News Behind The News By Paul Mallon
Roosevelt and the state department debated withdrawing the American ambassador from Russia amid protests. Officials argued severance would curb propaganda but harm trade, while public opinion and cabinet mutinies over Thurman Arnold’s anti trust moves stirred controversy. Miss Perkins pressured the Justice Department, AFL tensions rose, and election concerns loomed.
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AFL
William Green
Justice Department
Green
Miss Perkins
Perkins
Red Calculations on Soviet Balkan Moves and Finland
The piece argues Stalin aimed to clear Finland before attacking Bessarabia in eastern Romania, noting Moscow’s diplomatic defeats and an assumed soft Finnish posture. It warns Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, and Italy would likely declare war if Russia invaded Romania, with Mussolini opposing Red encroachment. Hitler’s preference to act first is also suggested.
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Stalin
Finland
Bessarabia
Rumania
Turkey
Romania
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Greece
Italy
Mussolini
Balkan
Hitler
Crossword Clue and Domestic Drama Merge in Silent Exchange
A clipped dialogue follows a tense domestic scene where Dot and Stephen clash over ambition and marriage. Stephen declares he wants a real home and Dot’s full attention, while Dot questions her evolving identity shaped by his influence, ending with an unresolved plea for comprehension.
Rumor of Stalin Moves Over Rumania Threat May Shape War Front
The passage notes a potential Stalin gamble against Romania as a strategic lever while the western front remains deadly for Italy. It suggests Italy staying pinned in the west could push Rome toward the Allies, and warns of fear and border fears echoing the Finland episode. A rumor claims a decisive action within two weeks, though belief is weak.
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Italy
Stalin
Rumania
Finland
Maverick Freed Of One Charge In Texas Election Brief
In San Antonio Texas Mayor Maury Maverick was freed on a poll tax charge involving union worker R L O'Brien. He faces trial on other election law accusations after District Judge Bryce Ferguson ruled the state had not proven he paid the head tax during the January campaign.
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San Antonio
Texas
Maury Maverick Monday
R. L O’brien
Bryce Ferguson
Maverick
O'Brien
October Fire Loss in Cedar Rapids Reported
Chief E. P. Kohout informed the city council that October fire losses totaled 2124.99, with insurance covering all but 12.50 on uninsured building and 20 on uninsured contents. Property values involved were 76325 for buildings and 141720 for contents, while insurance paid 2092.49.
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Cedar Rapids
E. P. Kohout
Argentina urges Russia expulsion from League over invasion
Foreign Minister Jose Maria Cantilo of Argentina asked the League of Nations in a Geneva note on Monday night to expel Russia for its invasion of Finland. The move comes amid heightened tensions as the Soviet aggression prompts international calls for sanctions and disciplinary action.
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Russia
League of Nations
Finland
Jose Maria Cantilo
Argentina
League
Geneva
But Once a Year Synopsis Ends in Engaged Plans
Dustin Paine and Dorothy Graves have spent ten years in a busy partnership delaying marriage. Dusty falls for Sue Gar land, Dot’s cousin, while Dusty’s brother Joel loves Sue but stays loyal. Sue recovers from a setback and Joel proposes to Jinny Ransom as Dot plans a city apartment and a Trinidad honeymoon with Stephen Smery, weighing separate bedrooms and pacing a future married life.
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Dorothy Graves
Dusty
Dot
Sue Garland
Joe
Sue
Joel
Gran
White Creek
Vermont
Jinny Ransom
Stephen Smery
Jinny
Stephen
Trinidad
C. C. Mitcheltree
Christmas Plans Turn To Couple’s Promise
Dot and Stephen Emery vow to stay together despite life changes. He accepts her as she is and urges immediate plans, while Dot worries about losing her independence. She contemplates a short break to White Creek and assigns Connie to manage Christmas tasks.
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White Creek
Stephen
Dot
Connie
Noel
Stephen Emery
Live Wild Duck Seeks New Home In Residential Area
Mrs. W. W. Roy seeks ideas for a young, nonflying wild duck her husband brought home after a Monday invasion of the residential district. The bird is not large enough for dinner, and Mrs. Roy invites offers or a possible zoo placement. contact 2-2426.
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Sixteenth Street SE
Third Avenue
Roy
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