Pension amendments and economic strain on 1940 policy shift
The senate advanced social security amendments to broaden old age insurance to about 100,000 more workers, raise the starting date to 1940, require states to add funds, and cap tax increases. Projections show large budget effects while wage relief debates mirror wider wartime tensions and union pressures.
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Senate
House
Wandibank
Ithe
Bene- Retary
U.S
Michigan
Arthur Vandenberg
Congress Debates Neutrality and Cash and Carry
The piece outlines U S neutrality debates from 1935 to 1937 with lawmakers proposing arms embargo repeal and cash and carry. It notes isolationists critiquing dangers including Japan and the Squalus salvage effort ending with a setback as divers awaited better conditions.
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U. S
Congress
Europe
Asia
Great Britain
France
Roosevelt
Germany
Italy
Japan
Britain
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Puzzle text fragment from Providence column hints at 1940 race
A fragmented column item references Providence and a coastal Newport setting. It hints that Franklin Roosevelt faced insinuations around the 1940 Democratic presidential nomination and notes assorted quirky lines about candidates and spiritualists. The piece plays as a puzzle with answers at column end.
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Providence
Halse
Newport
Franklin
Roosevelt
Two Men Survive Freezer Lockout by Penknife Aid
John Rollins and a helper were trapped in a 10 to 16 degree below zero fish market freezer after a door slam left them locked inside. With only a two bladed penknife they chipped through plaster and cork to escape, aided by a passerby who used ice tongs to prop the door and police response.
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John
Springfield
John Rollins
Morris Fish Market
Western Newspaper Union
Wimbledon Win Brightens U.S. Tennis Outlook
The piece recalls J. Donald Budge leaving amateur tennis for a $75,000 yearly pro offer, signaling a dent in U.S. Davis Cup hopes. It notes Bobby Riggs beating Elwood Cooke in the all-American Wimbledon final, Cooke's rising form, and Frankie Parker's improved forehand and recent successes with Gene Mako. It also touches on von Cramm’s status and Germany’s Davis Cup chances amid global shifts.
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United States
J. Donald Budge
Budge
Riggs
J. Donald
Cooke
Racketer
Don Budge
Fred Perry
Ellsworth Vines
Henri Cochet
Bill ‘Thompson
Tony Wilding
Baron Gottfried von Cramm
von Cramm
Frankie Parker
Frank
Seabright
Hunt
Rye
Bromwich
West
Parker
California
Chi
Gene Mako
Johnny Doeg
Wayne Sabin
Davis
Australia
Germany
Reich
Sport Shorts Highlights and All Star Football Debate
Summary of sports items notes Sid Luckman vs Davey OBrien as quarterback targets for professional teams and all star selections. Mentions Texas Christian star OBrien signing with the Philadelphia Eagles, plus a hypnotism angle in boxing trainer Immy Grippo and Melio Bettina. Also references rowing history and night fly casting pools.
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OU Gehrig
Dally
Stellige
Flrat Stéltgers
Boston
Gordon Drillon
Toronto
United’ States
WEEN
National Football League
Sid
Luckman
Columbia
Davey O'Brien
O'Brien
Texas Christian
Texas Christian Star
Philadelphia Eagles
O’brien
Sid Luckman
Davey
Luickman
Immy Grippo
Melio Bettina
Jimm
Grippo
Bettina
Molio
Puzzler answers and crop forecasts in brief items
Answers touch on a coal mine explosion and crop forecasts for corn tobacco and wheat with figures. The text notes Mr McNutt taking a U S security role while still campaigning and mentions Father Divine purchasing a Newport mansion from Angela C Kauffman socialite.
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McNvutt
U. S. Security Agency
Father Divine
Newport
Angela C. Kauffman
Denmark Sunlit Sands Draw Large Bathing Resorts
The excerpt notes Denmark, though less than one third Florida's size, hosts at least 168 bathing resorts. Summer water temperatures resemble southern England, with the North Sea coast of Jutland and its Baltic coast and islands rich in beaches.
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Denmark
Florida
England
North Sea
Jutland
Baltic
Igorrote Hats Carry Goods in Facial Garb of Filipinos
The Igorrote women of the Philippine islands wear tent shaped head coverings that cover the wearer to the waist and function as baskets. Hats and pockets hold cigarettes money cosmetics and other small items for daily use.
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Philippine Islands
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