Bureaucracy Flourishes as New Deal Grows Federal Payroll
The piece critiques the New Deal for expanding the federal payroll beyond wartime highs. It cites 1934 figures showing 918,861 full time employees, surpassing WWI levels, and predicts near one million hires. It argues relief work is separate from a growing, entrenched bureaucracy and notes Washington uses 107 buildings with four more under construction.
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American Youth in Camp Inspires Strong Citizenship
Reports from across the nation say a record number of boys and girls will attend summer camps. The essay praises outdoor education fostering self-reliance, physical vigor, and robust citizenship as youths learn sailing, canoeing, tree and bird identification, and other outdoor skills in well run camps led by responsible directors.
Flying Pullman Dream Rushes Toward Wide Air Travel
A retrospective on early flight contrasts the Wright brothers 1903 Kitty Hawk lift with the DC-4 demonstration across the West Coast. The article notes the DC-4 as a joint airline project, costing two million dollars, with potential production costs of four hundred thousand per unit. It envisions a 3000 pound payload, 42 passengers, a five person crew, two continental hops of 1425 miles, and speeds near 191 miles per hour.
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Orville Wright
Wright
Etiquette Hint About the Veil at First Weddings
A etiquette note states the long white veil is worn only at a bride’s first wedding when she is young and has never before been married. This guidance reflects traditional wedding customs and may influence attire choices for eligible brides.
News by Mail Year 55 Maxims Quote
A brief quotation from Sir J. Mackintosh on maxims as condensed good sense of nations appears in THE NEWS BY MAIL. The datum notes the 55th year of publication, reflecting a periodical voice.
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The Parent Problem The Parent Problem
Garry C Myers argues for firm discipline in handling toddlers tools and aggression. He endorses immediate punishment including spanking for striking others, with guidance on self defense, boxing lessons for older children, and strict limits on weapons like air rifles and bows. He condemns permissive parenting and urges consistent consequences to prevent future violence.
California defense program spurs Pacific coast upgrades
In Washington many bills form a California defense program to fortify the western coast with expanded Navy stations from Mare Island to Point St. George. About 16.6 million dollars funds improvements and a supply depot. new fighting craft are planned. Sunnyside and Sunnyvale ideas face political delays, but California remains hopeful for aviation research use while seeking peace through deterrence.
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Bible Thought For Today Proverbial Wisdom Quote
A daily devotional note quotes Proverbs 19 23 about fearing the Lord bringing life satisfaction and protection from evil. It emphasizes moral guidance and divine blessing for those who live with reverence and trust in God.
Local Attorney Recalls Wife Shot Husband Case
A local attorney quoted an expert noting powder marks on a coat after a husband was allegedly shot by his wife. Another expert added a quip about the implication, saying that is why she shot him, reflecting on the case.
Life Calls A Ballplayer The Great In New York Crowd
A reflective note questions whether greatness in sports lies in hitting a small ball or in earning applause from a New York crowd, sparking debate about public adulation versus athletic achievement.
Hints and Dints amid scattered nightly items
A miscellany of notes and quips from a late night page. The column mentions a Philadelphia gun incident against two amateur musicians sleeping in a field and offers wary commentary on gun making races and income. It includes a child cake anecdote and social observations on fashion and marriage attire.
Old Shoes and Old Songs Brighten Down Moments
A collection of wry observations and light verse highlights aging, nostalgia, and humor. Notes compare comfort in old footwear and songs with the appeal of long-ago tunes, plus quirky lines on critics, gender conscience, prosperity slang, and a stray YMCA swimming program tease.
Alas or Not An Appeal A Sermon Tale On Charity And Etiquette
A preacher recounts a bishoply rebuke for endless appeals and a later letter that claims to be a report not an appeal and mentions lacking pants. The sermon urges avoiding phone solicitations and instead facing the people. a store clerk asks a bridal customer about oyster sizes and the husband’s 14 inch collar is noted with humor.
No title in this fragment fits rules
Geraldine deflects insinuations about marriage from older women. The secretary reflects on gender roles, independence, and career women challenging traditional poverty fears.
Choosing Hats for Afternoon Weddings
Dear Miss Markel answers a reader planning a daytime wedding. She advises two attendants wear long afternoon dresses to match a floor-length gown and fingertip veil. The note notes prompt personal replies with a self addressed stamped envelope for future questions.
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Be Your Dog Sale Smile Turns Into Teasing Offer
A passerby offers Julius Roar a dollar for the family pup, but Julius refuses to sell. He proposes a playful twist: take $2 and let Mrs. Roar cry, then the dog stays with the family. The note shifts to broader reflections on yawning, a Beaver County murder case, and holiday costs.
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Julius
Soap Makers and Jabs at Outsiders in Light Humored Anecdotes
A column notes multiple men credit clean living to success, including soap makers and a Scot who tipped a hotel chambermaid. A U.S. senator laments class prejudice, a maid’s toothache prompts a dentist visit, and a quitter jokes about quitting smoking after tossing cigarette packs. The piece ties in general quips on society, health, and a King of England remark on cooperation versus conflict.
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New York
What’s What At A Glance Townsend Bill Has Choice Paragraph
The Townsend bill draws attention as Congress debates a choice paragraph on inflationary and deflationary measures. Lawmakers, analysts, and observers weigh options and potential impacts amid ongoing fiscal policy discussions.
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Draft Roosevelt drive shows lukewarm response in Washington
In Washington three weeks of booster priming for a draft Roosevelt third term meet resistance from administration aides led by James Farley. Farley is not publicly backing a draft and may resist any campaign that forces a convention. Observers say Farley would back Roosevelt only if directly asked and if Roosevelt intends to run.
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Just Folks By Edgar A Guest
Neighborhood incident describes Tony selling fresh green plants door to door. The speaker admires the flowers in his cart, noting red geraniums, pansies, asters, marigold, and zinnia. Tony praises his sale aims, offering plants cheaply while promising Spring and upcoming summer colors.
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Noted Figures Debate Democracy Dictatorship in Domestic Roundup
International News Service reports Dr Eduard Benes asserting democracy cannot coexist with dictatorship and must prevail for European peace. Jerome Frang calls America rich and highly educated, rejecting defeatist attitudes. Dr William Mather Lewis mocks fear of dictators, urging historical perspective. Frank Murphy endorses a labor spy ban as a safe bipartisan vote.
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