Roosevelt Calls Stop-Gap Relief Inadequate For Unemployment
President Roosevelt said relief and public works are stop gaps for unemployment as he eyes a permanent solution. He warned Europe’s rearmament sprees are unsustainable and touted Sweden’s tax funded method. He ordered federal agencies to begin a large spending push July 1 through WPA PWA CCC and RFC. He noted no country has solved the unemployment crisis and warned about the dangers of unproductive wartime spending.
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Roosevelt
Sweden
Europe
Works Progress Administration
Public Works Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
WPA Official Denounced for urging Roosevelt Vote
Abbey Williams deputy WPA administrator stirred anger among opponents by urging relief enrollees in New York to keep the Roosevelt administration in power and elect 100 percent Roosevelt Democrats. A senate committee called the speech unfortunate and warned against using relief funds to influence voters. Williams denied political intent in a letter claiming misquotation.
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Abbey Williams
WPA
New York
Roosevelt
Senate Committee
Williams
Angry farmers seize Wisconsin creamery and oust union staff
About 100 angry farmers invaded the Richland Cooperative creamery at Richland Center Wisconsin and drove out seven Teamsters union employees. They forced remaining workers to sign affidavits pledging not to join a labor organization and set up a picket line. The action capped five months of resistance by the co operative's directors and members.
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Bers
American Federation of Labor Teamsters’ Union
National Labor Relations Board
N. S. Clark
Milwaukee
Labor Board
Clark
Washington
The
Richland Co-operative Creamery
Richland Center
Wis
Teamsters
Co-Operative
Mem
Willis Nominated for Indiana Senate by G O P
Willis, 62, publisher of the Angola Republican, was nominated by Indiana Republicans for the senate at the Indianapolis convention on the third ballot exiling four rivals including former senator James E. Watson. He heads Steuben Publishing, publishing Angola Herald with another editor.
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Indiana
G.O.P
Willis
Aymond E. Willis
Angola
Ind
Senate
Indianapolis
James E. Watson
Angola Republican
Steuben Publishing Company
Angola Herald
Fish Attacks Hamilton Over Campaign Fund Control
Rep. Hamilton Fish of New York renews his fight against National Chairman John Hamilton as campaign fund control becomes the central issue before the Republican national executive committee in Washington. Fish asserts GOP gains hinge on Hamilton’s removal while leaders including Rep. Joe Martin and Sen. John Townsend press for fund allotment and exclusive expenditure rights. Representative Bertrand Snell signals retirement from public life.
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Republican National Executive Committee
Washington
Hamilton Fish
New York
John Hamilton
Hamilton
Fish
Senate
Joe Martin
Massachusetts
Sen
John Townsend
Delaware
House
National Committee
Bertrand Snell
Italy Advises Modera tion in Franco Spain Aid
Italy told Franco to use moderation to stop British and other ships from supplying government Spain. Gayda said Italy backs bombing vessels with contraband but denies Italian responsibility. Perth’s representations pave way to end bombings. Mussolini ready to act to spare Chamberlain embarrassment. London said four powers would split costs to withdraw foreign troops. Russia balks at full share of about 10 million dollars.
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Vvirginio Gayda
Italy
Franco
Spain
Gayda
Earl of Perth
Rome
Mussolini
Chamberlain
London
Great Britain
France
Germany
Russia
Signs of Compromise and Recovery in Roosevelt Era
The article notes rising stock activity and revived private enterprise as the nation awaits unfreezing of three billion dollars in credit through new banking regulations. Public Works plans totaling nearly 500 million dollars are sent nationwide. Roosevelt urges public help, admits mistakes across groups, blasts business reactionaries, defends enterprise, and praises Congress for future-focused achievement.
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Public Works Administration
Roosevelt
Congress
Roosevelt calls for liberal victory in party purge sparks split
The President argued for liberal leaders to intervene in state primaries to defeat conservatives, drawing immediate protests from Democratic figures like Senators Burke and King. King warned against using federal purse strings to meddle in party affairs, while others viewed Roosevelt’s stance as widening the party split and endorsing the purge led by Corcoran and Cohen.
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Burke
Nebraska
King
Utah
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Corcoran
Cohen
Navy expands plants under JTMPETUS program with 113 projects
Naval expansion program reaches 27.883 million dollars in PWA allotments for upgrading and enlarging navy facilities. 113 projects approved by Mr Roosevelt will start by August 15 including power plant and foundry work, radio station, moorings, turret facilities, shipyard improvements, and more.
