Democracies Still Strong Against Dictators in Europe
The piece argues democracies and Russia would likely resist a Nazi Fascist alliance. It notes Hitler’s gains, Mussolini’s ambitions, and questions the odds of two dictators fighting together. Economic strain and non German troops may limit Germany’s war potential, predicting democracies prevail.
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Hitler
Mussolini
Europe
Ethiopia
Italy
Balkans
Russia
Germany
Relief Needs and Relief Roll Purge Critique
The Omaha Tribe visit in Atlantic prompts discussion with relief director Mr. Margaret. He argues a $150 million cut to relief won’t force destitute families to fend for themselves if relief rolls are cleaned of ineligible recipients. He cites five years of incomplete certification and claims purging will keep funds available for genuine cases.
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Atlantic
Margaret
Omaha
Douglas County
Congress
Roosevelt
Editorial Briefs on Pension Plans and Winter Deaths
The piece laments pension pushbacks and political skirmishes over social security and female voters. It notes local deaths Mrs. Sarah Fleming Mrs. Ida M. Bornholdt Daniel Becker and August Dittmen plus others across the territory. The writer reflects on winter toll and blessing of spring beyond the veil.
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Sarah Fleming
Ida M. Bornholdt
Daniel Becker
August Dittmen
Hitler Angers Over U S Air Expansion Insult
Washington report notes Hitler raged at the U S air armament bill despite broad support in Congress. The piece links U S tax moves to pressure on New Dealers and details Garner's behind the scenes maneuvering with Wagner Act criticism and Capitol Hill clashes.
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U. S
Garner
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Robert S
Alles
Congress
Ger- Pearson
Reynolds
Clark
Nye
Jack Garner
Barkley
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CIO
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Capitol Hill
Logan
Kentucky
Austin
Vermont
Harry Hopkins
Morgenthau
John Hanes
Hanes
New York Spring Arrival Spurs Reflections On City Life
In New York the calendar marks spring amid lingering snow and cool days. Cartoonist George Marcoux and I recall a punch by an elderly woman, her ailment a city tragedy. Rockefeller Center trees spark mixed views while Times building barber Frank turns his shop into a forum on heaven and future life as letters pour in.
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New York
George Marcoux
45Th Street
Ninth Avenue
George
Times Square
Times
Frank
Heaven
Public Library Growth Amid Refugee Influx Cited
A 1939 syndicated reflection notes a surge in New York Public Library use with over two million readers and nearly five million volumes read last year. It calls for expansion at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street to accommodate a growing Jewish refugee clientele and a dedicated Jewish division.
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New York Public Library
Fifth Avenue
Jstreet
Germany
McNaught Syndicate
Daily Knowledge Test Questions on Geography and History
A series of trivia prompts asking for fur farming Noahs Ark rest place FHLB board chair no hit no run World Series quarts in a bushel the most populous CA city Mary Baker Eddy religion the pulmotor the largest freshwater lake excluding Great Lakes and whether adopted alien children gain citizenship through their American citizen father
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Tory
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
California
Mary Baker Eddy
Great Lakes
North America
Common Error: Avoid Repeating 'Many Times' in Speech
A language reminder contrasts phrases like many times with clearer expressions. It highlights how overuse can clutter writing and suggests precise alternatives to convey frequency and emphasis.
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
Poem about surveillance and public standings as elections approach. A narrator warns of constant scrutiny shaping a candidate’s rise, eventual run for justice of the peace, and election day triumphs amid ominous hints of an opposing figure’s demise.
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Walt Mason
Signs of spring and city chatter enliven Omaha
Lookin' Around notes signs of spring with roller skates marbles kites and baseball as professional men resume noon meetings near Hinrichs building. It mentions spring fever fishing plans, an electric eye sign at Fd Cushing, cigar store Indians sought for Union Pacific celebration, golf fever replacing ping pong, a new pro at the Country Club, and a fire response with spectators clogging the path.
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Hinrichs
Jake Weitzel
Ralph McCauley
Dick Bell
Cushing
Omaha
Union Pacific
Atlantic
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United Feature Syndicate, Inc
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