Roosevelt third term talk clouds 1940 plans
White House aides tease a possible third term for Franklin D. Roosevelt as Look magazine sparks discussion with Secretary Ickes. Roosevelt awaits broader public sentiment before any firm statement on 1940, wary of breaking Washington’s tradition as national reaction unfolds.
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Look
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Japs Out On Lime Explain Far East Strains And Rivalries
An analysis notes Japan’s costly Chinese war raises doubts about military supremacy against Britain or Russia. It suggests Japan risks finances, alienates the United States, and faces stronger British fleet and Russian proximity. The piece implies Germany and Italy are far off and hints at shifting alliances.
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Public enemies tally looms over crime figures
FBI chief J Edgar Hoover reports about 12 000 people labeled public enemies and 2 000 more locked away. Daily crime estimates include 2500 larcenies 800 burglaries 500 auto thefts 160 robberies 120 serious assaults 20 rapes and 20 murders.
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Chemistry Serves Again Silver Steel Alloy
Science announces a new stainless alloy called silver steel that resists sea water corrosion. It was discovered by the chemical foundation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is expected to be highly important in American industry. A convention speaker noted rapid developments in chemistry in recent years.
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Revolutionary processes reshape everyday objects and living spaces
A speaker notes that many five to ten year old industrial methods seem outdated, with plastics in automobile bodies and stamped furniture, while heating and clothing housing designs also shift. He warns that revolutions come yearly through chemistry, and hints at rapid changes ahead despite public perceptions.
Ill-Fated Trip to Mars Ends in Atlantic Rescue
Chester L. Eshelman, 22, failed on a solo attempt to reach Mars after a wet Atlantic landing. The ill-fated flight, though ending in failure, is praised as one of the most spectacular aviator projects of the era, with speculation about future Mars explorers and playful jabs at other travelers.
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Hoose-Gow
Flyer Eshelmian
Helena
Budget reality and tax debate clash with public belief
A reader’s note compares the idea of confiscating all taxable income for a year with current federal expenses, arguing for spending cuts over higher taxes. The piece Vermonts the difficulty of balancing the budget and mocks New Deal cost figures while urging restraint and skepticism about further levies.
Education for All and the Nation’s Promise
A Great Falls Tribune editorial argues that equal educational opportunity has long been central to American democracy. It notes persistent gaps due to geography and economic conditions, while praising citizens who defend an open school system accessible to all on equal terms.
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First Families of the Nation in Congress Revealed
The Haskin Letter notes the census secrecy and details how the Social Security Board and U S government compiled a list of the 50 first families by representation in Congress since the republic’s start. It highlights names like Adams, Johnson, Anderson, Edwards and Miller, tracing each family’s number of members and notable figures such as Jefferson Davis and Andrew Jackson, with commentary on relative rankings and representation.
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War fears and political quotes spark Latin America debate
Public figures urge caution and constitutional policy toward Latin America. Catherine Cartis of Women Investors in America warns against detouring from established U.S. policy. GovEnton Stark touts anti Kan san CUNY cleanup as a national achievement. T. V. Smith hails Stark as hero. International Chamber of Commerce leaders insist war must be averted amid uncertain global tensions.
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Genealogy of American families in Congress study
A historical survey notes that families such as the Martins, Millers, Nelsons, Niebalas, Gwens, Philipses, and Taylors contributed multiple members to Congress, with totals ranging from a few to nearly a hundred across generations. It discusses Anglo-Saxon dominance, limited European immigration, and the social security board’s role in genealogical knowledge. It also includes reader questions and answers on varied topics from sports to stamps and electricity.
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A Day at the World's Fair by Walter Lipppmann in New York
Walter Lipppmann surveys the 1939 New York World’s Fair, contrasting Soviet and American displays, praising British exhibits of political freedom, and noting the tension between private enterprise and public works. He mocks USSR pretensions, admires Britain, and laments America’s uneasy balance of private skill and public policy.
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