Air mail deaths fuel political battle over contracts
Five army aviators killed in air mail operations spark Republican attacks on the administration while President Roosevelt weighs private contract renewal. Farley defends cancellation, Senate probes army training, and a plan to study existing companies may yield new legislation next year.
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Farley
Senate
Post Office Department
Walter F. Brown
Brown
Hugo L. Black
New York
Speaker Rainey
Army Air. Corps
House Rules Committee
War Department
Ben Foulois
Army Air Corps
Roosevelt Urges New Federal Commission for Communications
In a special message President Roosevelt asks Congress to create a federal commission to regulate wire, cable and radio systems. The proposal would transfer duties from the Federal Radio Commission and take over Interstate Commerce functions.
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Congress
Federal Commission
Commission
Federal Radio Commission
Interstate Commerce Commis
Manchukuo crowns Henry Puyi emperor Kang Teh
Henry Puyi aged twenty eight, former boy emperor of China, has been enthroned as emperor of Manchukuo under Japanese auspices. The coronation was held in Hsinking with heavy guard and police. Yueh Hua named queen though not present. Japan and Soviet Russia exchange protests over airspace, heightening regional tension.
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Miere
Japan
Henry Puyi
China
Manchukuo
Kang
Russia
Manchuria
Henry
Hsinking
Heaven
Yueh Hua
War fears downplayed while Carnera defeats Loughran
A spokesman argued Russia and Japan are not on the verge of war as protests signal only temporary tension. Primo Carnera outpointed Tommy Loughran in Miami after a hard fifteen round heavyweight bout, with Loughran losing the decision despite stronger performance.
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Japan
Russia
Tommy Loughran
Primo Carnera
Miami
Fla
Plastron Vogue by Cherie Nicholas
Cherie Nicholas notes plastron and cuff sets as bold new neckwear ideas. The beige linen detachable plastron ties and buttons for practicality, pairing with matching cuffs to elevate a mossy crepe frock into high fashion.
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Cherie Nicholas
Ms New
Controversy Over Meat Packers and New Deal Policy
Washington turmoil centers on Department of Agriculture charges against ten meat packers and the broader fight over how far federal government should regulate business. Observers expect policy battles, SEC supervision of securities, and shifts in federal power to shape industry and politics under Roosevelt era reforms.
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Hugh Johnson
NRA
Washington
General Johnson
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Steel Trust
Edward F.mcgrady
Mr. McGrady
Department of Agriculture
Washinton
Roosevelt
Department
Congress
Packer
Wallace
Federal Trade Commission
Nha
Maarters
Wash
Administration
Laberal Trade Commission
Commission
New Angles Hide Excess Bulk In Fashion
Architecturally constructed clothes create a sharp new silhouette with strategic blocking. Stairstep trimming and targeted emphasis down to the shoulders or hips slim the figure, while color choices like somber shades and fine stripes help slenderize larger frames.
Clothes for Spring Focus on Practical Fashion
Spring apparel sticks to conservative, wearable styles with no dramatic changes. The two piece dress returns as an ultra practical frock after years away. Sleeves are modest, shoulders normal or raglan, and the silhouette remains slender with a slimmer, more fitted waist. Lengths stay constant.
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Western Newspaper Union
Russian Hat Styles Mix Fur and Antelope Felt
The note describes a Persian hat combining fur with antelope felt or fabric. It notes the Russian influence evident in the design, indicating stylistic blending across cultures and materials.
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Edward W. Pickard
Schall
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United States
Robinson
Indiana
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Foreign Relations Committee
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George N. Peek
White House
Reedsville
W. Va
J. A. Farley
Apan
Soviet Russia
Emperor Kang Teh
MacArthur
Military Affairs Committee
House
Air Corps
General Staff
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Chester
William H. Davis
Craig
Ford Company
Davis
Edie Ford
Milwaukee
Wis
Seaman Body Corporation
Racine
Nash Motor Company
Tariff Commission
By Cherie Nicholas
Henry Ford
William E
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