Ocean Science Reflections and World Crisis Musings
In Brisbanes column a shipboard essay passages describe ocean travel on the Normandie from New York to Southampton, noting changing waves and speed measurement. It cites Newton D. Baker urging scientists to apply learning to politics, references Shaw and Churchill era figures, and comments on French and British postwar tensions and Joe Louis.
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New York
Southampton
Isle of Wight
England
France
Chicago
Lake Forest
Wall Street
Forty-Second Street
Europe
Newton D. Baker
Massachusetts Institute For Technology
Roosevelt Renominated by Acclaim at Democratic Convention
Franklin D Roosevelt was renominated by unanimous acclaim at the Philadelphia convention, receiving all 1100 votes on the first ballot with Vice President Garner also renominated. A mass meeting at Franklin Field drew about 110000 people as Roosevelt denounced economic royalists and pledged New Deal reforms and constitutional changes to advance recovery.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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William Lemke
North Dakota
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New Deal
Farley
Washington
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Landon Plans To Deliver Topeka Speech In July
Gov. Alfred M. Landon continued vacation plans while arranging the Kansas legislature’s reconvening. He will make an acceptance speech in Topeka on July 23 as the party threads political talks with Taft, Robey, and staff. A proposed constitutional amendment would allow broader social welfare funding and federal cooperation. Hamilton leads RNC outreach as East tours set lines for the campaign.
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Ralph W. Robey
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Republican National Committee
Washington
Alfred E. Smith
New York
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Mr. Roosevelt
Smith
James A. Reed
Missouri
Ely
Massachusetts
Bainbridge Colby
Woodrow Wilson
Daniel F. Cohalan
Robins
James A. Farley
Farley
New Deal
Jim Reed
League of Nations Meets to Lift Sanctions discussed in Geneva
A report from Geneva notes League of Nations members weighing reorganization steps while aiming to lift economic sanctions on Italy and aid to Haile Selassie. Observers expect formal talks on reform at the September assembly, with no final decision yet on reconfiguration.
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League of Nations
Geneva
Italy
Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
Europe Nervous as Dr Schacht Builds Diplomatic Ties
The piece discusses third party movements in the U S with Father Coughlin and Huey Long remnants backing, while focusing on Europe where Dr Hjalmar Schacht negotiates with central European powers. It notes Britain France and Italy nervous over German plans and the risk of renewed alliance bonding amid economic maneuvering and power struggles.
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Father Coughlin
Detroit
National Union For Social Justice
Huey Long
Townsend
Lemke
Europe
America
Ethiopia
Mussolini
Italy
France
Germany
Hitler
Hjalmar Schacht
Dr. Schacht
Balkan
England
Wilson
Great Britain
Entente
Balkans
Schacht
Austria
Hungary
Unica
Steel Industry Defies Union Drive Amid Nationwide Campaign
The American Iron and Steel Institute condemned efforts to force steel workers into unions, signaling a firm stance against closed shops. Observers view it as a response to John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers backing a steel employee unionization push amid record 1936 steel output. The industry pledges to shield workers from intimidation and uphold free collective bargaining via secret ballots.
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American Iron and Steel Institute
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Mediterranean Peace Conference Seeks Settlement in Montreux
An international conference in Montreux, Switzerland aimed to resolve Mediterranean military and naval disputes after Turkey urged fortifications of the Dardanelles. Britain, Japan, and Russia debated warship limits and free passage, with France and Italy courted for mutual security pacts amid shifting alliances.
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Montreaux
Switzerland
Turkey
Dardanelles
Russia
Japan
Black Sea
France
Britain
Italy
Wisdom Bits From Everyday Thoughts
A collection of aphorisms on confidence effort and nature. It contrasts real talent with self doubt and jokes about language and technology. The piece ends with reflections on saving and character showing humor and practical wisdom.
Foreign Phrases and Their Language Roots
A compact glossary listing Latin French and Greek terms with English meanings. Entries include ab urbe condita de jure en avant et al. Definitions cover phrases such as coup de grace laissez faire and gnothi seauton with brief explanations.
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Rome
Gnothi Seauton
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