Policy debate on U S role in Asia and Pacific tensions
The Fortune Round Table discussion urges the United States to restrain Japanese imperialism without provoking war. It favors embargo on military materials to Japan and aiding China for nonmilitary purchases, while warning against entanglement in future wars. The piece argues for a coherent U S foreign policy and notes New York critics’ cool reception of Gone With the Wind as a potential domestic rift.
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Grant Wood satire on Washington cherry tree in New York
Grant Wood completed a tongue in cheek painting about George Washington and the cherry tree. The work was hung Saturday at Associated American Artists galleries in New York City and drew amused first reactions. The New York Times ran a photo plus about 800 words of commentary, though readers were unsure how to judge the piece.
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Associated American Artists
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New York Times
Showman painter awakens public to art as expression
The critic praises the artist for blending gentle humor with sharp social analysis. The cherry-tree opus is noted for stimulating popular interest in painting and reawakening belief that art serves as expression as well as decoration.
Halloween Spirit Lighting Show Competition Idea
A suggestion proposes channeling Halloween spirit into a public lighting display contest. The idea emphasizes community involvement and seasonal spectacle, inviting organizers to arrange a judged event with themed installations and potential prizes.
Roosevelt to Address Congress in Person for State of the Union
The piece notes President Roosevelt will deliver the state of the union in person and may discuss political plans ahead of a potential third term. It suggests the nation faces confusion due to his reluctance to declare candidacy and that both major parties wait on his stance, a situation the writer finds somewhat ironic.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Roosevelt era concerns spark debate on power and liberty
The piece argues that Roosevelt’s personality may overshadow policies, warning power growth threatens liberty. It cites commissions, executive powers, and public distrust, urging vigilance to keep government in check while reflecting on broader international and domestic issues. It closes with a request to correct a quoted sentence about a critic quoting the Bible.
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Walter Winchell on Broadway year end column
Walter Winchell reflects on 1940 with New Year's resolutions praising American rights and civic duties. The column notes New Year nightlife in midtown, including The Beachcomber Bar and La Martinique, plus social gossip about performers and clubs and geopolitical commentary on Hitler and alliances.
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la Martinique
Puk
explorations on mind and society by wiggam
Albert Edward Wiggam discusses morality science and national strength. He argues influential women signal cultural maturity and denies war as natural destiny, attributing wars to rulers and economic forces rather than fighting instincts. He notes environment shaping future environments accordingly.
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Mussolini
Famous chief justice and other clues puzzle
A crossword style clue set lists Horizontal and Vertical entries with hints for famous chief justice, legal terms, measures, and common words. The puzzle advances through numbered items like 10 11 12 and 57 58 across themes of law, units, objects, and geography.
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U. S. Supreme Court
Edged by Sea and Quarantined by Land War News
The piece notes Hitler's strain asGermany falters under isolation and misjudgments about Russia. It portrays advisers warning of Germany facing collapse unless peace is sought while predicts a French spring drive. It frames a Christmas eve editorial about public justice and men desiring safe homes over conquest.
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France
Father Mead
Dewey
Richmond
Willie Willis on temptations that taste good
The quote by Willie Willis notes that many unhealthy choices are appealing because they taste good or are enjoyable. He emphasizes the conflict between desire and self control in making daily choices.
Younger doctor claims cancer cause discovery at state hospital
A prominent state cancer lab and hospital founded over four decades ago housed a young physician who, after European study, announced he had found the cause of cancer. He prepared a dramatic demonstration in the medical school amphitheater, drawing a crowded audience of doctors awaiting his findings.
The Young Scientist Seeks Cancer Germ in Evening Viewing
A young scientist shows an oil immersion lens to physicians hoping to prove a cancer germ. Despite a dramatic claim and wide interest, no doctors see the supposed germ and the episode fades from memory as cancer remains mysterious after 50 years.
Oboe Playing and Home Heating Safety from Q&A Column
A 11 year old plays the oboe in a school band and a reply says oboe use harms lungs false. Heating advice warns coal oil blue flame heaters need chimney flue to vent combustion and avoid small closed rooms. Electric heat is safer. A question on using milk or cream in coffee is answered that it does not lessen milk or cream value.
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