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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1939
Page
3
Weekly analysis by Joseph W. LaBine argues Finland gains none as Geneva remains powerless. The editor notes opinions reflect the analyst, not the newspaper, and warns readers the piece is an editorial column.
Reports detail a turbulent League assembly debating Russia's ouster after Molotov's message. Avenol led mediation bids to Moscow, then pushed for Soviet walking papers as Karl Hambleo and notable delegates argued Finland’s cause. Molotov dismissed the move while Jakob Sarits fled Geneva amid Western hopes and fears.
The report describes Chamberlain’s words about strangers in the Western Front gallery and a secret Commons session on wartime logistics. It notes Churchill questions over the Bremen blockade breach, Germany’s aims, and a night raid by Nazi raiders, alongside Finland’s role, Moscow dispatches, and growing Allied support. It also covers U S political battles over the holding company act, Morgenthau conflicts, and NLRB scrutiny, plus Russia Italy Finland Italy diplomacy and Romanian sabotage chatter.
New York Representative Hamilton Fish Jr announces entry into the 1940 Republican presidential contest while Tom Dewey plots a New England campaign. Idaho isolationist William Borah opposes a foreign policy plan. Chicago magnates and actors link politics with business. The article blends names such as Douglas Fairbanks and Charles Walgreen with ambiguous references to military and papal affairs.
Slashed cotton export subsidies cut to two tenths of a cent for a second time this week. Sweden forms a new government under Premier Albin Johansson to placate Nazis, with Richard Sandler retiring as Foreign Minister after German wrath. The text notes the Mexican exemption conflict and U S tariffs on imports from Danzig and Poland, under German control, with higher duties on exports to the U.S. than other nations.
President Roosevelt, amid a brewing storm, signals renewal of the reciprocal trade treaty act in 1940 with Hull. He cites export gains, receives Finnish President Kallio’s thanks, and notes Red Cross aid of 500000. Rep Voorhis attacks Dies Committee over a controversial report. Twelve new rear admirals named. Diplomatic reception includes envoys from Finland, Russia, Germany, France, Japan, and China.
A compact review traces Marlene Dietrich’s return to favor with Destry Rides Again and her upcoming North West Mounted Police part, plus cast notes on James Stewart and Joe Pasternak. It also covers radio broadcasts from the New York Stock Exchange and TV/film gossip about Greta Garbo, Jane Withers, and Dorothy Lamour, with holiday notes and a Christmas meditation.
Patchwork border for a luncheon cloth shows small patterned prints in red and blue with unbleached muslin base. Instructions include pattern formation from paper templates and seam allowances, plus note of available Sewing Book No. 4 and free quilt block patterns with orders.
Pamela pressures John to marriage while he loves her, yet he fears her angelic judgment. She prods him with bold readiness, and he answers with a jest about never backing another horse if she says yes. The brief tale plays on romance and cheeky misgivings.
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