Arming Democracies With Air Power Surges Ahead
The piece notes Britain and France massively expanding bomber production to match Axis air strength. It highlights orders from Britain and France to American builders, with U S output rising from 3,000 to 6,000–7,000 planes annually. It warns of neutrality law limits and praise for Allied aircraft quality versus German planes.
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Munich
Britain
France
Germany
London
Paris
Italy
Congress
United States
Washington
House
Senate
Europe
Roosevelt third term looms over 1940 Democratic race
The piece notes conservative leaders including Garner and Hull fear Roosevelt despite pursuing the nomination. It suggests Garner seeks backing with Texas allies claiming 23 states—“in the bag”—but believes Roosevelt’s blessing is needed for a viable bid. If Roosevelt seeks a third term, conservatives may back him.
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Roosevelt
Garner
Hull
Texas
Farley
Roo
Conservative Democrats clash with Roosevelt support
The text argues conservative Democrats prefer party unity over country and fear losing power. It contends they would back the party over a Roosevelt defeat, even if the alternative would resemble the policies they oppose. It questions a stop Roosevelt movement as patriotic service.
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Roosevelt
Jefferson
Jackson
Cleveland
Wilson
Wisdom on the bench in Chicago rules against lifelong alimony
Judge Robert C. O Connell declined to award separate maintenance to a 19 year old wife after two months of marriage. He called lifelong alimony repugnant to justice and noted public sentiment and a pending legislature bill shaping domestic relations rulings.
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Chicago
Robert C. O'Connell
O'Connell
Senator Holt Tackles WPA Criticism in West Virginia Meeting
Senator Rush Holt arrives in Ripley to answer The Mountaineers with a mass meeting planned on Saturday. The Democratic paper accuses WPA setup and administration of waste and favoritism, amid reports of a severe attack and potential libel risk. Holt reportedly has gathered material against WPA waste and has a fiery reply ready.
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Rush Holt
WPA
West Virginia
Mountaineers
Ripley
Jackson County
Holt
Mountaineer
Senator Holt
Tax Revision Talk Amid Pressed Federal Finances
Despite hopeful talk from Washington, the piece doubts any relief for business burdens. It notes federal spending is at peak levels and argues tax cuts in one area require increases elsewhere.
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Washington
Secretary Hopkins Contemplates Iowa Farm and Other Ventures
The secretary of commerce is rumored to consider purchasing a farm in Iowa and renting a house. He may also entertain hiring a hillbilly band and running for president next year as an Iowan. The phrase running for office often stirs speculation about his motives.
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Hopkins
Iowa
Recovery Through Revolution prompts Red wave editorial
A 1933 symposium titled Recovery Through Revolution argues for a Communist path, praising Soviet undoing of church influence and calling religion a neurotic force. It notes Roosevelt's Caribbean policy and the appointment of Robert Morss Lovett, linking him to liberal and socialist causes and a National Student organization.
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Samuel Schmaulhausen
Soviet
Russia
Roosevelt
United States
Caribbean
Robert Morss Lovett
The
American Civil Liberties Union
Garland Fund
National
American Viremiane
Lovett
Parkersburg News
Eccles May Depart New Deal If Plan Fails
Paul Mallon reports on turbulence around a government plan with Mr. Eccles potentially leaving the New Deal if it fails. The Wagner inquiry awaits a reply and officials in treasury and federal deposit insurance are involved. The term expires in February.
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Mr. Eccles
New Deal
Wagner
Treasury
Federal Deposit Insurance
Senate audit panel mulls cuts to $100 allowance
The Wagner committee draft is before the senate audit panel led by Byrnes Tydings and Townsend. They may trim the $100 allowance but likely won’t reduce it enough to hurt the program or reading of the general reserve board report.
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Mr. Aquacade
Hearts
eyGepeis
Senerel Reserve Board
Co Ee
Wagner Committee
Senate Audit Committee
Byrnes
Tydings
Townsend
Giave Seeensae
Hopkins Hidden Bureau Hires 59 Experts for Office
Harry Hopkins secured a quiet 225000 from the senate to create a new bureau of 59 business experts in his office. Senator Vanden attacked the plan as a Hoover hangover from the New Deal era. The experts will serve as liaisons between top policy makers and statisticians, evaluating and interpreting data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hopkins
Senate
Senator Vanden
Merce
New Deal
Hoover
Hopkins
Noble
GOP Banking Panel Pushes for Early 1941 Inauguration
The Democratic banking committee believes a Republican win in 1940 could speed up stabilization policy. They suggested delaying the inauguration to January 1941, six months after the treasury text on stabilization powers was sent up.
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GOP
Democratic Banking Committee
Treasury
PES Committee
Drop in Three Industries and national income figures
The Wethen Report shows a 1937 to 1938 national income decline concentrated in three industries which account for about one third of total income despite their movements. It notes no broad downturn in building, transport, communication, trade, or finance and cites industrial production data and projections from an adviser to Wallace.
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Wethen
Wallace
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau faces budget bill clash
The article notes Treasury Secretary Morgenthau working under pressure at the White House amid debate over a large farm bill and its funding. It argues the proposal may fail due to concerns over approving funds without matching tax measures.
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FDR
Treasury
Morgenthau
White House
King
Growing strength signals GOP momentum before 1940 election
A Boston Herald analysis notes the growing strength of the Republican party since last November’s elections. It says hope has become expectation and time favors the GOP through November 1940, with the party showing no change in direction.
