Political timetable and Colorado tax plan shaping 1940s contest
The piece notes Republicans likely to hold the national convention by June and Democrats to follow in late summer, forecasting a brisk campaign between Roosevelt and hopefuls. It discusses Colorado welfare funding moves, including a proposed tax on intangible personal property to restore ad valorem tax revenue and support $45 a month old age pensions and related relief programs.
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Farley
Roosevelt
National Annuity League
Colorado
Otto Moore
The
League
Moore
If it isn't one thing it's another at dinners
The piece notes Mrs. Roosevelt laments the difficulty of seating at diplomatic dinners where guests must talk to each other. It recalls the old days when issues were simpler, with Dolly Gann and Alice Longworth quarreling, while Hoover handled the carving.
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Dolly Gann
Alice Longworth
Mrs. Roosevelt
Hoover
Colorado pension fight mirrors old age aid struggles
Editorial notes Colorado faces budgeting chaos as it tries to fund a 1936 amendment promising $45 monthly old age pensions. Federal additions lift pension near that target, but state relief cuts and growing caseload persist. County and Denver relief lag behind pension levels amid fiscal juggling.
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Colorado
Denver
Hepburn styles spark debate on parenting and society
A reader letter discusses Katharine Hepburn and her family and contrasts their upbringing with dangers of lax discipline. The piece argues restraint through laws and a stable environment, noting effects of money and status while critiquing modern behavior.
Radio Schedule Snapshot Signals Dense Evening Lineup
A fragmented listing of radio programs across stations WMT WGN WCCO WHO KFJB and WSUI shows a full evening and morning schedule with dances orchestras talk shows sports and church programming. The text includes names like Ralph Ginsburgh Captain Berne Jack McLean Ozzie Nelson Bing Crosby and Duke Ellington among others along with various times and program titles.
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WMT
Europe
Wraema
wmMi
WGN
WCCO
Bob Edge
Seo Uncle Ray
Harold Turner
Wena Eer
Bornins
Church of Tr
Cristian Science Service
woocoo—Ladies First
Who—American Legion
WHO
Logan
WECO
Major Bowes
WSUI
Nat’l Brotherhood
Serveneiene Kertzer
Gaiveg Ma Seok
Dr. Jones
KFJB
Salon Ensemble
Don Pedro
Anson Weeks
Mike Vavra
Jerry and
Zelda
N. Y. Philharmonic
Curt Rogosinski
Wgn—Canaries
Kfongs of
Hawaii
Viene Barron
George Sokolsky
Charles E. Coughlin
Blendeliers Girls Trio
Lutheran Aour
Ozzie Nelson
Orch
Pursuit of Happiness
Don Sievert
Chu
Fifth Row Center
Silver
New Orleans
Thom Oughts
RFIB
Jack McLean
Peeee Benny
KFIB
Dick Jurgens
Oreh
Weeeren Noserve Banks
Mood Fainle
Ellery Quee
WSIII
VFW
Thomas E. Martin
Daniel Monaghan
Bergen
McCarthy
Orrin Tusker
Jacques Jolas
Oona Raeburn
Alter Winchell
Manhattan
Parker Mily
Irene Ri
Aces and Celebrities At Nightlife Haunts
A collage of sightings includes Sir Hubert Wilkins and Linton Wells at the Mayan. James J. Walker and Babe Ruth drawing attention at Leone’s. Gertrude Lawrence and Peggy Wood among ermines at Cafe Louis XIV. Winthrop Rockefeller and Florence Weicker with the Cotton Club bandstand as Maxine Sullivan sings. Also spotted: Sabu incognito skating at the Gay Blades. Bert Lahr near his wedding. Elliot Roosevelt amid playful quips. Jerry Cooper touting a China craze. Bob Considine with Tom Meany and others teasing Jack White on the Giants pennant chances. Anna Miller with Chicago attorney D.M. W.. Sammy Renick’s new heart. Deb Alyce Linwyne among others.
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Sir Hubert Wilkins
Linton Wells
James J. Walker
Babe Ruth
Leone’ S
Gertrude Lawrence
Peggy Wood
Cafe Louis XIV
Winthrop Rockefeller
Florence Weicker
Cotton Club
Maxine Sullivan
Sabu
Gay Blades
Mary Anita Loos
Monte Carlo
Bert Lahr
48Th Street
Elliot Roosevelt
Confucius
Jerry Cooper
China
Joe Miller
Bob Considine
Tom Meany
Jack White
Giants
Terry
London dance sensation born of Rev John Palmer
Richard Smart credits the Russian army for resilience after two decades of Moscow parades. The Rotherhithe Roll was created by Rev John Palmer. Stern of WJZ has new broadcasting orders skipping celebs in fights. Edison memorial on WNEW features a 30 year old recording with Edison himself. Msgr Sheen mentors Henry Ford II for his engagement to Anne McDonnell. A society mother uses a rummage sale to finance her daughter’s trip to Florida. Betty Hutton and Gladys Fox cited. Edward G. Robinson praised. Frederick Lewis Allen’s Since Yesterday reviewed. Spring, a cold wave away. No truth editors will send doctors to reviews. Quiz asks for two famous songwriters of Music Goes Round and Round.
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Moscow
London
John Palmer
Stern
WJZ
WNEW
Thomas Edison
Edison
Bob Hope
Msgr
Sheen
Heywood Broun
Henry Ford
Henry
Anne McDonnell
Betty Hutton
Gladys Fox
Edward G. Robinson
Dr. Ehrlich
St. Patrick’s
Frederick Lewis Allen
Harper's
Roadway Smallstalk
America
Broadway
Idarwald May Dash To Sea From Tampico
Reports from Tampico indicate the German freighter Idarwald renewed loading of coal and plans to slip through the British blockade to reach Germany. The ship has been tied up in the neutral Mexican port since the war declaration on September 3.
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Mexico City
INS
Tampico
Germany Smuggled 5.46 Million In Goods To U S In December
The article details a December influx of 5.46 million dollars in German goods routed via Italy and Gibraltar, including dyes seeds machinery and furs. It asserts limited Russian trade and notes rail gauge issues hinder efficient barter. It claims official figures confirm the concealed shipments despite countermeasures.
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Germany
United States
Commerce Department
Czechoslovakia
Italy
Gibraltar
American
Hull backs Roosevelt on foreign policy over Welles
Secretary Hull rejected a local newspaper claim that the Welles peace excursion was his assistant’s idea. He said he agrees with President Roosevelt on foreign policy more than most secretaries, and that he and Undersecretary Welles are close friends. The inside facts of the matter are given.
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Hull
Welles
Roosevelt
Welles Peace Junket Plan Tied to Roosevelt Talk
The piece outlines that Mr Welles originated a peace junket idea and sold it to President Roosevelt before consulting Mr Hull. Hull’s denial does not reveal his stance. The official view says Hull opposed a businessman and favored Welles, with no expected post-announcement fallout.
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Welles
Roosevelt
Hull
Mr.Welles
Hitler shrewdly counters Allied Finnish venture hints
The piece says Hitler moved to disrupt Franco British plans by deploying troops around Danzig to aid the Russian effort with Finnish forces. It notes open troop movements to signal readiness in London and Paris and warns of Finland becoming a larger Spain if the Allied intervention proceeds. It also mentions British press opposition and a quoted memory of a 663 church order.
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Hitler
Petsamo
Adolf
Danzig
London
Paris
Finland
Spain
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