Fragments and Opinions From a Turbulent Era
The piece reflects on political tensions at a Chicago convention and speculation about Frank Dixon and Frances Per. It notes Tennessee Valley patriotism, the Decatur office’s staffing pace, and calls for disclosure of reserve officers in Congress. It ends with a reflection on reservists ready to resign in a national emergency.
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Offen
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Ballots and Bullets: Lippmann and Bankhead in Focus
The Daily argues Walter Lippmann correctly predicts historic moves by Roosevelt toward a third term and Willkie’s nomination. It discusses defense policy shaping the November vote, possible Bankhead cabinet talks, and Alabama political maneuvers around a Senate vacancy and appointment implications.
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Willkie versus Roosevelt in a crucial 1940 election battle
Chicago July 22 analysis predicts a tight race as Roosevelt faces wavering support. Willkie must appeal emotionally beyond reason, engaging the mass middle class to challenge the incumbent’s broad backing and old‑age security promises.
Loans Granted by Vichy Regime in Reconstruction Plan
The Petain government enacted decrees authorizing loans to private industry and certain colonies and correcting exchange rates for the French and Belgian franc as part of its reconstruction program.
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Vichy
Petain
Political Favours Allegation Weighs On Washington Year
The piece notes distrust between Governor Dixon and Lieutenant Governor Carmichael and doubts a proposed trick could succeed. It warns readers to monitor Washington for further developments in a highly hectic political year.
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Carmichael
the Daily
Washington
Office Cat and American Unity in Crisis
A patriotic call to unity during turbulent times urges Americans to curb politics during the crisis, uphold civil liberties, and sacrifice for freedom. The piece emphasizes shared ideals, warns against fifth column treachery, and stresses concerted action for democracy. It closes with light jokes about daily life amid the national moment.
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America
Mosquitoes Kill 2 Alabama Mules
Linden Alabama July 22 Mule killing mosquitoes were described today by R J Smyly Marengo county farmer After two mules died of unknown causes Smyly said he examined a third animal acting strangely in its stall He found the mule covered with big mosquitoes so bloated with blood they could not fly The insects were so thick he brushed them off with his hands and crushed them underfoot the farmer said The swollen and maddened mule was sprayed with kerosene and taken to another farm.
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Linden
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R. J. Smyly
Marengo County
Smyly
Missing relative sparks fear of foul play in Pittsburgh
A caller to a county morgue attache feared a relative might be missing and possibly murdered. The man described stood five feet eight, wore a dark suit and gray hat, and stuttered. The attendant replied none of the staff downstairs stuttered, implying suspicion.
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Pittsburgh
Double Theme Song Kansas Vity July 22
Grant Eye, music store manager, received a letter and money order from an Iowa farmer requesting phonograph records of God Bless America and Let The Rest of The World Go By, expressing his sentiments.
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Kansas Vity
Grant Eye
Iowa
Child solves dispute by dropping felines in mailbox
Irked by a quarrel between two young playmates over a cat, the boy nicknamed King Solomon decided to settle the matter by removing the cause. He dropped the felines in a mailbox in Williamsport.
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Williamsport
Solomon
History Still Counts More Than Hoarding Hotel Rooms
A wary voice advises against expanding hotel holdings, arguing that personal impact matters more than the number of properties. The remark frames value in terms of quality of life and lasting influence over mere accumulation.
Broadway Theaters and Film Roundup From The Summer Season
Walter Winchell surveys the first nights and tryouts along Long Island and New York, noting Soft Shoulders and Three Cheers for Mother as early season bets, Monte Proser backing Second Helping, and plans for Eddie Dowling and Kaufman with Hart to unveil new shows. Cinema notes praise New Moon and performances by Eddie Albert and Gene Raymond, Wendy Barrie, and Lee Tracy, with commentary on wartime and political chatter shaping the Bright Lights era.
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New York
Chris Morley
Long Island
Philip Dunning
Broadway
Monte Proser
Stamford
Monte
Eddie Dowling
Kaufman and
Hart
Gene Raymond
Wendy Barrie
Bonita Granville
Ezra Stone
Siwash
Hollywood
Eddie Albert
MGM
Prickly Heat and Its Treatment Explained
A medical overview defines prickly heat as miliaria caused by blocked sweat ducts and skin oil deficiency. It covers symptoms, misdiagnosis with insect bites and ringworm, and soothing treatments including starch, almond meal, boric acid powder, calamine lotion, and sponging. It also notes altitude safety for heart patients and lists reader questions with brief answers.
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