1935 Relief Act Invalidated by DC Court Appeal
Washington court of appeals held the 1935 relief act unconstitutional, saying the law delegated excessive powers to the President, invaded states rights, and lacked definite authorization. Justices voided the $4.88 billion program and rebuked the resettlement agency, with Tugwell deferring comment pending study.
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Washington
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Congress
Franklin
Somerset County
New Jersey
Tugwell
Rexford G. Tugwell
van Arsdel
Martin
Robb
Groner
Stephens
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Justice van Orsdel
United States Supreme Court
NRA
AAA
Justice van Arsdel
Resettlement Administration
Nationwide Crop Insurance and the push for a federal system
Bipartisan support rises in Congress for Senator Pope Idaho Democrat's bill to create a federal crop insurance system for farmers against failure. While passage this session is unlikely, interest grows. private and state efforts cover hail frost and fire, but a nationwide plan aims to prevent widespread loss and enable reinsurance.
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Congress
Pope
Idaho
Middle West
New York
Pennsylvania
North Dakota
Eastern Insurance Company
AAA
Drouth
Fort Worth
Housing funds and act sources cloud PWA divisions
Officials debated how funds for housing would be used under the recovery acts. They argued the decision did not apply to the PWA housing division, operating under the national industrial recovery act. The housing division drew from a 3.3 billion appropriation, while subsistence homestead and rural rehabilitation programs were shuffled to the RA and under the recovery act. Uncertainty remained on final effects.
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PWA
Resettlement Administration
FERA
Witty Exchange Highlights Hubdub Banter About Foot Wipe
A humorous exchange features Hubdub remarking on a wife’s 15 year marriage and her habit of meeting her husband at the door after work. The husband replies that she fears he will forget to wipe his feet before entering.
Honeymoon Reflections From Old Time Dialect Roast
A brief, humorous exchange from a historical column recalls a couple’s early married days. The woman mentions a honeymoon and a playful line about washing, attributed to Henry’s assistance, capturing local voice and domestic humor of the era.
Supreme Court strikes down Guffey coal law
Washington reports the Supreme Court ruled the Guffey coal regulation act unconstitutional, deeming the federal oversight of the bituminous coal industry beyond constitutional power. The decision split the court with Justices Brandeis Cardozo and Stone dissenting, while Chief Justice Hughes argued for upholding parts of the act related to interstate marketing.
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Washington
Supreme Court
NRA
High Court
Brandeis
Cardozo
Stone
Hughes
Termites Cause Half Billion in Property Damage
Oklahoma entomologist F A Fenton warns termites have inflicted about half a billion dollars in damage. The pest hides in wood, leaving exterior surfaces intact until pressure causes crumbling. Nest beneath soil, with king queen soldiers and workers, may infest gardens and homes upon first contact. Proper soil treatment can protect both gardens and structures if nests are located and destroyed.
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Stillwater
Okla
F. A. Fenton
Oklahoma A. & M. College
Fenton
How They Do Attract In Magnetism Class
The class studied magnetism and the professor asked how many natural magnets exist. Robert answered two, then named them as blondes and brunettes in a witty historic classroom exchange.
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Robert
Red tag plan to shame fast drivers eyed by Los Angeles
A group of municipal judges and officials in Los Angeles promote a red tag program to punish repeat traffic violators. The plan would require offenders to display a conspicuous red metal tag on their license plates to warn others. Supervisor Gordon L McDonough sponsors the proposal, with County Counsel Everett W Mattoon noting it isn’t illegal but not yet tested in California courts.
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Los Angeles
Gordon L. McDonough
Everett W. Mattoon
California
Coeds Spend More On College Living At Capital University
A Capital University survey shows female students spend 695.43 annually versus 497.71 by male students. Meals cost about 120.44 for males and Betty Coed spends 5.39 weekly for board. Coeds pay more for clothes 2.91 weekly while men spend 25.97 yearly on clothing. Room rent 89.91 for coeds versus 56.67 for men. Books and stationery lean toward women. coeds receive 85 percent of their funds from home, men 60 percent.
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Columbus
Capital University
Betty Coed
It All Depends How Old Would a 1897 Birth Be
An exchange discusses age and gender implications for a person born in 1897, framing questions about life stage and identity through a concise dialogue. The note prompts readers to consider how age and sex influence perceptions of ability and circumstance.
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Kelvinator
Dead Veteran Returns After 20 Years in France
Francois Puchois a French veteran captured in 1914 was officially declared dead in 1915. His widow and two children lived on a government war pension for two decades until a birth certificate inquiry revealed he was alive. Police found him living near Lille and he admits deceiving his wife. He may face repayment of pension or jail.
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France
Francois Puchois
Lens
Neuville-Saint-Vaast
Francois
Puchois
Lille
Just Can't Wait Two Spinsters on Husbands
Two widish women discuss husband desirables with one choosing appearance first and fastest. The quip reveals wit about suitors, noting brains or wealth are secondary to looks and immediacy. The joke centers on dating priorities and sly humor.
Poor Eyesight Misread Leads to College Exit
A humorous anecdote recalls a student leaving college due to poor eyesight after mistaking the dean of women for a co-ed. The exchange highlights misperception and lighthearted campus life.
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Dean of Women
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