Defense conference report strengthens army strength and readiness
Senate and house conferees approve amendments to the army appropriation bill, boosting enlisted strength to 165000 and adding 50 reserve officers this year. The action aims to fill garrisons in Panama Hawaii and the Philippines, reinforce air corps, and provide pilots through ROTC output, with West Point officers entering later. Senator Sheppard leads the effort with cross‑party support.
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Senate
House
Congress
Treasury Department
Bureau of the Budget
Panama
Hawaii
Philippines
Air Corps
Aly Corps
R.O.T.C
West Point
Army
Sheppard
Texas
America
Mortgaged Youth in Roosevelts Tax Raise Critique
The piece argues that Roosevelt’s calls to youth for defense prep will burden the next generations with higher taxes. It satirically notes the Veterans of Future Wars and predicts taxes fall on young people and their descendants, blaming the president for mortgaging youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Tugwell to Stay In Washington as Under Secretary
Portrait of Rexford Tugwell, 46, on leave from Columbia University, staying in Washington at the request of President Roosevelt to continue as under secretary of agriculture. The piece notes his gaze for centralized government, skepticism of laissez-faire, and his role within the New Deal circle led by Roosevelt. It frames Tugwell as a driven reformer with a strong ego and a lab like view of the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Traceevelt
Rexford Guy Tugwell
Columbia Universiry
de. Tugwell
Tily
New York
Ameriea
England
Tugwells
University of Pennsylvania
New Deal
Raymond Moley
Roosevelt
Rex ‘Tugwell
Franklin Roocevelt
Tugwell
United States
Met
Democratic Party
Opposition to government functions in business lore
The excerpt recalls Tugwell noting long opposition to government expansion. It argues that business corruption tainted any enterprise touching business, shaping the view that government was inherently corrupt and incapable of handling economic functions. The author suggests this belief skewed broader thinking about governance and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Economic Review
Maret
Tugwell
Political economy debate and Tugwell quote fragment
Readable fragments from a 1930s debate. Mentions Edwin C Hill, planned economy, and questions about nation planning. Includes quotes about the dead hand of competitive enterprise and energy unleashed by planning.
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Byrd
Tugwell
King Bees, Semi, Inc
Dear Govt Riot Squad Letter Satirizes Jail Life and Politics
A spoof letter from Ring Fras Synd copy claims Jake, a jail inmate, mocks communists and radicals, deriding Red Flag parades and Russian capitalists. The piece parodies political discourse, referencing National Rift Day and New Deal ideas while portraying a patriotic Democrat persona.
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U.S
Jake
Souvetter
Mabel
Jay
Chet
St L. K
Poilseman
Gundis
Rushia
Russia
Democrat Party
Ike
Stalin
Republican Party
W. Norman
Ring Fras
Ino
Licensing of airplane pilots urged by Kelly Field commander
In a L. A. Light Files item dated April 30, 126, Cat G Culver commander of Kelly Field advocates licensing of all airplane pilots. Mrs James M Young, president of the San Antonio Equal Franchise Society, says Mrs Wotan Suffrage Association will arrive next week. The draft mentions 1916 events tied to the Southwestern Saddle and Harness Dealers' 192% convention in the city.
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L. A. Light Files
Cat
G. Culver
Kelly Field
American Wotan Suffrage Association
James M. Young
San Antonio
W. J. Edlgwcombe
Gat Anetonio
Southwestern Saddle and Harness Dealers’ Association
Brave Free Life Calls to the Night and Machine
The writer urges embracing bold freedom and self reliance, rejecting cowardice and social constraints. It argues that true courage frees the spirit from poverty, duty, and injustice, asserting individuals can change their lives by seizing wider trails and richer experiences. The piece reflects a 1936 tone promoting personal liberation and risk.
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Tim
King Fens
Once-Over Stars in New York Revival and Hollywood Comeback
The article surveys aging showman Stone regaining fame after a 60 year lull, propelled by a Reader's Digest payout and renewed studio interest. It notes his daughters pursuing footlight careers, a revived stage presence, and connections with Will Rogers guiding a comeback. It also touches other public figures and cultural tastemakers of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fred Stone
Stone
Adulaiinh
Marie Dressier
Hollywood
Dorothy
Paula
Carol
Forest Hils
Will Rogers
Glan
Skin Disorders and Dermatitis Causes and Cures
A medical overview explains dermatitis as general skin inflammation with external irritants or internal disorders as possible causes. It discusses eczema, ivy poisoning, and a rare dermatilis condition linked to Brazilian walnut wood, urging consults with experts and warning against self treatment.
Supreme Court Limits on Congress Power
A 1930s style Daily Constitutionals piece explains that the Supreme Court cannot repeal acts of Congress but can strike down unauthorized actions by agents or branches. It compares the constitution to a contract granting defined powers and notes judicial review protects citizens from overreach.
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Doe
Congress
Supreme Court
King Feas, Lynd., Inc
John Doe
Words of Wisdom Distilled Verses From Quotation Fragments
A compact, period voice collection notes various aphorisms about courage self reliance and restraint. It juxtaposes Goethes musings on dizziness greatness Gerald Stanley Leers parody and Quintilian with a remark on virtue and Richter about excessive amusement.
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National Circus
T. E. Powers
Faris Hyaninge Journal, Inc
Registerea
U.S. Patent Office
Fay
Quenoy
Awa Waste
UIP
By Edwin C. Hill
Winston Norman
By Elsir Robinson
Sree Carls
McIntyre
Snx
Uonug
DeWitt Wallace
Wallace
Karl Bickel
John Ringling
Sarasota
Fla
Ringling
Triana Jus
Seville
Arthur Willam
Saturday Evening Post
Sory
Katherine Brush
Mies Brush
Miss Brush
el Grecca
Raphael
Brow
James Montgomery Plage
Eye Aiwong
Mund Soussa
Cairo
Egypt
Sphinx
Ho Hex
Lha
Paris
Dimmy Baxx
Tom Yawkey
Clark Gable
Joseph P. Day
Ann Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Owen Wister
Owen Jr
William
Evelyn Walsh McLain
Arthur Somers Reche
Ed Wynn
McNaught Synd
Tae
Royal 5
Copeland, M. D
Victi
King Faas
Max Beans
Goethr
Gerald Stansley Ler
Richter
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