President Promises Legislation To Relieve Railroads
Brackart summarizes President Roosevelt's pledge to craft rail legislation next session to stabilize railroads. The piece links wage cuts, union fears, and distress among carriers with government subsidies and regulatory policies, urging a thorough national study of transport economics and policy.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Weekly Review on Republican Upsurge and Global Diplomatic Stakes
The piece surveys a 1938 political swing toward the GOP, citing discontent with New Deal economics and farm policy, gains in northern states, and mixed southern support. It also notes King George VI’s U.S. visit, Lebrun’s invitation, and European tensions as democracies seek unity amid Mussolini and Hitler.
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George H. Earle
America
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Henry A. Wallace
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Committee For Industrial Organization
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Herbert H. Lehman
Thomas E. Dewey
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George
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Albert Lebrun
Buckingham Palace
Paris
France
England
Benito Mussolini
Adolf Hitler
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Trust busting in modern times and oil price politics
A survey traces the rise of modern trust busting from the New Deal to present antitrust actions led by Thurman Arnold. It notes the Aluminum Company of America case, the Columbia Gas & Electric suit, and a push for state control of oil production amid price instability. Palestine’s holy war, Britain’s mediation plan, and a quirky patent for dog ear pockets close the column.
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Ask Me Another General Quiz Questions
A series of trivia prompts covering topics from Roosevelt's languages to Vermont bridges and cross Atlantic submarines. Each item asks specifics such as tree differences in Washington, horse high jump records, and price comparisons for fuel in Canada and the U S.
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Answers From a Fragmented Record
The item compiles brief historical notes citing Roosevelt languages read, a Japanese tree claim, population growth, an 8 feet 13 16 inch record by Greatheart in 1923, over 200 scenic bridges in the state, a crossing achievement, an area one fifth larger, a vineyard planted in 1775 yielding 1000 plus grapes, its parent vine at Hampton Court planted 1768, and a presidential courtesy allowing radio use without time cutoffs.
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Look Around Shakespeare Quotation Echoes Carlyle Insight
A reflection on human perception urges readers to notice what lies before them and around them. The quote highlights that people often ignore the immediate, overlooked details that surround everyday life.
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