Dangerous influence of big advertisers on newspapers
The discussion centers on paid lobbying and the power of large advertisers to shape news coverage. Proposals include lobbying disclosure, public access to records, and restricting corporate influence to ensure independent reporting and fair competition for small independents. The speakers urge equal opportunity for small merchants against chain-store advantages.
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Mr. May
Ohio Progressives draft platform for a national party
A drift of opinion from Ohio Progressives outlines a platform for a new National Party. It calls for full employment with a living standard, farm security, cooperatives, social insurance, heavy taxes on large estates, nationalized banking, public ownership of natural resources and utilities, government control of foreign trade and munitions, and a 30 hour maximum work week at current production levels.
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Ohio
Billion Dollar Job Plan Proposed in Congress
Rep. J. R. Mitchell of Tennessee introduces a bill for a one billion emergency stabilization fund to alleviate unemployment. The fund would be drawn from the four billion emergency public works appropriation.
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Washington
Congress
Rep
J. R. Mitchell
Tennessee
Thomas J. Watson Gets Large IBM Bonus in 1934
The piece notes IBM president Thomas J. Watson receiving a $264,432 bonus plus a $100,000 salary and $926 in director's fees for his World War II era service to the LBM era. The tone mocks the generous compensation as a parlor anecdote.
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Washington
Wall Street
Thomas J. Watson
International Business Machines Company
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Lagniappe
Hinkey-dinkey
Parlez Vous
Lagniappe in Huey Long Style Ends in Sweet Bonus
The excerpt praises Huey Long’s cadence and references lagniappe as a New Orleans term for an extra gift. It notes a headline figure of a $100,000 salary plus over a quarter of a million in bonuses for a man, with an additional lagniappe of $926 tucked into his bread basket to prevent hunger.
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Mr. Colden
Patman
Sumners
Texas
Detroit Proposal For US Owned Radio System
Dr Tracy F Tyler research director of the National Committee on Education by Radio told the General Federation of Women's Clubs that the United States should establish a radiocasting system to supplement private services. The program would promote public welfare with no advertising. The plan, four years in study, would place management in national regional and state boards.
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Detroit
Tracy F. Tyler
National Committee On Education By Radio
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
United States
Tyler
The American Guardian Motto of Oklahoma City
The journal of Oscar Ameringer, The American Guardian, published in Oklahoma City, proclaims its inimitable stance and political aims as a reformist voice. It signals a progressive platform and advocates for social change framed by Ameringer’s guidance.
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the American Guardian of
Oklahoma City
Oscar Ameringer
Guardian's formula for building a country
The Guardian outlines a proposed method for shaping a nation by combining inclusive institutions, rule of law, strong civic engagement, transparent governance, economic opportunity, and sustainable development to foster social cohesion and resilience.
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the Guardian
Finland to pay war debt installment on June 15
Finland notified the state department it would pay its semiannual war debt installment of 163 452 dollars on June 15. The note follows a similar stance by Romania asking Washington to wait on its two million metall mining debt.
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State Department
Rumania
Finland
Uncle Sam
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