Abolishing the electoral college would likely fail
The Washington correspondent weighs the electoral college debate and argues abolishing it would struggle to gain traction. It reviews 1876 and 1916 parallels, party leadership, and the postwar tariff shift while noting Roosevelt era dynamics and midwestern farmer votes.
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William H. Taft
Alf M. Landon
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Woodrow Wilson
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
U C Finance Problems Telde Sacramento
University of California faces a severe funding crisis after a 4 million dollar cut by the 1933 legislature, with only 1 million added since. Enrollment rose 19 percent, now a 14 percent rise is forecast, risking status as a world famous university.
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Sacramento
Robert
California
River flow exceeds normal on Kaweah River in Tuolumne area
The Kaweah River, Tu lare county’s main watercourse, reported an above average flow for the year just closed with a 27 percent excess over the 33 year average.
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Kaweah River
Tulare County
Giant man collapses at San Francisco restaurant
John Ansen eight foot six inches tall and 421 pounds collapsed from a heart attack in a San Francisco restaurant. Volunteers aided with chest compressions until an ambulance arrived. Doctors said he would recover.
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San Francisco
John Ansen
Physics Now Aiding War Efforts And Everyday Life
In New York MIT President Dr. Karl Compton argues physics shapes modern civilization far beyond wars or politics. He notes physics underpins engines, medicine, electricity, communications, and weather, while calling for stronger federal funding and sustained research into nuclear science and practical applications.
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Karl T. Compton
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New York City
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Cer
J. P. den Hartog
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New York
den Hartog
Graf Zeppelin
Foreign Phrases and their Meanings in Classical Citations
A compact listing of Latin French Italian and German mottoes and phrases with English translations and notes. It includes Alis volat propriis meaning she flies with her own wings and L etat c est moi attributed to Louis XIV among others for cultural reference.
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Louis XIV
Amazingly Quick Relief Bayer Aspirin Ad Claim
An old advertisement promotes Bayer Aspirin as a fast relief for neuritis pains. It urges readers to try Aspiri tablets that dissolve quickly and promises immediate easing of discomfort, claiming widespread consumer belief in its effectiveness.
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Bozorth
Barkhausen
Espina
Goodness in World Experience Inspires Broad Hope
A reflective quotation asserts that vast goodness surpasses common belief, citingAnon. The text emphasizes optimistic view of humanity and world experience to counter cynicism.
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Anon
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Buddy” Rogers
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