Broadside on Roosevelts New Deal Upheaval and World News
The Supreme Court and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals declare two Roosevelt New Deal experiments unconstitutional, including the Resettlement Administration, amid discussion of socialization and states rights. Other items report frog jumping contests, dirigible travel claims, and Mussolini census plans in Ethiopia.
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United States Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Supreme Court
Guffey
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Tugwell
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Arctic
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Atlantic
Sir Hubert
United States
Europe
Supreme Court Invalidates Municipal Bankruptcy Act of 1934
The Supreme Court overturned the Municipal Bankruptcy Act of 1934 as an unwarranted intrusion on state sovereignty. Four justices dissented. The majority, led by Justice McReynolds, held the act unconstitutional in a Texas water district case where bondholders sought a debt readjustment.
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United States Supreme Court
Hughes
Stone
Brandeis
Cardozo
James C. McReynolds
Texas
Justice McReynolds
Political pointers for 1936 nominating race described
A political observer predicts Frank Lowden of Illinois as the Republican nominee if he accepts. Norman Thomas is renominated by the Socialists with George Nelson as running mate, while ALF LANDON leads New Jersey delegates. The piece notes Eastman and the planned two year extension of the Transportation Coordinator's office and possible rail industry resistance.
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Srank
Lowden
Illinois
National Party
Union
Norman Thomas
Socialist Party
Cleveland
Ohio
George Nelson
Wisconsin
New York
Earl Browder
Communist Party
United Front
Alf Landon
New Jersey
Borah
John Hamilton
James A. Farley
Farley
Republcan
Kansas
Joseph B. Eastman
Wheeler
Montana
Roosevelt
Washington
Eastman
Frank C. Lowden
London
Col
Frank Knox
Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
New Deal
Mm Lowden
Leonard Wood
Warren G. Harding
Bonus Bonds to be Mailed to 45,000 Veterans
Bonus Baby Bonds will be mailed June 15 to 45,000 veterans in 241 cities with 59 large centers designated for payment. Bonds are $50 with checks for odd amounts and must be collected in person at local post offices. If a veteran cannot be located, bonds stay 30 days at the destination post office before returning to the Treasury.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
Farley
Treasury Department
Socialists Lead Belgian Parliament Victory Figures
Socialists gain control of the Belgian Parliament with Emile Vandervelde poised to become premier as the Rexists win 21 seats. Official tallies place Socialists at 70, Catholics 68, Liberals 23, Rexists 21, Flemish Nationals 16, Communists 9.
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Belgium
France
Emile Vandervelde
Paul van Zeeland
Rexists
Russia Will Maintain Big Far Eastern Fleet
The Soviet government declares it cannot reduce its Far Eastern fleet without Japan's binding agreement. Karl Radek, speaking for Izvestia, notes Britain and Russia will focus on European naval arms while Japan remains unreached, blaming Tokyo for breaking the Washington accord and the London talks.
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Great Britain
Russia
London
European
Japan
Karl Radek
Izvestia
Soviet Union
Tokyo
Washington
Townsend Refuses Further Inquiry in House Hearing
Dr Francis Townsend angrily defends his pension movement under fire from the house committee. After two days he calls questions nonsensical and labels the lawmakers thick headed. He vows to form a third party after elections and flees with escorts toward Baltimore as the panel seeks contempt charges.
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Townsend
Francis BE. Townsend
House
Doctor Townsend
Gerald K. Smith
Huey Long
Washington
Baltimore
Congress Hopes to Adjourn By June Six
Congress aims to adjourn on June 6 after House work ends and Senate action on relief and tax bills proceeds. Senator Harrison's committee projects a tax plan to raise about 626 million in permanent revenue, with proposed levies on sugar and corporate liquidation to add 33 million in income taxes and possibly 40 million more by adjusting estate tax exemptions.
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Congress
House
Senate
Harrison
Pretty Wall Hanging Peacock Pattern 1014
Colorful peacock wall hanging described for embroidery using running and outline stitches. Includes transfer pattern 15 by 20 inches, color chart, key, material list, and stitch illustrations. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept. 82 Eighth Ave. New York NY.
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Sewing Circle
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Ave
New York
N. Y
Dog Cemetery at Fort Monroe Garrison
A small dog cemetery sits on the parapet of Fort Monroe, home to seven tiny graves and simple tombstones, within the oldest continuous U S garrison.
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Fort A
Fortress Monroe
United States
Capudine Promises Quick Relief For Headache Pain
An ad claims Capudine stops headaches and neuralgic pain almost instantly with a teaspoonful in water. It emphasizes ready ingredients and non habit forming relief, listing 60c 30c and 10c sizes.
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