LaGuardia Moves in Presidential Sweepstakes and Tammany Ties
Washington notes Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia remains a rising figure in the presidential race. He shifted from Illinois GOP opposition and has aligned with Roosevelt’s New Deal circle. Tammany Hall now seeks peace with him, potentially backing his ascent while considering strategic moves to keep him from remaining solely in New York City.
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Congress Avoids Vital Problems and Seeks Early Adjournment
Washington report notes the third session of the Seventy-sixth Congress will likely adjourn in June with little accomplished. It criticizes spending growth, tax avoidance, and partisan obstruction, highlighting House cuts and Senate reversals amid debates on relief funds and debt reduction.
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Do-Nothing Congress Predicted by William Bruckart
William Bruckart labels the current session of Congress a do-nothing year as he forecasts an early June adjournment. He cites avoidance of two major issues from January: curbing expenditures and enacting a new tax program, both critical in an election year.
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William Bruckart
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Geographic center of the United States near Lebanon Kansas
The geographic center of the United States lies near Lebanon Kansas at latitude 39 50 and longitude 98 35. A concrete block about six inches high marks the base point for all North American continent maps, about 12 miles north of Lucas in Osborne County Kansas. Every house and lot on the continent ties to that marker in the Kansas plains.
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How to cut a flared dressing table skirt without fullness
Instructions describe drafting a pattern for half the skirt using a fold front if no opening exists. Steps include marking points A and C on the pattern paper, drawing connecting lines, and following the diagram. The note advertises a 32 page edition of Book 1 Sewing for the Home Decorator with more styles and household projects.
Rain Making Experiments In 1891 Texas
Congress appropriated $9 000 for weather modification experiments. Gen Robert Dyrenforth led tests using dynamite and hydrogen balloons in Texas. Meteorologists say the rain that fell was incidental to normal weather.
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Robert Dyrenforth
Department of Agriculture
Chinese Act Scenery in Theaters Emphasizes Imagined Elements
Collier's describes how Chinese theatre relies on audience visualization rather than real scenery. An entering actor steps over an imagined threshold then closes a door and turns to gather his arms. A boat scene has the actress walking ahead as he pretends to row.
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Wise Among Fools Quintilian Adage
A Quintilian reflection notes that those who try to look wise among fools appear foolish themselves. The saying emphasizes humility and restraint in judging others perceived as lacking wisdom.
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