Straw Votes and Polls Stir Editors in 1940 Race
Jay Franklin Washington reviews how editors weigh straw polls from Digest Gallup and other outfits in the 1940 presidential contest. He argues bandwagon effects may shift effort but final votes will go to Roosevelt or Landon, with campaigns using straw results as ammunition.
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Jay Franklin Washington
Literary Digest
Landon
George Gallup
Roosevelt
States
American Institute of Public Opinion
Big Jim Farley
Punk & Wagnalls
United States
Digest
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Union League Club
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Jimmy Farley
Emil Hurte
Jim Farley
Gallup
Funk & Wagnalls
Copyright, Register and
Tribune Syndicate
Grand jurors told no doctor’s certificate needed for drunk driving indictments
In Allegheny County Judge M A Musmanno said a motorist need not be proven drunk by a doctor to indict for operating a vehicle under liquor influence. He cited the motor vehicle act, noting it covers unlawful operation while under alcohol. The judge referred to recent Corry cases and warned recklessness on highways nears a national emergency. He contrasted Hitler and Stalin in a quip about the German Russian quarrel.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Corry
Erie County
Allegheny County
M.A. Musmanno
Nin
Mustanne
Benjamin Hill
North Versailles
The Spanish Rebellion and Civil War News View
Duranty of the New York Times reports Spain’s February vote produced a democratic government replacing a long oligarchy. Amnesty for prisoners followed, social reform began, and no Socialist or Communist officials joined. A military-backed fascist revolt led to a brutal civil war, with crimes on both sides. The piece notes the danger of forgetting origins and the need for justice.
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Welter Duranty
New York Times
Alliance
Prima de Hijera
Duranty
Russia
Fr Ani
Spain
Security in Peru Social Insurance Law Takes Effect
A Peru social insurance law, starting September first, provides illness maternity and disability coverage, plus pensions for old age and death. It applies to citizens under 60 earning up to 3750 per year, with medical hospital services and school meal programs, funded by contributions.
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Peru
Giitas
Palas
Unclear policy plan on taxes and private donations discussed
A fragmented comment questions a proposed plan taxing insurances and private donations while punishing employers for law violations. It suggests the idea is a laboratory experiment in what people want most, noting outsiders and public scale concerns and a focus on self-reliance.
Patience and progress in Roosevelt political stance
A New York Times view cites Senator Glass praising President Roosevelt for patience and a calm, genial approach to critics and voters alike. The piece notes Roosevelt’s steady push of his policies and contrasts it with strong reactions from opponents, highlighting a political climate of determined progress.
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Roosevelt
Glass
New York Times
Fey
Hab
Twenty Years Ago Journal Notes September 23 1916
Journal entries from September 23 1916 report Chief Davis discovering a man named Markus Silverman in serious condition due to a heart attack near the barn fire. Pension increases to widows of Civil War veterans are noted, and local obituaries and relocations are listed, including Mrs. William Mulkie’s death and residents moving between nearby houses.
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Davis
Ajan
Markus Silverman
C.F. Powell
Weill
Lawrence Tibbett Rising Star From Bakersfield Roots
Hollywood sept 23 Lawrence Tibbett tall and muscular, with a deep baritone, rose from a Bakersfield sheriff family and a thwarted boyhood to fame in opera and film. His early life featured a gunfight, a fatal wounding of his father, and a move to Long Beach before Los Angeles. He built strength on a homemade bar in the yard, then found a powerful voice and physique that matched his ambition.
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Hollywood
Calif
Lawrence ‘Titchett
Wow
Tibbett
Lawrence Tibbett
Bakersfield
Galif
Lawrence
Kern County
Jim McKinney
George Tibbett
McKinney
Bakers~ Field
Crowidstricken
Long Beach
California
Titchetts
Los Angeles
Mantal Arts High School
Ibbelt
Republicans Target Economy of Scarcity in Farm Policy Debate
The Dubuque Telegraph reports that Republicans plan to attack Democratic farm policy by branding it as an economy of scarcity. They aim to push numerous farm proposals while criticizing the Democrats for failing to offer a constructive program in the twenties, hoping to avoid blame for any ensuing policy collapse.
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Dubuque
Robert Piguet introduces gray shaved lamb suit collection
Gray shaved lamb shapes a tailored two piece suit with a straight skirt slight flare and fitted jacket to slim the silhouette. A matching gray wool blouse fastens with silver clips and a tall gray felt stovepipe hat completes the look. The designer also features a black Persian lamb cape and an afternoon coat in black specsdeloth with a fitted bodice and full skirt.
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Paris
Robert Piguet
Jools
Robert Piquet Uyes
One-Minute Test Answers From The Grab Bag
Answers include a misquoted country link to Hamiet as a prince and a garbled quote attribution. The list gives 1 Demiaete 2 Ralph Walds Hmergon and a line about Washington's capital, Washington being the state not the country, plus a horoscope note about birthdays and religiosity.
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Hamiet
State
Washington
Demiaete
Ralph Walds
Star Signals September 24 Horoscope Snippet
A dated horoscope brief notes planetary vibrations favoring changes and artistic pursuits for certain birthdates. It warns of possible unhappiness in May 1997 and advises against excess at home in December 1936. The column also cites political quotes about pulp imports and the Roosevelt era revenue act, with scattered dated attributions.
Auto Retail Sales in Pennsyl a Record
Harrisburg report shows Pennsylvania auto retailing breaking all time records in 1986 with the biggest month’s sales in history. May and June set new highs, 49,470 and 40,034 vehicles respectively, eclipsing the 1929 peak of 29,024 and marking the strongest year-end push anticipated.
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Harrisburg
Penhsylvania
Secretary of Revenue
John B. Kelly
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission Ad Promotes Tourism
The Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission touts state scenery and travel options with a booklet promising “Pennsylvania has Everything” including farms mountains lakes and waterfalls. Readers are urged to request the guide from Harrisburg and mention the newspaper. The piece also oddly cites 1930s car sales and European remarks, blending travel promotion with unrelated data.
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Pennsylvania
America
Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission
Harrisburg
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Fitch Foster
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Youngstown
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Winston-Salem Sentinel
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Republican National Committee
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