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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1940
Page
2
In Washington the editor notes rising foreign complications test U S neutrality. Munitions and strategic materials curb trade. Britain shifts tobacco and cotton purchases to Turkey and away from U S farms, while Japan and Europe press for new trade arrangements.
The Agriculture Department and CCC move to unload wheat amid rumors of weaker U.S. exports. Farmers with 1938 wheat under government loans must redeem or surrender by March 31. 1939 loans likely not extended. Subsidies resume for exports of wheat and flour to China and Hongkong from Pacific ports. Philippine independence seen as possible by 1946, with Japan’s influence a concern. Ship Oresis explodes near the French coast. Gandhi signals compromise on India’s independence. Morgenthau opposes using U.S. funds to liquidate British-held American securities.
British figure Sir Ronald Campbell questions the war’s nature and urges a deeper belief in Allied aims. Caen campaign manager predicts Roosevelt’s absence helps Garner nomination. W Gibson Carey Jr of the U S Chamber critiques budget excuses and calls for decisive spending control.
Sam Houston Jones moves to defeat Gov. Earl Long in the February runoff by repeating Huey Long’s tactics. He calls a six day legislature to push 20 new bills and repeal others, saying it’s too late to fool the people.
Robert S. Allen recalls Senator Borah's 1936 presidential bid and his cautious stance on Alf Landon. Borah stayed loyal to Roosevelt, facing machine opposition, while Allen notes Borah’s duty to oppose current acts and his notable Boise interview was a campaign scoop.
In a study of public speaking habits, famous politicians and orators display distinctive mannerisms such as jingling coins, twisting ties, or twisting motion while addressing audiences. Historical figures like Emerson and Beecher are noted for subtle gestural patterns, with psychologists offering explanations beyond nervousness.
In Adrian Michigan John Bates faced two mysterious headlight outages. After a garage failed to fix the wiring a trap under the hood caught a muskrat gnawing the wires, explaining the recurring problem.
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