Flannagan Denounces Tories in Congressional Record Speech
The June six Congressional Record quotes Virginia Ninth District congressman John W Flannagan labeling opponents as Tories and urging lynching of certain business figures, while defending the Revolutionary era Patriot line and criticizing New Deal critics as undemocratic. The piece notes wartime cruelties but condemns modern political violence.
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Britain Faces Inflexible Japan Over Tientsin Concession
The British government cannot use force to back its claim in the Tientsin concession dispute as Japan dominates China and the region. Britain faces a political stalemate with limited options beyond diplomacy and concessions amid a broader European threat from Nazi Germany and fascist powers.
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Britain urged to yield to Japanese demands in China crisis
The piece argues that Britain must concede to Japan to avoid a blockade of the Tientsin concession, claiming Tokyo seeks a new Asiatic order and would pressure Britain, France, and the United States. It warns residents, including women and children, would suffer, and calls for a cautious future payoff.
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Guillotine Executes Arch Criminal Eugene Wiedmann
Dispatch from Versailles reports the execution of Eugene Wiedmann, convicted of killing six people including an American girl dancer for money. The headline notes the brutality of justice and its grim outcome.
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Eugene Wiedmann
New Atlantic Clipper Ships Offer Quick Europe Trips
For about 750 dollars, travelers can rush to Europe and return on the new Atlantic clipper ships. The airway firms offer the thrill at no extra cost.
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Europe
Taft Critiqued For Speeches By Opponents In Mail-News
A Los Gatos Mail-News writer notes Taft opponents mock his after dinner speech and radio performance. If proven, supporters say they will back him.
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Los Gatos
Fashion contrast marks 1920s party attire
Observers note fashion roles of age groups as girls wear long dresses and mothers and older sisters adopt shorter styles, illustrating playful adult-like dress codes and social mimicry during the era.
New York Times Critics Nebraska Public Power Report
The Times notes the Loup River Public Power district in Nebraska shows a heavy cash loss for late 1938, with no taxes or depreciation provisions. The Industrial News Review calls state socialism costly, arguing government projects burden taxpayers and reduce tax revenue.
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Private business drives U S wealth and jobs
A Mansfield Ohio News Journal piece argues private business created all wealth and jobs in the United States and warns that ignoring this fact fosters low mood. It notes private enterprise has been reviled and produced lower earnings and fewer jobs. A New York paper aims to find the typical father, likely among the bills in Jersey Journal.
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Neutrality Debate Worries White House
Washington reports say White House insiders and several lawmakers debated neutrality policy. The administration sought Senate and House action, aiming to avoid a moral victory for Roosevelt while steering the approach despite opposition.
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Roosevelt aides gauge votes to repeal embargo in neutrality bill
First house check shows enough Democratic support to repeal the embargo provision the administration seeks. Indications suggest closer margins than expected and many amendments may pass. Legislators feel embarrassed repealing their own neutrality act as the administration promises a separate peace bill.
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Roosevelt
Silent Anti American Turmoil Amid Mexican School Storm
A quiet period followed after a gasoline scare with no sabotage found. Reports recall a 40 person mob storming a Mexican City school after a crash and other anti American demonstrations despite the U S government sending the Mexican ace’s body home.
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U. S
Roosevelt seeks unpledged delegates for convention
The White House aims to have a friend in Congress run as a delegate to the convention, pledged to nothing and free to follow Roosevelt's wishes at the last moment. The strategy centers on leveraging unpledged delegates to steer decisions as events unfold.
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White House
Look Out Says Bill Bullitt Warns of European Trouble
Walking secretary of state for Europe Bill Bullitt warns friends and the president to watch for upheaval in Europe after the Danubian wheat harvest. He notes the Polish harvest follows weeks later and says Hitler will align his timing with Britain and France distractions, likely moving when foes are preoccupied in the Orient.