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Republican Party
Boston
Mass
Herald
Not Worth While Says Local Editor on Wasteful Spending
The McConnelsville Ohio Herald argues against investing capital and nonstop labor to fund what it calls the world's champion wastrels in Washington, criticizing excessive spending and supposed frivolity.
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Washington
McConnelsville
Ohio
Herald
Forty Years Ago Today in Local Business and Military Happenings
From the files: John Edward and T H Cooper bought one quarter of Joseph Beary in Mill Creek Coal and Coke. W L Baxter resigns as night clerk of Bluefield Inn to start hotel business in Hinton. Bluefield Military Company reorganized as Company A Second Regiment.
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John
Edward
T. H. Cooper
Joseph Beary
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Company
W. L. Baxter
Bluefield Inn
Hinton
Bluefield Military Company
Princeton
Virginian Railway
Court House
Co. C. Briski
Norfolk and Western Railway Electrician
Ashington
B.C
Winkie Tomase
New York Flag History and The Star Spangled Banner Tale
George Ross recounts New York’s flag origins tracing to the Dutch era and Peter Stuyvesant, notes Henry Curran as flag expert, and covers meanings of flag colors and half mast practice. The piece also links Old Glory’s name to a Tennessee editor, Lincoln’s assassination theater scene, and Francis Scott Key’s poem later set to music.
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New York
Netherla
Peter Stuyvesant
Myormant
Henry H. Curran
Curran
American
San Salvador
Columbus
John Cabot
Henry VII
Labrador
Stephen Driver
Nashville
Lincoln
State Department
Washington
Dra
Ford
John Wilkes Booth
Francis Scott Key
Fort Henry
NYU Favors High School Education Over College Training
The article argues for universal high school education for needy youths as the Philippines' valuable export, suggesting college training is less essential. It notes metals as a subsequent export and references Washington on June 16 with unclear context.
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NYU
Washington
Screen Life In Hollywood The Pat Ellis story of a 21st birthday in film
Patricia Ellis, a Warner Bros. veteran with seven years and 49 pictures, reflects on turning 21 and the adjustments in her career. She describes stage work, voice coaching, a move toward more character roles, and her upcoming projects including Criminal at Large with Jack Holt.
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Robbin Coons
Hollywood
Patricia Ellis
Pat
York
Surory
Warner Bros
al Siegel
Heaven
Jack Holt
Patricia Gene O'Brien
Tragic Fire at Suburban Cherry Falls Claims Four Victims
A Juneay incident destroyed a home in Cherry Falls and now reports reveal Cleo Harvey 19 died at Buckhannon hospital, her nine month old daughter Dona Jean died last week, and Clarence Sell 11 died after a stair collapse as his father tried to save him. The child was trapped while the father escaped.
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Bsebster Springs
Cherry Falls
Cleo Harvey
Buckhannon
Dona Jean
Clarence Sell
Sell
Drake's Plate and a Lost California Mystery Unearthed
An undistilled tale follows Drake discovering a hidden coast and a brass plate later found by Oakland youth Bergle near San Quentin. The fragmentary artifact sparked scientific feats, revealing Drake’s Bay and Nova Albion lore, with a $3,500 reward note tied to Mr Inn's find.
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California
Hildegrade Hawthorne
Appleton Century
Suydam
Drake
San Francisco Bay
England
Kingdome
Nova Albion
Bresse
Drake's Bay
San Quentin
San Pablo
Oakland
Bergle
Inn
Ep Church Youth Fellowship Elects Officers
In Jackson's Mill West Virginia on June 15 the Young Peoples Fellowship elected Jack Roller Wheeling as state president. Carrie Lee Strider Kearneysville was chosen vice president Mary Page Moundsville secretaryTreasurer and Phyllis Ingraham Point Pleasant publicity representative. Records show more girls hike and bike than boys.
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Jackson's Mill
W. Va
Young Peoples Fellowship Group
Ep Church
Jack Roller
Wheeling
Carrie Lee Strider
Kearneysville
Mary Page
Moundsville
Phyllis Ingraham
Point Pleasant
Lollypop Stick Trust Faced Probes and Settlement
The report describes antitrust actions against several candy stick makers accused of controlling the business. Probers note the industry earns about five million dollars annually. A witness confirms the existence of a stick manufacturing trust and acknowledges indictments or settlements among the six firms involved.
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Steedt
Farewell and reflections on a public man
Fragmentary note recalls a farewell to a public figure, mentioning liberty, music, and a desire for work. It alludes to Miss Dayie Melding and a publication titled Des Motives Town. The tone questions recent conduct and public restraint.
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Liberty
Dayie
Billboard
Don t Assume Tuesday Night Invites and Brain Brews
John Kieran, the Information Please panelist Einstein consults when stuck, will join the 8:30 to 9:00 program and likely arrive about 9:30. He reportedly skips meals before air, claiming food slows thought, and by 9:15 he is very hungry. Lake Superior is cited as the deepest Great Lake at 1,008 feet.
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John Kieran
Einstein
John
Associated Newspapers
Lake Superior
Great Lakes
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Paul Mallon
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
George Ross
Screen Life In
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Youth Hostels Association
Phillips
Nes Rapert
Willie
Unt of Justice
Elmer
Uncle Sam
America
Stix
Parewell
Quaer
William Jameson & Co.,, Inc
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