Mediation Debate Trails U S War Aims
Washington October 18 Roosevelt reluctant to offer American mediation to end European war. Isolationists fear mediation would deepen U S involvement. Downey argues risks of a European conference with many nations and pitfalls for the President. Some advocate only tendering good offices as a safer alternative. This role involves acting as go‑between without joining the talks.
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Radio and Music Programs Tonight Across Columbia Network
Amiable radio schedule highlights Paul Whiteman and ensemble performing swing and popular ballads on Columbia tonight at 8. Lucile Watson stars with Everett Horton in a Hey Master’s Voice adaptation. George Burns and Gracie Allen struggle with their new series on Red network. Also featuring Al Pearce, Joe Louis, Pred Waring, Kay Kyser, and Horace Heidt with a chorus of musical variety acts across the network.
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Master
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al Pearce
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Paul Martin
Kay ‘Ayser
Harry Kogen
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Bert Guttlef
Woody Herman
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Dorsey
Bly Pitsgerald
Smilin' Ea McConnell aims for CBS series comeback
McConnell, a longtime radio performer known as Smilin' Ea, seeks a CBS-TV spot after a failed audition for a new series. He’s been singing and touring since a 17-year layoff, renting a storefront at 22 East Main Street, and expects to begin a tunning project within three weeks. He notes he only sings a little and plays a bit, while promoting his program on CBS network daily slots.
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Jiniisute
We Can Stay Out The War Neutrality Belief Grows in US
Readers express growing belief that the United States can remain neutral despite a distant war. Earlier fatalistic views of inevitable entry fade as courage and sanity return, reinforcing the sense that America may control its own destiny amid international confusion.
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Henaw
Prospects Rise as Employment and Production Improve
A note of cautious optimism arrives as employment and production recover, signaling a period of apparent prosperity. The writer warns against overconfidence, noting uncertainty about duration and attributing the upturn to better teamwork, prudent budgeting, and the impact of broader events beyond domestic control.
NYC Unemployment Rises But Still Below 1929 Peak
September NYC unemployment remained above the 1929 average yet showed a lower trough since 1987. Despite more people employed, labor supply grew, and experts estimate employment must rise 4 to 5 percent above 1939 levels before unemployment normalizes. The report ties these trends to ongoing labor demand and economic recovery dynamics.
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Federal Telief
New York
Uttelke
Alice
Well Heeled Evening in a Foreign Era Observed
Fragmented readable text hints at a discussion of global affairs and European power dynamics. The piece references a convention, world events, and the impact of Europe on American understanding, with a sense of historical reflection and rhetorical questioning.
Can You Answer Seven Of These Test Questions Daily
A reader’s quiz page lists mixed trivia items and garbled phrases about emetics, naturalized citizens as VP eligibility, island groups, frame of logs, card games, pronunciation, foreign ministers, and a stray poem fragment. The readable bits suggest a general knowledge test with several clearly posed prompts and nonsensical lines.
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Molo Ea
Hollywood Stars as Hidden Explosives in Everyday Items
An article playfully warns Hollywood stars could weaponize fashion and beauty aids. It cites Frances Langford and Penny Singleton, noting cellulose compacts and rayon fabrics as potential munitions, then muses on multicolored dresses and silk outfits as explosive threats, while urging neutrality in wartime.
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Europe
Orient
Frances Langford
Daily Dozen on Public Speaking and Stage Pressures
From the Medical Society of Pennsylvania notes on stage fright, tonic spasm and nervous tension in public speakers. Describes signs of anxiety such as wringing hands, perspiration, dryness of throat, and loss of clear thought. Doctors warn that epilepsy hysteria and insanity can affect speech and ruin an address.
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Dyer
Valor of Citizenship and Civic Duty Cited in Essay
The piece urges Americans to value citizenship and actively participate in government. It laments habitual nonvoting, calls for thoughtful public cooperation, and stresses loyalty to the United States over foreign allegiance while urging education and engagement in civic duties.
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Ariel
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BruGky
Gas rate hike and local industry sale noted in 1919 paper
The Pennsylvania Gas Company announced new rates effective November 20, 1919, up to a cent per thousand feet with heat time costs at 47 cents per thousand. Rumor said the Brakeshoe plant sale would turn to steel development. N Matteson broke a hip at home and was hospitalized. Ella Taithrop Payorite Slough Mrs Foster and Miss Wer vil depart for Los Angeles for Nubaxe company business.
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Wars and stamps mix in Polish borders and Rus lands
In Europe nine decades of border shifts reshape Poland and its peoples. The carving of Poland along the Bug river places Great Russians White Russians and Ukrainians in new zones under German Soviet rules. The piece notes historic fates of Ruthenians and Ukrainians and cites Lwow and the University of Lwow as reflecting Polish stamp history.
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Poland
Bug River
Ukrain
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Lwow
University of Lion
New Graceful Upward Shift In Fashion 1939 Preview
A fragmented item notes a rising fashion trend with mention of a new graceful design and forward dip. It references a 1939 era style and hints at caps or headwear accompanying the look, with unclear details about specific designers or events.
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