Poland Wins Vilna Tug Of War With Lithuania
In a bloodless victory Polish forces parade in Vilna while Lithuanians protest concessions. A Warsaw pogrom targets Jews amid nationalist unrest as Col. Beck vows Lithuania's independence. Mexican oil seizures by President Cardenas trigger legal battles and international diplomatic tension with the United States and Britain.
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Poland
Lithuania
Vilna
Smigly-Rydz
Memel
Warsaw
Joseph Beck
Cardenas
Mexico
Republic
United States
Great Britain
Board of Labor
US seeks peace with no alliances policy outlined
Secretary Cordell Hull, speaking at the National Press Club in Washington, argued for a policy of armed peace to defend national rights against internationalist pressures. His radio broadcast outlined America’s goal of peace without alliances and emphasized collaboration on global issues.
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Merica
Cordell Hul
America
National Press Club
Washington
Navy bill moves ahead as war plans widen mobilization
The house passed the administration’s billion dollar Navy bill authorizing 46 combat ships, 22 auxiliaries and 950 planes. The War department announced plans to study an enlistment program to place over two million recruits within four months of a war declaration, including 1.25 million army and 500,000 navy volunteers, with 300,000 first month. Morgan defies F D R and faces possible suspension as he contests presidential removal powers while Roosevelt moves to oust him under a new law.
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House
War Department
Army
Navy
Congress
Row Over Lobby Inquiry Sparks GOP Civil War
FRANK GANNETT urged Congress to abolish the lobbying investigating committee and apologize for its actions while accusing the panel of “viciously legal activities” as Edward A. Rumely faced a contempt citation for resisting surrender of private records. Senator Minton and opponents traded barbs over administration and reform debates. Britain and France protested bombings by Franco’s planes near Barcelona as rebel forces stalled near the east coast.
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Sherman Minton
Indiana
Senate Committee
Lewis B. Schwellenbach
Washington
Frank Gannett
Senate
Gannett
Minton
James Wadsworth
New York
Florida
Liberty League
Franco
Barcelona
Vatican
Mediterranean
Move to Peace Talks Proposed as World Tensions Rise
Dense skies of fear spread as 48 clouds and market panics hit America London Paris and other exchanges. Litvinoff of Soviet Russia invited major powers excluding Germany Italy and Japan to join a conference to curb aggression and avert a new world massacre. France and Russia pledged aid to Czechoslovakia while Britain warned Hitler to honor his assurances to Czechs.
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Litvinoff
Europe
America
London
Paris
Czechoslovakia
Spain
Hungary
Maxim Litvinoff
Soviet
Russia
Germany
Italy
Japan
United States
France
Great Britain
Hitler
Harrison Chides New Deal Tax Tactics Ahead of Vote
The piece argues Senator Pat Harrison signals the 1938 tax bill will ease business funds to break even, while noting House and Senate shifts test New Deal policy. It cites Doughton’s committee shaping, Oliphant’s surplus tax, and Democratic-Republican tensions as Congress weighs fiscal changes under Roosevelt.
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Washington
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Senate
Roosevelt
Congress
House
Ways and Means
Doughton
New Deal
House of Representatives
Harrison
Senate Committee On Finance
White House
Herman Oliphant
Treasury
Morrison
Representative Treadway
Ways and Means Committee
Professor Oliphant
Treadway
Jackson
Farley
New York
Democratic National Committee
Parley
Who's News This Week A German Nazi Official and Czech Leader
A synthesis of notable figures is presented: Joseph Buerckel a high Nazi official in Austria described as a fierce anti Semite and organizer who rose under Nazi rule. Jon G Masaryk Czech minister and son of the first Czechoslovak president, noted for his belief in Kellogg Locarno pacts and ties to America. Joji Matsumoto Japan’s leading corporate lawyer warns against nationalizing electric power due to $75 million in American investments. The item blends biographical sketches with period tone and names.
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York
Joseph Buerekel
Hutlap
Austria
Berlin
Julius Streicher
Palatinate
Saar
Munich
Baron von Papen
Vienna
Werr
Buerckel
League of Nations
Jon G. Masaryk
Brooklyn
Francis Crane Leatherbee
Charles R. Crane
America
University of Prague
Bridgeport
Conn
Ale
United States
Europe
Horatius
Japan
Joji Matsumoto
Capital Rehabilitation Aid Company
Tokyo Imperial University
Tokyo Gas Company
Lovers of Teruel, Spain’s Ancient Romeo and Juliet Tale
The Lovers of Teruel, Diego de Marcilla and Isabel de Segura, lived in Teruel during the thirteenth century under King James of Aragon. Separated by family opposition they languished, died, and were buried in the chapel of the Church of San Pedro after their bodies were trummified.
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Spain
Teruel
Diego de Marcilla
Isabel de Segura
James of Aragon
San Pedr'u
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