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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1940
Page
2
Opinion piece from Western Newspaper Union notes that peace rumors around the Russo Finnish truce forecast hold potential for progress. The columnist frames the Welles expedition as producers of hopeful signals amid global tensions.
Early March reports from Washington Berlin and Rome show U S concern with Europe's war. Key factors include Congress approved loans to Finland and U S peace feelers in European chancellories shaping policy.
The article describes Sumner Welles meeting Mussolini in Rome and Hitler in Berlin, amid conflicting reports from sources described as reliable and informed. It notes no official announcement and suggests Hitler would reject peace terms short of control over central Europe, including dominance over Czechoslovakia.
Gov. Rivers demanded W. L. Miller resign over alleged misuse of office to boost his bid for governor. Miller appealed to federal court, which blocked his removal and ordered Rivers to answer contempt charges.
The note summarizes Soviet advances toward Viipuri near the Mannerheim line and Finnish claims of destroying Red tank brigades near Lake Ladoga. Western Front details include patrols and Nazi pontoon bridge work toward Luxembourg, with increased aerial reconnaissance. Naval actions include a British freighter attacked east of Puerto Rico and a Nazi freighter set ablaze in the West Indies. In Asia, China claims a Yangtze mine damaged a Japanese destroyer.
Lesson for March 17 outlines subjects and scripture texts selected and copyrighted by the International Council of Religious Education and used by permission.
A devotional on the crucifixion at Calvary emphasizes the atonement of Jesus Christ and the need to proclaim it. Separately, a Washington perspective reports a secretive public ownership push within government circles aiming to place major utilities under federal control, with ties to proposals for a third Roosevelt term and potential Supreme Court influence.
A devotional verse reflects on the magnificence of God's signs and wonders. It proclaims God’s everlasting kingdom and dominion that endures through generations.
William Bruckart says a group of government officials in Washington use secrecy to conceal their plans. He notes the exposure follows attempts to smear John W. Hanes, former under secretary of the treasury.
Mentions fixing curdled mayonnaise with cold water. Advises adding kerosene to wash water for linoleum. Suggests keeping dry mop and duster on each floor. Warns bottles of cream or milk should be covered in the refrigerator to reduce odors. Describes cleaning Japanned trays with vinegar and whiting, then polishing. If privet hedge burns, cut back to ground and allow new shoots to grow for a better hedge.
A reflective note urges constant vigilance in personal virtue, warning against moral weathering and lying open to vice. It frames self discipline as essential to integrity and steady conduct.
A young man pursues fame by recognizing his weaknesses and strengths as he travels toward a place among the earth’s strong, wise men.
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