Baseball Voices On Players Owners And Managers In 1920s Era
A veteran letter outlines views on major league baseball governance and career paths for players. It critiques management structure, cites Ed Barrow Mickey Cochrane and Clarke Griffith eras, praises ethical crossovers from sport to business, and highlights frail leadership in several clubs while noting weather and turf factors in New York racing.
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Bucky Harris
Clarke Griffith
Washington
Boston
Marty McManun
Fane
Red Sox
Harris
Eddie Collins
Bualnene
Tom Yawkey
Doc Cronin
Brooklyn
Congress Session Ends After Huey Long Filibuster
Congress adjourned near midnight as Huey Long of Louisiana conducted a seven hour filibuster delaying the third deficiency appropriation bill worth 93 million dollars for pensions to the aged railroad workers and crippled children. A cotton and wheat loan compromise split party lines with southern senators dissatisfied while wheat policy was abandoned. Applications for Works Relief funds are due September 12 with bids and operations to start by October 22 as the president aims to launch the program by November 1. A Washington note warned the Soviet Union over its pledges and potential subversive actions, signaling possible strain in U.S.-Russia relations depending on Moscow’s adherence to commitments.
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Communist Party
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Sam Darcy
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Josep B. Hastman
Winant named head of Social Security Board
OHN G. WINANT former New Hampshire governor and Republican is named chairman of the Social Security Board. Arthur J. Altmeyer and Vincent Morgan Miles will serve as associates. salaries and terms are set. The President’s move also fills other posts including the National Labor Relations Board and a new SEC member. Mussolini warns sanctions against Italy and asserts Italy would leave the League if sanctions are imposed. Ethiopia’s interior opening is touted as beneficial to all involved nations.
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Altmeyer
Miles
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New National Labor Relations Board
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Pittsburgh
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New York
Hadwin S. Smith
Massachusetts
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Ross
Securities and Exchange Commission
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Rea
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Death of J N Willys Major Magnate and Diplomat
J N Willys prominent in the automobile industry and Hoover era ambassador to Poland died in New York at sixty one after a long illness since May. He began in bicycles, built Willys Overland, acquired Pope Toledo, moved plants to Toledo, and sold holdings to a syndicate in 1928.
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J. N. Willys
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Willys
Poland
New York
Overland Automobile Company
Roosevelt Talks to Youth and Snell Replies
NEIS radio address from Roosevelt to the Young Democrats in Milwaukee argues for government aid to modern needs, calling the aim of the New Deal regulated individualism and denying socialism. Bertrand H. Snell counters from the Republican side, warning against constitutional changes that cede power to the wealthy and urging youth to avoid such administration. Also notes Housewife's Idea Box on disinfecting drains with chloride of lime solution.
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Snelt
NEIS
Young Democrata
Clliba
Milwaukee
Roobavele
Republican Party
Republcan National Committee
Bertrand H. Snell
New York
Snell
Youth of
America
Food price probe authorized by Congress and FTC funding
Congress adjourned after approving a resolution to appropriate 150000 dollars for a federal trade commission inquiry into rising food costs. The study would map production and distribution costs, with farmers receiving a small share of the food dollar amid estimates of consumer payments running into billions. The debate highlighted disputes over who profits along the food chain and the impact on farmers.
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EFORD
House
Senate
Federal Trade Commission
Heritage From the Old Days on Schooner Crews
The piece recalls old sea traditions aboard schooners with strict rules at the captain's table and crew etiquette. It notes how crews vary, including West Indian, Scandinavian, and other sailors, many now naturalized citizens, while few were born in the United States.
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United States
Grape Nuts Ad Promotes Dizzy Dean Winners Prizes
A playful note urges boys and girls to read a Grape Nuts advertisement in another column to learn how to join the Dizzy Dean Winners and win valuable free prizes. The teaser emphasizes prizes and participation through Ady.
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Ady
Moscow builds motor sleigh for Arctic travel
A large motor sleigh is under construction in Moscow. It will travel under its own power in Siberian snows and convert to a road vehicle within minutes. The craft includes cabin comforts for four, with space for half a ton of baggage.
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Moscow
Siberia
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