15 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Ironwood Times
Location
Ironwood, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1939
Page
1
Joseph J. LaBine provides analysis on broad world power shifts following a Russ Finn confrontation. Japan and Italy keep quiet as global tensions shape a changing balance of influence.
International coverage describes Finland's stalemate on a 750 mile front against Soviet forces, civilian evacuations from Helsingfors, and Finnish success at Petsamo. It notes reactions by Britain France Italy Japan Germany and the Vatican, with Roosevelt pressuring arms suppliers as calls for severing ties grow.
Political commentary notes that Norris counsels delaying a firm commitment on Roosevelt’s third term until a Jackson day dinner. The piece argues the President leads the common man and that unity against a united, reactionary foe is crucial for progressives to avoid convention splits and a potential defeat.
The article reports Jan Sivellus from Hel singfors’ outskirts denying via telephone that he is dead as a bomb victim. It also notes Harold D. Jacobs appointed to wage hour administrator duties pending confirmation for Col. Philip Fleming, plus Roosevelts presence at un Americanism hearings and Dies’ anti communism focus. Murphys rejects union exemption from anti trust laws to avoid building industry probe, and King George VI crosses the Channel to join troops on the Western Front.
In New York, George Lowther III sought a court order to wed Lilian Herrick, gaining a 10 day truce before a supposed marriage. Princess Louise of England surfaced in reports in connection with Queen Victoria’s family. A Philippine epidemic or independence spirit question looms as Petsamo’s Arctic climate feature is noted.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a hurricane impact in Dewey New York district near Sartuaeed. The text notes a 4 percent correctness rate and mentions a generic claim of rain and wind. It references a hurricane event said to be the worst since 1916 and notes the Guilt Stream chin origin in the Caribbean.
North Carolina hill folks gather galax leaves spraysHemlocks holly ivy and other greenery each autumn. They sort pack and deliver to communities nationwide for Christmas decorations. The gaiackers earn little money but boost mountain incomes after a brief harvest.
Noted aphorism on human nature warns that endless pursuit of more leads to loss of what is gained. It stresses the error of never stopping at reasonable gains and the danger of insatiable desire. The reflection echoes classic moral philosophy about moderation and self control.
A concise quotation attributed to J S Mill asserts that actions stem from weak consciences rather than strong desires. The line critiques moral restraint and personal responsibility in driving behavior.
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