Military and political notes on Russia Finland and cabinet picks
The column critiques Stalin’s army leadership and Finland’s defense, noting mass executions of officers and the political commissar system. It argues Russian might won’t endure without real equipment and questions the war’s portrayal in reports. It also comments on cabinet regionalism, favoring ability over domicile, and criticizes Roosevelt era appointees including Perkins Morgenthau Farley and Jackson.
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Washington
Stalin
Joe Stalin
Finland
Marshal Mannerheim
Lee
Jackson
Union
Russia
West
Bob Jackson
New York
Edison
Hopkins
Perkins
Morgenthau
Farley
Empire State
Mr. Jackson
Samoa
Guam
Harry Hopkins
Roosevelt
Treasury
Navy
Caviitet
Jim
Maddam Perkins
Mr. Roosevelt
Paul’ McNutt
Remembered Borah A Politico Who Shaped A Century
Robert S. Allen recalls Senator Borah, his early mentorship, and Borah’s final days. The veteran journalist chronicles Borah’s steadfast duty over the Finnish loan, his 1936 presidential bid, and private conversations, noting Borah’s readiness to oppose policy despite personal fatigue. The piece frames Borah as a pivotal, principled figure in American politics.
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Robert S. Allen
Drew Pearson
Washington
Union
Ashington
Senate
Senator Borah
Borah
Robert
Europe
Mannerisms Mark the Man They All Perform Off Guard
New York report describes how famous speakers reveal habits under pressure. Figures like Al Smith Franklin D. Roosevelt and others display twitches, gestures, and routines while pacing, fidgeting, or adjusting attire. Psychologists note these actions may reflect energy release rather than nerves.
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New York
al Smith
Duke of Windsor
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Henry Ward Beecher
Lights Fail Twice Then Muskrat Traps Car Hood
In Adrian Michigan John Bates faced two headlight failures due to wiring, leading him to seek garage repairs. After a third outage he suspected foul play and set a trap under the hood involving a muskrat, as reported in the article.
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Adrian, Mich
John Bates
Uskrat
Inventions Parade at United States Patent Office
Seven hundred human problems solved weekly at the US patent office with ideas from thumbless boxing gloves to fluorescent theater aisles. University of California botanists find a meat tenderizer in milkweed juice and a transparent film aids cigarette packs. Innovations include anti-skid auto devices, removable engine liners, two-mile deep sea cameras, 2500 fps standard film exposure, and a giant X-ray projector for public medical consultation.
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Ashington
United States Patent Office
University of California
E. Newton Harvey
Princeton University
Henry Ford
Patchwork air war drives vast British plane drive
Washington report notes Britain will buy 10,000 American combat planes and boost output to 2,000 monthly by spring. Lord Riverdale promotes coordinated air strategy with France, reflecting a shift after blockade failures. Florida ship canal plans and RFC bond options also feature in the discussio n.
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Washington
Lord Riverdale
Riverdale
Canada
United States
Britain
Florida Ship Canal
Pepper
Florida
Congress
Florida Ship Canal Authority
RFC
Midland Bank
Household Tips For Plant Care And Kitchen Hacks
Care of house plants suggests keeping rooms at 60 to 65 degrees and watering ferns with a small amount of household ammonia in water. Curtains should dry thoroughly before starching to stay clean longer. Vinegar in wash water eases rough hands. Apple sauce gains flavor from a pinch of cream of tartar. Do not soak bone or pearl knives. rinse blades in hot soapy water and dry. To loosen a jar stopper, heat water, invert the jar in it, and gradually add warmer water until the stopper loosens.
Burtons Quote Turns to Nature as Doctor of Happiness
The piece cites Robert Burton calling nature "nature's physician" and argues melancholy is linked to lack of employment and purpose, noting how misery follows idleness and the mother of misery. The remark frames work and mental wellbeing as interrelated in human happiness.
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Galen
Robert Burton
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