Scandinavian Peace in Jeopardy as War Pressures Rise
Franklin Roosevelt's peace emissaries travel by sea to seek a postwar settlement while Finland Sweden and Norway face pressure from Germany Britain and Russia. Altmark incident stirs Nordic tensions as Turkey moves to defend its non belligerent stance. Congress considers trade and defense bills amid GOP strategy shifts in 1940 politics.
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Franklin Roosevelt
Panama Canal
High Seas
Europe
Myron C. Taylor
Vatican
Sumner Welles
Italy
Germany
France
Britain
Finland
Mannerheim Line
Russia
Mannerheim
Lake Ladoga
High Command
Oslo
Altmark
Norway
London
Berlin
League of Nations
Interdict at Holy Redeemer in Cleveland Sparks Targeted Sacramental Ban
For seven years Rev. Louis Loi Zedda served at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Cleveland’s Italian district. After Rev. Caruso was named successor, parishioners blocked entry and Monsignor Begin invoked an interdict, barring sacraments except in danger of death until the 1,000 parishioners accept the new priest.
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Louis Loi Zedda
Martin Compagno
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
Cleveland
Compagno
Joseph Schrembs
Vincent Caruso
Zedda
Knights of Columbus and
St. John
Msgr
Floyd L. Begin
Reverend Caruso
Monsignor
Begin
Holy Redeemer
Roosevelt third term roar stirs anxious Democrats in D C
Washington dispatch notes fear among anti Roosevelt Democrats as a powerful Roosevelt third term movement gathers steam. The piece recalls 1928 politics, names senators who supported and opposed a third term, and cites Garner as the lone candidate running without signaling Roosevelt timing. It links peace efforts to political strategy and outlines key Roosevelt backers and critics in Congress.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
National Capital
Hyde Park
LaFollette
Tion
Senate
Tydings
Maryland
Smith
South Carolina
Harrison
Mississippi
King
Utah
Glass
Virginia
Wheeler
Montana
Coolidge
Senator Barkley
Kentucky
Wagner
New York
Congress
Pepper
McKellar
Tennessee
Pittman
Nevada
Europe
Myron C. Taylor
United States Steel Corporation
Vatican
Taylor
Sumner Welles
England
France
Italy
Germany
Mr. Welles
Garner
Tyro
Yard-Design Cutouts Bring Gone with the Wind Flair
Aunt Martha market page offers wallboard cutout figures with jig or coping saw. Patterns Z9067 and Z9068 depict Scarlett O Hara and Melanie Wilkes about 24 inches tall, each 15 cents, with parts and painting directions. Order from Aunt Martha, Box 166 W, Kansas City MO.
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Scarlett O’hara
Melanie Wilkes
Martha
Kansas City
Wagner urges federal mediation board for all strikes
Senator Robert Wagner calls for a federal mediation board to handle all strikes. The Associated Employers of Oregon plan a Spokane meeting on March 26 to advocate a national employer voice in labor legislation.
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New York
Robert Wagner
Associated Employers of
Oregon
Spokane
New York House of Morgan
U. S
Britain
Treasury
U.S
Federal Reserve Board
Roosevelt family divorce rumors swirl around Betsey and Jimmy
In mid February Jimmy Roosevelt announced plans to divorce Betsey Cushing Roosevelt, daughter of the late Dr Harvey Cushing. Betsey filed a cross suit and rumor linked Jimmy with nurse Romelle Schneider. Betsey would receive custody of two children and a substantial settlement.
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Anna
Elliott
Franklin Roosevelt
Jimmy
Hollywood
Betsey Cushing Roosevelt
Harvey Cushing
Harvard
Betsey Roosevelt
Romelle Schneider
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Anti-Roosevelt Democrats Fear Bandwagon For Third Term
William Bruckart notes anti-Roosevelt Democrats fear a rolling bandwagon toward a third term while Roosevelt supporters push to nominate him again. He says the president's recent peace offensive shows little political dicker and signals strong backing.
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William Bruckart
Mr. Roosevelt
White House
Bruckart
Dr Caldwell’s Laxative-Senna with Syrup Pepsin
A vintage ad promoting Dr Caldwell’s Laxative-Senna with Syrup Pepsin. It claims Pepsin dissolves undigested protein in the stomach and the Senna laxative wakes lazy bowels for relief of constipation. Targets stomach discomfort and general family use.
Best Medicos
Noted aphorism by Jonathan Swift cites Dr Diet Dr Quiet and Dr Merryman as the world’s best doctors, humorously suggesting satire on medical advice and expertise.
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Dr. Diet
Quiet
Dr. Merryman
Jonathan Swift
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Detroit
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Romania
Benito Mussolini
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Washington Digest
National Press Bldg
Washington, D. C
la Follette
Wisconsin Progressive
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Sen. Barkley
Myron C, Taylor
Bahia
James Roosevelt
Sara Delano
Kate
Quintilian
St.Joseph
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B. C. Forbes
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