Senator Glass words spark alarm over presidential war power
The editorial questions Senator Carter Glass's claim that Congress must declare war, arguing informal moves by the President could still push the nation toward conflict. It warns against unchecked presidential discretion and urges laws to curb wartime hysteria while upholding national honor and prudent policy.
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Carter Glass
Virginia
Congress
Senator Glass
Italy
Ethiopia
Japan
China
Germany
Poland
United States
Glass
Roosevelt
Foreign comment questions arms embargo and Allied aid
The London Sunday Express calls repeal of the American arms embargo a gesture that helps little. It argues Britain faces no large U S trade due to lack of cash and questions if Allied credit will support the war effort. Time will tell if this signals a new propaganda stage.
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Senate
The
London Sunday Express
United States
Express
Britain
France
Rom Hergesheimer
Dan Topping
Arline
Dan
Brooklyn Dodgers
Francine Larrimore
Sinclair Lewis
Sec’y of the
Harold F. Ickes
America
House of Lords
Ickes
Winchellzapoppin Chorus
California Voters Prep For Pension Measure On Tuesday
The piece discusses California voters weighing a proposal to grant every resident over fifty a $30 weekly pension funded by state government. It notes last year’s narrow defeat, predicts higher turnout may aid passage, and situates the issue among a broader wave of old age assistance bills with Massachusetts leading introductions.
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California
Massachusetts
States Race to Expand Old Age Pensions Across the Nation
As many states push liberalized elder aid plans and seek more federal funding, California aims to enroll at least 1,000,000 pension recipients under a November vote. Projections show 10 million Americans over 60 earn under 200 dollars monthly, while several states broaden eligibility and citizenship rules.
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North Dakota
Texas
California
Wisconsin
Arkansas
Georgia
Montana
Oregon
Wyoming
Congress
New Hampshire
Missouri
North Carolina
South Dakota
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Idaho
Maine
Utah
Vermont
Washington
Committee On
The Strangest War in History Explored in Europe
A reflective piece argues Allies fight Hitlerism while meanings differ. It cites Hitler’s four words Our ideology is war and explores how nations justify conflict. It blends political critique with social observations and a prompt to correct a sentence about declining invitations.
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Europe
England
France
Hitler
Germany
Winchell Bits Mix Politics Show Biz and Bank Troubles
Walter Winchell narrates a Senate run by D R and picks a running mate from Garner Bankhead Douglas or Murphy. The Yankees may be sold to Ambassador J Kennedy. Society notes cover Huttons divorcing, Barbara’s private phone, Edna and Hart boredom, Seabury illness, and Rosie Stone find. A mixed bag of New York chroma, Broadway, and political chatter fills the page.
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Prez Garner
Bankhead
Justice Douglas
F. Murphy
N. Y. Yankees
Mill
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Olin Downes
Times
Nevada
Frank L. Hutton
Barbara
Pater
Flordia
Pierre
Sekatree
E. F. Huttons
Executor notice in Carl Goodwin estate Linn County Iowa
On October 30 1939 Dennis L D is named executor of the Carl Goodwin estate Linn County Iowa. Creditors must present claims duly authenticated to the Linn County District Court clerk and those indebted must pay promptly.
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
Carl Goodwin
Towa
Hose
Clert
Iowa District Court
Dennis
L. D. Dennis
Notice of Probate of Will No 15304
Hearing set in Cedar Rapids Iowa on November 7 at 9 A M for proof and admission of the Last Will and Testament of George Grimm deceased. District Court clerk W Lundquist announces proceeding. attorneys Grimm Elliott Shuttleworth Ingersoll listed.
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George
Ted
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
W. Lundquist
Grimm, Elliott
Shuttleworth & Ingersoll
Let's Explore Your Mind by Albert Edward Wiggam
Author notes frame the piece as a science based look at morality and social rights. The Q A discusses parental interest in male height over female height, noting men’ s size and strength influence parental concern.
The Conquest of Fear Offer by Dr Wiggam
A reader service advertises a copy of The Conquest of Fear by Dr E Wiggam. The notice offers analysis tips from Dr David Mitchell and asks ten cents for postage with a stamped self addressed return envelope.
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David Mitchell
E. Wiggam
John F. Dille Co
Public figures on confidence and customer care
The passage compares attitudes toward others and money making. It cites Vanderbilt and Wanamaker on public regard versus self interest, then reviews studies arguing early childhood environment shapes self confidence and social adjustment, suggesting a booklet on building self confidence.
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Commodore Vanderbilt
John Wanamaker
Douglas A. Thom
Florence S. Johnston
Gain It by a Leading Psychologist at Cost
An offer for a psychology booklet titled Gain It offered at ten cents with a three cent stamped self addressed envelope for return. The item is described as authored by a leading psychologist.
Retirements and Travels Highlight Local Notices
Judge F L Anderson announces retirement after more than a year on the district bench to return to law practice. Mrs Maria E Shean travels to New Orleans to visit son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs J R Greer. Frances Ross leaves for Denver to visit her son J H Ross. A farewell for Rev C V Allison at Second Christian Church. Mr and Mrs F Braun depart for California for the winter.
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F. L. Anderson
Maria E. Shean
New Orleans
J. R. Greer
Automatic Combustion Equipment Company
L. L. Randall
California
San Joaquin
Los Angeles
Frances Ross
Denver
Colo
J. H. Ross
Second Christian Church
C. V. Allison
F. Braun
Fitch Hadsell Veteran and City Resident Referenced
Fitch Hadsell, a former resident of the city and a military veteran, is mentioned in a local feature. The piece notes his past ties to the community and his service, without detailing further events.
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Fitch Hadsell
Journal hires Verne Marshall as Sioux City reporter
Ada McLeod eight is fatally injured when a car tire bursts nine miles west of Cedar Rapids. Her parents and others Kenneth McLeod Alex McGregor and Flora Conely are injured. The Bohemian Dramatic Association presented the comedy The City Council Recurring today.
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Verne Marshall
Sioux City
Journal
Ada McLeod
D. C. McLeod
Cedar Rapids
Kenneth McLeod
Alex McGregor
Flora Conely
Norway
Bohemian Dramatic Association
City Council
Oldest Copper Roof Tops Hildesheim Cathedral
The Hildesheim Cathedral in Germany bears the world’s oldest copper roof, installed in 1320, preserving a historic metalwork tradition.
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Hildesheim Cathedral
Germany
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