We the People: U S asylum proposal for oppressed Europeans
Jay Franklin Waishington comments on Roosevelt's asylum plan extending to Jews Catholics and Lutherans in Germany, Trotzkyites, and Francoists survivors. He argues the move signals U S backing for democratic Europe, strengthens New Deal ideals, and draws skilled refugees to revive liberal unity.
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Jay Franklin
Une
Urass
America
Roosevelt
Aussia
Germany
Mussolini
Rome
Foreign Office
Stalin
Aimericg
United States
Europe
Thhose
G. FU
England
Union
Prayer of Thanksgiving by German Boy Highlights U S Freedom
A sixteen year old German refugee, Martin Marden, living with his mother and siblings, writes a prayer praising the United States. He thanks for democracy, freedom of speech, and the ability to sing the national anthem without persecution, noting opportunities denied in Europe. He expresses gratitude for education, equality, and a bright future for youth across races.
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United States
Martin Marden
Uis
Young Madrden
Amercia
Dam
Tam
Minority troubles threaten Czechoslovakia as unions fracture
A heated note warns that minority tensions among Slovaks Hungarians and Poles threaten national cohesion as the German party gains influence amid Nazi power. The piece suggests minorities seek autonomy while dominant Czechs struggle to hold a governing majority, risking Nazi takeover.
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Czechoslovakia
Wagis
Hitler
Thangs
Escmes
Circus fashions invade Paris styles in spring show
The article describes Schiaparelli circus inspired outfits including clowns faces on buttons and prints, with Dolores Del Rio seen in striped violet and blue ensembles. It highlights gowns with embroidery, turban scarves, and rainbow taffeta wraps, plus Maggy Routt beach wear using circus motifs.
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Schiaparelli Circus
Lanvin Circus
Cirque d’Hiver
Schiaparelli
Dolores del Rio
Hollywood
Miss del Rio
Gel Rio
Maggy Routt
Schisparelli
Wikimusical
Roosevelt faces push for aggressive New Deal leadership in Congress
Progressive members urge the President to push his program through Congress as liberal Democrats fear a mood shift. Roosevelt weighs how far to go in offensives, while New Dealers seek Rivers or George seats in key 1940 Senate contests amid Georgia and southern Democratic dynamics.
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Rodney Butcher
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Warm Springs
Faim
Gainesville
N. D.R
Capitol Hill Woods
Walter F. George
Georgi
Gainiesville
Fir
George
Reivers 18
Strom
Depettis
Gebbie
Georgia
Twenty Years Ago From the Journal File April 1 1918
A 1918 diary snapshot notes daylight saving time adoption in Kearny and a revived service plan for the G&buy and Columbus line. J D Woolwad of Warren, now in Alabama, casts doubt on Corry line plans. Karl Love dies at East Columbus Avenue after a short illness. High school begins single-session days this week. John Haight arrives overseas with Jerome Haight’s family welcoming him home. Charles W Purcell, a local high school student, also arrives overseas with Company A. Fred Bainbughts visit Meadville. A submarine venture during the Aero Visionary War is mentioned, along with a failed attempt to plow a British ship in New York harbor.
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Arne
G&buy
Columbus
J.D. Woolwad
Warren
Alabama
Corry
Wien
New York Harbor
College talk and film shop chatter in Hollywood
A hazy Hollywood scene mentions Warren Hymer Yale WT and George Stone discussing college education and movie industry life. The dialogue veers from cinema types to social irony as they question the value of schooling for making it in films and joke about fitting gendered expectations.
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Hollywood
Warren Hymer
Yale
George Stone
Warsaw University
Sugg
Georgie
Warren
College
One-Minute Test and Answers Mix in Trivia Piece
The passage blends questions and answers from a quiz style feature. It asks who was named as the initial head of the NVA board, where Liechtenstein lies, and the antonym of brilliant, mixed with horoscope notes and etiquette on bridge. It includes a dialogue about public perception of actors and education.
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Harcourt A. Morgan
Arthur
Morgan
Roosevelt
Liechtenstein
Uipper Rhine
Austria
Sitzerland
Occidental
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EaLon
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Washington,d.c
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Ives
Karl Love
Columbus Avenue
Lee
Jerome J. Haight
John Haight
Charles W. Purcell
Camp Hancock
Fred) Bainbught
Meadville
Loblaw Markets
California
Hollywood Film Shop Tea Peeve Kralesi
Register and
Tribune Syndicate
NVA
Leichtenstei
Brietal
Agpictetus
John
George Ratt
Aitiggs
Sylvia Sidney
Rivefitilyy
Weigtt
E. E. Guign
North Center Street
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