Ism Probe Returns With Kuhn Testimony and Wage Shifts
The piece surveys Martin Dies’ new anti-unAmericanism probe with Fritz Kuhn’s testimony, a clash in Congress, and planned witness lists. It notes WPA wage realignments across three regions, raising the national average, and recalls Civil War era Manassas maneuvers mirrored by current drills at Plattsburg led by Gen. Drum. Oil prices fall as Illinois pools surge, with five states suspending production for 15 days.
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Ellsworth Seeks Antarctic Secrets in Scientific Quest
Wealthy Chicago born explorer Lincoln Ellsworth, famed for polar flights with Raoul Amundsen, plans a return to Antarctica to uncover primal interior secrets. The piece also highlights British biochemist J B S Haldane, noted as a fearless self-experimenter and author, famed as the G B Shaw of Science.
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Roosevelt not as invincible as in earlier White House days
Bruckart's Washington Digest notes a cooler reception to President Roosevelt's remarks. The piece argues the public and press now view him as more human, with reduced fervor from supporters and increasing criticism as congressional opposition grows. It cites missteps such as the court fight and spending legislation as eroding his aura of power.
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President Roosevelt's Liberal Leanings Stir Democratic Rift
The piece analyzes how President Roosevelt's spending and housing bills affect his image and party unity. It notes Democrats split in support, roiling reactions to his threats to bolt the party, and Garner's rising influence as a potential alternative nominee. It cites past purge attempts and the Young Democrats alarm at warlike rhetoric.
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Bag to Keep Ball of Twine In
Practical, step by step note on sewing a twine bag hung over a table with a French seam bias bound top and bottom cords for closing. Mentions using scraps and suggests selling at bazaars and gifting. Promotes Sewing Book No. 3 imprint with price ten cents postpaid to Mrs Spears Chicago.
Paris Louvre Stolen Watteau Restored by Thief
Serge Bogouslavsky, 25, returned the $200000 painting L Indifferent to Paris police after stealing it on June 11. He admitted taking the work to bring back its original glory. Experts said his retouching not only restored but improved the picture.
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Commonwealth Power Firm Exits Tennessee Market
Wendell Wilkie's Commonwealth and Southern said goodbye to Tennessee as TVA purchased its lines. A full page ad claimed private operation better serves the public and cited competition with tax-free plants. TVA agreed to pay 78.6 million dollars the following day.
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All Fares Please Plate Collection at Church
The street car conductor collects at church for the first time. Children in the first pew contribute pennies and so do others. A large grim man in the third pew refuses, keeps his hands in his pockets, and the conductor signals to pull the bell cord, saying you’ll have to get off.
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