Debate over arms embargo and neutrality policy in 1930s
The piece questions repeal advocates and the use of the term Peace Act of 1937 while noting political hesitation to label the embargo law. It argues that critics want discretion to align with allies, analyzes neutrality laws, and asserts four years of the embargo show Britain and France lagging behind Germany’s rearmament.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Great Britain
France
Germany
Britain
United States
London
Paris
Washington
Martin
Burlington
SMU student studies names of Texas beaneries
A Southern Methodist University student aims for a PhD in analyzing why small Texas eateries bear quirky names like Just-a-Bite and Squeeze Inn. The study draws national attention as The Baltimore Sun notes the ubiquity and whimsy of such sign names across regions.
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Southern Methodist University
Baltimore Sun
SMU
the Sun
Republic
Plain names endure in American road eateries
The piece notes that while novelty and themed venues have proliferated across highways, simple names remain common. It cites Joe's Place Nick's Short Orders Babe's Lunch and rugged old standbys like Cafe Eat Hamburgers as enduring refe rence points for motorists along cross country treks.
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America
Kozy Kornered
Joe
Nick
Babe
Before the war brakes fail will be tested in public view
A Times letter echoes Mark Twain warning that just and honorable wars are rare and that public opinion shifts from cautious opposition to strong support. Perriton Maxwell cites historical prophecy on antiwar sentiment and laments the ease with which moral arguments fade as war approaches.
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Mark Twain
Perrito
Quotations on War Power and Society From Notable Figures
A collection of brief statements from figures such as Judge Florence Allen, Dr. Walter Cannon, T Merrell Shipherd, Fritz Kreisler, Henrik Shipstead, James A. Farley, Hugh Johnson, Eleanor Roosevelt, Edward Heinrich, Eddie Rickenbacker, Joseph Gainard, and John L. Lewis. The lines touch on free speech, war, parenting, leadership, and regional potential.
Eastern Iowa congressmen on neutrality and arms embargo
Five Eastern Iowa members of the U S House return with varied views on repealing the neutrality act arms embargo. Rep Gwynne backs Roosevelt plan while Reps Martin and Talle oppose any repeal citing risk of U S entry into war. Jacobsen LeCompte open minded with emphasis on staying out of conflict.
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Washington, D. C
Iowa
Congress
Washington
Roosevelt
Europe
John W. Gwynne
Waterloo
House of Representatives
Thomas Martin
Iowa City
Henry Talle
Decorah
United States
W. S. Jacobsen
Clinton
Martin
Talle
U. S
TaJle
Interparliamentary Union
Oslo
Norway
U. S. Congress
England
London
Hamburg
Copenhagen
Oslofjord
LeCompte
Gwynne
Germany
Great Britain
Local Gazette Highlights Community Life and Recent Events
Compiled from Gazette files, the report covers a train safety incident where engineer Fisher rescued an aging pedestrian at a crossing. It also notes a Sept. 23 First Presbyterian Sunday school gathering, plans for the Cherry Sisters’ Des Moines carnival engagement, a Home for the Friendless benefaction event, a school board secretary appointment, Retail Clerks association leadership, and a Klondike returner’s gold pursuit. Local markets list wheat, corn, oats, poultry, eggs, hogs, and cattle prices.
Walter Winchell on Broadway Silent film myths and pioneers
Walter Winchell recounts early cinema misdirection and tech feats. He notes fake newsreels, moonlight filming, and the first talking picture, plus profiles of Urban Sennett and Mary Pickford era salaries, with archival anecdotes and industry origins.
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Urban
Edward VII
Mary Pickford
Tom Mix
Doug Fairbanks
Charlie Chaplin
Sillies
Corbett- Fitzsimmons
Carson City
Nevada
Corbett
Roxy
Nickelodeon
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Florence Allen
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Walter B. Cannon
Harvard
T. Merrell Shipherd
Syracuse Children’s Bureau
Paderewski
Fritz Kreisler
Violin
Henrik Shipstead
F L) Minn
James A. Farley
Hugh Johnson
NRA
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Adolf Hitler
Edward O. Heinrich
Stalin
Hitler
Eddie Rickenbacker
Joseph L. Gainardby
City of
Flint
John L. Lewis
ED Hadley
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Jacobsen
Woodrow Wilson
House
Gazette
James J. Hruska
Ingineer Fisher
Nutting Party
First Presbyterian
Prairie Creek
Cherry Sisters
Des Moines
Benefit Party
McCorkle
Fifth Avenue
Florence McCorkle
Bessie Sandidge
Jennie Hutchins
Louise Williams
Bonnie Fisher
Katie Sandidge
L. S. Saner
A. B. van Albada
van Albada
W. L. Pope
Retail Clerks Association
C. C. Brammer
W. C. Null
Mr. Danforth
Charles Pollins
Floyd Schenenberger
Lou R. Bever
Klondike
F. M. Tull
E. E. Rothrock
Greene’s Opera House
Charley
Wood
Walter Winchell
Daily Mirror, Inc
Hollywood Cavalcade
Wen
California
Count of Monte Cristo
Darryl Zanuck
Mack Sennett
Sennett
DeMille
Marie Dressler
Cal Coolidge
Keystone Cops
Hale
St. Louis Exposition
May Irwin
John C. Rice
Lewis J. Selznick
Russia
Moses
Pancho Villa
Bert’ Williams
Out West
Hollywood
Alice Faye
Strand
Broadway
Brittania
Melbourne
Australia
Sarah Bernhardt
Queen Elizabeth
Gary Cre Sel Ar
Quest
Edgar A. Guest
Acousticon
Yee Ee Mya
Merchants Nat. Bank Bldg
B. F. Crenshaw
Dubuque
Mason City
Federal
Co-Maker Loans
Federal Discount Corporation
Paramount Theater
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