Byrd Battles Reagan Era Comptroller General Plan
Senate battle over the Presidents reorganization bill targets abolishing the comptroller general. Byrd warns the auditor would report to Congress after spending, likening it to locking the stable after the horse is stolen. Tax load climbs as 1938 revenues near record highs, with federal, state, and local taxes totaling about 13% billion.
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Monopolists Blamed for Rising Prices by A G Jackson
Assistant Attorney General Robert H. Jackson warned that government spending would rise unless prices better matched consumer income. He rejected the view that wage gains from unions solely drive price hikes and cited the steel industry where wages rose 10 percent while prices climbed 21 percent between December 1, 1936 and March 1, 1937.
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Wheeler Plans to Stabilize Railroads Soon
Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana said in Washington he will soon present President Roosevelt with a plan to stabilize the railroads. As chairman of the Senate interstate commerce committee, Wheeler hinted at possible expansion of ICC powers to force coordination and consolidation, based on the committee’s findings. He offered no specifics on proposals.
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Air to New Zealand Clipper Ends Honolulu Leg at Auckland
AN AMERICAN Airways flying boat the Samoan Clipper landed in Auckland after a 1180 mile leg from Honolulu in 12 hours 7 minutes. Captain Musick and seven crewmen logged the remaining distance before starting back to Honolulu with mail and express. Spanish Loyalist Victory: forces capture Teruel, a key rebel stronghold east of Madrid, after a seven day siege, hailed in Madrid as the Loyalist’s real victory of the war.
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Labor Peace Parley Breaks Over Unconditional Surrender
Negotiations in Washington collapsed as the American Federation of Labor refused to accept any terms ending with unconditional surrender by the Lewis forces. The CLO rejected such terms, and observers say the CLO and Green’s strategy hinged on intelligence that the CLO was about to be compelled to concede.
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Wages and hours bill debate in Washington heats up
Washington correspondents report a revival of the wages and hours legislation struggle. The fight centers on administration of the law, the role of federal boards, and opposition from labor groups and Southern lawmakers. Political maneuvering over Roosevelt’s son James adds to the intrigue as supporters weigh possible paths to passage.
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Pieces on colleges, feminism, and press freedom
A reflective column laments declining magazine subscriptions from aging collegians and jokes about tradeoffs. It rails against censorship and celebrates free expression, citing Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, and Eleanor Roosevelt while praising public service and American unity.
Verse Atlas of Old-Time Sayings and Advert Ad
A collection of aphorisms on love, pride, time, wealth, and manners from an early column. The piece teases social norms, gender roles, and personal conduct, ending with an advertisement for Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
Power to forgive makes the powerful more powerful
A compact moral reflection attributed to Publilius Syrus notes that forgiving others enhances the strength of those who wield power. The maxim emphasizes restraint, mercy, and the stabilizing effect of forgiveness in leadership.
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How One Woman Lost 20 lbs of Fat
An advertisement urges fat loss by weighing daily then taking Kruschen Salts for four weeks. It promises fat reduction in three weeks, with energy gains, clearer skin, and renewed youth, asserting a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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