends with raid and wit
Michel McGinty known as McGinty polishes a candy case in the Dellwood Grill when authorities raid for liquor. He taunts Lt Burke while Emily serves drinks and jokes about a plan that backfires. the raid reveals no hard feelings as McGinty calls it a bright idea.
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Michel McCabe
McGinty
Dellwood Grill
Kimbe
Emily
Deliroud
Florida
Florida Tilsell
Dixie Highway
Hanlon
Pat
Thay
Mac
Burke
the Dellwood
feGinty and
Nix
Volraice
Mr. McCabe
Searel
Ioner
Eyliener
Jacuten
Gurke
Lu Attie
Lee Walk
McChire
Ss Divatel
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Cate
Shirley Temple
Milwaukee
Europe
By Williams
TM Belue
Whitehall
Willie Collier
Brithee
Claudius
Mid-Town
Hias
John Boetticher
Gilbert Seldes
Crosby Gaige
McNaught Syndicate
Lawrence
Davion Laawwhence
Humane Society
Tribune's Evening Story
Mrs
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