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Dates: during 1930-1939
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There is little probability of a prospective realignment of American political parties into "Liberals" and "Conservatives," Mr. Farley declared. "Not in our lifetime," he said. "Jefferson and Jackson have lasted us a long time now, and they'll do for a while longer...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Farley, Confident of Victory in Fall, Refuses to Pick Republican Candidate | 3/18/1936 | See Source »

...dirty linen takes a prominent part in this report. Large sums spent on luncheons, executive travel, and office supplies have been explained away by the Governor's secretary as justifiable, since used in spreading "hope and joy among the people." The people has indicated that it will no longer stand for such mummery. The lieutenant-governor's office-assistance appropriation was at zero for one hundred and fifty years, but in 1930 possibilities of treasure accruing to this post were discovered, and for 1936 $7100 is requested in the budget. It is suggested in the report that "the legislature...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE TUMBRELS ROLL | 3/17/1936 | See Source »

...Germany but consideration of the treaty-breaker's terms -that Mr. Baldwin instinctively asserted the contrary, whistling to keep up Britain's courage. "Neither His Majesty's Government nor this people would ever be intimidated by threats," he boomed. "As a nation we could go on longer than others and, if driven to it [war] we should not hesitate!" After these words of fire, the Prime Minister, conscious that it will take time for Britain to arm tremendously, reaffirmed his immediate policy in words of milk: "The only hope lies in the achieving of a tripartite friendship...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: White Paper | 3/16/1936 | See Source »

...most attractive and best dressed woman in the U. S. Just before she sailed for England last month, she was guest of honor at a Boston banquet, hailed as U. S. Sportswoman No. 1. Currently Sportswoman Sears is interested in squash racquets, walking, tennis and riding, though she no longer rides in steeplechases on her favorite horse Barney...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Lady from Boston | 3/16/1936 | See Source »

Class proms, no longer given, used to be held in Memorial Hall. The orchestra played in the balcony where Senator Sumner had his experience. The sounding board is still in place...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Strictly Speaking | 3/16/1936 | See Source »

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