Congress Backs Up Roosevelt Against Opposition
Roosevelt´s program faced a severe test in Congress but achieved near full implementation. The piece praises the passaged farm, banking reform, social security, and Tennessee Valley Authority measures, notes opposition from a Tory lobby, and highlights plans for further progressive legislation and a stronger stance on foreign wars. It also covers the power trust crackdown, the National Youth Administration, and quotes Earl Godwin on Roosevelt´s persistent push for reform.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Troover
Power Trust
Tennessee Valley
Tle
Milwaukee
Wilson
America
Washington
State Department
Europe
Llow
Hugo Black
Alabama
Black
The Nomadic Circus A Globe Trot of Wonder and Trade
The piece surveys the nomadic circus as a moving educational force, noting its global roving cast, massive daily overhead, and the craft of ad campaigns. It recalls early rivalries, white elephant legends, and the 1929 consolidation by Ringling, detailing routes, weather impacts, and economic stakes.
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National Geographic Society
Washington
United States
College of Zoology
Cirous
New York
Madison Square Garden
Jumbo
Chang
Zachnol
Tom Mix
Union
Goliath
Africa
Cireus
Oliva de Havilland rises from small town to star status
A radio essay traces Oliva de Havilland from a California town to school plays defied by a stepfather to dramatic coaching and break into film. It notes her early training, roles in Alice in Wonderland and Midsummer Night's Dream, a Hollywood contract, and comparisons with Gable and Gable’s first wife. It also touches on wage disputes and other studio figures like Marion Navarro Rex Ingram and Bing Crosby.
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Oliva de Haviland
England
Oliva
Alice
California
Max Reinhardt
Tuck
Marion Navarro
Rex Ingram
Eling Crosby
Paul Whiteman
Whiteman
Pattern 2345 for Nandy Sport dress with checkline sleeves
Dress pattern 2345 offers a clean cut checkline design with unique sleeve sections across a trim neck band. Darts over the bust shape the silhouette and pockets provide a practical touch. Available in sizes 14 through 42 with illustrated instructions and fabric guidance. Sent for 15 cents to Semlog Circle Pattern Dept New York City.
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Semlog Circle Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York City
Actress Joan Mlendell Announces Separation
Hollywood reels from news that actress Joan Mlendell and her husband have separated. The rumor of flawless, enduring marriages in cinema is challenged as the couple parts ways, prompting speculation about their future projects and public appearances.
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Ilollywood
Joan Mlendell
Hollywood gossip and casting notes from early TV era
Katharine Hepburn clashes with public image calling her mannish in a tongue in cheek item. Many stars reportedly adopt babies via The Cradle in Evanston, Barbara Stanwyck among them for a film project Baby Market. WC Fields improves, Jack Benny plans guests Michael Bartlett Grace Moore and Johnny Green replaces Don DeTer. Western Newspaper Voted.
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Katharine Hepburn
Sylvia Scarrett
Evanston
Aarbara Stanwyck
Fields
Jack Benny
Michael Bartlett
Grace Moore
Frank Parker
Johnny Green
Don Deeter
Silent exchange hints at royal language lesson
The fragment shows a conversation in which James admonishes his mother for improper speech, while a second speaker replies that the king must know correct English. The dialogue implies a humorous or instructional moment about language norms in a royal or household setting.
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James
Ile
England
Time Changed At 60 Minutes Past 2
A woman asks a ticket agent about the 36 stock train. The clerk replies that it arrives at 2 60 minutes past. The woman mentions telling Lizzie the time had changed. The scene captures a small station exchange.
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Lizzie
Atlanta Constitution
Telegraph Misread Sends Mixed Messages on Washout
A man unable to reach workers due to a line washout sent a telegram saying he could not come. The reply urged him to “Corrow a shirt and come sapyway,” reflecting humorous misinterpretation of the outage.
Tramp Scene Sparks Yardwood Discussion
A brief dialogue unfolds about a wood-pile in a back yard. The two speakers remark on a pleasant setting and the activity of a tramp finishing a meal, framing the scene as casual commentary.
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Earl Godwin
National Youth Administration
Monus
Tie
Hopkins
Roosevet
Western Newspaper
Volam
Ethibitlon
China
Bizelieus
Alaine
Canuda
Gulf
Barna
Brrigade
Circus Number One
Circus Number Two
Barnum
Siam
Adam Forepaugh
Forepaugh
Philadelphia
Ringling
Patrenace
Emersonsgo
E Elvens
Peoria
Chicago
Coliseum
Teunte
Brooklyn
Virginia Vale
Clark Gable
Juliet Fayden
Gable
Mrs. Gable
Clark
Johnny Weismuller
Bruce Cabot
Rochette Hudson
Metro
Myrna Loy
James Cagney
Hecht
MacArthur
Schenck
Fark Ed
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