Purge moves in politics fail as Roosevelt loses grip
In a Washington digest, Carter Glass praises George's Georgia victory over the New Deal purge. The piece argues Roosevelt cannot rally followers, predicts a growing independence in Congress, and foresees Democratic realignment ahead of the 1940 convention unless war intervenes.
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Ditmars Wins Notice for Quirky Zoo Discoveries
Dr. Raymond L. Ditmars, 62, longtime Bronx Zoo mammal and reptile curator, heads abroad to Trinidad to study parasol ants and debunk myths about sea serpents and flying reptiles. He has enriched natural history with surprising claims and vivid observations from decades of fieldwork.
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It Takes Two to Make a Life Worth Living
A series of reflections on cooperation across occasions from a Metropolitan Symphony finale to a desert hospital crisis. The author argues that life and conversation require two or more participants, highlighting mutual support, shared effort, and reciprocity as essential to success and harmony.
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ASU PITS Pivots Amid Box Office Flux In 1930s Hollywood
The column notes ASU PITS on tour boosts box office returns for theaters while studios press for pay cuts. It mentions Dorothy Comingore renaming to Linda Winters, star roles offered but delayed by budgets, Chaplin’s interest, and The Great Waltz filming with American scenery in Geneseo New York as Richard Rosson shoots for Metro. The piece hints at shifting power toward newcomers and industry tensions over salaries.
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Radio Fun and Stars: Cal Tinney and Pals Share Dreams
Cal Tinney swaps on air fun with colleagues as he quizzes them about life ambitions. Fred Allen imagines owning a Maine grocery, Jack Benny longs to race at Bonneville, Utah, Cal wants to learn piano. ODDS AND ENDS notes Rosalind Russell, Hall, Crosby, and Asta in various projects.
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Rug From Old Coat And Scraps of Felt
Reader shares a home decor rug making idea using heavy wool and felt scraps. The 34 by 23 inch rug foundation comes from an old coat back with a hem weight. Felt circles in two colors from hats and pennants are stitched from the center outward in rows of 2 and 1/2 inch sizes. Books on sewing and gifts offer step by step projects with 25 cent prices and a free crazy patch quilt leaflet with order. Mrs. Spears, 210 S Des Plaines St, Chicago, IL.
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Goodyear Farm Promotion Radio Series Debuts Nationwide
Goodyear launches a farm oriented radio promotion starting September 26 on 48 NBC stations. Fifteen minute daily regional broadcasts air Monday through Friday with local weather forecasts and market updates for farmers from Atlantic to Rocky Mountain region. Regional offices staffed by farm experts will tailor content to local needs following the National Farm and Home Hour.
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