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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1952

Page

8

FDR Sways Court Fight and Lands Job for New Deal

In 1936 1937 FDR faced a disputed Supreme Court and political backlash as Liberty League opposition weakened. Farley warned of a near victory while the court retreated on Wagner Act and Social Security. The president pursued court reform and a faster federal judiciary, accepting a partial resolve.

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Blossom Seeley Critiques Modern Girlish Sex Appeal

Hollywood star Blossom Seeley says contemporary female crooners rely on obvious sex appeal. She and Benny Fields just headlined at Cocoanut Grove, drawing bigger crowds than Sinatra or the Andrews Sisters. Seeley favors subtle tease over exposed performances and credits marriage as a lasting flirtation.

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Solon To Carry Mail As Part of Probe

Rep Laurie Battle will carry a mail bag and walk a postman route in Jonesboro to assess demand for a local branch post office. He will join postman Newton Carmichael at the Bessemer office, then ride Carmichael's route as Christmas shoppers loom.

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