Preparedness Avenue to Peace Urges Strong Defense
Robert Shaw of the American Legion Iowa chapter told Hanford post members that peace rests on strength and adequate preparedness. He argued against war referendums, urged air and fleet readiness to deter foreign aggression, and emphasized American citizenship. A dance program followed as 600 members had joined for 1939-40.
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United States
Robert “Bob” Shaw
Sigournes
National Defense Committee
Iowa
Shaw
Legion
France
America
Wisconsin Governor Seeks Michigan Post to End Strikes
Gov Julius P Heil of Wisconsin said he would like to govern Michigan and would straighten out affairs to end strikes if he were in charge. He spoke to 700 motor truck industry leaders Tuesday night at the national truck show’s sixth annual banquet. He is a successful motor truck builder.
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Chicago
Julius P. Heil
Wisconsin
Michigan
Soviet Women Active in Skilled Professions
A Moscow report says Soviet women are taking a larger role in professional and technical fields. It notes more than 100,000 women engineers and technicians, 53,000 women physicians, and over 12,000 scientific workers.
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Russia
Moscow
The Poet of the People Edgar A Guest Poem
Edgar A Guest laments winter keeping him from fishing and recalls gear stored away in a dusty nook. He recalls lines, reels, nets, and the joy of warm days past as snow and wind bite through the winter. The poet faces longing and pain while awaiting spring and the chance to fish again.
Girdler Seeks Back Pay Owed by Republic Steel
Tom Girdler head of Republic Steel told Cleveland readers that public reports misstate the case. He said the labor board never ordered 5,000 workers or $7.5 million back pay, and the company would pay only a fraction if the Supreme Court review fails.
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Girdler
Republic Steel
Cleveland (Ap
Tom Girdler
Labor Board
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Philadelphia
Republic
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Strikers Return to Work After Labor Board Decision
Following the labor board order, many returning workers were already back at work and more employees who filed applications were restored promptly. The board noted relatively few applicants entitled to employment remain out of work, indicating a rapid stabilization after the decision.
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Labor Board
Sriends and Roaming Bountymen Auto Steering Promo
A vintage style sales blurb promotes Arrow-Flight Steering Fourth Speed Forward with Automatic Overtake 22 percent and Sealed Beam lights. It urges readers to get behind the wheel and learn about new automotive features.
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Clyde Lewis
R Love OH Stores
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Lena
Smulekoff
Jor
Farnsworth
Third Ave
West Side Third
Edgar A. Guest
the Poet of
the People
Nash
Nash Engineering
Aquin
Tlatnew Nash
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Nash Inc
2Nd Ave
8Th St
Decorah
Iowa City
Bergan -Cook Nash Sales Co
Independence, Van's Standard Auto Parts
Waukon
Tipton Nash Sales
Toledo
Mason Nash Sales
Williams Garage
Hemsley Motor Co
Ge Daviv Eol Aly
Bette Davis
Errol Flynn
Warner Bros
Elisabeth & Essex
Chesterfield
Lincerr & Myras Tobacco Co
Esterfield
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