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Europe
Hitler
Britain
France
Orient
Sweet Welcome and Legal Turmoil Surrounding Movie Producers
The piece notes the film producers receive welcome on the doorstep near the justice department where they face anti trust lawsuits. It cites a maze of legal difficulties and a missed path toward resolving the case without separating from exhibitors.
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Justice Department
Commerce
Roosevelt Aims to Make CCC Permanent to 1944
The article notes President Roosevelt seeking a permanent civilian conservation corps extension through 1944. The plan would continue CCC operations for five years, covering his third term and removing the need to seek reelection specifically for CCC purposes.
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Civilian Conservation Corps
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Population density linked to war, expert notes skulls too
A military expert cites population density as a war factor and analogizes to the density of prominent skulls as having some significance, reflecting a blunt, provocative view from Cleveland Ohio.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Open minds warned against speaking too freely
A Boston Herald remark jokes about people with open minds feeling compelled to speak and expresses a playful warning that some should resist the urge to voice every thought.
High Commissioner McNutt departs the Philippines for U S
The Kansas City Star notes a grand send-off for High Commissioner McNutt as he leaves the Philippines for the United States in 1940. Crowds bands and acclaim mark the departure amid limited votes.
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Philippines
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Kansas City Star
Local Freight Agents Meet as Jenkins Attends Norfolk Session
C C Jenkins of the Norfolk and Western railway traveled to Norfolk for the annual meeting of the national association of local freight agents. The Rev J F Stone of the Christian church led a revival at Narrows. Stella Thompson and Grace Lilly departed for Athens for Concord College commencement.
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Bluefield Residents Injured in Buffalo Elmire Wreck
W G Baldwin of Bluefield was injured in a wreck between Buffalo and Elmira. Booker T Washington spoke at Princeton. R E Moore, attorney, returned to Bluefield to make his home after five years away.
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Weaver Kline Moves Family From Ag 8 Ward
Mrs H P Allen dies suddenly at her home on Princeton Avenue as Weaver Kline moves his family from the ag 8 area.
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Fatal fall claims Charles Carr at Glyn Lyn
Charles Carr of Glyn Lyn died from a tree fall while engaged in work. The Rev. Charles H. Phipps has resigned from the First Presbyterian Church. The home of Jake Boles on Frederick Street burned down.
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Chivalry and Wine Roams New York Subways and A Stage Star Returns
New York writes of subway etiquette where men rise for women amid rising hotel fees. A wine tasting in Bordeaux tones notes by connoisseurs with Mme Noel declaring women better judges. Jeeter Lester, James Barton, returns to Tobacco Road as Broadway nightlife faces a downturn and clubs slash prices.
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Bromfield Remembers Ohio Roots On Hollywood Set
In Hollywood farmer Louis Bromfield recalls his Ohio spring, discusses why Brigham Young drew him back to film work, and praises The Rains Came script while noting past clashes with Samuel Goldwyn and his rare return to the screen.
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Authors versus Hollywood in Bruce Catton column
Bromfield argues writers gain more from brief Hollywood stints than permanent moves. The piece traces Bromfield’s career from Ohio farm roots to a best seller and notes his view on the balance between fame and leisure for creative work.
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America
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Associated Press
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Teachers to Meet in West Virginia Conference Series
One of six teachers professionalization conferences will be held at Glenville State College on July 13, announced by Dean H. Laban White. Other July dates are set for Fairmont Marshall Shepherd Concord and West Virginia University.
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Hay Fever Remedy Ad At Local Pharmacies
An advertisement promotes Sinex hay fever treatment at Goodykoonts Graham Pharmacy Hale Pharmacy in Princeton promising guaranteed relief from hay fever and sinus trouble with prompt action and price offer.
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Graham Pharmacy
Hale Pharmacy
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Investment sense and satire on money in old dialogue
A fragmented dialogue mocks investment basics with questions on income debt and real estate. It blends Q and A about what counts as an investment, the role of government, and the folly of speculative stock predictions, interspersed with stray captions and political quips.
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