Liberal education defends full spectrum of government study
An opinion piece argues democracy lacks a fixed meaning and demands that colleges teach all political theories, including communist manifestos, monarchies, and radical ideas, to preserve true democratic understanding. It rejects excluding any viewpoint as a betrayal of democracy. Also notes Alaska relief-pioneer grumbling as a separate Modern Pioneers column excerpt.
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New Deal
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Ideas that shaped global thought on democracy
A fragment discussing how enduring ideas have pervaded the world and the importance for students and future citizens to recognize the value and significance of the democracy they live under.
Mitchell Probe Widens In graft and safety charges
The senate expands a probe into Ewing Mitchell's graft and inefficiency charges in the commerce department. The attorney general says the justice department will investigate regardless of the outcome. Mitchell alleges that the Morro Castle disaster and the Sky Chief crash could have been prevented with proper supervision of sea and air transportation.
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Longshoreman’s Injury Tests Jurisdiction Of State Law
A Port Huron longshoreman injured when knocked from a ship deck sued the steamship line for compensation under the federal longshoremen's act. The owners argued he should file under Michigan’s compensation act since the injury occurred on Michigan soil after he hit the dock, testing how law reaches across jurisdictions.
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National Whirligig Explores P O Patronage Reform Plans
Ray Tucker surveys Beltway politics as FDR is urged to replace Farley with a merit based system for postal appointments. Roper's push risks deeper partisan ties while Cum and the A G face internal turmoil. Wheeler probes railroad financing to frame 1936 debates, with Eastman mapping routes for political disruption.
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La Follette Aims for Banking Committee Post
In Washington insiders discuss betting on Wisconsin's Young Bob La Follette to chair the banking and currency committee, backing his support for the Eccles banking bill and inheritance taxes. The maneuver pits Democrats against Eastern conservatives as Morgenthau funds Paris stabilization efforts amid a looming monetary crisis.
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Strange as it Seems and Other Odds and Ends
A collage of quirky historical notes and brief observations on unusual facts. Topics include Sahara desert fish, ancient rifle fence at the Washington home of the Craighills, etymology of clave and spice nail, postwar financial action by Britain, and a mix of market and political quirks from Wall Street to railroads and taxes.
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Dollar terms for world talks fuel French and British test
The piece argues the United States favors stabilized dollars as a condition for any world conference, while Britain lingers. It notes Norris Borah two thirds vote ideas for constitutional limits, and previews banking and social security bills moving through Congress with White House pressure to reform money and credit policy.
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On This Date in Local History Highlights
Fifty years ago Herman Schultz, 15, of Louisa County, was kicked by a horse leaving a fractured skull with doubtful recovery. Twenty five years ago a M F Eaton paint and wallpaper shop fire destroyed over 300 dollars of stock due to spontaneous combustion. Ten years ago Robert Marion La Follette was buried in Madison Wisconsin with a simple Capitol service.
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German Evangelical Synod
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J. J. Jans
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Bard of Avon Crossword Clue Summary
Clue list asks for Bard of Avon and related terms across horizontal and vertical entries. Answers include Shakespeare related words and surrounding crossword hints such as queen of heaven and prophecy terms, with multiple cross connections. The puzzle features definitions for both classical and linguistic items in a themed word-fill format.
Junction cancels July 4th celebration in Columbus Junction
The Fourth of July event in Columbus Junction is canceled due to persistent wet weather. The opening of the new viaduct will be celebrated later after pavement work is finished. A kittenball tournament remains set at the fair grounds with top eastern Iowa teams.
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Fair Grounds
Iowa
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