Small Businesses Struggle to Create Jobs in America
The piece argues why job creation stalls in the U S economy, blaming high taxes on small firms, restrictive capital access, and complex new laws. It contends Congress has failed to tackle the depth of the problem, with unemployment rising while provisions burden small businesses more than large ones. It warns of a drift to cartel-like outcomes if reforms do not come.
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Brest
Wsual
America
Congress
Bera
Cata
Dorpishy
Smink Lualbessen
Mtn
Yves
Treasury Department
Rave
Jarressale
Nts
United States
Germany
Drezend
Federal Insurance's Reach Shifts in U S Economy
Analyzes how federal social security and potential government expansion affect private life and health insurance. Highlights fears of reduced private coverage, eligibility gaps for workers and spouses, and the insurance industry's shift to frame wealth in terms of income and individual foresight rather than capital.
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West
America
Irving Bundiner
Spectator
Anseno
Allur Jie
Woli
England
Welles, Hitler, and Six Months of War
Sumner Welles travels Europe amid war fears and shifting alliances as 1940 unfolds. The piece outlines German bombings, Soviet Finnish actions, and Britain’s sea blockades while noting Hitler’s demands for freedom of seas and return of colonies as part of a broader European economic order.
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Welles
Hitler
Sumner Welles
Europe
Rand
Weetwall
Germany
Britain
Reich
Finland
High Seas
United States
Mussolini
Hyver
Fuehrer
Europa
Europe Thawed Yet Stalemate Persists in Spring Drive
A scrambled report hints at nations seeking trade and federation amid European stalemate. Mitler pushes for a peace conference with America as liaison, while Welles may hear from Dal Aor and Chanberiat, offering a slim chance for limited progress through diplomacy.
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Eich
Tals Luerain
Hilder
Welles
Chamberlain
Ben
Mitler
America
Dala+ Alor
Chanberiat
Europe
Viborg Braces for Fall as Soviet Offensive Presses Finland
Helsinki reports a growing Russian push toward Viborg as Finnish defenders retreat toward prepared lines three miles from the city. Officials deny Viborg has fallen but acknowledge loss of territory as the Red Army presses along the Isthmian front.
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Finland
Helsinki
Mannerheim
Arailery
Reds
Che Finis
Verdi
Petain
Verdun
Viborp
France
Verfim
Verdon
Castiian
Einstein Theory Revived 20 Years Earlier Claim
Dr Paul R Heyl in Scientific Monthly argues Einstein’s space concept predates by 20 years a similar theory by English mathematician Charles Hinton who proposed four dimensional space in 1886. The pieces share core ideas though differ in deductions with Hinton largely overlooked until Einstein revived and extended them.
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Einstel
Paul R. Heyl
Sciantific Monthly
Einstein
Charles Hinton
Heyl
Hjnte
Scientius
Hinton
Forest tree orders offered to former customers
Linvani of the Conservation Department announces free order blanks for spring planting of forest trees to former customers. Prices range from 52 to 5S per 2000 trees for species including white pine, Scotch pine, Norway spruce and black spruce. Orders totalled about 27 million trees in 1938, with deliveries in April and some in May.
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WG. Linvani
Lands and Forests
Conservation Department
Rees
New York
Conservation de Partment
Fragmented Scribbles on War, Politics and a Curious Dane
The piece mixes a chaotic account featuring a comic animal scene at a busy street corner with dense political commentary. It references Fred Betts, Roosevelt, Welles, and the Institute of Public Opinion, discussing third terms, peace hopes, and wartime aims, while interleaving bizarre imagery and garbled beta-phrase narration.
Roosevelt reform critique and reactionary fears in 1938 talk
Raymond Clapper discusses the Roosevelt reform plan and fears of reactionaries in the Republican ranks. He cites Dr. Glenn Frank and Earle as examples, argues the New Deal’s power can be a danger, and notes concern over relief funds being used for political purposes. The piece frames a cautious view of party unity and reform timing.
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Waskinbox
Glenn Frankl
Republican Program Committee
Dock Ucks
Republican Party
New Deal
New Deal Faces Internal Clash Over Hatch Act Extension
A heated debate over the Hatch Act centers on restricting government employees from partisan work. Senators Minton and Guffey oppose expansion, while Hatch and Hobson push for broader limits. Barkley maneuvers in the Senate to block or slow the measure, as supporters warn of politicizing civil service. The effort risks widening divisions within the New Deal coalition and drawing in state welfare and highway staff through federal funding links.
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Atoon Barkley
Kentucky
Senate
Borsler
Hatch
Nempsey
New Mexico
Lie
Minton
Guffey
Pennsylvania
Barkley
Ag Jlo
Lo i
Wich
Gil
Johnson writes on why World War II era New Deal critics are singled out
A garbled dispatch argues that Mr Weltz should not be singled out by New Deal columnists for whip-saw criticism, suggesting a misreading of the National Republican Committee's stance and implications for policy debates.
Incomplete OCR Reflects Disjointed 1930s Campaign Dialect
Fragmentary text references figures like Roosevelt, Raskob, and Walker, discussing Democratic party finances, campaigns, and obligations. It hints at comparisons of fortunes, responsibilities, and coverage of political events in New York and national contests, with garbled dates and names.
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Democrats
Johnny Raskob
Tully
Johnny
Ernie
Mr. Roosevelt
New York
New
Walker
Alex Roosevelt
Fras
Paul Mallon on Cordell Hull and The New Deal
This unsigned commentary argues Cordell Hull is the lone public figure openly opposing domestic politics while favoring reciprocal trade reforms. It portrays Hull as a potential president who would reshape the White House by sidelining leftist colleagues and preserving Woodrow Wilson liberal principles.
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Asaincrown
Cordell Hull
Cay
United States
Lisa
Hnes
Balk
Sen
Noor
Astra
Hull as a Liberal Republican Hopeful for White House
The article portrays Hull's moderate liberalism opposing unbalanced spending while backing a pro capital growth program. It notes his critique of chaotic government rules, calls for clearer regulatory authority, and suggests reforms to keep individuals on relief only if needed. It analyzes his stance on the Tennessee Valley Authority, agriculture, social security, and his mixed record in Congress. His leadership style, alliances with farm groups and reformers, and potential to win a third term battle are discussed.
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Iewand
Securities Exchange Commission
National Labor Relations
Tuul
Tull
Table Home Staley
Tennesse Valley Authority
Weir Attack Recalls Raskeh's 1928 Labor Stand
The discussion recounts Weir's stance on collective bargaining and labor policy during the New Deal era. It notes his support for non election supervision of majority representation and his resistance to a partisan court order, framing him as a liberal progressive employer in the steel industry. The piece cites his labor relations record, a court outcome, and the controversy surrounding government influence on union elections.
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England
Vatican
Pai Intely
Poland
Belgaum
Alt. Weir
Wiliam Green Une
NRA Labor Relations Board
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Aont
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New Deal
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