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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1939
Page
3
The article notes Russia consolidates power following Finland's status shift, positioning itself for broader expansion. It highlights strategic moves and calls attention to the potential regional impact of Moscow's ambitions.
An analysis argues Finland may fall to Russia as Act I ends, with the Baltic absorbed and Act III to touch the Balkans. A veteran observer warns coercion could be bloody, Finland’s paper industry ceding to Russian needs, while Russia strengthens Baltic ports, shipyards, and strategic reach along the Baltic and Arctic coasts. England France and Germany’s war involvement shapes Russia’s options, with Bessarabia and central Asia looming as potential next targets.
The piece argues Congress will not cut emergency relief and defense appropriations. It cites 1939 1940 military budgets and plans for more Army Navy air program funds. A humorous anecdote follows about a boss and a worker seeking a raise, ending with a quip on pay and recognition.
A strategist warned that after Bessarabia Russia would target Constantinople, the keystone to control much of the world, as Britain and Turkey maneuver within limited roles while Thaly seeks Balkan influence.
Bruce Catton reports steamship and travel industry concern as reports of submarines near the U.S. Atlantic coast spark jitters. Caribbean and South American cruise bookings fall, with many agencies noting fewer inquiries and cancellations while insurers discuss policy implications.
The report notes broad skepticism about any danger to passenger ships sailing between the United States and Caribbean ports, including Indian American or insular routes, with observers doubting the severity of threats or risks involved.
A cautious assessment notes no clear evidence of submarines in the waters and states confidence that their presence would not disrupt cruise ships, reflecting a measured stance on maritime security and civilian navigation.
A scanned etiquette quiz asks about posture, hosting, and politeness in social settings. It includes questions on whether to stand for others, whether a girl should hold a date's coat, and how to respond to a guest's arrival, with sample answers and misprinted text throughout.
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