Stoddard on Shirt-Sleeve Newspapering and Democracy
Henry L. Stoddard, veteran political reporter and author of It Costs to Be President, reflects on shirt-sleeve newspapering at Hitchcock's Beanery and the vitality of early press culture. He traces a family newspaper lineage from 1787, recalls figures like Theodore Roosevelt and James Creelman, and defends the craft as a living democracy in journalism.
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Henry L. Stoddard
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New York
New York Tribune
New York Mail
Hitchcock’s
Theodore Roosevelt
Jake Riis
Eddie Riggs
New York Sun
James Creelman
Julian Ralph
America
T. R
Stoddara
Hudson, N. Y
Register
Hudson
Tribune
Philadelphia Press
Daily Telegraph
New York City
Farm relief split over loans to curb surpluses in 1938 plan
The article reviews the 1938 farm bill features including U S loans on price fallen crops with repayment due on 48 million bushels of corn and potential default by farmers facing 33 to 38 cent on farm and 44 cent market prices. It covers Wallace push for parity payments and distribution plans to aid low income groups, plus export subsidies condemnation by Sayre. It notes industrial upturn with GM and Chrysler recalls and Catholic response to Naziism at the Eucharistic Congress.
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U. S
Uncle Sam
Iowa
Henry A. Wallace
Agricul
Ture
U.S
AAA
Supreme Court
Congress
Wallace
State Department
Francis B. Sayre
Modities Corporation
New York City
Detroit
General Motors
Chrysler
Defense Drives U S to Rethink Armed Readiness
The Munich agreement sparks feverish rearmament in Britain and France with large military outlays. Baruch unveils a defense program for a two ocean navy, air power, and mobilization funded by a new tax. Roosevelt backs espionage emphasis as German spy trials unfold and U S threatening to tighten anti spy laws.
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Europe
Great Britain
France
Germany
Italy
Alps
U. S
Britain
Winston Churchill
U.S
White House
Bernard Baruch
War Industries Board
Mr. Baruch
Hemisphere
South America
Roosevelt
PWA
Japan
Russia
Canal Zone
New York
Johanna Hoffman
Europa
Guenther Gustav Rumrich
U. S. Army
Rumrich
America
Secret Service
Naval Intelligence
Congress
Con Sere
Quotes by Kennedy and Capper on democracy and regulation
The message presents Joseph P. Kennedy arguing democracies should focus on common problems rather than irreconcilables. Arthur Capper stresses that business regulation must be democratic in form and essence to avoid despotism and oppression.
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Joseph P. Kennedy
Great Britain
U.S
Arthur Capper
America
Cold Weather Diet Compared With Past Hunger and Health
The article traces how winter eating used to rely on scarce fruits and milk, causing sickness from fall to spring. It argues modern science supports year round balanced meals, with a specific cold weather diet plan including milk, fruits, vegetables, protein, and energy foods to boost health and warmth.
Questions Answered on Egg White and Fruit Residue
The text notes egg white is a pure protein solution and egg yolk contains minerals vitamins fats and protein. It adds that whole raw fruits with skins and seeds yield a harsher residue than cooked fruits or peeled pulp.
Around the House tips on drying woolens and hanging pictures
Dry woolens in a well ventilated room to keep them soft and avoid sun damage. Hang pictures flat with concealed cords. large frames use two parallel wires. Bleached sheeting lasts longer than muslin. enamel dish burns respond to salt water and boiling before rubbing.
Your Health May Depend on Your Teeth
A public message urges better dental care linking healthy teeth to overall health. Dentist findings and a Detroit Chicago author promote a free booklet on building health through proper brushing and diet, highlighting teeth as a key to saving the human race.
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