Prophecy of 1940 Victory Fueled by Reactionaries
The piece argues that Jim Farley’s forecast of a Democratic win in 1940 is becoming inevitable as reactionaries in both parties rally against the New Deal. It claims Republican and Democratic factions sabotage reform, driving voters toward Franklin D. Roosevelt, who is seen as the safest bet and likely to name the next president.
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Joe
Dodgers
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Brooklyn
Moore
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West Virginian
West Virginia
WPA
Monroe County
Monroe
Greenville
Watchman
Wilbur Broyles
Hans Creek
Ballard-Orchard
State Road Commission
Betrayal of Czechoslovakia sparks Czech and Slovak resistance
The piece argues Chamberlain betrayed Czechoslovakia to Hitler to save England from invasion, prompting a nationalistic response. It notes refugees and volunteers crossing into Poland, Benes’s brother joining the Poles, and Slovak flyers aiding Poland as a rebuke to Chamberlain.
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Chamberlain
Czechoslovakia
Hitler
England
Poland
Votja Benes
President Benes
Note to Bankers Sparks Call for Government Spending
E C Love president of the Oklahoma Bankers urges bankers to explain the need for continued government spending to avoid business contraction and falling tax revenues. He argues debt must expand to foster growth and criticizes efforts to balance the budget and reduce expenditures.
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Mr. Love
Optimism in Charleston Kanawha Valley Business Revival
Bright prospects push revival efforts across Charleston and surrounding Kanawha valley communities. Growth in chemical plants and coal, rising home construction, and extensive public works fuel belief that outside capital seeks the area's resources. Despite national downturns, local industry and commerce show resilience and positive momentum.
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Kanawha Valley
Humility shines in Richard C. Cabot obituary
Richard C. Cabot ex Harvard professor of social ethics died recently. His will praises life's happiness as God given, not earned, reflecting rare humility. The Boston Cabot Lowells rhyme is cited, noting divine conversation in his life.
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Richard C. Cabot
Harvard
Richard C
College In Ten Years One Northwestern Graduate
Miss Elizabeth Wehner completed a ten year college course at Northwestern University this month. She studied at night school three nights weekly while working as a bookkeeping machine operator and a single night for leisure. Her scholastic average was high and she plans to pursue a master's degree, seeking better pay and new job prospects.
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Northwestern University
Elizabeth Wehner
Miss Wehner
Garner strategy shifts aim to soften anti New Dealism
The Garner campaign tweaks its approach with two moves to broaden support before a 1940 bid. A publicity push will cast Garner as liberal and loyal to reform. Roy Miller of Gulf Sulphur is sidelined to avoid tying him to the anti Roosevelt stance. Labor relations and the Oregon scene show labor hostility to Garner remains.
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Iowa
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Evans
Royal Visit Left Washington with Light Hearts and Laughter
Washington notes recount the Roosevelt entourage greeting King George VI and Queen Elizabeth as they tour U.S. sites. The king showed boyish quirks and soft smiles while the queen appeared gracious and engaged. The crowd and reporters swapped anecdotes, including a comic railcar moment and a mistaken alarm at Mt. Vernon. The royal party learned iced tea during a Mt. Vernon stop, praising it with lemon.
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Roosevelt
Washington
James
Dodgers Win Marathon at Ebbets Field Fans Awake Dodgers Night
A Brooklyn couple recounts a 12 inning Dodgers win over the Cubs at night. The game ends after 1 am, Moore’s winning run sparks cheers, and a sleeping wakeup slap leads to a humorous, affectionate dispute about loyalty and hometown pride.
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Ethel
Ises
Ethel Turp
Dodgers
Joe
Brooklyn
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Moore
Skeet champ Champe perfect at club. misses news item
A breezy note from June 18, 1939 jokes about Doc Pres Champe shooting 50 straight at the skeet club and says readers should only call when he fails to hit every target. It reads like light gossip without broader news value.
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Lynn
Doc Pres Champe
West Virginia Editors Roast Heat With Wit and Wild Advice
Curio items from West Virginia papers poke fun at forestry misnaming poison ivy and traffic signs in Sistersville. They lampoon bears on Elk River and WPA praise in Monroe county, with a quip from Huntington Herald-Dispatch about a Texas legislator’s colorful title list.
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Bob
Pocahontas
Baering Down On The News By Bugs Baer 1939
A humorous column notes a royal visit drawing wide attention in the western world. It mentions rainfall, Canada offering a Thousand Island to the king, and warns against disruptive tensions or long-standing feuds referenced as LaFayetters.
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Arthur
Bugs” Baer
Canada
Islands
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