Third Term Dilemma Deepens After Conventions
After the GOP meeting the Democratic path to a third term grows murkier with Roosevelt’s fate tied to Europe’s war and Willkie’s momentum. debate centers on whether a New Deal ally can win and how the war and party dynamics shape the 1940 campaign. Congress also bears a role in stabilizing policy during wartime.
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Robert Taft
Europe
Wendell Willkie
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Modern boys and old chores show changing work lessons
A Rotarian note argues that old examples of farm labor fail to teach boys today about work energy. It questions the relevance of detailing milk cows or split wood as time use guidance and suggests many men once powered by such tasks contributed little to resources.
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England’s wartime resolve echoed through past trials
Editorial recalls England’s past stand against aggressors, likening 1790s France threats and 1939-40 Nazi pressure to today. It notes Britain’s sea power as key to morale and cites the 1794 retreat from Holland, framing current doubt against courage and history.
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Napoleon’s fall and the battles that ended his reign
A compact history of Napoleon Bonaparte’s rise, the continental wars, naval conflicts led by Nelson, the Trafalgar victory, his return from Elba, and final defeat at Waterloo on June 18 1815 after years of campaign leading to the surrender of Paris.
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Fresh Phrases to Replace Stale Civic Cliches
The author urges officials and writers to craft vivid fresh terms for common social issues. He critiques overworked phrases like the parking problem and youth movement and calls on unemployed geniuses on relief to devise sparkling substitutes to stimulate constructive thought and action.
Quotes on War Wariness and Democracy From Leaders and Thinkers
A compilation of remarks from Wallace Woodring Ley Townsend Stassen Lewis Einstein Christensen Hu Shih Kelly Smith Cunningham McDonald and others. The notes critique militarism, democracy under stress, taxation sacrifices, and public apathy as the nation contemplates defense and global leadership.
Bit of Counsel and Edger A Guest Life Wants Leaders
Life calls for leaders and makers who will work hard and think ahead. It urges young men to pursue skill, take responsibility, and push beyond current pay to build a future through labor, study, and leadership.
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Winchell notes Hollywood and Broadway whispers
Walter Winchell on Broadway reports Madeleine Carroll will stay in England to care for evacuated children and plans July 9 return by Clipper. Mentions Henry Ford’s plane claim, legal chatter, fundraisers, and socialites at the Promenade cafe. Also notes Ferd Balaban dividends, Elmer Willkie ties, Ilka Chase quips, Hecht nuptials, Sonja Henie ring, and Leif Erickson motorcycle sighting.
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Loretta Dennison
Omaha
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Follies
Grace
White Cross Girls Earn $34 as US Caddies at Novelty Event
June 4 23 at Country club saw White Cross society members carry clubs for men after regular caddies were excluded. They were paid a cent per stroke and cleared 34 dollars, with the funds aiding a hospital room. Proceeds from charity baseball 16 to 11 went to the Home for the Friendless building fund. Essay winners Millie Sylvester and Grace Hamilton were named in divisions A and B. An Illinois Central excursion brought eight coachloads of visitors to Cedar Rapids for Riverside park and horse races. A Trinity Methodist mortgage burning cleared debt, planning to move the church later. Bud Snouffer donated a deer to Bever park for a potential zoo. Local notes cover residents’ travels, music events, and market prices.
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Willkie McNary Ticket Praised by Iowa Republicans
Iowa congressmen returning from Philadelphia praise the Willkie McNary presidential ticket. They call it unifying and strong for America, with hopes it will sweep Iowa and unite the country. A note on Los Angeles safety lights reports an 88 percent drop in night accidents at a single intersection.
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Wilson Down
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