Italy Faces Abyssinian War It May Prove Unpredictable
A London Spectator essay suggests Italy could struggle in Africa defying military expectations. It notes Abyssinia’s rugged terrain could trap Italian forces, risking supply lines and possible disintegration of the expedition. The piece cites historical reversals to warn against textbook assumptions.
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Abyssinia
Italy
London Spectator
Africa
Addis Ababa
Morocco
France
Mussolini
Fort Duquesne
Crack
U. S. Army
Capital Contradictions and a Call for Constitutional Rethink
The piece contrasts the justice department’s push to enforce laws with the White House urging swift legislation despite constitutional questions. It recalls Roosevelt’s 1933 pledge to uphold the Constitution and criticizes the push to pass bills before Supreme Court review, urging orderly revision within constitutional bounds.
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Cummings
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Roosevelt
United States
the United States
National Congress
White House
Supreme Court
Mussolini Faces Rugged African Campaign Challenge
The article argues that fighting a large force of poorly equipped enemies is riskier than anticipated. It notes Mussolini's troops will need strong generalship and luck for the African campaign to meet expectations of a triumphal advance.
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Little Big Horn
Mussolini
Governor rejects Iowa special session call
The Cresco Times reports Governor Herring dismisses rumors of a fall special session, stating he cannot imagine any condition serious enough to justify calling a special session of the assembly.
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Iowa
Herring
Assembly
Cresco Times
White House Opposes Glass Banking Bill Provisions
The White House resists the Glass banking bill changes and plans to reframe key sections on the senate floor. President Roosevelt opposes returning commercial banks to underwriting roles and interlocking directorates, while bankers including Chase National’s Aldrich push to limit these provisions.
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Washington
Ray Tucker
White House
Senate
Roosevelt
New York
Chase National
Aldrich
Morgan Partners
Parcel post saves cost on Vernal brick delivery
The Bank of Vernal bricks were shipped 407 miles by parcel post from Salt Lake City to Vernal, wrapped in crates under 50 pounds. The route crossed Mack Colorado on narrow gauge, then wagoned 65 miles to Vernal, tying up mail until the 200 pound daily limit was set. Also notes Africa and Chile have little rainfall, only 0.02 inch in 17 years.
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Bank of Vernal
Salt Lake City
Vernal
Uintah County
Verna
Mack
Colo
Africa
Chile
Industry fears and TVA clash echo in ruling and politics
Government contracts push private firms to code hours and wages. Judge Grubb blocks TVA power sales, delaying municipal contracts as Supreme Court action looms. Pecora and Borah headlines mix with Morgenthau silver moves and Guffey coal bill setbacks.
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McCarl
Grubb
Alabama
TVA
Supreme Court
NRA
Congress
Muscatine’s Past Reflections Marking Key Local Events
A retrospective column recalls anniversaries from Muscatine: Rev Naomi Tamura’s sermon at the Presbyterian church, a near fatal rifle accident involving Leonard Coulter, the sinking and safe rescue of passengers from the Steamer Helen Blair in the Mississippi, and the Pig Club tour with thirty five participants. It also notes Rev W H Rogers leaving Muscatine for the First Baptist church in Wichita Kansas.
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Naomi Tamura
United States
Presbyterian Church
Muscatine
Leonard Coulter
Helen Blair
Mississippi River
Muscatine County
W. H. Rogers
First Baptist Church
Wichita
Kan
Royal Residence Puzzle Clue List
A crossword style list titled Royal Residence with Across and Down clues. Entries include famous Brit ish palace for 1 Across and numerous paired clues such as 9 Across half an em 12 Frostbite 14 Pertaining to an apex 16 Implement 18 Fame 19 Close and others. Several entries reference directions, ages, and linguistic terms.
Debate on shelving the bill and its constitutional reach
The piece notes a committee rewritten bill to forestall Supreme Court objections while keeping core provisions. It questions interstate versus intrastate coal commerce and cites John L. Lewis and labor issues around the Wagner bill. It also appraises Leo Wolman as potential labor board head and discusses market rigging rules with the Securities Exchange Commission.</s>
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Reserve Bank
Eccles
Roosevelt-Eccles
Carter Glass
Glass
Supreme Court
House
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Roosevelt
Leo Wolman
National Labor Relations Board
Auto
Wolman
A. F. of L
Federation
Automobile Labor Board
Organized Labor
Securities Exchange Commission
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Wall Street
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