Now or Never: Germany Faces Economic Collapse in 1939
An editor's analysis argues that Germany's wartime strength hinges on foreign exchange and trade, detailing high tax burdens, debt, and armament payments. It notes Schacht's return, Brinkman's stress, and Britain's looming defense spend, warning a European crisis if Berlin cannot secure funds. It contrasts New Deal reform costs, deficits, and Republican demands for budget cuts with calls to prune government and boost business.
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Senate
Gandhi and Pacelli in Tumultuous Times Across Empires
The piece surveys Gandhi's Indian home rule push and fasts drawing strength to British provinces, then pivots to Cardinal Pacelli’s rise as papal secretary and potential pope. It notes European tensions including Spain's civil war, Franco’s momentum, and Negrín’s fall, shaping a volatile world order.
Congress Takes Bit in Teeth to Restore Confidence
Brackart argues Congress has seized leadership to restore national confidence amid a depressed mood and stalled work, tracing efforts from Hoover through Roosevelt to recent calls for a credible tax plan and restrained spending. He notes a shift away from rubber stamp Congress and toward vigilant oversight and decisive action.
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Congress Will Go Slow on Increasing National Debt
A Western Newspaper Union reflection notes Congress hesitates to raise the debt limit from 45 to 50 billion dollars amid concerns over funding relief and national defense. The piece argues higher taxes are unlikely and urges voter confidence in American principles to press for sound governance.
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Morgenthau
Roosevelt
Western Newspaper Union
Petain Returns as France’s Ambassador to Spain
The 82 year old hero of Verdun, Marshal Henri Petain, is named ambassador to a restructured Spain to win goodwill with Gen. Francisco Franco. Petain once coached at the French war college and later helped lead the 1925 26 expedition against Abd El Krim in Morocco and negotiated with Madrid during Primo de Rivera’s rule.
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Rabid Dogs Swim Despite Rabies Beliefs
The article dispels the myth that rabid dogs avoid water. It notes mad dogs are often drawn to water and may enter streams while in a rabid delirium, thrusting heads and swallowing with difficulty.
Safety Talks Hint at Injury Risk in Work Environments
The National Safety Council notes 1937 work accidents show 33 percent involve hands or fingers, 24 percent legs or feet, and 19 percent the trunk. Other injuries include arms 11 percent, head 6 percent, eyes 2 percent, while general accidents total 5 percent.
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National Safety Council
Babson Quote Reflects Comfort Over Initiative
Roger W. Babson critiques modern ambition noting many prefer riding in the cart rather than pulling it. His remark frames a critique of complacency and initiative in contemporary society.
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Roger W. Babson
Change of Mind Quote Cites Cicero on Inconsistency
A concise quotation attributed to Cicero states that no well informed person ever imputed inconsistency to another for changing his mind. The note frames intellectual humility as a virtue and cautions against harsh judgments of reconsideration.
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Cicero
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