Why Not Lift the Lid on the New Deal Drama
A caustic critique questions Washington press access and Roosevelt era policy. It argues reporters with inside exposure are scarce, probes motives and personalities of leaders, and contrasts past wartime fiscal discipline with New Deal spending and social programs. The piece highlights figures like Ickes, Hopkins, and Wallace, and raises questions about transparency and press freedom in the Roosevelt administration.
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Ol City
Derzleh
Washington
France
Europe
Roosevelt
Socialist Party
Eugene Debs
Norman Thomas
United States
Mr. Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Glass
Byrd
Virginia
Tydings
Maryland
Bailey
North Carolina
Smith, Davis and Young
New York
Long
Louisiana
Baker and Davey
Ohio
Ely
Walsh and Gurley
Massachusetts
Reed
Missouri
Hearst
Saturday Evening Post
Ickes
Hopkins
Tugwell
Wallace
Jack Garner
Jim Farley
Pat Harrison
Joe Robinson
Sheol
White House
Brain Trust
Congress
Secretary of Labor
Frances Perkins
Paul Wilson
Congressional Record
TVA
Truth in stillness how Elijah finds the path to God
An Elsie Robinson essay reflecting on life's meaning and the search for truth. It contrasts restless activity with a late moment of divine guidance, using Elijah’s Mount Horeb encounter to argue that quiet reflection yields the still small voice of truth.
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Fujah
Furius
Israek
Cain
Elijah
Itzard
Horeb
God
Guy
King Peas
Sym
10 and 20 Years Ago in San Antonio Light
A San Antonio Light nostalgia item recalls past events from September in 1915 and 195x. It notes enforcement of the state headlight law, construction extending East Crockett through Alamo Plaza, Kelly Field’s Third Attack Group reducing explosive loads, a Kelgo ranch strike near Mitchell Lake, and the planned purchase of C L Grazevek's library by the San Antonio Scientific Society plus John Bunny's film showing at the Grand Opera House.
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East Crockett Street
Alamo Plaza Park
Kelly Field
The
Iste C. L. Grazevek
Scientific Society of San Antonio
Stevens ‘Building
Gladstone Praises The American Constitution 1878
The article quotes William E. Gladstone calling the American Constitution the most wonderful work produced by human brain and purpose. Published in September 1878, the piece frames Gladstone as an observer of America's constitutional achievement beyond sea.
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William E. Gladstone
England
Ilustrious Statesman
Plot Against National Defense Warns of Youth Rebellion
James T Williams 3m Verliy reports a wave of conspiratorial pamphlets mailed nationwide alleging disloyal plots to undermine the nations defense. The piece cites purported endorsements by federal appointees and warns of efforts to abolish ROTC and oppose the national defense act, urging vigilance across schools and communities.
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James T. Williams
United States
Amez+ Team youth
Union
Ees
National Youth Administration
Lafe
Congress
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Pamphy
R. G. TC
Indiana
New York
Minnesota
Capitol
White House
Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Air Forces
National Guard
Nouth
Canalitution 8
Sunshine Shafts And The Shared Life Of Men And Money
A fragmented column argues that women enter men’s bands and lives for money and social aims, while a father’s role is warped by scarce attention to luxury versus necessity. The piece dwells on happiness tied to wealth, independence, and the misperceptions of long life tied to self-care.
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Pet le
Nightly demonstrations on Columbus Circle echo Hyde Park
A sprawling New York roundup describes the Columbus Circle gatherings with soapbox speakers and protest chatter circling from 7 p.m. to midnight. It notes varied orators, occasional heckling, and a shift from Madison Square to the Circle, plus a slice of city life from hat racks to theater advertising and a quirky local anecdote about Don Herold leaving his studio for advertising work.
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New York
Columbus Circle
London
Hyde Park
Marble Arch
McDonalds
Queen Mary
Madison Square
Circle
Madison Bavere
Lead Poisoning By Royal S Copeland M D
Lead poisoning remains a common yet misdiagnosed threat with abdominal pain nausea and vomiting often mimicking appendicitis or gallbladder issues. Chronic cases show wrist or ankle drop and deteriorating health with loose teeth and excessive saliva. Prevention centers on reducing lead exposure and a nutritious, high fluid diet plus bed rest and fresh air.
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Sud
U UN
Hemney
King Feas
Dear Govt Music Dept Congress Lied To Us Sweethearts
A humorous letter from Winston Norman to a government music page mocks Congress for last week’s expiration debate. The writer and neighbor spar over Congress as a “sweetheart,” noting public debt and pay while laments over lawmakers’ notes and performances.
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Music Department
U. & Government
Congress
Mabel
Jess
Winston Norman
Bendix Congress
W. Norman
King Feaa
Lifting the Lid Off the New Deal: A Newspaper Inquiry
The passage questions Frankfurter influence on wealth, the president's stance toward Henry Ford and financiers, the soak-the-rich policy, the Mellon tax suit, and partisan investigations. It asks why Mrs Roosevelt faded from the spotlight and laments media coverage, positing material for a critical book on the New Deal.
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Henry Ford
Andy Mellon
Mrs. Roosevelt
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Kelgo Ranch
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