Roosevelt's policies falter as critics cite New Deal failures
Boake Carter recounts a cross country tour criticizing Roosevelt's New Deal. He argues small business suffers, taxes rise, and WPA workers lose paths to private jobs, while the president doubles down on borrowing and wage supports. Carter laments rising national bankruptcy and a drift toward dictatorial control in the name of welfare.
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Roosevelt Third Term Question Dominates Washington Debate
The White House debate over a possible third term for Franklin D. Roosevelt dominates today’s politics. Roosevelt voiced a desire for rest after eight years, leaving the door ajar and keeping third term plans alive among close allies who believe he can win and save the New Deal.
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White House
Roosevelt
Jim Farley
Farley
Teddy
World’s largest typewriter at New York World’s Fair
The giant machine 1700 times a standard model will be exhibited and type news flashes in three inch letters on 9 by 12 foot sheets. It is billed as the world’s largest typewriter and will demonstrate rapid news printing.
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Daniel B Kerr
Hinsdale
Ill
Anniversaries of notable figures born across years
A list of birthday anniversaries honors figures from Boston to New York including William Fortune Indianapolis civic leader born Boonville Indiana 76 years ago Nathan Straus New York Housing Authority administrator born New York 50 years ago and others Henry Taft Cincinnati 80 William Comfort Philadelphia 65 Edwin Mims Richmond Arkansas 67 Benjamin Herts New York 51 and Cornelius Vanderbilt Amelia Bloomer Julia Ward Howe Charles Francis Adams James B Hicock Adolph Lewisohn with brief birthplaces and years.
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Japan
Boston
William Fortune
Indianapolis
Boonville
Ind
Henry W. Taft
New York
Cincinnati
Nathan Straus
U. S. Housing Authority
William W. Comfort
Haverford College
Philadelphia
Edwin Mims
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Richmond, Ark
Benjamin R. Herts
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Fiancier
Amelia J. Bloomer
Charles Francis Adams
James B. Hicock
Wild Bull
Kansas
Illngis
Adolph Lewisohn
Germany
Raising Squalus Prompts Nation to Reflect on Submarine Safety
Wires report the submarine Squalus will be raised with pontoons and a full inquiry will probe the tragedy that claimed 26 lives. Memorial Day thoughts honor those lost, while the piece traces submarine history from early fears to improved safety gear and rescue methods, noting 12 years of progress since the S-4 incident.
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Germany
United States
United States Navy
Navy
Momsen
Japan
League of Nations
Italy
Spain
Cisterns Must Be Covered To Prevent Tragedy
Outdoor season brings play and farm animals to fields but also risk from open cisterns. Protect every cistern with a sturdy cover to keep people and animals safe. An ounce of prevention is worth pounds of cure. No reason for an open cistern to exist.
Expert discounts danger of air attacks
Igor Sikorsky, a leading airplane designer, told the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in New York that the United States is fairly safe from air attacks. He argued a systematic strike would be impractical, noting a remote bomber would face long range and heavy losses before reaching U S shores. He urged preparedness through more trained air personnel and a larger pool of private pilots to create a ready reserve.
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United States
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
New York
Army
Navy
The
Boston Transcript
Sikorsky
Notable historical firsts and pivotal events by year
A chronology lists 1754 Washington at Great Meadows opening French Indian War. 1827 Jedidiah Smith crosses Sierra Nevada to California. 1896 St Louis hurricane toll. 1918 Red Cross revenue. 1919 Read’s transatlantic flight. 1929 Lindbergh wedding. 1933 S E C Act. 1935 Supreme Court finds NRA unconstitutional. ending with Ambassador Joseph C. Crew.
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Great Meadows
Jedidiah S. Smith
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Sierra Nevadas
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American Red Cross
Disposition Notes On Retirement Day
A cautious assessment describes a retired disposition with sound judgment and good manners. Despite calm feelings, emotions seem dispassionate. The day is marked by likely success and positive outcomes.
Quiet optimism and steady memory mark today
Daily outlook hints at thoughtful resolve and quiet contentment. Mind stays strong with good memory, and while native energy may be modest, a notable success seems plausible.
Lake Avenue 4-H Club meets at advisor’s home
The Lake Avenue Boys 4-H Club met at advisor E. R. Laver’s home Thursday with nineteen members present. Bert Starkey Richard Browne Robert Gould and Bully Gibbons joined the refreshment committee for the next meeting. Members received new yearly work books and were invited to a bee specialist talk at Lake Avenue School Thursday evening. Afterward the group played baseball and refreshments were served. No meeting next Tuesday due to Memorial Day. The next regular meeting will be Tuesday June 6 at 5 30 pm at the advisor’s home.
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Herbert Starkey
Richard Browne
Robert Gould
Bully Gibbons
Lake Avenue Mother's Day Social Delights Mothers and Daughters
Lake Avenue Adult Bible Class hosted a Mother Daughter social at Lake Avenue School on Wednesday with over fifty attendees. Mrs. R. E. Taylor and Mrs. Edith Miler led a program featuring songs, a toast to mothers, a talk by Mrs. Carl Schmitkens on Nova Scotia and New York trip, photo shows, and refreshments served by class men.
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Lake Avenue Community Sunday School
Lake Avenue School
R. E. Taylor
Edith Miler
Helen Taylor
Stugenbauer
Evelyn
Louise Jabbusch
Carl Schmitkens
Nova Scotia
New York
Harvey Green
R. H. Miller
Barkley and the 1940 Draft Clash in Washington
A humorous survey of Senate figure Richard Barkley as Democratic floor leader. notes on his portrait session with Howard Chandler Christy and his political leverage within the party. Mentions cost of extra clerks for Congress and quotes on blue attire by Representative Sutphin and Joe McArdle. Includes tidbits about Bennett Clark’s Harvard ties and John Hanes’ clock collection.
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Kentucky
Howard Chandler Christy
Senate
House
William Sutphin
New Jersey
Joe McArdle
Pittsburgh
Bill
Bennett Clark
Missouri
Felix Frankfurter
Harvard Law School
Treasury
John Hanes
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Childlike faith and heaven’s doors opened on a country drive
A devotional piece reflects on Luke 18 17 27 and the childlike trust that opens heaven. Vivid imagery of sunshine, ducklings, puppies, and children accompanies the writer’s meditation on God as home. The Kingdom of Heaven is described as near and present in innocence.
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Njar
Kingdom of Heaven
Local Women Attend Graduation Events in Elyria and Oberlin
Miss Clara Kline spent Tuesday afternoon in Elyria while Mrs. Marion Bates Mrs. Milton Obbitts Mrs. Joe Sklener and Mrs. Frank Griffin visited Oberlin and Elyria. Mrs C B Griffin was in Elyria. Mrs Frank Fisher attended Henrietta High School graduation where her niece Virginia Twing also graduated.
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Birmingham
Clara Kline
Elyria
Marion Bates
Milton Obbitts
Joe Sklener
Frank Griffin
Oberlin
C. B. Griffin
Frank Fisher
Henrietta High School
Virginia Twing
Bible Class Schedule Update
Otto Jabbusch Carl Schmitkens and Cleon Kindle noted no regular meeting this month. The next Bible Class is planned for June 28 with the location to be announced later.
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Otto Jabbusch
Carl Schmitkens
Cleon Kindle
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