Roosevelt plan to enlarge the Supreme Court draws Texas focus
Washington notes Texas figures in the fight over President Roosevelt’s proposal to expand the Supreme Court. Maverick’s quick bill push clashes with Sutton and Senate actions. Texas lawmakers and Morris Sheppard back the president, while Austin signals legislative opposition. The piece compares this debate to Wilson’s League fight, noting rapid developments and broad political maneuvering.
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Texas
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Wash
Maury Maverick
Gall
Wormwood
Hatton W. Sumners
House Judiciary
Cactus Jack Garner
Morris Sheppard
Senate
Austin
Supreme Court
Congress
Thomas Watt Gregory
E. M. House
Woodrow Wilson
James Clark McReynolds
Woodrow Wilson League of Nations
League of Nations
Japan
Italy
Britain
France
Wilson
Roosevelt Supreme Court
William E. Borah
Hiram W. Johnson
Brady Widow to Wed Irish Free Man in Rome After Easter
Mrs. Nicholas F. Brady of New York widow of a utilities magnate is set to marry William J. Irish Free in a Rome ceremony after Easter. The announcement notes the forthcoming marriage follows Brady’s widowhood and links to high society circles.
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Nicholas F. Brady
New York
Rome
William J
Duel With Death on Freight Cars Tells of Narrow Escape
Collin Hanson of Lynn Massachusetts and Hank Madison rode freight trains across America in 1934 chasing adventure. After hunger and fatigue on the road Hanson narrowly escaped when grabbed by a rubber air hose and clung to the top of a moving car before climbing to safety amid peril on the rails.
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Collin Hanson
Lynn
Mass
Collin
Henry Madison
America
Columbus
Ohio
Amarillo
Texas
Kansas City
Hank Madison
Hank
First California Mail Service Begins in 1847 Event
Fragmentary text describes an 1847 mail service start in California tied to a U S exchange. It mentions Skin's Heat Meters and lyres of stars used to test heat, noting black paint heat absorption parallels white and star meters detect heat rays without skin contact.
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California
United States
Barbecue Chicken with Tangy Sauce Recipe
Barbecue chicken is broiled then served with a tangy sauce. Melt butter and vinegar, add mustard, Tobasco, Worcester sauce, sugar, salt and pepper. heat to a boil. Pour over chickens and let stand five minutes before serving.
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WNU
Notable Quote From Dean Inge On Citizenship And Wealth
Philosopher Dean Inge reflects that to create good citizens one must first cultivate men the state is a larger expression of moral duty and true wealth lies in sharing where one person’s gain should not cause another’s loss to prosper society.
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John E. Rankin
Lilienthal Group
Dr. Morgan
Washington Post
Eugene Meyer
Washington
Potomac Electric Co
United States
Dr.Morgan
Norris Lilienthal-Rankin
Morgan
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Dean Inge
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