Pledges and Deficits in Roosevelts Early Presidency
A political defense cites Republican attacks on Roosevelt over the 1932 Democratic plank promising a 25 percent cut in federal running expenses. Postmaster General Farley rebuts, highlighting Congress, under Roosevelt, enacted economy measures and vetoed the bonus bill twice before overruling. The piece argues economic changes and voter vindication favored the President and shifts blame for debt to public sentiment.
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Roose
Hhis
Farley
Newmpshire
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Congress
Roosevelt
Outwitting the Militarists and the Path to War's End
The piece argues that the Italo Ethiopian conflict reveals a stubborn pattern of stronger powers conquering weaker ones despite international pacts. It contends outsiders act mainly to protect economic stakes, not to end war, and warns that only lasting states cannot be built on oppression. The writer suggests a future where nations are motivated by enlightenment rather than conquest.
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Asia
Africa
Camilla
Uis
Allan
Dicky
Stork Club
Robin
Chateau
Light for all peoples ends international strife
The passage argues that universal free speech and open information would curb militarism and censorship. By informing citizens about diplomatic and military plans, populations could resist authoritarian leaders and leaders’ manipulation. It envisions global openness as the key to ending international conflict.
Spring and Politics in a Waking Economy
The piece notes spring timing contrasts with election year noise while observers see signs of economic revival. It argues natural cycles and business cycles align more closely than politics, suggesting prosperity will warm with the season despite political uncertainty.
Imports Make Exports The One-Sided Tariff Debate
The Iron and Steel Institute protests 1935 imports of 405,000 tons of foreign iron and steel, lamenting job losses for 6,450 American workers while neglecting that the industry exported over 3 times that amount. The piece argues exports must balance imports and questions the steel lobby's demand to keep exports while reducing imports.
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Iron and Steel Institute
Hadveen
Farr
Registration Tide Reflects West Virginia Voter Shifts
The registration story traces West Virginia trends from 1934 when Republican majorities fell as voters embraced the Roosevelt era. Preliminary counts show ongoing Democratic gains, with workers urged to mobilize and recruit new members while Landon’s speeches reveal gaps in objectives and confidence, amid reactions from multiple papers.
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West Virginia
Democratic Party
Democratic
Wheeling News Register
Landon
Roosevelt
Trastines Tribune
The Man About Manhattan by George Tucker
A vivid portrait contrasts New York's raucous night crowd with Washingtons genteel crowds. The piece notes the horse crowd at tracks, derby chatter, and the citys masculine atmosphere, then shifts to Tom Knightts fishing memoir The Modern Angler and Rox Reach as hunting companion.
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George Tucker
New York
Pussywillow
Kentucky
Chicago
London
Berlin
Washington
Gibraltar
Paris
Vienna
Hollywood Color Drama Scenes From Romeo and Juliet
A report on the Romeo and Juliet ballroom sequences in a Hollywood shoot. Agnes DeMille choreographs the medieval pavane as Norma Shearer in Juliet lines up with Ralph Forbes as Paris under torchlit yellow light. A lighthearted gag has crew mops waltzing to The Blue Danube as the scene plays out.
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Robbin Coons
Hollywood
Agnes DeMille
Juliet
Norma Shearer
Paris
Berneath
Ralph Forbes
Romeo
Montague
Adjutant McBee Heads to Richmond for Rest
Adjutant Randolph McBee, longtime Salvation Army officer here for 30 years, plans to depart for Richmond Virginia to rest before resuming active service. Stricken with illness last September, his carbuncle infection confined him to Raleigh General Hospital until recently. He thanked Beckley for the reception and care and said he will leave the community.
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Randolph McBee
Salvation Army
Richmond
Army
Adjutant McBee
Raleigh General Hospital
Beckley
Sophia W Va Sick List Update
Sophia W Va notes show Mrs. John Barr at Beckley hospital slowly improving. Mrs. S R Roberts remains ill, Mrs. Lula Allen only marginally better, Mrs. Arnold Hagg confined at home but greatly improved, and Mrs. George Hammied out again after weeks of illness. Personal items mention Leonard Ferguson and family visiting Easter with Mr and Mrs Lee Oxley in Athens along with Mr and Mrs W O Hopkins and Mr and Mrs Sam Stone.
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John Barr
Beckley Hospital
S. R. Roberts
Lula Allen
Arnold Hagg
George Hammied
Leonard
Ferguson
Dillard
Edward
Lee Oxley
Athens
W. O. Hopkins
Sam Stone
Roanoke
Fieldale
Ora Stone
National Business College
BH. J. Munsey
Jimmie
Oneida
Rex Lovell
L. L. Wills
Corinne
Vergie Rowles
Paul
John Rowles
Betty Tosh
Concord College
M. L. Tosh
Harry Lovell
P. A. Lovell
P. E. Warden
Long Branch
C. M. Bare
J. Ly Bowles
Beckley
Marvin Ayers
Hugh Darby
D. M. Jessup
Virginia
North Carol
Lina
W. G. Hopkins al
Ella Deem
Sam Smith
Edith
Christiansburg
David Hopkins
Red Star
J. D. Hopkins
Madison Hicks
Chilhowie
Golden Rain and a New York Conquest Rumor
Iria Lanning moves from Pexnaytpania to New York and allegedly wins Allan Beckley, the city’s most eligible bachelor. A nocturnal drive to a lonely tavern raises suspicions as the pair’s entourage fades and rumors ripple through Albany Post Road society.
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Iria Lanning
New York
Addi
Iria
Allan Beckley
News York
Allan
Albany Post Road
Agus
Phina
Remaking Camilla Seeks New Life In City World
Iris and Camilla move through a social whirl at a Woodlands household as Iris mentors Camilla toward confidence and dance lessons while confronting old fashioned expectations. A phone call stirs plans to visit a new house and a subtle awakening in Camilla about self image and relationships.
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Camilla
Camiila
Camila
Owen
Woodlands
Georgia
Jim
Iris
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