Black Defends Klan Record Amid Supreme Court Doubts
Justice Hugo Black addressed a large radio audience defending his departure from the Ku Klux Klan, insisting he has had no ties since quitting. He cited his Senate and private life to show he holds no religious or racial prejudice, while noting his past acceptance of Klan principles in election rhetoric. Critics pressed for clarity as protests and petitions followed his Supreme Court appointment.
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Chicago
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Liberty League
Windsor to study housing in United States visit
Paris announces that Edward the Duke of Windsor and his duchess will travel to Germany first and then the United States to examine housing and working conditions. The plan follows his long standing interest in social welfare and housing for workers.
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Roosevelt Court Fight Discussed Amid World Tensions
The article surveys U.S. and world reactions to Japan's actions in China, Roosevelt's court-packing debates, and political maneuvering. It notes Tokyo's warnings, League of Nations responses to Chinese bombing, and speculation on Borah and O Mahoney’s roles while highlighting Ed Howe's death and broader Republican dynamics.
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The People's Lobby and O'Mahoney on Roosevelt Train
Washington column notes Joe O'Mahoney’s rapid rise and his tense clash with Roosevelt over a court change. It details Farley’s influence, O’Mahoney’s Wyoming power, and Mrs. Roosevelt’s fuss on the presidential train. Also profiles The People’s Lobby and Ben Marsh’s liberal appeal for consumer subsidies.
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Democratic Organization
People’s Lobby
Ben Marsh
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Federal Treasury
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New Deal
Wallace
Mind your business England a society forms for the duke of Windsor
In Santa Monica a London defense society forms to shield the duke of Windsor and his wife from meddling. editors mock the throne prospects and advocate letting them mind their own affairs while noting political strains with England Canada and notable figures. The column weaves in satire about public figures and a hospital barber anecdote.
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England
Edward VII
Duke of Windsor
Simpson
Canterbury
Stanley Baldwin
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Tea Towels and Miss America of 1937 Put in Perspective
A mixed vintage column blends craft notes on cross stitched tea towels with social commentary on a national beauty contest, reflecting debates about the New Deal era figures and policies. It references Henry A Wallace, the granary plan, and public subsidy ideas while mentioning a WNU Service sewing pattern 5891 for six motifs.
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Bar for Free Court C CNVINCED by ABA on courts fight
The American Bar Association in Kansas City voted unanimously to authorize a committee to press on preserving judicial independence after opposition to Roosevelt's court plan. The special committee warned renewed efforts to reshape the courts are likely, urging readiness for future issues. Hatton W. Sumners warned of a crisis and urged balancing the budget and decentralizing government responsibility.
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Kansas City
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Hatton W. Sumners
Texas
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Auto Union Shake-Up Amid Radical Removals
Homer Martin, president of the United Automobile Workers, has hinted at excess radicals among union leaders and reportedly removed several organizers for alleged economy. Victor Reuther and other executives associated with the General Motors strike era are noted among those affected.
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Robert Kanter
Stanley Novak
Melvin Uyp
William Toon
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