Democrats Seek VP Pick From the Midwest Amid Willkie Effect
The Gazette's Washington correspondent notes Senator Herring calls it almost imperative the Democratic No 2 be a Midwest man, given the Willkie surge and a shift toward voters valuing philosophy and record over geography. They argue the nominee should offer substance beyond regional ties.
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Ed Hadley
the Gazette
Washington
Herring
Polk County
Senator McNary
Middle West
Senator Herring
Philadelphia
Willkie
Monroe Doctrine as pillar of US foreign policy debated
The piece argues broad public and political support for the Monroe Doctrine as central to U S policy and rearmament. It recalls President Monroe 1823 remarks, outlining noninterference with European powers and protection of hemispheric independence against European interference.
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United States
Army
Navy
Western Hemisphere
Monroe
Congress
Dear Louise letter on death, war, and faith
A father writes Louise with comfort on death as a birth to a finer world, discusses free will and survival during war. He notes Japanese age practice, calls for defense prep, cautions about traitors, taxation, and democracy’s needs, and references Churchill and Christian civilization.
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Louise
Monroe Doctrine Policy and U.S. Foreign Posture
The text discusses U S policy toward Europe and the Western hemisphere. It emphasizes recognizing de facto governments, avoiding interference in internal affairs, cultivating friendly relations, and maintaining a frank firm and manly approach. It critiques Washington for not fully embracing these terms in the Eastern hemisphere.
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United States
Europe
British Propaganda Tactics Shift as Germans Told to Stay at Work
The piece notes Germany ending loud air raid alarms and urging civilians to work until anti aircraft fire signals danger. In response Britain warns German listeners via broadcasts that the RAF is striking and that Britain fights Nazism, not civilians. It discusses this new tactic in modern warfare.
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Europe
Germany
Walter Winchell on Broadway and Hollywood Gossip Dossier
Walter Winchell on Broadway surveys current stage shows at the Imperial theater and the Penthouse club while noting Hollywood satire and a sensational book. It also reports on social moves, marriages, and political insinuations amid a swirl of Chicago Nazi controversy and literary barbs from industry writers.
Kite Flying Banned in London Amid Signals Fears
London authorities banned kite and balloon flying after reports that fifth column elements used such devices to signal during the German conquest of the Netherlands. The ban reflects wartime security measures and aims to curb visual signaling across urban areas.
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London
Netherlands
Mind Experiments and Glamour in Acting
A discussion on why many seek acting for glamour rather than talent notes few have real ability. It compares acting to writers, stressing hard work behind fame and the lure of glamour.
Can Redeem 37 38 Corn At 58 Cents
Washington AP Secretary of Agriculture Henry A Wallace announced farmers may redeem 1937 and 1938 farm stored corn at 58 cents a bushel until Oct. 1. The CCC reduced redemption from 67 cents to 58 cents to strengthen the granary and keep newer, better kept corn in storage. About 15 million bushels of 1937 and 135 million of 1938 corn are stored on farms under government loans.
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Washington
Henry A. Wallace
Commodity Credit Corporation
Wallace
Defense boom reshapes American industry and output
Paul Mallon notes a nine point rise in the index of industrial production over 30 days as defense spending expands durable goods demand. He links government defense programs, long term funding, and private wage impact while predicting limited effect on current armament enthusiasm if peace appears, with long range planning sustaining the two ocean fleet.
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Federal Reserve Board
Europe
Navy
Status Quo Chart Sets Current Averages From 1923 25
The monthly chart defines the current standings using 1923 to 1925 averages as 100. It notes that all figures except payrolls are based on these benchmarks.
Radio Programs Evening Schedule Across Stations
A dense list of station lineups and show times for WMT WHO KFJB WGN WSUI KFJS KFIB KFJB at 6:00 to 1:00 daily across morning afternoon and evening blocks. Programs include orchestras led by Ray Noble George Sokolsky Melodies Lunch Hours News and variety acts.
