Hoover says government chaos from sprawling agencies
The Hoover Report criticizes the Roosevelt Truman era expansion of federal departments from 300 to 1800 and employment from 300000 to 2400000. It argues wasteful duplication and red tape, urging elimination of unnecessary agencies to save at least three billion dollars annually and reduce tax burdens. The commission aims to present a nonpartisan plan for federal reorganization to end chaos and curb spending.
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These Days by George F. Sokaltky on Aid to China
An unsigned column analyzes U.S. aid to China amid the Soviet invasion, questioning figures and bookkeeping. The author argues for congressional investigation to obtain precise facts and hold decision makers responsible. The piece cites possible totals around 2 billion and breaks down postwar lend lease items and services.
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Letus
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Congressions
Ana Hee
Ian Feat
Old Lovers Walk Past My Garden Each Day
A nostalgic reflection on enduring love as two former lovers pass by the garden daily. The narrator recalls youth, appearance, and a bond that has deepened with time through patient sacrifice, shared joy, and mutual tenderness. The piece emphasizes love requiring adjustment, faith, and living together beyond initial passion.
By Elsie Robinson on beauty and true romance blossoming
The piece speaks of beauty deeper than surface charm and the assurance of real love. It contrasts fresh allure with enduring romance and vows of devotion, echoing the call to join in life’s journey together across all paths and kin.
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Did You Know Fact Sheet From The Past
A garbled 1930s trivia roundup notes: nearly 30 percent of the U S workforce had group life insurance by 1937, Saxons tattooed to identify battle dead, cars use 25 to 30 electric bulbs, Australia about 7,090,000 people, Rome plagued by yile, mice on public payroll, coal mines rarely exceed 3000 feet in depth.
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United States
Bible Verse Paraphrase From Samuel Yess
A compact phrasing notes that God judges by the heart rather than outward appearance, contrasting human and divine perception as expressed in a dated, editorial style. The line suggests moral discernment beyond external show and emphasizes inner integrity over surface.
Plantar Warts Treated With Vitamin A Plan
Doctors trialed using Vitamin A alongside a filing method to treat plantar warts. Patients filed the wart twice daily and took 100000 units of Vitamin A daily. Out of 48 patients, 42 were cured and 6 showed great improvement, with follow ups every three weeks to monitor progress.
Wart treatment using vitamin A and zinc linked to skin care
Dr Hi N Bundesen discusses a six to eight week plan using fing and vitamin A to remove warts. If unsuccessful X-ray therapy may be used but with limits to avoid skin damage. Expert administration required. Also notes questions and answers about sinus infection and rheumatism as a possible contributory factor.
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Syed
Baering Down On the News By Arthur Baer
A satirical piece by Arthur Baer mocks wartime bravado and diplomatic talk. It references Winston Churchill with a jab at his ego and suggests a bellicose view on global conflict, ending with a provocative line and a note about distribution.
Odd Facts And Obscure Origins In History
A compact survey of quirky origins from superstition about horseshoes to place names and ancient roles. It notes Akron as a high point claim, Grecian word roots, Franco era fifth column coinage, Shantung’s vast population, and ancient medicine women using eye beads to remove dust.
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Ohio
Sumimir
Mayor Quin Faces Split Support in Race
Ten and twenty years ago in April 1939 reports note even Mayor C K Quin's own candidates not backing him. Leroy Jeffers and Tecraidats for mayor were among those mentioned as backing shifts during the last night events.
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C.K. Quin
Leroy Jeffers
Peace talk and quiet election mark San Antonio returns
A sluggish political contest on Monday in San Antonio stood out for its orderliness and calm. The report notes peace across the city as election officials recorded an unusually placid local primary. Separately, items note early 20th century records and a Galveston clergyman performing a nuptial at the Menger Hotel.
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Foch
Rhine
Central Police
San Antonio
Victor Gramaphone Records
Thomas Goggan and Bros
Henry Cohen
Galveston
Ab the Menger
Alex Joske
Misa. Blanch Frank
Broadway Gossipy Notes From Walter Winchell Column
Amid Broadway chatter, Ginger Rogers, J. DiMaggio, David Niven, Hedda Hopper, Bette Davis and others are pictured amid social whirl. Reports from Armando's, Madison Avenue, and Sun, with Nassau gossip on Mary McCarty, Paulette Goddard, Burgess Meredith, and film circles.
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Sidney
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J. DiMaggio
David Niven
Armando’s
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Mad Hatter
Bette Davis
Sth Ave
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Ralph Bunche
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