Hoover Keeps Out of War Dominates Republican Convention
Former President Hoover defends noninvolvement in the war, outlining seven tasks to preserve democracy, revive American vigor, and strengthen borders. He argues freedom at home, a strong economy, reform of government, and a cautious foreign policy to keep the United States from joining the conflict unless attacked. He recaps political odds and notes his rising influence within the party.
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Hoover
Jong
Mr. Hoover
Cipal
Wandell Willkie
Roosevelt
Messrs. Teft
Dewey
Republican Party
Staten
Hitler
Party At 8 Party
Davey
Deveate
Ubon
Hamilton Fish
America
Bett
Taft
United States
Puble
Alina
T Caver
Bo Sunk
Sedan
Bis
W.P.A
Aurea
Philadelpha
Wendall Wilikie
Tle
Philadalpate
France
Grant Britain
Europe
Philadelphia
Daladier
Alleged Fifth Column Plotters Cleared in New York
The acquittal of nine men and hung jury on five others marked the first fifth column case. Judges found the conspiracy evidence insufficient and noted overplay in the prosecution. The piece links the affair to GOP rhetoric and critiques the defendants as a small, noncommittal group amid the New Deal era.
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New York
Hail the Oldtimers in Public Life and Armies
The Billings Gazette notes aging leaders in U S government and military. It cites Henry Stimson turning 74 next September 21 and Colonel Frank Knox at 66 as long-serving appointees. It also remarks on aged French leaders Weygand and Petain guiding wartime actions and governance as a reflection on aging authority.
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Billings Gazette
Roosevelt
Henry Stimson
Frank Knox
Secretary of the Navy
Supreme Court
Maxime Weygand
Marshal Petain
Roosevelts stance on Stimson and Hitler signals shift
The fragment references Roosevelt’s position regarding Mr. Stimson and an older Republican figure, with hints of Goebbels and Der Fuehrer directing actions in Europe. The text is garbled but points to a wartime policy debate and looming European strategy.
Congress on Job UI and the two oceans navy plan
The article notes Congress will likely continue after the Republican convention and tackle major issues. It asserts Congress counters claims of ineffective democracy, cites the war’s impact on US world role, and highlights support for a two ocean navy and a Pan American trade alliance to counter Nazi influence. An Illinois man reportedly found 176 four leaf clovers in two hours.
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Congress
United States
France
Britain
South America
Germany
Italy
Americas
Aman P Illnois
Messrs
Taft
Dewey
Walt
Davey
Univeross
Labor Shortage Debate Clouds War Prep Effects
Federal surveys show no basis for a labor shortage due to defense work yet idle skilled technicians and semi skilled workers run high across states. Estimates list 23 000 first class, 657 000 second class, and 868 000 third class laborers. Training unskilled to enter semiskilled roles could ease idleness as defense preparation generates work. The rest is a collage of war era remarks on Germany and the Allies with conjecture about Napoleon and refugees, reflecting wartime sentiment.
Home life and Indian population trends in the 1940s
The article cites Editor opinions claiming married men are more law-abiding and cites Pennsylvania welfare data of 1 721 single men and 616 married men entering state custody. It argues marriage as stabilizing and notes rising Arizona Indian population from 1030 to 1940, challenging "vanishing race" myths with evidence of growth and continued influence of native groups.
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Pennsylvania Department of Welfare
Anchorage
Chrletian Science Monitor
Atil
United States
Triumph for Foreign Policy in Mexican Armament Aid
The United States plans a ten million dollar credit to Mexico for its armament program, signaling a major foreign policy triumph. The note claims rapid gains against Bolshevik influence in Mexico and ties Mexico’s stance to U S policy, with the Mexican liberal government facing pressure from the political right ahead of elections.
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United States
Cardenas
Mexico
Palley
Matteo
Lltnhemianhera
York Fost
The Haskin Letter on Cape Town’s Table Mountain Fire
Frederic Z. Raskin reports on a vast forest fire near Table Mountain in Capetown, destroying over a million dollars worth of timber and threatening the prime minister’s residence. The piece uses the blaze to reflect Capetown’s global role, docks, ships, and its status as a historic European settlement. It also describes Capetown’s geography, districts, and notable landmarks, including Groote Schuur and the city’s cultural sites, while tying the event to international recruiting and the city’s prominence in world affairs.
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Washington, D. C
Gaontown
South Africa
Oldzat
War Hanks
Nevil's Peak
Table Mountain
Capetown
Iprima Minlster
Ingun
Africa
Cape of Good Hope
Nomé
United States
Holland
Morocco
Afghanistan
Aizs
Delia
Texas
Shmoustown
South African Union
Pretoria
Pretoricus
South African Republic
Byemter
Dutch East India Company
Jan van Reésteek
Jan van Riebeck
Cecil Rhoades
Groote Schuur
Akirtfog
Victoria Drive
Cape Flein
Kiratanbosch
Capstown
Fragmented Letter Fragments Mention World War Era Figures
Readable passages reveal scattered quotes attributed to Francis Biddle and Hall while referencing international tension and the League of Nations. A stray dialogue about a $20,000 prize appears, connected to a Wall Street Journal snippet and a soap contest.
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Contes
Mr. Jones
Big J
Ife
Wail Street Journal
Humorous Quips on Poultry and Pets Trade
A short satirical note questions how a farmer would swap poultry and a water dog for gain. The piece pokes fun at waste and exchange, using light humor to imagine odd trades. It reflects early 20th century quips on everyday curiosities and oddities.
Today and Tomorrow By Lipmann on Armistice to Philadelphia Convention
Walter Lippmann surveys the France armistice and warns that a total victory by Hitler would turn France and Britain into hostage populations aiding conquest. He questions whether Taft and Dewey can defend a record, urging Philadelphians to repudiate indecisive leadership and rally behind Wendell Willkie.
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Walter Lippmann
Compiegne
Philadelphia
France
Mosers
Taft
Dewey
Germany
Hitler
Great Britain
French Empire
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von Spiegel
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Charlamagna
Beullo
Mary
Napoleon
Galena
Australia
Herblock
Haskin
Frederic Z. Raskin
Francis Biddle
League For Nations
Rolf A. Christensen
NOG
Sonny
Japan
North America
Nan
Privnia
Palladelphia
Thia
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Strathres
Mr. Newey
Ican
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Emma
Rathi
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