The Waleys Kidnapers Case Shocked Nation
A Salt Lake City witness scene ends the George Weyerhaeuser kidnaping mystery as Margaret Waley and Harmon Waley face federal charges under Lindbergh law. The article probes Margaret Waley's motives, notes the couple aiding investigators toward William Mahan, and contrasts federal versus Washington death penalties. An African dust storm in Rome is also reported.
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Salt Lake City
Margaret Waley
Harmon Waley
George Weyerhaeuser
Tacoma
Wash
Wheels of Justice
William Mahan
Waleys
Judge Landis backs Pitts comeback after prison term
The judge urges baseball to allow Ed win C. Pitts to sign a contract despite Sing Sing prison time for a holdup. Pitts served an eight to sixteen year sentence, earned time off for good conduct, and is now deemed eligible to return to the diamond pending his own performance and team support.
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The Alaska Colonists and Frontier Resolve
The Lincoln Star argues that only colonists willing to endure hardship and fight like pioneers will succeed in Alaska. It urges those with resolve to settle the new frontier and build a future, while others should return home.
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Cumberland Gap
Ohio River
Great Plains
Alaska
Resolution
Lincoln Star
The Supreme Court as a Balancing Force
The Dover Daily Reporter critiques the Supreme Court as fallible yet essential in coordinating legislative and executive power. It argues Marshall usurped power but acknowledges the court preserves minority rights within a dual sovereignty system.
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Marshall
Dover
Daily Reporter
Business Cautious as Public Opinion Shapes Labor Rules
Editorial argues American business should follow NRA features with public approval. The Eagle Grove Eagle notes public opinion rejects sweat shops and child labor, urging firms to maintain standards aligned with national sentiment.
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NRA
Eagle Grove Eagle
Cautionary Wordplay on Markets and Voter Steps
The Chicago News warns readers to be vigilant when markets or the constitution headline front pages. The note urges care with finances and voting amid sensational coverage and political tension.
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Chicago News
National Whirligig: Johnson and Ickes Duel in Washington
National scene is roiled by Hugh Johnson seeking a return as counsel in the A T and T inquiry amid rivalries with Donald Richberg. In parallel, Secretary Ickes presses to strip Agriculture of conservation duties and move forestry, biology, and soil erosion to Interior, alarming the Department. Reports claim OGPU-like vigilance by Wallace aides.
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Donald Richberg
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Richberg
NRA
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Forestry Service
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Soil Erosion Bureau
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Interior
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Wallacers
OGPU
Louis Glavis
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Mr. Ickes
Harold
Henry
Wallaces, Ickes duel and Roosevelt revision sparks
News Behind The News highlights a potential clash between Wallace and Ickes amid cabinet rivalries. It notes Roosevelt tests public sentiment on constitutional revision with Tugwell, James, and Elliott Roosevelt shaping the discourse while keeping silent on some claims.
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Roosevelt
Brain Truster
Tugwell
James
Elliott Roosevelt
Pressman’s political rise and civic work in Baltimore
John Hix highlights Hyman A. Pressman, the Baltimore boy orator who started campaigning at 14 and became a lawyer at 19. The piece traces his early political activity from 1928 through key runs for office and his role founding the Baltimore Young Democrats.
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Hyman A. Pressman
Baltimore
Pressman
Baltimore City College
Debates on New Deal aims and global policy tensions
Discussion covers a shift toward modern government, charting employment from public works and farm subsidies, plus critiques of propagandistic promotion by the Democratic Party and notable figures. Reports on Abyssinia outline Britain Italy France and Germany moves, with Africa's checkers game impacting European balance of power.
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PWA
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Ace
Michelson
Democratic Ghq
New York
James McMullin
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Italy
Mussolini
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French Somaliland
Red Sea
France
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India
Australia
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Somaliland
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Wease
United Front
Europe
A. M. E. Church Plans New Edifice
Fifty years ago today the A. M. E. church congregation decided to erect a new church at about 1200 dollars. They had 200 dollars subscribed and Rev. W. R. Alexander with Richard Haney were soliciting further subscriptions.
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A. M. E. Church
W. R. Alexander
Richard Haney
Theodore Roosevelt
America
Muscatine
American Legion
League Park
South Muscatine
Commoner Turned English King 1653 58
Puzzle solution hints across horizontals and verticals reference English history and wordplay. Clues point to rulers, terms, and objects from medieval to early modern England, with multiple cross references and a final answer connected to the era of the Lord Protector.
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