Local work relief needs steady funding and fair shares
The argument asserts that work relief should continue but curb federal spending by enforcing local governments to cover a fair, specific share of WPA costs. It notes mixed local compliance, praises reforms by Hopkins, and urges Congress to enact enforceable local contribution standards to restore balance and fund better projects.
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Uncle Sam
Works Press Administration
WPA
Hopkins
Mr. Hopkins
Congress
Wheat and War Boosts Drive Prices and Neutrality Debate
A wartime wheat outlook cited by the Administrative and Research Corp notes Germany and Italy boosting purchases, with U.S. prices around $1.30 per bushel. Domestic carryover easing, world supply tight, and a shift to other grains possible. The piece argues neutrality policy faces pressure from farmers, industry, and public mood as war risks loom.
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Germany
Italy
Administrative and Research Corp
United States
Latin America
Senator OConnor Eyes House Leadership Role Shift
The article notes Representative John OConnor of New York previously opposed senators meddling in house affairs but has publicly softened his stance. It links this change to recent party maneuvering around Pennsylvania Democrats and Speaker Sam Rayburn.
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Guffey
Pennsylvania
Sam Rayburn
House
John O'Connor
New York
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Senator Robinson Letter Boosts O Connor Political Prospects
A publicized letter from Senator Joe Robinson to O Connor is interpreted as a friendly endorsement. The letter praises O Connor’s services and abilities and suggests Democratic House members would give respectful consideration. The exchange is viewed as a symbolic gesture rather than a formal endorsement.
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O'Connor
House
Joe
The Unborn Million A sobering study note
University of Chicago sociologists Samuel Stouffer and Lyle Spencer estimate that 748000 American couples would have married in six prosperous years and as many as 1000000 potential American children were never born. The piece questions the hidden cost of low mood on future wealth and leadership.
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University of Chicago
Samuel Stouffer
Lyle M. Spencer
Missed King Abdication News Quip
A Baltimore Evening Sun quote shows a lady saddened by the King of England abdicating. Her cook Mary jokes she reads the paper but missed the item. The anecdote highlights public surprise and newspaper literacy in playful banter.
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Mary
England
Christopher Billopp
Baltimore Evening Sun
Leadership Battle Mirrors Democratic Party Divisions
In Washington Democrats clash over House leadership between Sam Rayburn and John J. OConnor as Vice President Garner openly backs Rayburn. Rival factions from Pennsylvania to New York maneuver ahead of Congress opening with Rayburn’s supporters wary of Tammany influence and Buchanan urging a united, wise leadership. OConnor’s temper and strong NYC machine ties contrast with Rayburn’s Texas quiet efficiency. The coming fight promises a fragile consensus amid a mostly new 333-member House.
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John J. O'Connor
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Missouri
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Doughton
Patent Rules Committee
Beckley Century Pageant Dream Prompts Coral Society Wit
Bug Dust laments Beckley centennial plans while joking on fashion, hats, and hats birds. The column riffs on dress evolves from 1838 to 1905, hobble skirts, and snow suits, then pivots to General Alfred Beckley and local real estate, sewage, and a deer tale on Main Street.
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Beckley
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Eral Beckley
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Raleigh
Banks Brace for Reserve Increase Ease in Markets
A Washington Daybook notes that a one billion dollar rise in reserve requirements will likely cause little market disturbance. Reserves are widely held, with $1.3 billion excess already locked, limiting lending by banks while stabilizing the credit flow. The piece also discusses Congress’s housing plans to curb Washington rents, the Norris amendment’s tail-end senators, and two months of unexpired pay for such senators.
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Ashington
Federal Reserve Board
Nebraska
Richard C. Hunter
Senate
Howell
Guy V. Howard
Minnesota
Elmer Benson
Senator Schall
Clarkshire
License Bureau Room Renovated
Pittsburgh officials refurbished the city county marriage license bureau after a Parks Director complained it looked like a Turkish bath. Four boxes of ferns were added and the suggestion of home-like pictures was rejected.
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Pittsburgh
County Parks
Henry Hornbostel
Hornbostel
Cow Becomes News in Longmont Twin Calves For Nellie
Longmont Colorado farmer Alex Schlupp reports Nellie the shorthorn cow has given twins in northern Colorado. This unusual event has been shared with the Longmont Times-Call on three occasions, drawing livestock men’ attention.
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Associated Press
Longmont
Colo
Alex Schlupp
Colorado
Schlupp
Gland Advice Warns Against Unsanctioned Treatments
Brooke Peters Church warns that non medical gland treatments are dangerous and urges medical diagnosis before using any gland extracts or iodine. She criticizes the spread of pop medicine and quack cures, noting risks of permanent harm to children and stressing doctor supervision.
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Brooke Peters Church
Burdened Hearts at Warrenton Courier Plot
Philip Page, young publisher of the Warrenton Courier, tells Sally Warren he loves her but grows curt. Wealthy Mary Morris pursues Philip despite her father’s property dispute as civic efforts to improve living conditions unfold. Detective Giles Benton accuses ex mill worker McDonald of arson at the Palace theater, while Philip and Sally fight to save him.
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Philip Page
Warrenton Courier
Sally Warren
Mary Morris
Philip
Giles Benton
Morris
McDonald
Palace Theater
Sally
Sally Warren Seeks Truth at Morris House Night Visit
In Bailey Wolfe's 1936 drama, Sally Warren plans a late visit to Mr Morris after hours to press for McDonald's exoneration. She hopes to expose Giles Benton’s possible frame up, while Philip Page and her father push to prove McDonald innocent. Sally’s bold entry signals a turning point in the courthouse case and her personal loyalties.
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Sally
Hillcrest
Court House
Ally
McDonalds
Giles Benton
McDonald
Mr. Morris
Morris House
Mary
Dennison
Miss Warren
Fruits Flowers and Winter Weather Reflections
A country notebook recounts stormy days and a looming white Christmas. The writer notes road conditions roughening life, plans pruning when warm, mentions birds at the feeding stand, and observes quail absence while blue jays cardinals and snow birds frequent the window scene.
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Laun Trel
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