TVA Decision Declares TVA Act Invalid on All Points
The Supreme Court ruled the Tennessee Valley Authority act invalid in the suit by Alabama Power stockholders. The ruling limits the decision to the contract for TVA to acquire a transmission line to Wilson dam. Government powers to build dams and dispose of surplus power were upheld, with future challenges possible on other projects. Justice McReynolds dissented.
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TVA
Supreme Court
Tennessee Valley Authority
Lmita
New Deal
Wilson Dam
Norris Dam
Tennessee River
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Tranamigaton
Justice McReynolds
United States
Frank R. McNinch
Federal Power Commission
Grand Coulee
Bonneville
Fort Peck
Military Revolt Tops Paraguay Asuncion Takeover
In Asuncion, Colonel Smith and Colonel Recalde lead a military rebellion that seizes control of Paraguay after street fighting. President Ment Ayala seeks refuge aboard a guac boat as rebels prepare a new government led by exile Rafael Franco in Buenos Aires.
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Paraguay
Smith
Recalde
Chaco
Geome
Asuncion
Pres
Ment Ayala
Rafael Frenco
Usos Aires
War Department Bill Passed by House with Pork Allocations
The House approved a war department bill totaling about 545 million dollars for national defense. Of this, 376,806,233 goes to military needs and 168,859,985 funds rivers and harbors projects labeled pork. Attempts to restore a 29 million dollar carry for the Passeamaquoddda power experiment and canal work were blocked. An amendment to fund veterans bonuses with 3.748 billion dollars was proposed, claiming 30 new taxes would be needed, with 254 million more from adjusted service certificates to cover full bonus payments.
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House
Supreme Court
Secretary of Agriculture
AAA
War Department
Maine
Florida Ship Canal
Burpes
Executive Department
Corb
Byrnes Aid
Germany warned to keep troops off the Rhine
Germany warned to keep troops off the Rhine as France and Belgium vow immediate reprisals for remilitarization. Premier van Zeeland and Foreign Minister Flandin announce plans, with Britain likely backing action. Belgium to finish border fortifications and prepare for coordinated response. Newton D. Baker to head bar committee on publicity and fair trials.
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Rhine
Hitler
Rhineland
Versaillea
van Zeeland
Belgium
Paris
Pierre-Etienna Flandin
Flnndin
Great Britain
France
Newton D. Baker
William Ransom
The
American Bar Association
Chicago
Association
Bruno Hauptmann
Russia and Japan to form mixed commission on border clashes
Officials in Moscow report in principle agreement to appoint a mixed commission to investigate clashes on the Soviet Manchukuo border. The Japanese government offered the arrangement, communicated by Ambassador Ota. Moscow says previous Soviet proposals have often been made.
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Russia
Japan
Moscow
Foreign Office
Ambasea Gor Tamekichi Ota
Stomaniakoff
Mukden
Manchukuo
Outer Mongolian
League of Nations Moves into New Palace at Geneva
The League of Nations advances to its planned headquarters beside Lake Geneva. Delays persist as architects clash and main chambers like the central assembly hall and Rockefeller funded library remain incomplete. occupancy is postponed into the fall.
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League of Nations
Épelher
Ontong Java Customs and Mourning Traditions Recounted
National Geographic describes Ontong Java rites including marriage adornment with dyes and shell ornaments, nose and alae modifications, and the early widow practices. It notes childbirth ceremonies, a 48 hour noisy celebratory wake, and posthumous rituals with coconut leaves, turtleshell, and mourners’ water cleansing.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
WNU
Ostoms
South Sea Islands
Fann Me Bip
Walla
Leuanina
Ontong Java
Brisbane's This Week on Leisure Classes and Public Life
The piece cites the Supreme Court on free press, discusses a leisure class idea from J Pierpont Morgan to Mrs Roosevelt, and quotes Arthur Brisbane on modern society. It notes Charles Curtle’s death and pivots to defense and foreign policy, including Japan, Russia, and China, with taxation and Bethlehem Steel references.
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Supreme Court
Free Press
Brisbane
J. Pierpont Morgan
Aristotle
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Jiffy Knit Sweater With Matching Hat Pattern S512
Pattern S512 features a quick knit sweater and hat set for children ages four to eight. Instructions cover yoke and sleeves with lacy stitches, a gathered top hat, and a pompon. Includes sizing 4 6 and 8 with materials and stitch illustrations. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle in New York for full pattern.
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Household Arta Dept
W. Fourteenth &T
New York
Arteriosclerosis in Ancient Egypt Unearthed
Dr. R.K. W. Scott notes arteriosclerosis existed long ago, found in Egyptian mummies from the first dynasties. The piece argues arterial degeneration is a chronic life challenge, present both in ancient and prehistoric populations, differing in cause from infectious diseases.
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RK. W. Scott
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