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WMT
Wrthe Williams
WGN
Ray Noble
Arch
WSUI
Bobby Byrne
Orch
KFJS
Georgee Blerney
KFIB
Lone Range
Alph Ginsburgh
Crittes U. Roundtable
KFJB
Gabriel Heatter
Wwssuui
George Sokolsky
Family Party
Isso Spofhs
Tommy Reynolds
MPS One
Hollywood Today
Marry Horlick
Helen Westbrook
Kyjib
WHO
Tre Harmer
Eros Hone
Lone
SUL
Miracle of Health
Office of Govt
H. V Kaitenborn
Rhythm Rangers
el Paseo Troubadors
al Donahue
Vseview
The
Rio Grande
Will Osborne
Krip
Gospel Tabernacle
Euic
Bede
Yvette
Sone
Atazers
McCune
Paani
Catholic_ Hour
KYJB
Capitol Dome
Ji Liford
Blue Barron
Harry James
Blue Barrons
Oren
Elektor Nobles Orch
Woody Hermans
Joe Rines
Sendvaron
Ews
Carl Ravazza
Siwm Ebert
Leonard Keller
Columbia Workshop
Capitol
Salvation Army
Wwon Hay Noble
Ho—Austin
Scott
Harold Turner
Newa
Manhattan
Mod Jadies
Mand
Griff Willams
Oreh HO
Seventh Day Adventist
Maser Bowes
Wo—Natl
Stamp
California Melodies
Glenn Carr
Julio Oyanuran
Salt Lake City
Gene Krupa
Vantale
Tommy Tucker
Bob Jones
Church In the
American Legion
Bob Millar
Pennile Krueger
Xfjb
Huro Mariani
Who Disciples of Rhythm
Chuck Foster
Radio Canaries
Pancho
Orth
Profits and Politics Stir Defense Tax Debate
The article notes proposed excess profits tax moves as Congress lingers on Roosevelt’s recommendation. It cites army and navy limits on defense profits, with eight percent cap for aircraft and seven to eight percent for navy work. It also quotes Bankhead calling Willkie McNary a weird combination yet calling him formidable among friends.
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Congress
Mr. Roosevelt
Army
Navy
Defense
Wendell Willkie
Bankhead
House
Willkie
McNary
10 20 30 Years Ago In The Gazette
Mr and Mrs O L Gerd have returned from an eastern trip including Atlantic City. Paul Morrison broke an arm while putting the shot at the YMCA camp near Central City. Mr and Mrs J P McLaughlin and their children Frances Bill and Tom left today for a three week motor trip east. Mr and Mrs John W Messner and daughter Evelyn of Long Beach Calif arrived to spend the summer with Mrs Messner. M Ford prominent paving contractor and theater owner died suddenly at his home. Mr and Mrs J H Shaull and daughter Elizabeth are leaving on an extended trip to the eastern coast. The Misses Georgia Pardubsky and George Krall left for Seattle for several months. Miss Martha Werner left for Manis ND to visit her sister.
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O. L. Gerd
Atlantic City
Paul Morrison
Y.M.C.A
Central City
J. P. McLaughlin
Frances
Bill
Tom
John W Messner
Evelyn
Long Beach
Calif
M. Ford
J. H. Shaull
Elizabeth
Georgia Pardubsky
George Krall
Seattle
Martha Werner
Manis N. D
Local Residents Head West and Board Changes Noted
Robert McClenahan Jr plans a year away on a Bozeman ranch in Montana. George P Williams to spend the summer in Missoula. Library board elects Mary Zick Andre president with B L Wick vice president Frank Filip secretary and Lew Anderson treasurer. Ernest A Sherman breaks his right arm in a bicycle accident near Shaffer livery barn after slipping on tracks.
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Robert McClenahan, Jr
Bozeman
Mont
George P. Williams
Missoula
Mary Zick Andre
B.L. Wick
Frank Filip
Lew Anderson
Ernest A Sherman
Shaffer Livery
Arn
William Bioff Denied Freedom by Chicago Judge
CHICAGO INS Chief Justice John J. Prystalski denied liberty to William Bioff, Hollywood labor union leader, who is serving an 18 year sentence of six months on a morals conviction. Bioff sought habeas corpus relief as his sentence, set to expire in September, dates back to an appeal denied years ago.
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Chicago
INS
John J. Prystalski
Criminal Court
William Bioff
Hollywood Motion Picture Labor Union
Bioff
Plan Three Luncheons For Fine Arts Festival
The University of Iowa will hold three luncheons during its second annual fine arts festival from July 14 to 18. Jean Charlot, mural painter, opens July 16 with an art discussion. Modesto Alloo discusses music July 17, and Thomas W. Stevens from Santa Fe talks on drama July 18. Alloo is a guest conductor from Newark New Jersey.
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Iowa City
University of Iown
Jean Charlot
Modesto Alloo
Thomas W. Stevens
Santa Fe
N. M
Alloo
Newark
N. J
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