Amendment to Make Government More Responsive
The Seventy-second Congress advances the Twentieth amendment to end lame duck sessions. Senator Norris and Speaker Garner back a January start for new offices, with Congress empowered to handle contingencies and electoral processes. Hearst papers urge rapid state ratification to boost responsiveness before the bicentennial year ends.
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Norris
Nebraska
Garner
Texas
Congress
Senate
House
Washington
Hoover
Hearst
Courtesy Returns Way Consumers Win In Tough Times
The piece notes a shift toward better service as competition grows. Kansas City speakeasies offer free Sunday chicken dinners, railroads provide afternoon tea to California, a Cleveland store runs a home finding bureau, a Fort Smith hotel cleans men’s trousers free, and airlines give free magazines and coffee. Adversity sharpens consumer benefit.
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Kansas City
California
Cleveland
Fort Smith, Ark
New York
Central
Sea Cliff
Five Harlem murder suspects rounded up after baby killing
Police capture five men in Harlem linked to a baby killing. Michael D Pasile is missing. Dominick Adierna and Frank Giordano face death, Pasquele De Greco and Vincent Call are dead. The outcome shows a grim toll for the group.
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Harlem
Michael Dpasile
Dominick Adierna
Frank Giordano
Pasquele de Greco
Vincent Call
Basile
Adierno
Ciardane
Dei Greco
Coll
Lead Poisoning By Royal 5 Copeland
This piece notes lead poisoning remains the serious occupational disease, caused by neglect and inhaled dust or contaminated water or lead paints. It outlines symptoms such as wrist drop and anemia, and details prevention measures including hygiene, protective gear, and avoiding eating on the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ila
Texas Trails By Harry Williams
A humorous yarn of earthquakes in California, a pony steadiness tale, and a rough country vignette. Uncle Bil Reid recalls a quake, the pony remaining calm while dishes rattled, then moves to a rough frontier tale of sheep thefts, marking flocks, and a dog chained by moonlight as wolves hunt, all reflecting rugged Texas humor and local color.
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Bil Reid
California
Bil
Iel
What is a Gentleman and a Lady in Modern Life
A fragmented essay questions the test of gallantry and the modern meaning of gentleman and lady. It contrasts old school chivalry with contemporary behavior, arguing that gestures mask deeper attitudes toward women and that social norms often preserve control rather than respect.
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Maryland
Jady
Tik Salstrens
Grand Old Entertainer Cohan Seen Amid Central Park Scenes
A nostalgic column traces George M. Cohan's fading public presence in New York. Once seen in Times Square and Astor’s room, he now strolls near the Central Park Reservoir, maintains ties with the Friars as a possible abbot, and relies on old cronies like Steve Reardon and Hap Ward. The piece recalls his private payrolls, dressing gown superstition, and lingering Hollywood connections amid a changing Broadway landscape.
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New York
George M. Cohan
Times Square
Central Park Reservoir
Savoy Piaza
Flys
Cohan
Brondsyayites
Steve Reardon
Reardan
Hap Ward
Ward and Vokes
Reardon
Ward
Eddie Duwn
William Collier
Jahan
Rialto
Broadway
Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland Lovers and Others
An exploration of romance and marriage patterns from Helen Rowland. It discusses how men seek thrill and women seek respect, noting how intellect rarely overcomes desire when love and attraction tempt. The piece reflects 1967 issue tone on relationships and social dynamics.
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Helen Rowland
10 and 20 Years Ago From the Files of The San Antonio Light
February 18 1922 the Texas State Industrial Accident Board awarded Leo W Fox $2000 for a broken leg suffered in a work site race with unique grounds for compensation as the injury occurred during employment. 1912 San Antonio road boosters attend Port O Connor convention and advertising club talk set for Why Dorks Should Advertise by Thomas L Conroy as Washington and Lee alumni plan to organize in San Antonio on Washingtons Birthday.
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The
San Antonio
Texas State
Leo W. Fox
San Antonio Drug Company
Industrial Board
Lester
Fox
Thomas L. Conroy
Dorks
Texan State
Washington and
University of Lexington
Washington
Albert Breves Jr
Jumbled Fragments Reflect Quips and Dances
A garbled set of social vignettes notes quirks in culture and habits. It mentions peanula at a radio opera, Culbertson bridge, cat wit and tam, a dance crowd, farmer Prytottam and newspapers, shoe complaints, and a girl seeking cash for a daily meal.
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Joe Ans
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Bane
Royal 5
Copeland
Harry Williams
Los Angeles
Checker Players’ Club
Dudley Jackson
Rarichman
Unis Feller
Exewise
Grandmam Ownem
Here
Wixen
Marshall Terrell
E Eleie Robinson
Jae Perlock
Yester-Pear
Buch
Dex
Ming
Aya
Tote
Brewster and Flondeau
H Alrip
Edgecombe Ayebuc
Suygram
Jn. Gincinnati
Lau Lolz
Fifth Avenue
Cartier
Stort Igiita
Sedalia
Gisat
McNaught Syreckcet
Solomon
Ton Juan
Ike
Corsright
Stara and Stripes
Prytottam
Hub
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