Congress: Three Months to Go?
Congress faces a packed agenda as it nears adjournment. Key issues include defense, neutrality, aviation expansion, social security reforms, tax revision, and labor acts, with leaders predicting a lengthy session and potential shifts in policy to address war and economic pressures.
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European powers shift on Litvinoff and Danzig crisis tensions
European diplomats watch Maxim Litvinoff's retirement as a turning point in Anglo-French-Soviet talks. France and Britain appear ready to back Poland and Romania with limited guarantees, while a broader Russo German alliance grows likely as Britain's and France's appeasement stance feeds fear of German dominance and Danzig occupation.
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Vyacheslaff Molotoff
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Chamber Complains at U S Chamber Convention
The piece reports a rift between the White House and business leaders during the U S Chamber of Commerce convention. President Hookevelt declined to address the gathering, amid boos for Sol Bloom over taxes, with business leaders proposing a five point plan to Congress and dinners where executives voiced complaints. Rumors persist of the Windsor couple visiting the U S, with a Paris screening of Wuthering Heights cited as a tease.
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New York
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Congress
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Executive Committee
Farley Foresees Narrow 1940s Victory After 1938 Clash
Master politician Jim Farley cautioned Democrats that 1940 would be a hard fight with no landslide expected. A Gallup poll soon confirmed the era’s mood, showing 52 percent predicting a Republican victory in 1940.
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American Institute of Public Opinion
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Trend on wind and money in 1939 first quarter
Economy notes total U S income payments to individuals in the first quarter of 1939 rose 2 percent to 16.105 billion from 15.788 billion in 1938. WPA relief rolls to be cut by 900,000 this summer due to budget reductions. total clients expected 1.5 million by June 3, 1940. Names like Smiths and Johnsons lead social security ranks, coffee consumption rises while cocoa and tea imports shift. 1938 cocoa imports fell from 619 million to 453 million pounds while 1938 tea imports show a decline from 95 million pounds to 1,372,424 pounds.
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Johnsons
Browns
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Jonses
U. S
Churned Butter And Latin Now Churns Oceans
A Kentucky youth who studied Latin while churning has grown into Admiral Claude C Bloch, commander in chief of a vast naval fleet. The article traces his early life, naval career from 1898 aboard the Iowa, World War II service, and his belief in science and peace as a path beyond war. It also notes Millikan’s warning about war and the role of science in civilization.
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Claude Charles Bloch
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Iowa
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Santiago Harbor
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Millikan
Achilles
Screamers, Oscars, and radio stars set Hollywood alight
Hollywood figures from Mary Hartford to Kate Smith headline a radiant wave of marriages and career milestones. Douglas Fairbanks Jr announces a bride as Sarah Schwartz earns top scream queen fame. Kate Smith marks nine years on air with classic tunes. Felix Knight funds scholarships for young singers, while Eddie Anderson and Bill Robinson pop up in familiar roles.
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Mary Hartford
Kate Smith
Sarah Schwartz
James Whale
Louis Hayward
Louis XIV
Whale
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Mebane Beasely
Koight
Knight
The Evangelist Pastor: Lessons From Paul at Ephesus
The article reflects on Paul’s work in Ephesus as evangelist and pastor, urging daily conversion and zeal. It contrasts house to house preaching with desk teaching, stressing personal contact and humility as essentials for sustaining the church’s mission and unity. It questions modern readiness to meet God’s demands and urges faithful, hands-on ministry.
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Ers
Angelist
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Evangelist
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Theseus
Ephesus
Macsionia
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