Roosevelt plan sails through Senate but fate uncertain in House
The Roosevelt reorganization bill passed the Senate 49 to 42 after a fierce fight with a 48 to 43 recommit vote. Opponents warn it seeks a dictatorship while the House may not act. The measure would let the President consolidate or abolish many federal bureaus via executive order, with several exemptions. It also creates a department of welfare and adds assistants to the President. Utilities must register and the Supreme Court upholds key provisions of the 1935 Public Utility Act in a 6 to 1 decision, while parts involving death penalties for holding companies remain unaddressed.
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Cardozo
Reed
Ten Men to Probe TVA by Joint Senate House Panel
Senate approves a ten member inquiry to probe the Tennessee Valley Authority with five senators and five representatives. The investigation, led by Sen. Alben Barkley, targets malfeasance charges against ousted TVA chairman A E Lee and examines eight of the Bridges and King charges. The panel also probes private utility suits against TVA.
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Alben W. Barkley
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A. E. Lee
Ton Bridges
King
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H. Styles Bridges
New Hampshire
Republican
Lister B. Hill
Alabama
Colonel House Dies After Long Illness
Col Edward M House, a prominent adviser to Woodrow Wilson and a key figure in international affairs, died in New York at seventy nine after a long illness. He supported Wilson's political rise and served as his personal representative at Versailles before their later disagreements ended their close collaboration.
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Franco advances into Catalonia threaten Barcelona
Franco's insurgent army breaks loyalist lines and enters Catalonia moving toward Barcelona. About 100 towns captured in a day as villages are demolished by 200 war planes reportedly supplied by Italy and Germany. Italy warns France that intervention could threaten European peace.
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Informazione Diplomatica
United States halts Mexican silver purchases
Secretary Morgenthau announced the U S would suspend buying newly mined Mexican silver until further notice, a response linked to Mexico's expropriation of foreign oil properties. The move follows a one cent per ounce price cut while the Treasury had been purchasing about 5 million ounces monthly for roughly 2.5 million dollars at the New York price.
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Memorable Day Judge Rastus and Ali Work Question
A terse remark asks why Ali supposedly did nothing on the second Tuesday in July, while Judge Rastus and his wife debate his work attendance. The line hints at a domestic dispute framed as a casual challenge about labor.
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Weather Cheer Promises Sunny Union Ahead
A playful weather forecast blends romance and health quips as lovers joke about marriage bringing sunshine and a bunion relief. The lighthearted piece frames sunny skies and cheerful health notes as a wedding-time omen.
Fragmented quote on happiness from Jack and I
A quoted exchange appears to reflect a tense moment between two people named Jack and I. They claim happiness once existed but say they never spoke. The text centers on their perception of happiness and communication gaps.
Wolf and cubs at the door in inherited fortune
A dialogue references a daughter inheriting $20,000 that will keep the wolf from the door, while a second speaker notes many young cubs lingering about. The exchange hints at wealth altering social dynamics but keeps a cynical tone about dependency.
Nose led men and perfume used by girls
A short remark asserts that some men are easily influenced by scent and that perfume is used by women to guide behavior. The line presents a playful gendered stereotype without detailing events or people.
Time Out Piano Lines Echo Quick Learner
A fragment quotes a player saying they learned piano quickly while another voice notes time does not matter. The exchange hints at rapid mastery and casual conversation about skill and timing.
Famous Judge and Heirloom Court Dispute Echoes
Dialogue strands reveal a family dispute over a forbidden liaison with a young man named Smith. The famous judge questions the exiled lover while Joan confirms a restraining injunction and a mother’s approval on appeal.
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Average family size cited at three and one eighth persons
A statistician notes the average family totals three and one eighth individuals. The fraction is presumed to refer to a father, suggesting the typical household includes a father figure in this era.
Dialogue on shared thoughts between spouses
A conversation about whether a husband and wife grow to think alike. Bones agrees that spouses may anticipate each other’s words and intentions as they live together.
Learners Are Doers and the Costly Path to Mastery
The text argues that many fail by pretending to know how before learning. It cites an inventor unprepared for a public address and notes that knowing how to do things matters. Learning piano or any valuable skill requires hard work and incurs cost. learners become the greatest doers.
Flavoring Cocoa and Simple Home Tips
A readable note describes adding salt vanilla cinnamon or nutmeg to cocoa for flavor. It also suggests vinegar in washing water brightens china and disinfects. It mentions a dark room improved by a new window and lighting considerations for rooms with covered porches.
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China
Window modification tips for brighter rooms and safety checks
Advice for households covers cutting a window in a side wall not surrounded by a porch. White wood work and light paper brighten rooms. remove whitewash but do not paint over it. Wash walls with water and air dry before painting. Also check electrical equipment by inspecting cords for breaks regularly.
DIY Slip Cover Closings Cut and Sew Tips from Mrs Spears
Home sewing guidance explains how to add slide fasteners to slip cover seams during final fitting. Steps include turning the cover inside out, preparing a facing strip, folding and stitching to secure the fastener, and finishing ends with hems. A note offers Mrs Spears book on home decorating for 25 cents.
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Spears
Desplaines St
Chicago
Deal Island lighthouse to gain immense beam power
The Deal Island lighthouse off Tasmania will rise 957 feet above sea level and increase its candlepower from 3,000 to 1,000,000. It will not surpass Portugal’s coast beacon at 55,000,000 candles. Acetylene lamps with electric control illuminate remote Arctic outposts visited only every two years for inspection and refueling, lighting the night for ships automatically.
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Portugal
Arctic
Washington Post
Law Books and Jails Full of Futile Advice
A reflective critique on human nature and reform. The author derides be it enacted rhetoric and youthful folly while stressing feet of clay over noble intellect. Independence and money management are weighed against virtue and intolerance in social ethics.
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