Press of America warns against senate tyranny
The American Newspaper Publishers Association closes its annual convention with two decisive resolutions denouncing the Black senate committee for press seizures and intimidation. It urges victims to sue agents and seek prosecutions, and condemns Minnesota’s anti press campaigns tied to exposing political gangster ties. The speeches praise fearless stands for liberty and press freedom.
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
Great and Small
Union
Association
Senate
Federal Communications Commission
United States
Minnesota
America
Democrats and Republicans Favor New Roosevelt Blank Check
Most Democrats and Republicans in Congress agree the 4.8 billion dollar blank check given to President Roosevelt was ill advised. Yet in a campaign year they are likely to approve a new 1.5 billion request, fearing a direct rebuke to Roosevelt without risking an economic upheaval before the election.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Democratic Congress
Six Million Dollar House Appropriation For G Men
The Senate approved a six million dollar appropriation to run the Department of Justice Bureau of Investigation for the coming year and rejected Senator McKellar’s proposed cut of 225 thousand. J Edgar Hoover defended the agency’s spending noting the bureau’s war on crime and urging more G men and fewer politicians to back up police efforts.
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Senate
House
Department of Justice Bureau of Investigation
Kenneth McKellar
Tennessee
McKellar
J. Edgar Hoover
Department of Justice
Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Senate Appropriations
Bureau of Identification
Habit Ties and Child Nervous Habits Explained
Dr. Copeland explains habit tics in children aged 5 to 12 and adults, noting they stem from nervous system disturbances or reflex from physical disability. Treatment includes training in self control, removing irritants, psychiatric consultation, healthy routines, fresh air, balanced diet, regular meals, rest, and naps. Copyright 1936 King Feas. Symi Inc.
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King Feas
Symi, Inc
Dear Govt lobby satire by Winston Norman and W Norman
A satirical letter criticizes lobbyists and Congress in mock dialogue with Senator Black. The writer mocks bribery by lobbyists and suggests Congressmen accept meals and favors, noting the political system's flaws and protections for lawmakers. The piece uses humorous framing to comment on corruption and accountability.
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Mr. Black
Senate
Senator Black
Take What You Want and Pay for It Says God
A 1938 King Fens prosaic meditation urges readers on free will and personal responsibility. It asserts every choice carries a price, urging courage, love, and truth while noting growth comes through cost. The piece frames self-determination as divine, warning against cowardice and hypocrisy as consequences accumulate.
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God
King Fens
Wise Words From Fragments Of A Letter Or Speech
A malformed excerpt offers fragmentary maxims about friendship and fear. The text includes quotes attributed to Richard Baxter and Cicero, suggesting themes of betrayal and domestic comfort, though the line breaks and spelling are garbled.
Pershing, Boosters, and Early 20th Century Oddities
A quirky column profiles Gen John J Pershing amid a parade of early 20th century figures. It notes his erect bearing and window shopping habits in New York, recalls a fort inspection anecdote at Fort Sam Houston, and touches on contemporaries like Schwab Finley Einstein and Arthur Burke. The piece wanders through breakfast preferences, society figures, and showbiz chatter, ending with a nod to Gene Grawley’s Oklahoma oil days and a brief copyright line.
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New York
John J. Pershing
General Pershing
Charles M. Schwab
John H. Finley
Max Stew
Albert Einstein
Park Avenue
Fort Sam Houston
Pershing
First Courts Strike Down Acts Before Constitution
The piece outlines how colonial legislatures voided acts conflicting with English charters and colonial laws, leading to the modern court power to review legislation. It notes that post independence, the federal judiciary act recognized Supreme Court review, with precedents dating back to colonial times. Copyist record from 1838.
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Congress
Federal Judiciary Act
Supreme Court
Washington
Feas
Planes Arrive for San Antonio East Mail Service
The six airplanes to fly mail between San Antonio and the East arrive for public inspection. One ship named Mini San Antonio will be christened at ceremonies attended by Mayor John W. Tovin and other officials at Stinson Field tomorrow.
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L. A. Light Files
John W. Tovin
Stinson Fleld
San Antonio
Mini
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Press of America
Black Committee of the
Walter Liggett
Cain
American Newspapers, Inc
Royal S. Copeland, M.D
Winston Norman
Glack
Sen
Sen. Black
Mr. Roosevelt
W. Norman
Elsie. Robinson
Richard Baxer
By. C. O. McIntyre
Arthur J. Burke
Sing Sing
Becker
Burke
Edmund Breese
Lucius Beebe
Deac Aylesworth
Shrangler Lewis
Bob Davis
Alander Woollcott
Charleston
Wall Street
John W. Gates
Jesse Livermore
Richard Cai Canfield
Whistler
Impressario
Sherman Billingsly
Enid
Oklo
Stage Magazin
Monta Bell
Heart of India
Kipling Elephant
Ameri
Mysore
Gene Grawley
Oklahoma
M-Nanght Srnd
Daily Constitutionals
By Max Berns
Rotary Club
Philip Cook
St. Mark's Episcopa Church
Ballmorea Becotie
St. Richael
Angela Rhuyen
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