Democrats Meet Amid Naval Action Rumors and Third-Party Talk
Roger Shaw analyzes how the 1940 Democratic convention in Chicago intersects with naval tensions in the Caribbean. Monroe Doctrine debates between Hull and Germany and fears of Fifth Column influence spur isolationist talk and talk of a third party. Wheeler presses to run, while Lewis sees him as the strong anti intervention candidate.
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War talk and political notes from a veteran observer
A syndicated column reviews wartime opinions and events from 1930s and 1940s figures. It notes George Bernard Shaw's views on Germany, remembered figures like Ben Turpin, Pat McKenna, and Max Aitken, plus British and French wartime actions. It discusses alien registration, party leadership, and shifting loyalties in France and Britain amid the evolving conflict.
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Harrison
Taxes Raise Revenue But Not Sound Policy, Says W Bruckart
In a Washington column, William Bruckart argues for needed revenue from new taxes while criticizing excess profits taxes as unfair to consumers and burdensome on business. He recalls Noah the farmhand to illustrate a philosophy of waste and debt and calls for tax reform urged by Senator Harry Byrd.
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Cool Weather Menu Ideas For Summer Entertaining
Frugal tips for summer dining urge planning in cooler morning hours. Include one hot item and a crisp salad to tempt guests. The article offers tested recipes like Orange Grape Pear Salad, Sweet French Dressing, Sparkling Vegetable Soup, Waffleized Strawberry Shortcake, Rice Rolls, Jellied Ham Salad, and Cheese Cornucopias as summertime entertainments.
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Defense tax under fire in critical Washington view
Washington correspondent William Bruckart argues the new defense tax is unsound since the treasury only receives part of the revenue. He calls for reorganizing the tax system to remove contradictory levies now in effect.
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