A Thought For Today: twelve guiding maxims listed
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1940
Page
6
Fable Without Moral From War Scrap Exports
Dispatch recounts April scrap iron and steel shipments to Britain 77,180 tons and Italy 74,455 tons and Japan 35,421 tons. It notes public support for Britain and France while criticizing the axis iron exports, ending with a pondered moral about war ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Britain
France
Italy
Germany
Japan
Axis
Palms Elms and a Woman’s Wide American View
An easterner visiting California grows weary of bragging about palms and trees and retorts about elms. The narrative follows a young woman’s journey from Pennsylvania to New England, Ohio, and Oklahoma, discovering America’s regional beauty. Her evolving patriotism embraces all regions from sea shores to plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
New England
South
Middle West
Northwest
United States of America
America
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Oklahoma
Fearful and wonderful ideas claimed as math breakthrough
In the Congressional Record a Seminole Democrat, Milt M Butler, is quoted as authoring what he calls the first basic mathematical principle in the United States. He links pi and e in a novel relationship, offering a complex subdivisional framework and numerical results, including 5.4391 and 9.8765, tied to logarithms and reciprocals of fundamental constants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milt M. Butler
Seminole Dem
Wyoming
United States
Cryptic mathematics note from a curious reader
A muddled quotation mixes numbers and phrases about square roots reciprocals and hyperbolic terms. The writer apologizes that the text conveys little meaning while inviting a reader to decipher its intent, signed by Mr. Butler in a playful, puzzling manner.
The New Taxes and Public Taxpayer Concerns
The article discusses rising federal taxes under Lake TAISINE proposals, aiming to add two or three million to tax rolls and costing about a billion dollars more annually. It notes rate increases may double some individuals’ tax burdens while defending national security is framed as a justification. The piece urges wise and thrifty spending of extra revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veery Bay
Lake Taisine
Dewey
Willkie
United States
Republican Party
Wendel Willkie
Mossi Rower
Taft
Vandenberg
Martin
Philadelphia
Jet
Roger Williams
Virginia
Woodrow Wilson
Harding
Hoover
Congress and Dies Committee
Warnes
Readers' Forum Letters Urge War Caution and Party Choices
A Readers' Forum letter urges slowing letters for publication with name and address. It argues the Republican party should offer Willkie and criticizes war fever, urging careful, calm opinion, warning against majorities abusing liberty and stressing the need for prudent national action and adherence to constitutional rights.
Skilled workers shortage tied to localities prompts mobilization plan
Editors note a nationwide labor pool exists but shortages in shipyards and plants linger in some areas. Unemployment has dulled craft skills yet practice could recover. Temporary measures urge locating displaced artisans, then relocating and housing them to meet plant needs, a broad mobilization challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Migration Labor Department Mglters
Labor Department
Martinsburg News
Washington Merry-Go-Round by Drew Pearson
The column recalls Clarence Gauss as U.S. minister to Australia and outlines diplomatic aims amid Pacific tensions. It notes Hull's reactions to press headlines and the broader push to shape public opinion for stronger American diplomacy in the Orient, with mention of Hattie Caraway and labor amendments battles on Capitol Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
Washington
Drew Pearson
Robert
Allen
Ashingto Dune li
Clarence FE
Tauss Sels
Australia
Sinsy
Siden
Canberra
USA
Pacific
Shanghai
Consil
Japan
Comagres- Sunatl
State Department
U. S
Gauss
Mr . Hull
Clarence
Austra Mc
Hull
Notoauer
Australa
Conmrese Minster
Legation
Hattie Caraway
Bat Thor
Arkansas
Bee
Mex
Chraway
Koam
Senate
House
Hr Smith
National Labor Relations Board
Devin Valley
Mary Norton
Labor Committee
Senate Labor Committee
Smith
Capitol Hill
AFL
Green
Ape Iy
Commitme
Intercepted Message Hine 1H 1940 Local Run Sunday Notice
An intercepted note mentions a Sunday local run and a reference to Mark Twain. The fragment appears to discuss a reported demise and a potential intent to provoke a reaction. The text is unclear and contains garbled phrasing with no verifiable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark ‘Twain
George Hon Harr Paris Candidate for Spile Treaturer
George Harr Paris runs for the role of treasurer in a local election. The candidacy highlights financial stewardship and community service credentials amid a crowded field. Incumbent officials and committee members have not disclosed endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harr
Paris
Latin America and the Hitler threat
Raymond Clapper argues in Washington that the United States must aid Latin American economies to counter Hitler influence. He warns that German control of Argentina’s markets and Latin America’s reliance on U S purchases threaten hemispheric solidarity and the Monroe Doctrine, urging freer trade and less parochial policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Omiatier
Latin America
Burme
Hitler
Hite
Europe
England
Fiehtine
Herault
Argentina
Varios
South America
Hiller
Hemisphere Solidar
Congress
Navy
Vargas
Brazil
Roosevelt
Mussolini
Regis
Police
Rio
Pilinte Muller
Trand
Dempsey Seeks Ring Return Amid Godoy Bout
The Brighter Side notes former heavyweight champ Jack Dempsey, age 44, aging with gray hair and wear on his frame, planning a return to boxing against Arturo Godoy. The piece recalls his past grit, recent hospital stay, and a 1992 campaign where he drew crowds in four round exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
Manassa
Polyclinic
D. Reson
Agai
Arturo Godoy
Arturo
New York
Atlanta
Dempsey
Sune
Max Schmeling
Max Baer
Schmeling
Toe Louis
Ulle
Madison Square Garden
Godoy
Louis
Tommy Farr
Gndoy
Tack Dempsey
Demepsey
Lille
Demipsey
Cross County
Duck
Fair Enough By Westbrook Pegler
Westbrook Pegler argues Roosevelt will seek a third term and the nation may face a war presidency. He urges Republicans to campaign boldly, defend capitalism, and critique New Deal failures while preparing for global conflict and arming the U S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair
Westbrook Pegler
Roosevelt
Jeau Mate
New Deal
W. Pegler
Hutt Nerther
Adolf Hitler
U. S
England
Washington
Partis
Baering Down On The News From Bugs Baer 1940
Arthur Bugs Baer mocks wartime political agitators and partisan rhetoric, recalling past predictions about loyalty and national identity. The column critiques elected officials and media framing while delivering a sharp, period voice on patriotism and public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baering
Arthur
Bugs” Baer
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Zenius
Mr. Butler
Peli
Se Vandenberg
Bridges
Representiaive Mare
Noroton
U.S
Gak Hall
Pearson
Benito
R. Alien
George
Woo
Raymond Clapper
Damon Runyon
Marvel
GOP
Iis
Wendell Willkie
Burt Wheeler
Ode Couns
Bort Baer
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