Landon Platform Sparks Borah Question in Washington
Senator Borah returns to the capital amid a wave of last minute platform edits pushed by Governor Landon. Borah asks what the changes mean while hinting at possible reactions. The Idaho senator notes he is not ready to state his position as the party debates currency linked to gold and a labor constitutional amendment.
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Landor Triumph Highlights Borah’s Political Drift
Senator Borah weighs middle course on Landon platform amid debate on currency and constitutional changes. Reporters glimpse his reaction to the telegram and his stance on hosting the GOP. Meantime at Utah, Dean Myrtle Austin claims men know more about women’s conduct than women themselves.
Thoughts on New York figures and street scenes from June day
June stroll through Manhattan scenes with Bright Lights and chatter about public figures. Mentions Al Smith era style headgear, Douglas Leigh’s Broadway sign idea, radio stars like Johnny Royal, and notable locals such as Nancy Titterton and Sigmund Spaeth as they move through a bustling city day.
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Nancy Titterton
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Eccentric 1930s Breadcrumbs From McNaught Syndicate
A fragmentary 1936 column riffs on cultural figures including Rupert Hughes Joe A Moore Elsa Maxwell and Mark Twain. It lampoons modern manners with quips about cigars blushing jokes and fashion noting era slang and social fads while referencing Zasu Pitts and a playful literary line.
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Joe A Moore
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