Word: vigilantism
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Franklin D. Roosevelt had made no postelection appeal for unity in his support, perhaps reserving his views for a major occasion. In a telegram to Also-Ran Roger W. Babson, he had welcomed "cooperation" of all citizens. Also-Ran Wendell Willkie now urged unity, but also alert and vigilant opposition...
"In Massachusetts three parties, excluded by a technicality, were restored to the ballot only after the vigilant work of the local branch of the Civil Liberties Union. The tactics used in New York against the signers of the Petition of the Communist Party clearly indicate the worst kind of intimidation...
Endorsing the new program, Commissioner Downey said today, "The communities in this section of the country the taxpayers, town officials, and the school executives,--greatly need the help which such a plan will afford at the present time. During this period when educational needs and tax budgets are being thoroughly...
This week the Metro Group (Robbing, Feist, Miller publishing houses), controlled by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and turning out a major part of Hollywood's popular music, was reported ready to sell out to B. M. I. for $3,750,000. M. G. M. has long borne a grudge against...
Born in 1822, died in 1924, Cornelius Cole helped make California an anti-slavery State, and went to the U. S. Senate after the Civil War. Eighteen years ago, on Senator Cole's looth birthday, Paul Hoff man had heard him speak. Said Hoffman: "He declared that human liberties...