Special Congressional Session Hinted to Halt War Profits
The weekly column by Joseph W. LaBine surveys a looming special congressional session aimed at stopping war profiteering as markets react to wartime pressures. It notes Attorney General Murphy and President Roosevelt exploring legal paths, while agriculture and industry face price swings and policy scrutiny amid Europe’s escalating conflict.
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Europe
U. S
New York
Chicago Board of Trade
White House
Frank Murphy
High Costa
Wiseacres
Murphy
Henry A. Wallace
Canada
Cordell Hull
Pan American Solidarity and the 1930s political undercurrents
The notice surveys Pan American unity to counter European wartime Europe’s trade pull, noting Argentina’s exclusion by a British blockade and Mexico’s oil program halt. It cites U S leadership behind Pan American talks, and mentions hearings before Rep. Martin Dies on un American activities highlighting Earl Browder and alleged spin on Communist influence and Republican outreach.
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Americas
Europe
Central
South America
U.S
Argentina
Mexico
Germany
Panama Republic
U. S
America
Washington
Martin Dies
Earl Browder
Communist Party
Browder
War headlines fade as Ickes’ wife bears son in Baltimore
Amid global conflict the day’s notable events include Mrs. Harold Ickes giving birth to a baby boy in Baltimore, Col. Roscoe Turner winning the Thompson trophy at 282 mph in Cleveland and retiring. Newark witnessed Elisha Waterman beaten at the fountain pen plant gate while New York anticipated a low price car for 1940 from Willys-Overland.
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U. S
Baltimore
Harold Ickes
Cleveland
Roscoe Turner
Newark
Elisha Waterman
Fountain Pen Company
C. I. O. Pickets
New York
Willys-Overland
Desserts and Puddings From a Homemaker's Kitchen
A guide to crafting desserts that suit any dinner, with recipes for Queen of Puddings, Lemon Meringue Pie, Meringue, Maple Cake, Steamed Chocolate Pudding, Graham Cracker Ice Cream, Good Old Pan Dowdy, and notes on serving varieties by season, plus a tip to obtain Eleanor Howe's Household Hints.
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Eleanor Howe
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Illnois
Foods Men Like to Eat and Recipes for Health
Eleanor Hows will discuss foods men like to eat and share her favorite recipes designed to appeal to men. The column promises practical, wholesome dishes served attractively as a path to keeping men healthy and happy.
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Eleanor Hows
Patterns You Will Use Repeatedly With Joy
A description of Simplicity style No. 1768 and No. 1821 sewing patterns with hourglass jackets and flaring skirts, tailoring details for large sizes, yardage requirements for 39 inch fabric, and order details for The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Chicago Illinois.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Bell Syndicate
WNU
All Bran Daily Keeps Constipation Away
Promote Kellogg's All-Bran cereal as a natural bulk aid for constipation. Encourages daily consumption with plenty of water and joining the regulars. Sold by Kellogg's Battle Creek and by every grocer.
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Kellogg's
Silence as an Art of Conversation Quote
A compact reflection on speech and restraint citing William Hazlitt, noting that true wisdom lies in knowing when to remain silent and when to speak. The maxim frames silence as a refined, valuable skill within dialogue.
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William Hazlitt
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