A Different America Watches War Like a New War
The piece contrasts American reactions to today’s European conflict with 1914 and 1919 memories. It notes a shift from shock to disillusion as civilians suffer and aerial bombing becomes accepted, arguing modern war is defined by contemporary brutality rather than past patterns.
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Lusitania
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Athenia
Europe on the edge as war costs force new finance
An exclusive analysis by John T. Flynn argues Europe faces imminent crisis as nations burdened by war debt raise taxes to extreme levels and look to borrowing. He notes Germany's 50 percent income tax and Britain approving a 2,500,000 loan as signs of fiscal strain and a costly global conflict ahead.
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John T. Flynn
New York
Germany
United States
England
World Monetary Gold Amount Sparks Debt Discussion
A short essay notes about 000 pounds equals 10 billion dollars and outlines two borrowing routes for Europe after the war. It contrasts selling liberty bonds to citizens with bank loans and warns of potential economic collapse after hostilities end. Also reports Watermelon Willie of Columbia SC as a chain gang member who eats melons daily.
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Government’s power to seize foreign investments
The speaker explains two ways a government can fund itself during inflation. It can take control of external holdings like American stock through exchanges or directly seize them, exchanging for domestic bonds and using proceeds to buy U.S. goods. It can also borrow from banks, creating bank money and expanding the money supply, fueling inflation and higher prices and wages.
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Treasury
New York
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United States
England
Germany
France
Amarillo Personalities by Aleck Sakowitz
A feature on notable figures in Amarillo by Aleck Sakowitz in the Amarillo Globe-News. Includes staff details, affiliations, and publication notes for The Globe and associated newspapers.
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BY Aleck Sakowitz
The Globe Editorial Note September 13 1939
The Globe editorial notes its Independent Democrat stance dated September 13 1939. It asserts belief in right, regardless of party politics, reflecting a newspaper’s declared political posture.
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Keeping Fit Exercises For Motor Tourists
A magazine column presents simple no apparatus stretches to ease traveler fatigue. Six movements target torso rotation, backward and forward bends, side twists, and a chest drop against a car for driv ers cramp relief.
Roosevelt and neutrality policy debated in Washington
The piece discusses President Roosevelt delaying a special session to build support for a cash and carry plan aiding Britain and France, potential repeal of the neutrality embargo, and steps to curb arms shipments. It mentions a rumored Hitler Stalin pact division of Europe, Pan American Conference talks, and calls to legislators and public groups, with Pope Pius XII offering a closing aphorism.
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
Washington
Congress
Britain
France
Maritime Commission
Licking the World with Dale Carnegie
The letter from Mrs. R. B. Sappenfield of High Point North Carolina shares a personal journey from low self esteem caused by an domineering aunt in Boston to finding work and self confidence. She describes starting as a $3 a week secretary then rising to handle office tasks alone while building independence and self belief.
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Vera Street
High Point
North Carolina
Boston
Discouragement Turns To Determination In Quiet Resolve
A reflective note portrays a "slow Southerner" gaining from discouraging words and a girl who profitably used critique. The passage suggests readers may feel anger at belittlement, transforming it into resolve to succeed.
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