Dangers of the electoral college
Washington correspondent Paul Anderson reports in the Post-Dispatch from December 17 1936 on Roosevelt’s reelection by 523 to 8 and explains the constitutional basis for the electoral college. Senator Borah confirms that if a majority had backed Landon the result would be his presidency next month.
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Paul ¥. Anderson
Washington
Post-Dispatch
Roosevelt
United States
William Edgar Borah
Gov. Landon
George Washington
The Electoral College and Party Rule Fantasy
A columnist notes how parties formed around Jefferson and Hamilton in Washington's era and argues the Electoral College now sustains party control. It recalls Jefferson Burr tie in 1800, Hamilton's ironic support for Jefferson, and Norris's push to abolish the college. The piece warns of a future independent candidat e possibility.
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Jeye
Jefferson
Hamilton
Washington
Dang
Bulkwark
Pirties
Aaron Burr
House of Representatives
Borah
Alexander Hamilton
Burr
Norris
George Washington
How women who work can get loans
Household Finance advertises quick loans for men and women with no guarantors. It outlines installment plans and total costs for $50 and $100 loans, emphasizing private borrowing, flexible repayment, and refunds for early repayment. It invites readers to apply by phone, write, or visit.
Vitamins Always Existed Despite Modern Restrictions
The article argues vitamins have always been part of foods and feeds, noting that restrictive processing and regulations by humans can reduce natural vitamin levels.
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