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Jtmpetus
PWA
Navy Department
Roosevelt
Envoys Warn Japan Over Hainan Occupation Risk
British and French envoys in Tokyo warned that any seizure of Hainan would bring joint Franco British action. The Chinese island near trade routes was bombed by Japanese flyers as Germany reportedly recalls advisers to the Chinese army amid hopes of possible German aid to Japan.
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Tokyo
Japan
Mwinan
China
Germany
Swedes Celebrate 300th Anniversary in Delaware and Nearby States
Thousands of Americans of Swedish descent and many visitors from Sweden gathered in Wilmington Delaware for the 300th anniversary of the first Swedish and Finnish landing in America. Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf, ill, stayed aboard the liner Kungsholm while his son Prince Bertil attended. A monument presented by Prince Bertil was accepted by President Roosevelt and then handed to Governor Richard McMullen. The four day observance spanned Delaware New Jersey and Pennsylvania with a lawn party attended by Crown Princess Louise. The historic New Sweden colony began in 1638 with 150 Swedes and Finns.
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Sweden
Wilmington
Del
America
Old Country
Crown Prince
Gustaf Adolf
Kungsholm
Prince Bertil
Roosevelt
Richard McMullen
Delaware
Crown Princess Louise
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
New Sweden
Gustafus Adolphus
New Fabrics of Sheer Loveliness for Summer Attire
The article highlights sheer fabrics for summer gowns including chiffons organdies and lace with cobweb-like patterns. It notes the season’s lace prints Swiss chiffon and gandies, delicate lace patterns, full skirts, bolero jackets, and decorative flowers as key style elements seen in fashion shows and garden party wear.
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Miami
Western Newspaper Union
Twisted drapes signal new fashion in summer style
The piece surveys dress and blouse trends featuring twisted and knotted drapes, all over shirred bodices, and sheer fabrics, highlighting color contrasts and monotone designs as the season's top fashion notes. It also warns about misusing mouth washes for bad breath and promotes a 1000 calorie diet with sample meals for weight reduction.
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Cherie Nicholas
Handsome suit with scalloped pockets and contrast stitching
A well tailored town and country suit in fine lightweight wool worsted with scalloped pockets and decorative contrast stitching. The model shows a smart attire solution for any occasion.
Paquin Style: bias cut long skirt with blouset
Paquin features a bias cut long skirt paired with a marquisette blouse in white black or pale rose. The ensemble emphasizes a streamlined silhouette and soft fabrics for evening wear.
Tailored Dinner Dress Enjoys Continued Popularity
The tailored dinner or evening dress remains a strong favorite in fashion circles, valued for its sleek lines and versatile appeal across social events and formal occasions.
Venus Flytrap and Pitcher Plants in Carolina Swamps
Darwin praised the Venus flytrap as the most wonderful plant in the world and notes it grows in Carolina swamps. It features two hinged leaf blades triggered by delicate hairs to trap insects, which are dissolved and absorbed before the trap resets. Related pitcher plants also attract and drown prey in digestive fluid.
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Charles Darwin
Carolina
California
The Bamboo Pipes Its Global Shepherding Craft
The making and playing of bamboo pipes is an ancient skill found among shepherds and goatherds in Sicily Armenia Russia and India. The Pipers guild began in England and has since spread to many nations.
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Sicily
Armenia
Russia
India
Pipers’ Guild
England
Quick Easy Stitches For Summer Frocks
Embroider collars and sleeves with blanket stitch and white loops on a pale blue chambray dress. Use six strands of embroidery cotton or No 5 pearl cotton. adjust thread weight for sheer fabrics. For prints or dimity, match tones or background color. Order books from Mrs Spears in Chicago with 25 cent per book price.
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Spears
Desplaines St
Chicago, Ill
Oil Wells Use 15 Barrels to Trigger Flow
Engineers propose lowering a 15 barreled gun to set off oil flow by shooting .30 caliber bullets at depth. The technique aims to tap upper oil sands after deeper deposits are exhausted.
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Hainan
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M. C. Wheelock
Wheelock
Dr. Barton
By Ruth Wyeth Spears
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