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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1939
Page
1
Joseph W. LaBine argues the Western Hemisphere must tighten policy as Pan America grapples with neutrality. The column notes growing calls for more restrictions amid global tensions and urges careful restraint to keep peace.
Report from Buenos Aires states Captain Hans Langsdorf of the Graf Spee shot himself in a hotel room after the ship was scuttled. Nearby at Port Everglades the Nazi freighter Araujo sought refuge as a British warship fired across her bow. At Ellis Island 400 survivors from the luxury liner Columbus arrived after being scuttled off the Virginia capes to avoid capture.
The article reports that nations in the Pan American zone plan to enforce a neutrality charter. Any belligerent warship violating the zone will be refused aid in American ports and its crew interned for the war. It notes Graf Spee crews already interned in Argentina and discusses responses from Britain and Germany.
European fighting moved mainly at sea with a large air battle over Helgoland as Britain claimed heavy losses for its ships while Germany reported British planes shot down and mines causing merchant losses. In America, NLRB testimony questioned officials amid calls for Wagner Act amendments as defense and farm reports highlighted new aircraft contracts and record yields in corn tobacco and cotton. Roosevelt urged Congress to raise funds for farm parity payments amid looming 1940 political maneuvering in the farm belt.
From New York ex President Herbert Hoover sent Finland's Premier Risto Ryti the $100000 his relief organization collected in its first week. James F Montgomery arrived in Manhattan as U S minister to Hungary and reportedly would resign if his wife could not accompany him to Europe. Mrs Orson Welles, wife of the 25 year old dramatist, travels to Reno seeking a divorce. Washington circles hint John D Wickham might be named to the U S Supreme Court to replace the late Pierce Butler.
Fragmentary text references several disparate items including Lou Gehrig, a failed rescue at Johnstown, Kentucky Derby, Pope Pius X, and President Roosevelt with WRA. No coherent event or persons forming a clear news item is readable.
Report notes Albania’s status shifted as Italian seizure unfolds. Mentions infantile paralysis victim Fred Snite Jy and a shrine visit to Lourdes. Admiral Richard E Byrd travels to Antarade to stake land claims for ore operations amid new wage disputes.
The note warns bachelors to beware as maids plan proposals in a leap year era. It references February’s extra day and, in playful tone, suggests maid suitors may act during 1940s leap year cycles with years divisible by four.
New Year celebrations shift to stay at home entertaining with informal self serve buffets. Swedish smorgasbord style plates center stage, linen coverings, and a casual serving layout invite guests to help themselves.
Plan a clock party for New Year’s Eve using alarm clocks set to different times hidden around the house. Decor features black and white clock faces, checkered cloths, and various time related games with slips for answers. Include a time themed bar, diary, or kitchen setup and a nine minute answering round with clues and answers linked to time.
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