When is a Constituent Not a Constituent
An Ohio capitol conference of lawmakers and lead ing lobbyists highlights a relief crisis in industrial cities. The speaker convened inter est groups including the inter‑organization conference the township trustees association school lobby state farm bureau grange and the state federation of labor. The piece argues the legislature abdicated its duties to lobby power and failed to solve the destitution problem for months.
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State Farm Bureau
the Grange
Invisible government in state politics cited
The article argues that pressure groups influence lawmakers more than voters in many state capitals, including Ohio. It contends this reflects a broader pattern in American politics where elected representatives respond to special interests, explaining persistent inefficiency and unresponsiveness in state governments.
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Ohio
High school senior urges New Yorkers to keep heads up
A Kansas youth visiting New York says city residents eat with faces down and suggests adopting a neighborly stance. He observes people in Kansas eat with faces up, look around, and be friendly, noting they seem happier. The idea is to keep heads up and be more aware.
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Jimmie Duncan
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Jimmie
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Wallace Theme Song Slogan Sparks Town Program
A slogan for Secretary Wallace's new town program proclaims We planted it that way. The Tracer Star Clip her notes Muller on a summer day rates the meadow sweet with hay and hints there are other plants she might like to seed but says she can't.
Aunt Het by Robert Quillen
A brief column by Robert Quillen titled Aunt Het presents a humorous, tight line on secrecy and personal disclosure. The fragment hints at social custom and wit characteristic of Quillen’s small town observations.
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Robert Quillen
As You Were Fifty Years Ago Today
A dated reminiscence notes fifty years back with an item about twenty five boxes of iced fish sent to Wilton where the car reeked of fish.
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Wilton
Poor Pa By Cloud Callen
A fragmentary two line verse depicts Uncle Ben cautioning that the straight and narrow path is rough due to a lack of staying power to justify its good condition. The excerpt uses dialect and rustic phrasing to convey moral guidance.
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Few Laymen Back Harrison Roosevelt Tax Tilt
Washington correspondence details a dispute over the capital gains tax linked to F D Roosevelt and Pat Harrison. Tax experts challenge Roosevelt’s illustration as misaligned with typical incomes, noting savers with lower gains face higher effective rates. The piece previews an NEA Service feature on James Roosevelt’s insurance sales success.
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Washington
Pat Harrison
Roosevelt
Arthurdale
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Treasury
James Roosevelt
New York
NEA Service
Modern Bride Reigns Over 1938 House and Home
Ken Murray calls out changing roles of women as June brides embrace electric appliances and new duties. He notes the shift from traditional kitchens to modern gadgets, while mothers recall older prudence as society debates progress and domestic expectations.
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Thomas A. Edison
Valfar
Cpyright
McNaught Syndicate,Inc
Strange As It Seems The Lee Family Soldier Careers
Charles Lee rose to major at 30 in 1761 as commander of the 103rd foot in the British army. His career spanned America under Gage, Braddock era at Fort Duquesne, Ticonderoga wounds, Niagara, Villa Velha, and Polish and Turkish service. He joined Continental Army in 1775, ranked major general, later suspended in 1776. The piece blends curious notes on his diverse commands and later moves to America.
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Villa Velha
Lee
Wabash
Minols
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Constantinople
Warsaw
América
America
New World
Tcajor
National Whirligig shows Roosevelt’s neutrality stance shifts
In a sweeping national column, Ray Tucker analyzes New Deal politics as Roosevelt publicly signals neutrality after the war. He highlights favoritism toward multiple candidates across states, the use of federal agencies for political leverage, and looming purges as allies push reform through Congress.
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Ray Tucker
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James
Kennedy-Earle
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Colorado
Pepper
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McAdoo
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Dully
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Iowa
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Reynolds
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Thomas
Oklahoma
Lawrence Camp
Georgia
South Carolina
Mr. Roosevelt
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James McMullin
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Senator Walsh Statement on Global Insecurity
Senator Walsh of Massachusetts warns that today there is no security for either peoples or governments anywhere on earth. The comment underscores rising anxieties about international stability and defense needs.
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