Readjustment in party lines shifts in 1940 race
Central Press columnist Charles P. Siewart outlines how Roosevelt-Wallace aims to unite Progressive and Farmer-Labor factions under a common ticket in Wisconsin Minnesota and beyond while anti New Deal forces realign as Willkie McNary backed groups. The piece flags potential long term reshaping of party identities and tensions between left and right in the approaching election.
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Charles P. Siewart
Central Press
Roosevelt-watite
la Wallette Progressives
Wieconsin
Marmer Laborites
Minnesota
Willie McNary
Wisconsin
la Follettes
Dominie
Bob
la Follette
Roosevelt
Henrie Shipstead
Nebraska
George W Norris
Siow
Wilkhites
Poel on Capitol Hill on State Affairs
Associated Press report from Harrisburg discusses state Capitol Hill debates on utility regulation. Chairman Johar Sigggins Jr. defends fair treatment of consumers, investors, and utilities, stressing regulation over management and noting political philosophy shapes votes. Legislative activity includes bills prepared by the legislative reference bureau ahead of the regular session.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Johar Sigggins, Jr
Publi Uutey Gormintasion
Apolitelan
Utiity Commission
Imeality
Commission
Legislative Reference Bureau
Hiwrean
Havana conference may aid Latin American freedom
A Pan American spirit may guide cooperation among American republics. The Havana declarations, if sincere, could strengthen Latin American support for U S leadership in defending democracy and freedom, with Argentina and others showing readiness to cooperate against foreign intrusion.
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Monier
Mil Associated Press
Ll News
Corry
NEW World
Uncle Sam
Argentina
Lowell
Havana
Highway on Former Railroad in Franklin Topic of Board Hearing
Franklin August 7 the Franklin Clarion reports a plan to convert a former railroad right of way into a highway. Attorney R M Ditlep argued for open access while G G Martin represented opponents. The New York Central Railroad owns the land and will sell it for about $2,000. Public sale expected after December 1 with Florida vacation plans delaying proceedings. Fisher Park noted as a key state police driver test site.
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Council of State
United States
Franklin
Aub
Franklin Ar Clarion
Belmasing
Ot & Himerlke Weld
Rober M. Ditlep
Sy Colinsel
Atérney G. G. Martin
Pennsylvania
Fisher Park
Capitol
Meadville Considers Vocational Home Economics Dept
Meadville officials opened bids to install equipment for a proposed vocational home economics department at Meadville High School. Nine firms submitted bids led by Ogilvie Company of Pittsburgh with base bids around 4,014 and 9,055 dollars plus alternates for living and dining room furniture. E. H. Sheldon & Company of Muskegon and Bacon at Vincent Company of Buffalo also bid. The project aims to convert from a Nor vocational program to a formal vocational system, funded in part by federal vocational funds.
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Meadville
Eyonomics
Meadville High School
stuges-Ogilvie Company
Pittsburgh
E. H. Sheldon & Company
Munkegon
Mich
Bacon At Vincent Company
Buffalo
Eral
Hollywood Sights and Sounds in a Lively 1940s Review
The piece reviews Raoul Walsh's They Drive by Night starring Ida Lupino and Ann Sheridan with Bogart and Raft, noting Lupino's standout turn and the film’s trucking melodrama. It also touches on Yeoman I Married De, Young People with Shirley Temple and Oakie, and Greenwood, highlighting the era's star power, plot arcs, and tonal shifts.
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Kusein Lugnslywood
Terry Ward
Richard Macauley
Raoul Walsh
Ann Sheridan
George Rajt
Humphrey Bogart
Gale Page
Ida Lupino
Alan Halene
Lupino
Bette Davis
Tda
Raft
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Bogart
Hale
Miss Sheridan
Miss Lupino
Annie
Shirley Temple
Jack Okie
Charlotte Greenooott
Shirley
Oakie
Greenwood
New England
Galdilo
Boxing Champion Returns to Fight Career
A former boxing champion resumes competition amid criticism and ridicule. The piece notes his maintained fitness while warning middle aged businessmen against overexertion. It reflects on summer picnics, rages, and the risks of sudden muscle strain and heart strain from overdoing exercise.
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Jos
Venice Facts From Early Sketches On Population And Canals
Venice Italy with a population around 260 000 is charted in a guide noting 150 canals serving as streets crossed by 4th bridges. The text mentions more pimples, bolls and caroingles than brunettes and claims BG Alice is more prone to germs affecting throat nose and tongue.
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Venice
Italy
Daily Quiz from Classified Page Misreadings
A jumbled quiz item asks seven questions about a variety of topics including a peeking glass of the Liberty statue, a World Flight Airlines plane, an alleged Boston cradle of liberty building, and a canal linking the Elbe mouth to the North Sea. The fragmentary text also cites a “Love Advice” column and odd references to ghosts and myths.
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Roisnet Sher
Ash
Nba Ghree Feat Jong
Whey Post
Batola Gatty
Boston
Cradle of Liberty
Vtom
Monroy
Teel
Elbe
Mies
Jin Maines
Twenty Years Ago As Taken From Journal Files
A fragment reflecting on historical journal entries as compiled twenty years past. It notes common copy errors and suggests avoiding trailing qualifiers in fog reports and clarifying result clauses for clearer reporting. The text promises guidance on precise phrasing and editorial standards.
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Levis G. Hines
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Waud
Ktae
Itv
Fanny Coonl
TAME
White House
Hasek Atlas
Kyy
Shefford Cheese
Pimienin and
Glendora
Oxydol
New York State
Merle Page
Knowlton 4 Bros
Spring Creek
Hollywood
Yeoman
Joan Bennett
Francis Led
Lloyd Nolan
Germany
Nazi Germany
Lederer
Arma Sten
Bennett
Otto Kruger
Nolan
Johnny Russell
America
Medical Society of State of Pennsylvania
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Sten, Avenue
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