75th Session Superlatives of Congress in 1930s
A snapshot of the 75th Congress highlighting long filibusters like Tom Connally's 39 day stand against an anti lynching bill and fierce battles over the neutral, spending lending, and government reorganization measures. It notes big tax funded efforts and health initiatives such as cancer and syphilis education, with references to agriculture and price regulation debates.
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Tom Connally
Texas
Connally
Spain
China
Congress
Nye
National Cancer Institute
Lewis Sais Handed Slap by Capitol Row on Labor Bill
John L. Lewis marched into the House to press his blacklisting bill requiring contractors with $2000 government contracts to follow NLRB rulings and wage-hour rules or face a federal blacklist. House leaders refused debate, Bankhead citing reasons not to adopt new procedures. Lewis blasted the Rules Committee as pro corporations and warned of reprisals as lawmakers campaign for re election with labor support.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
John L. Lewis
House of Representatives
Congress
CIO
Bankhead
House
National Labor Relations Board
Lewis
Capitol
House Rules Committee
Labor
Cox
Dga
Rules Committee
Rummel Family Serves in Global Conflict Headlines
Kenneth Rummel returns home on furlough from the U S Army after two years with the 15th Infantry in Tien Tsin China amid Sino Japanese tension. He has over ten years in the Army and plans to reenlist for a home assignment. Ray V Schaff Jr and Lawrence F Payne also return from Hawaii service, with Schaff planning another three-year term and Payne promoted to Private First Class.
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Kenneth O. Rummel
Emma V. Rummel
Greenmount Avenue
U. S. Army
15Th Infantry
Tien Tsin
China
Rummel
Army
Coast Guard
Ray V. Schaff, Jr
Estella Deitrich
Hawaii
Lawrence F. Payne
Minnie Payne
West Howard Street
Hungerford Enters Maryland Senate Primary
Hungerford, former state director of the National Emergency Council, announces a bid in Maryland’s Democratic Senate primary. He joins Rep. David J. Lewis of Cumberland as New Deal challengers to incumbent Millard E. Tydings, saying a true fight is needed and that Washington was informed of his candidacy.
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Millard E. Tydings
Arthur FE. Hungerford
National Emergency Council
Senate
New Deal
Maryland
Washington
Mungerford
David J. Lewis
Cumberland
Tydings
Hungerford
Laso
American Volunteers Praised By Brigade Commander In Spain
Barcelona June 16 Lieut. Col. Vladimir Copic commander of the 15th International Brigade praised American volunteers as excellent given their lack of experience. He noted their enthusiasm training sharpness in attacks and early discipline but said endurance and initial command were challenging. He led through Jarama Bruchete Quinte Belchite and Teruel battles before retreating command to a Spanish officer as the Government’s forces assume full control.
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Robert Okins
Barcelona
Spain
Vladimir Copic
15Th International Brigade
15Th Brigade
Belchite
Jarama
Bruchete
Quinte
Teruel
Coote
Hungerford Pledges Service in Maryland Campaign Speech
The Roosevelt League distributed copies under Eldridge Hood Young to promote Hungerford's bid. He vowed to devote his time to office duties and Maryland residents, promising to visit counties and meet officials and citizens when Congress is out of session to learn local needs from a national view.
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Eldridge Hood Young
Roosevelt League
Hungerford
Maryland
Congress
Coun
Talk On Business Planning At Rotary Luncheon
Harold F. Irwin Pangborn Corporation production planning superintendent spoke before the local Rotary Club at yesterday's luncheon at Hotel Alexander. He urged profitable business planning for all enterprises and urged budgeting as a measurable standard, noting small firms may gain as much from planned production as large ones and that budgets can be revised with experience.
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Alexander
Harold F. Irwin
Pangborn Corporation
Irwin
Ferry Boat Sinks In Potomac River
The Potomac crossing ferry at Shepherdstown sprang a leak and sank late Tuesday night. The operator put the craft in reverse toward the West Virginia shore before it settled at the bottom. Repair crews worked on the vessel to prepare for return to service.
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Potomac River
Shepherdstown
West Virginia
Causes Gelting Up Nights and Digestive Irritation
Local notes describe nighttime discomfort and irritation linked to acid production. A four day Zie test is advised to assess digestion and kidney function. Ask a doctor for Ankets and discuss symptoms with healthcare providers in Hancock and nearby towns.
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Ivat H.R
Tindy
Drogeist
Middlehauw
Yrogaist
Haweratown
Spence
Hancock
Boat Replaces Washed-Out Bridge This Wednesday
A boat will replace the washed-out bridge throughout Wednesday as crews work to restore passage. The temporary crossing allows continued access while permanent repairs are arranged, with officials monitoring water levels and safety.
Autos Crashes In City In Month
Two people died in 23 motor vehicle accidents in Slagerstown during May per the Maryland State Police accident report. Seven others were injured. Washington County logged eight accidents with one death and 12 injuries, bringing Maryland’s statewide fatalities to 17.
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Slagerstown
Maryland State Police Accident Prevention Bureau
Washington County
Patriot Weekly Health Ad Claiming 8.5.8 Tonic Benefits
An advertisement promotes 8.5.8 and S.8.S.Tonic as internal remedies to rebuild red blood cells, restore weight, renew energy, strengthen nerves, and improve skin health. It claims generations of use and scientific backing and urges readers to take 8.5.5 Tonic for revitalized vitality.
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Tom
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