Political activity heats up before Congress convenes again
The piece surveys early 1940 campaign moves by Republicans led by upstarts appealing for momentum and Democrats waiting on FDR. It notes Dewey’s stance questions, Taft and Bridges campaigns, and a December 7 skull session, plus Roosevelt’s media maneuvers and a push for a streamlined national contest strategy. It contrasts war pressures with domestic fiscal debates as Congress nears its January session.
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Montana
Baron Wheeler
Joan Lewis
Dallas
Texas Editorial Association
John Garner
John Lewis
GE leaders Young and Swope retire to make way for youth
Owen D. Young and Gerard Swope, GE board chair and president, announce retirement set for January 1 to inject younger blood. Mussolini warns Italy seeks final say as peacetime returns to Europe. Wang Ching-wei resists puppet government plans, delaying establishment. Dr James Monroe Smith, ex LSU president, convicted of defrauding state and college, attempts self harm in prison.
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Gerard Swope
General Electric Company
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Italy
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Wang Ching-wei
Japan
China
James Monroe Smith
Louisiana State University
State and College
Pan Am America: Trade Shifts and Latin Promise
Secretary Hopkins cited mixed autumn trade results with exports down to the UK Belgium Netherlands Spain Germany and Poland while October Latin American exports rose 8 percent to 47 million. Critics say reciprocal trade programs burden farmers and industries as the Venezuela pact and tariff cuts favor foreign suppliers. Fred Brenckman warns Argentina pact could raise agricultural imports and hurt American farmers.
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Mexico
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Fred Brenckman
National Grange
Peoria
No Sabotage Rumors Quelled By Bayonne Tanker Blast
Investigators dismissed sabotage theories after a US owned tanker registered in Panama exploded near Bayonne North Dakota injuring four. In Baltimore, Capone reportedly quits with a vow to clear debts and neutral stance. Ruth Rubens linked to a Soviet passport case resurfaces as Citizeness Ruth Boerger. South Bend appeal moves GM and three units in a GMAC financing case.
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Who's News This Week Highlights of Cabot and Aviation Leaders
D. Godfrey Lowell Cabot, donor of Columbia university journalism prizes, earns top note for philanthropy in science and humanities. Details trace his Boston roots, MIT and Harvard ties, and sun-energy ventures, plus his aviation patronage and roles with the National Aeronautic Association. Also covered: D. W. Douglas of Douglas Aircraft discusses wartime production and aviation milestones, and Gypsy Smith’s 35th New York visit emphasizes faith and persuasion over militancy.
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Columbia University
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Psy Smith
England
Evangelis Gypsy Smith
York
New York
Curtain fix for bay window drapes proposed in reader note
An enthusiastic reader suggests pinch pleated damask drapery for a bay window dining room, with a wooden strip and crane supports to solve the spacing issue. The item also notes the upcoming Sewing Book No 4 and 10 cent book offers from Ruth Wyeth Spears with quilt block patterns included.
Gwen Took the Words Right Out of His Mouth
A dashing traveler with a reputation sits with a waitress. Gwen introduces herself, praises the day, mentions her long tenure, her looks, and her brother who is a cook and former professional boxer. She asks about the fare.
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