War on Merit Critiques of Farley and Civil Service
New York Congressman Martin J. Kennedy accuses the Roosevelt administration of wrecking the civil service by filling agencies with nonmerit appointees. He cites exemptions from merit exams in Holg TVA FHA WPA and urges Congress to restore civil service lists over political considerations. He argues merit should guide good government, questioning Farley’s ideals and the New Deal.
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Martin J. Kennedy
New York
Roosevelt
My. Kennedy
Kennedy
Congress
Farley- Roosevelt
United States Civil Service Commission
TVA
Federal Housing Administration
WPA
Farley
Tammany
Jim Farley
Changing Age in Science Promises New Cancer Treatments
California scientists report transforming bismuth atoms into radium E and converting platinum into gold, signaling artificial radium production for cancer therapy and fulfilling alchemist dreams, while hinting at vast future possibilities from atomic bombardment.
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California
Passing the Buck by T. E. Powers S Patent
A feature by T. E. Powers analyzes the phrase Buck passing in contemporary discourse and corporate culture, examining accountability dynamics and the role of leadership in avoiding blame.
Plucked Pigeons and the New York gambling era
In Judge Finlay's London court Keith Hugh Williams seeks $60,000 lost at a charity all night card game amid growing concern over card and dice games run as rackets. The piece traces famed gamblers like Dick Canfield and Arnold Rothstein, noting how sharpers prey on fools while authorities chase elusive winnings and classic gambling legends redefine urban crime and vice.
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Keith Hugh Williams
England
Williams
Lord Hanlip
Dick Canfield
Catfield
Palace
New York
East Forty-fourth Street
Delmonico's
New England
Providence
Canfield’s Gambling Den Targeted by Jerome
Edwin C Hill portrays Jerome’s campaign against Canfield’s exclusive gambling ring. Jerome, angered by police corruption paid to ignore games, breaches Canfield’s fortress with hired heavies, seizes elite patrons, prompting Canfield to return from Europe plead guilty and end the bronze scar on East Forty-fourth street.
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Canfield’s
Canfield
Jerome
Canfeld’s
Europe
East Forty-fourth Street
King Peas
Synod
Roosevelt Economy Talk Sparks Loyalty Fear in Voter Letter
A reader warns Mr Farley that Roosevelt adopting Economy could be seen as Republican imitation, risking voter backlash in November. He cites Kansas Governor Landon as origin, and recalls personal fallout from job loss after family rumor campaigns, urging restraint and press calm.
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Farley
Acme
Roosevelt
Gavt
U.S
Pris
Mr. Parley
Ten and Twenty Years Ago in San Antonio
From the files of the San Antonio Light dated March 16 1926 the city begins a 1 million flood prevention program as Mayor Tobin negotiates for 20 feet of land on Bowen Island A bis bend of the river will be cut off in the same item Charles D B Cobb is elected president and officers are named at the San Antonio association meeting. A 1916 item notes a petition led by Mrs Hellen Dilgrade and Mrs George B Peyton to convert Washington Square into a playground for local children. The Carnegie Library purchases 250 books and 40 pamphlets on Texas history from H McWhenney.
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New York
San Antonio
Association of the
Bors’ Association of America
John W. Tobin
Smith Brothers Development Company
Bowen’i Island
Bis
Tver
Hellen Dilgrade
George B. Peyton
Washington Square
Texas
H.mcwhenney
Carnegie Library
Words of Wisdom in Verse and Prose
A compact collection of literary quotes on pride wealth honesty and naming by Jeremy Taylor Cowper and Shakespeare. It presents reflections on riches humbleness integrity and the moral weight of language.
Diabetes and Insulin Facts by Dr Joslin
An article discusses diabetes Causes and control. It explains no permanent cure exists, insulin and diet manage the disease, and normal sugar tests in urine or blood guide treatment. It notes heredity female prevalence after life changes and urges medical consultation for individualized care.
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Ames
Coreth
King Weng
Tita
Reader Letters Stir Debate On Independence And Poverty
In a Riverside style exchange, Tressie Pierce defends self reliance while critiquing modern charity and schooling, noting a shift from pride to envy. She cites personal hardship and professional success, urging Americans to balance aid with accountability and a tougher stance on public relief.
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America
Reise Cain
New York’s Luxurious Trade Feeds On Dollar Favor
The dollar devaluation boosts British and continental shoppers in New York, flooding luxury goods firms, hotels, and restaurants. Dukes and counts visit as tea rooms regain life, while famed designers push extravagant collars. The influx follows a Parisian vogue, with staff additions and lavish dining resuming after a recent fire hazard and publicity surge.
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New York
New ‘York
Dretsnakers
Metropolis
Dioners
Mayballe Gilman
Corey
Paris Ritz
Wilta
Mayfair
Place Vendome
Our Golden Mean A Constitution for Strength and Liberty
MAX BERNA writes on how despotic and feeble governments oppressed people who fled to America. They formed a confederation, gained independence, then built a Constitution granting power while withholding dangers. It presents a balance between strong government and safeguarded liberty.
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Europe
America
Feas
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Louis Mann
Tony Biddle
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