Explosion in Washington Echoes Business Unity Crisis
A write‑in essay discusses a bomb incident at New Deal business circles in Washington. It describes the Chamber of Commerce stance against Roosevelt, the NRA debate in Congress, and the rising opposition among business leaders and politicians, including Curley and Farley, amid looming 1936 campaign dynamics.
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Washlorton
Washington
New Dealt
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Velee
Roosevelt
Roper
Department of Commerce
Chamber
Sueck
Mme
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Business
Howeer
American Liberty Teacue
Congress
White House
Poartmaster
Curley
Doone
Fashion Pattern Ad Teems With Silks and Surplice Trim
An advertisement unveils a dress pattern featuring a scooped surplice and sleeve trim, a kick pleat for fullness, and a slender seam line. It promotes silks, cottons, and prints for the season, notes sizes 16 18 20 34 38 40 42 44 46 48 and directs orders to Sewing Circle Pattern Department 232 West Eighteenth Street New York with a 15 cent stamp.
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Calna
Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Eighteenth Street
New York
The Constitution and the People’s Fight Against Extremes
Senator From Idaho urges that the Constitution remains the people's guide and power to resist communism fascism and emergencies without surrendering rights. He cautions against letting political parties undermine constitutional limits and urges aroused public opinion to defend liberty.
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William E. Boraeh
U. 8
Idaho
Ope
Freedom or socialism by Oglenn Nills
Former Treasury Secretary argues the country must choose between a free private property based system and a socialist model. He says economic liberalism cannot tolerate constant government interference and warns compromises are illusory. The piece frames the conflict as irreconcilable, likening the current drift to historic slavery issues and noting negative pressure from fascist inspired experiments.
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National Geographic Society
Whahington
D. GC
WND
Weden
Moarerao Houstoc
Sweden
Oglen Nills
the Treasury
IFE
Appeal to Germany by Ransay MacDonald Premier of Great Britain
Premier of Great Britain Ransay MacDonald urges Germany to acknowledge shared burdens and join with other nations. He expresses sympathy for German grievances and hopes the Stresa conference will preserve its spirit, pursue decisions, and help dispel tensions.
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Ransay MacDonald
Great Britain
Germany
Bigger planes and faster flights promise future aviation growth
The text argues that air travel will advance with more speed and roomier cabins. It predicts planes carrying 75 to 100 passengers within five years, replacing the 82-seat Clippers on many routes, and flying boats at 200 mph to span Atlantic or Pacific water gaps with substantial passenger loads.
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California
Honolulu
Atlantic
Pacifc
No Pulaski Day Speech by Roosevelt Honors All
President Roosevelt declares Pulaski Day unneeded and urges no separate memorial days for General Pulaski or Washington staff officers. He emphasizes unity of tribute to all who served in the American Revolution and warns against singling out individuals for special honors.
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Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Richberg-Perkins
Senator Plarkson
Mississippi
Condmittee
NTA
Tme
Kienrlette Covet
Tiakers
Torup
Sweden
Skane
Roosevelt Eneral Pulaski
General Pulaski
Washington
Kor
Crisis in Cotton Critique of Wallace Policy Sparks Industry Fight
A cotton industry expert argues that Secretary Wallace's plan has damaged the sector for two years. He contends the policy is flawed and that industry leaders will oppose it to prevent ruin from the misnamed "whining" and the administration's approach.
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Dexter Stevens
Tes
Wallace
Bin
WHY Service
Simple Twist Forces Head Turn in Pear son’s Weekly
A brief dialogue captures a playful moment as a woman’s attention shifts after a light remark. The scene highlights social perception and flirtation in a candid exchange featured in the periodical.
George's Leg Break Joke Spoof
A terse London Tit-Bits quip plays on questions and misdirection with a dry punchline about Georges leg not breaking despite a setup involving steps and anticipation. The brief humor relies on a twist for a quick amusement.
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George
London
Two of a Kind at a Party Turns Awkward Mistake
A guest at a party embraced a woman thinking she was his wife. He apologized claiming he mistook her for his spouse. The woman replied that he is a nice sort of husband for any woman to have, calling him a clumsy brute. The guest quipped that she talks like his wife, too.
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Parte
Roosevelt
Farley
Poliitician
Longs
Coughlins
Senator Long
Father Coughan
Upton Sinclair
California
Misstake
Wordless wedding tale hits London Tit-Bits
A compact London feature notes the phrase Nary a Word in a scene about a wedding. a bride is not given away and no words are spoken as guests react in silence.
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London
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