Inside World War II Briefings From The Front Lines
The report discusses Russian artillery preparations along the Mannerheim line and questions about its strength. It notes Hore-Belisha’s resignation in Britain and suggests no major land attack unless Hitler acts. It criticizes Premier Chamberlain’s speech as morale boosting and highlights congressional indifference ahead of elections. It ends with a note on possible 1940 political bets.
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Mannerheim
Siegfried Line
West Wall
Hore-Belisha
France
Italian Nazi row on Finnaid aggravates tensions
Diplomatic reports from London say Italy and Germany clash over Italian arms shipments to Finland via Germany. Berlin reportedly halted some shipments at Sassnitz and sent others back. Italy protests, Germany asserts no knowledge and right to control transit. Dispatches note arms to Finland amid broader aid talks and possible Italian volunteers.
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London
Italy
Germany
Finland
Baltic
Sassnitz
Russia
Great Britain
Norway
Webb Miller
United Press
Garibaldi
Italo Balbo
Corriere de Padano
Rome
Francisco Franco
Spain
Secret Balkan Parley Report Hidden Near Balkans
In Bucharest the Romanian King Carol the Second and Regent Prince Paul of Yugoslavia reportedly met in a secret conference at Vrsac with Crown Prince Michael and Yugoslav Premier Cvetkovic. They discussed Yugoslavia's stance on Italy and Hungary seeking Romanian territorial revision after the war and possible Russian attack risks.
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Carol of
Rumania
Paul
Yugoslavia
Vrsac
Michael of
Cvetkovic
Carol
Romania
Hungary
Italy
Balkans
YOUNG RULER
Crossword style clues describe rulers, places, and objects across horizontal and vertical entries. Notable hints reference Egypt, Fuad, and a 1938 marriage, with themed terms spanning politics, currency, and ancient symbols in a compact puzzle format.
Mind Tricks From a Mind Explorer
Albert Edward Wiggam argues science provides absolute moral answers yet cannot determine right. He says American ambassadors observe women are generally more social, anxious to meet prominent people, and tend to show above average abilities across traits due to cross-directional excellence.
Getting Along With People by Dr Wiggam
A self improvement notice by Milton Wright promotes a booklet by psychologist Dr Wiggam about mastering social interaction. It explains basic emotions, differences between introverts and extroverts, and how to identify each. Send ten cents and a SASE to receive GETTING ALONG WITH PEOPLE.
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Milton Wright
Social pressures and college value for women in society
The text discusses social strategies for women to gain introductions to the English court and concludes that college education pays off for women more than it hurts. It cites the U S Office of Education data showing high rates of college educated individuals not on relief and notes that graduates in professions like preaching teaching and medicine tend to succeed in business or the army.
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Psychologist Thorndike
United States Office of Education
United States
U S Italy Move Toward War Neutrality Normalizes Ties
The United States and Italy ease tensions with expected removal of countervailing silk duties after Rome's subsidy practices end. President Roosevelt spoke with Italian ambassador Prince Colonna as both nations align on neutrality and opposition to Soviet expansion into Finland.
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Washington
United States
Italy
Roosevelt
Prince Colonna
Congress
Germany
Japan
Russia
Finland
Italy Restores Transatlantic Steamship Service During War
Italy resumes transatlantic steamship service to the United States after suspending it at the war's outbreak. The maritime commission has authorized the largest American liners, the Manhattan and Washington, to run a new New York to Italy line.
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Russia
Italy
United States
Maritime Commission
Manhattan
Washington
New York
Alburnett Man Heads Linn County Assessors
Arthur Grauel of Alburnett Otter Creek township was elected chairman of the Linn County Assessors association for the coming year at the close of the annual meeting. D Feiereisen Cedar Rapids city assessor steps down after years of leadership. Perry Knapp Bertam township named vice chairman and Charles Sladek Ely reelected secretary. A new valuation schedule for livestock grain gasoline oil set with specific figures for animals and fuels including corn 42 cents wheat 55 cents and gasoline six cents.
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Arthur Grauel
Alburnett
Otter Creek
Linn County Assessors’ Association
Gravel
D. Feiereisen
Cedar Rapids
Perry Knapp
Bertram Township
Charles Sladek
Ely
Linn County Red Cross Plans Annual Meeting at YMCA
The Linn County chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday January 17 1940 at the YMCA cafeteria at 6 30 pm. Branches will present reports and there will be elections for board positions expiring this year. All enrolled members may attend and vote. Mrs George H Walker acting executive secretary.
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Linn County
The
American Red Cross
YMCA
George H. Walker
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