The Bonus Army in Washington Controversy
A critique condemns the Bonus Army demonstration in Washington as spoiled by 500 disturbers, mostly not veterans, with few genuine protesters. The piece argues Congress acted unfairly and cites communist influence, urging payment to deserving veterans but not during financial strain. It condemns media portrayal and questions motives of a prominent correspondent.
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Washington
United States
Nee
Congress
Bonus Army
Will Rogers
Russia
Henry Field
Iowa
Hooey
J. H.G
Employment Outlook Brightens as Most Work and Savings Rise
The piece argues more than eighty percent of people are employed and savings deposits climb, signaling reduced wasteful spending and improving mood. It contrasts Chicago gloom with rural towns, urges optimism, and cites a long road trip to illustrate widespread steadiness despite tight times.
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Chicago
Mood Shift Seen Then Near Term Rise In Economy
William Mitchell, an automobile sales manager, says the low mood may end this year. He notes better business in the past three months and reports stock quotations trending upward.
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William Mitchell
Local remarks hint at improving times amid cautious comments
C D Raine says he has done only odd jobs for a year and will speak once he secures steady, well paying work. Justice David Fisher notes daily improvement across the United States and Wall Street gains, predicting industry activity may resume soon.
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C. D. Raine
East Jefferson Street
David Fisher
Morris Building
United States
Wall Street
Forecasts of a brighter 1933 from business leaders
William Shea foresees normal times returning by January 1 1933 and cites a shift from gloom to good cheer among citizens. Thomas Bothwick predicts a business boom with elections, while Arthur Downey says better times are on the 1933 menu as leaders awaken from a long lull.
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William Shea
Thomas Bothwick
United States
Arthur Downey
Our Readers Think Garbo Editor Controversy Sparks Debate
A reader argues Greta Garbo should not be paid 600000 yearly to return to America and suggests funds could support guardians and Swedish Lutheran homes. They question why other stars are overlooked and call for a kinder stance toward Garbo.
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Garbo
Greta Garbo
America
Ruth Chatterton
Joan Crawford
Ann Harding
Barbara Stanwyck
Marlene Dietrich
Katharine Cornell
Guardian Angel’s
R. T
City Speeders Face Heavy Fines Urged by Reader
A reader calls for tough action on speeding within city limits. He proposes fines around 50 dollars and jail time for violators, arguing that smaller fines like five dollars do not deter repeat offenders.
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Spectator
Boundary disputes and peacemaking proposal from J Minauskas
Dear Editor, postwar debts and reparations are nearly settled. Poland should return the Danzig corridor to Germany and cede Vilna Grodno to Lithuania. The great powers should force Poland and Russia to end Ukrainian persecution and settle the Upper and Lower Silesia dispute with a neutral plebiscite commission.
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Poland
Danzig
Germany
Lithuania
Vilna-Grodno
Russia
Silesia
J. Minauskas
Helping Orphans Box Drive Idea for Joliet Stores
An editor proposes placing small donation boxes in Joliet shops to collect pennies and other contributions for the city’s two orphans homes. The plan aims to boost local support during tough times and engage community participation.
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Joliet
Impressed With Spectator Gentlemen Letter to Editor
Peoria Illinois resident J P Gabberdiel praises The Spectator after receiving a copy. He asks for another issue to show friends and inspire a similar local publication project.
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Spectator
Peoria
Illinois
The
J. P. Gabberdiel
Times I Have Changed States Veterans Views on War
A veteran recounts leaving Joliet at the start of the war and traveling to France within three months. He notes the royal reception in New York after the war and argues against the Bonus Army evictions while stressing readiness to fight if needed.
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Washington
Joliet
France
New York
Bonus Army
Out of the United
Veteran’s Letter Criticizes Bonus March Disruption
A World War I private recalls eight months in France, supports ex servicemen seeking early bonus payment, and condemns those who stayed in Washington after Congress rejected the measure. He urges order and says he has no sympathy for troublemakers.
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France
Washington
Congress
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