Blind piano tuner in New Orleans savors life’s swell breaks
Andrew Blakely, a blind piano tuner in New Orleans, credits a steady job at a major music store and early training at the State School for Blind with his optimism. He cherishes life’s simple pleasures like the circus and movies, often taking children to shows to experience events through their descriptions, and loves listening to sports play-by-play.
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Hollywood Stars Describe Daily Routines in Sunshine
Hollywood screen players favor daytime activity and fresh air. Joan Crawford rises before seven and hikes then studies lines. Clark Gable rides in the hills before 9 am. Nelson Eddy tennis before work. Jeanette MacDonald rides and has a singing lesson. Spencer Tracy rides. Eleanor Powell swims and practices dances each morning.
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Roosevelt Willkie Carlisle discuss utility policy at White House
The talks with Roosevelt and utility executives centered on whether private power firms will invest in expansion if demand grows. Estimates suggest 1938 spending could hit 600 to 800 million dollars if business conditions improve. Roosevelt indicated limited federal power projects and urged lower rates, while Willkie pressed for policy changes including holding company act reform.
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Hawaii statehood moves closer to reality and federal labor aims shift
A Joint Committee on Hawaii signals near-term report to Congress advocating statehood plebiscite and equal treatment in legislation. Separately, federal labor groups push new wages, five-day weeks, and merit and appeals reforms, with Jerome Frank likely to join SECs vacancies.
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