Willkie Proposes Amendments To Hatch Law
Wendell Willkie urges broad changes to the Hatch Act to include more groups and curb political influence in federal agencies. He suggests prohibiting official kin from appearing before agencies like the Securities Commission and the NLRB. Critics warn extension could reshape federal power and accountability.
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Wendell Willkie
Congress
Willkie
Securities Commission
Federal Trade Commission
National Labor Relations Board
Hatch
Roosevelt
NLRB
Reed
Missouri
Farley resigns as postmaster general and DNC chair
James Aloysius Farley resigns from the postmaster general role and previously from the Democratic National Committee chair. The piece notes his move to lead an exporting firm and promote the slogan The pause that refreshes while reflecting on his public service and modest fortunes.
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James Aloysius Farley
Democratic National Committee
Jim
P. O. Department
Washington
Bronx
Ed Flynn
Farley
Arizona Battle Over Communist Ballot Rights Aimed at Supreme Court
The Arizona secretary of state plans to deny the Communist party a place on the primary ballot arguing it cannot qualify as a political party. The move draws support from officials and opponents alike and may prompt a high court ruling. The piece notes potential cooperation from the Communist movement and the American Civil Liberties Union and stresses the urgency of a judicial decision.
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Secretary of State
Arizona
Communist Party
American Civil Liberties Union
New York City
The Royal Duffer and a Governor’s Bermuda Golf Debut
The article notes the Duke of Windsor delaying royal privilege to play golf after arriving in Hamilton Bermuda as governor. He reportedly dubbed many shots, and officials did not reveal the final score, contrasting royal and commoner sports experiences.
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United States
Duke of Windsor
Hamilton
Bermuda
Islands
Royal Duffer
Pay gap sparks debate on soldiers and veterans voting rights
The remark notes a link between the pay and benefits gap and voting rights, arguing soldiers cannot vote while veterans can. It frames the issue as a political dynamic influencing compensation policy.
Westbrook Pegler on Communists and the law of employment
Pegler argues an employer would fire Communists for loyalty and efficiency and critiques government and labor boards. He claims private firms cannot be forced to support or hire based on political beliefs, warning about coercion and misplaced laws.
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WPA
Labor Board
Communist Party
WFA
Rockland County Notables Echo Broadway Spotlight
Rockland County draws attention from prominent Broadway figures such as Tallulah Bankhead and William C. Vogt, with mentions of Jim Whittaker, Helen Hayes, Franchot Tone, Milton Caniff, and Burgess Meredith. Notes describe a regional “lost colony” of mountaineers, their pacifist lifestyle, and connections to cultural figures amid a broader note on wartime politics and a separate Russia trade deal.
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New York
Tallulah Bankhead
Senator Bankhead
Alabama
Rockland County
Broadway
Jim Whittaker
Ina Claire
William C. Vogt
Helen Hayes
Milton Caniff
Franchot Tone
Burgess Meredith
Meredith Place
Stony Point
W. C. Vogt
Whittaker
Empire Theater
Smoker Seat Snub Sparks Witty Exchange
A portly woman sits in a smokers coach by mistake and tells a man not to smoke. He answers with a calm retort advising her to give up smoking, delivering a dry punchline about her complaint.
Gliding Enjoyment and Warnings By Bugs Baer
The piece describes gliding as a wind driven flight with no engine and recalls soaring champion Decker. It recounts a test flight in the Green Mountains and notes gliding suits some, but not middle aged pilots. The writer warns about dangers and dislikes instrument panels on the back of the neck.
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Washington
Hitler
Portsmouth
Dover
Harwich
Leith
Aberdeen
Terror Firm
Artist's playful quip about four models in joke
The artist jokes that the kiss is special saying the model is unlike his others. He lists four models before her an onion a banana a rose and her. The exchange plays on the idea of unique affection among multiple subjects.
Governor’s speech at prison ends in chaos
A western state governor spoke to convicts at the state prison. He tripped over his address, calling them fellow citizens then fellow convicts, provoking loud laughter and uproar before continuing awkwardly.
Bugs Baer For 20 Years
A dated fragment lists Bugs Baer milestones from 1930 to 1920 with quirky phrases about velvet dresses and whimsical acts. The entry catalogs celebratory notes tied to August dates across a decade.
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Bugs Baer
Boondoggling
The Draft A La Mode
Elmer, drafted in the first levy, avoids appearing on the appointed day. He is found writing by candlelight and, when questioned, quips that he was drafted and was simply finishing his acceptance speech.
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Elmer
Bible Thought for Today Fire the Enemy Unite in Spirit
A devotional line cites Jesus questioning the crowd and warns that a kingdom or house divided cannot stand, drawing on Matthew 12 25 to emphasize unity and spiritual resolve.
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Jesus
Willkie Welcome Sparks Elwood Willkie Ceremony
Frank Wilkie, uncle of Wendell Willkie, emerges as Elwood’s best source on the GOP nominee. The town prepares a $50,000 welcome with 600 state police and 200,000 expected attendees and a loudspeaker reach. Rep Tom Hennings champions refuge for British children despite being a bachelor with no kids.
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Elwood
Ind
Frank Wilkie
GOP
Frank
Willkie
U. S
William Josef Willcie
Indiana
Herman Willkie
Paul Willkie
Germany
Fort Wayne
Herman
Wendell
Jim Carr
Republican State Committee
Philadelphia
Wendell Willkie
Chamber of Commerce
Sensitivity is overrated and self pity hurts popularity
A stern column argues that sensitive people mistake self pity for distinction. It rejects the idea of suffering as unique, urging maturity, tolerance, and self control, warning that hurt feelings signal immaturity and will invite ridicule and social loss.
There Goes Jake the Auctioneer in a Bargain Ride
Jane and Mamie recall the auctioneer Jake with a sharp bargain line. The exchange blends humor and local color as Mamie mentions riding in the vehicle last night. The dialogue highlights familiar townsfolk and a casual, everyday scene.
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EM Jane
Jake
Mamie
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