Editorial weighs Westchester charter opposition and powers
The World examines the proposed Westchester county charter amid strong opposition and a split government commission. It notes concentration of executive power in a county president and budget control, while the Board of Supervisors becomes a nominal body, with critics warning of political abuses and supporters citing business reasons for change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester County
County Government Commission
Board of Supervisors
City of
Westchester
Westchester Plans for New Parks and Parkways Progressing
Westchester County advances a vast park and parkway program with unanimous board support. Frederick P. Close, chairman, reports strong public interest and letters of congratulation as real estate activity surges on proposed park sites. Edward P. Barrett leads park committee in securing appropriations and bond approvals to fund land purchases.
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Westchester County Board of Supervisors
United States
Frederick P. Close
Board of Supervisors
Edward P. Barrett
Katonah
County Park Committee
Westchester County Park Commission
Park and Parkway
What the Americans Seek in Europe
Signor Guglielmo Ferrero notes that American tourists, not only the rich, flood Europe yearly seeking culture and history. They travel fast, economize time, endure modest comforts, and rush from city to city, exposing themselves to fatigue for a glimpse of Europe’s treasures.
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Europe
Signor Guglielmo Ferrero
Illustrated London News
Atlantic
North Sea
Mediterranean
Broadway
Florence
America
New York
Bernard
Evolution debate ends with paradox of science and belief
The article recounts a lively debate between Bernard Shaw and Hilaire Belloc on evolution and fundamentalism, noting sharp exchanges, witty quips, and a tension between science and religion. It highlights Shaw’s critique of fundamentalism and Belloc’s cautious forecasts while asserting no inherent clash between true science and religion.
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Dayton
England
King Edward Hospital Fund
Bernard Shaw
Hilaire Belloc
London
Shaw
Shakespeare
Macbeth
Mr. Belloc
Mr. Bryan
America
Mr. Shaw
Flo
Belloc
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Scarsdale Inquirer
Isdale
N. Y
Jane Cornell
Scarsdale
Scarsdale Supply CO
Scarsdale, N. Y
Main ST
White Plains
Daniell’s
Scarsdale National Bank
U. S
Federal Reserve Bank
County OF Westchester
George W. Both
J. W. van Schaick
H. Cheney
George W. Field
John W. Dickinson
Elizabeth Locke Bogart
Henry Szaniawski
Peter DePaolo
Buick
Indianapolis
Speedway
DePaolo
de Paolo
Buick Motor Company
Flint
Michigan
General Motors Corporation
BROWN
White Plains, N. Y
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