Patriotism and loyalty oaths spark Harvard debate
The piece argues President Conant erred in linking patriotism to a teachers loyalty oath law and defends academic freedom. It cites Representative Blackney praising constitutional oaths and notes most teachers are loyal Americans, while condemning communist influence and suggesting Harvard should remove its red banner to align with Conant’s stance.
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James B. Conant
Harvard
Cambridge
Germany
Russia
Conant
United States
William M. Blackney
Michigan
House of Representatives
Red Russia
Moscow Comintern
Alien Dangers Face of united opposition in immigration clash
A critical editorial exposes Colonel Daniel W. MacCormack, head of immigration, arguing for expanded deportation powers and criticizing lax laws. It highlights opposition from labor, veterans, and civic groups while accusing him of seeking immunity for criminals and insane or diseased aliens.
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American Federation of Labor
American Legion
United States Department of Labor
Congress
Daniel W. MacCormack
Scotland
MacCormack
Canada
Hearst
Senate
Perfect Union Essay on Democracy and Constitutional Power
A reader argues that the United States is not a pure democracy but a representation republic, citing the Constitution’s design for judicial review and federal power. The piece notes growth from 13 states to 43 and predicts a larger House, with references to Hamilton and the Federalist essays.
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Lis
England
United States
Supreme Court
Congress
Ripley
Judicial supremacy and the courts as interpreters of law
Edwin C. Hill argues that the constitution places ultimate legal meaning in the judiciary. He contends that a cohesive body of fundamental law guides judges beyond legislative acts and criticizes the notion of congressional supremacy under evolving interpretations. The piece references Hamilton and the federal balance, noting states accepted court power as essential to law.
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Atlantic
Pacific
New York
Philadelphia
Hamilton
House of Representatives
Mexander Hamilton
Supreme Court
Tropical Sprue and Its Global Spread in Early 20th Century
A summary of tropical sprue described by Royal Copeland detailing its symptoms such as wasting, diarrhea, fatigue, and weight loss. Notes its historical spread from tropical regions to temperate zones, possible causes like travel and sanitation, and mentions a 1914 finding of a yeast-like fungus as a suspected cause.
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Royal S. Copeland
M. P
Maley Archipelago
China
India
Australia
Tropical Pacific
Japan
Africa
West Indies
Wilko
United States
Ashford
Sunshine Shafts Man and Wile Compete for Favor
A cryptic reflection notes Sunshine Shafts Man and Wile drawing attention as wishes align for ones favor. The saying hints at two sides of a situation and suggests virtue as a remedy to fault.
Live with Boots On The Frontier Heroic Ethos
Elsie Robinson reflects on men who prefer hardship and risk to comfort, arguing that dying with their boots on proves a life lived fully. The essay muses on independence, danger, and choice, citing a Saloon scene and a mountaineering ethos as emblematic of steadfast boots worn to the end.
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Elsie Robinson
Keenan
Sid
I Rvne
Morton Downey
Ana Laurie Jr
Downey
Laurie
New York Tastes Shift Back To Russian-Era Dining
A surreal stroll through Manhattan dining trends, noting a revival of Russian themed eateries led by high society figures like Prince Ovdlensky and exiled royals. The piece catalogs new openings near St Regis and the Russian Eagle, with red and gold decor and roaming musicians, alongside gossip about celebrities and early morning city sounds.
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Moscow
Sherry-Netherland
Lodijesky
West Fifty-seventh Street
Grand Central Zone
Browder Speech Draws Fire From Americanism League
Dr John Lechner of the Americanism Educational League urges Hearst to oppose Earl Browder and the Communist party’s Columbia Network broadcast. He cites subversive aims and criminal syndicalism laws, calling for the party to be barred from political activity and signaling protests filed with FCC and CBS.
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The
Americuniso
William Rurndulph Hearst
Toz Angeles Examiner
Los Angeles
California
Hearst
Earl Browder
Communist Party In America
Columbia Broadcasting System
Americanism Educational League
Federal Communications Commission
Washington
Columbia Broadcasting Company
Communist Party
Ational Teague
America
John I. Lechner
Americanism Educational Leagues
South Grand Avenue
Consolidating stores forms Consolidated Retail in 1926
In April 1926 Washer Brothers and the Vogue joined 10 women’s apparel stores and 63 millinery and department shops to form Consolidated Retail stores, Tna. J P Howard was elected superintendent of Alamo Heights High School after serving in San Antonio junior high schools.
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Washer Brothers
The
Vogue
United States
Consolidated Retail Stores
Tna
J.P. Howard
San Antonio Junior High
Main Avenue High
Alamo Heights
Constitutional Amendment Method in Article V
Max Berns notes that the constitution provides a formal method to amend the framework of government. He cites Washington on correcting power distribution through designated processes and warns against usurpation as a weapon that harms free governments, stressing long term harm outweighs temporary gain.
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Washington
Hig Freyell Addass
Eine Yeas Lynd
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Nelson Harding
BLACK
Nel Ann
SEN
By Edwin C. Hill
Marshall
Supreme Cent
King Fei
Kime
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Humdrum
Feas
Syzd
Peggy Fears
Ie m
Kady Francis
Jeter
Percy Rammond
Hollywood
Jean Harlow
John O'Hara
Katharine Brust
Waldorf
Parry
Richard
Browder
Joly R. Lechner
Harold Shaner
Julian Blackburn
Tarlandsle
Los Angeles Heights
Frederick Abbott
Arthur William Bursroughs
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
West Texas
Max Berns
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