Peace and Roosevelt clash over Europe policy
The article criticizes Franklin D Roosevelt for focusing on domestic issues while weighing in on European affairs. It argues his diplomacy bungling harms U S neutrality and provokes Germany, citing Der Tageblatt and the Chautauqua speech as evidence of provocative remarks and missteps.
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Roosevelt
Europe
United States
Berlin
der Tageblatt
N. Y
Franklin
Germany
Debate Over Neutrality and Versailles Burden in Europe
The piece argues the United States bears responsibility for postwar injustices from the Versailles treaty and should maintain strict neutrality. It critiques Roosevelt’s leadership and warns that current optimism about prosperity is a Mirage fueled by government spending and stock market fervor, urging restraint and prudent policy.
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Ling
United States
Germany
Europe
America
Washington
Commerce Department
WPA
Roosevelt
London
Russians for Roosevelt and the red election wave
The piece cites a Chicago Tribune report from Riga on August 8 claiming Moscow ordered American agents to back Roosevelt and attack Landon. It ties this to Earl Browder's stance and argues alien Communist influence opposes the American system, urging veterans and voters to support Landon against perceived un-American policies.
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Moscow
U.S. A
Chicago Tribune
Riga
Communist International
Landon
Earl Browder
United Sates
Associated Press
Communist Party
London
Communist Internationale
New Deal
Colonel Knox
Council Bluff
America
Lemke and Fascism in It Can t Happen Here
A critical note on Lemke third party activity and reaction from Republicans praising it. Sinclair Lewis’s novel is cited as a warning about fascism in America and its possible appeal to the public. The author derides belief that fascism cannot happen here and accuses voters of gullibility toward quick political messaging.
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Sinclair Lewis
Lewis
America
United States
Doremus Jessup
Mr. Lewis
Jim Farley
New Deal
North America
Lemke
Tariff clashes blur old party lines in Roosevelt era
Washington dispatch notes a surge of anti-New Deal Democrats meeting in Detroit and argues that tariff policy under Secretary Hull highlights Jeffersonian roots in the Roosevelt administration. The piece asserts that while Republicans tout protectionism, Hull’s tariff cuts align with Jeffersonian ideals, complicating labels between the parties and exposing divisions within the Democratic fold.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D. C
Detroit
Robert M. la Follette
al Smith
Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
Congress
Hull
Smith
Youre Telling Me! A satirical collage by William Ritt
Central Press writer mocks headlines and clichés in a collage of quips. The piece touches on misattributions about a 1936 drought claim, a Georgia adoption case, poets lines, and social and political observations. It lampoons nationalism, sports, and public figures while noting a census figure of 71,000 dentists in America.
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William Ritt
Central Press
United States ‘Bureau of Census
America
Demagogues cannot seize power without voter consent
The passage argues that swift talking demagogues cannot seize the nation without electoral support. It compares the Lamike Party to a looming monster akin to the Corpo party in Lewis's book, whose principles threaten liberty and privilege. The commentary notes dangers from a machine that starts small and devours freedoms.
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Lamike _ Party
Corpo
Lewis
America
United States
Lady Bee Gallant atx By Marie Blizzard NX
Joan Spencer, a schoolteacher, travels to meet Julian Sloane for a secretarial post at his summer home. She learns she will replace Jane Spencer, then accepts the chance to work for Sloane, amid romantic tension and a plan to move to town after October.
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Marie Blizard
Joan Spencer
Toien
Dorothy
Stephan Whitsloe
New York
Win
Joan
Julian Sloane
Joa
Sloane
Luxulious
Satletactorgi
Blakeville Bridie
Piyttbe
Blakeville
Julian
Gracie Turner
Etna
Gracie
Roosevelt promises and GOP watchful eye in 1930s critique
Editors warn against fascism and communism within the United States while scrutinizing Roosevelt's New Deal. The piece argues relief costs rose due to administration bungling and political obstruction, claiming employment would have improved without meddling, citing AFL figures on relief spending.
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Jhig
American Federation of Labor
Negro Baptist Chief Association Convention Opens in West Virginia
Winfield West Virginia August 17 The annual two day convention of the West Virginia Negro Baptist Association opens with ministers in attendance Speakers include W Trent state superintendent of schools D L Petgiton of West Virginia State College and J W Scott of Huntington a high school principal
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W. Va
West
Trent
D. L.’Petgiiton
West Virginia State ‘College
J. W. Scott
Huntington
Met
Boat Wrecks Near East Liverpool Ohio Coastline
Readable fragments describe a boat wreck miles up the river near East Liverpool Ohio. The crew transferred ashore, the vessel sank near a lock, and another ship towed coal to safety. Passengers retreated into a small village with limited luggage as sandwiches aboard the vessel were consumed.
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Liverpool
Ohio
Oriw
Washington
Sway
Hhoube
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