Vandenberg Seen as Best Bet for 1940 GOP Nomination
A Tribune analysis argues that Michigan Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg stands as the strongest Republican candidate for president in 1940. It praises his government experience, liberal yet prudent stance, and appeals to business, contrasting him with Dewey and other contenders.
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Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Roosevelt
Thomas Dewey
New York
Vandenberg
Taft
Ohio
Bricker
Parks Bond Faces Steady Task to Succeed
Jefferson City readers are urged to rally support for the lagging parks and playgrounds bond issue. While a recent Southside meeting endorsed it, proponents caution that victory requires constant effort as opponents will vote, and defeat could harm the city’s image for a decade.
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Southside
Jefferson City
Hitler's Great Mistake May Be Czechoslovakia Seizure
The piece argues Hitler misread Central Europe as Czech and Slovak unity would resist Germanization while Czechs and Slovaks, facing occupation, may form legions abroad. It notes Czech state strength and hints at resistance possible across Poland France and other nations, then abruptly shifts to a satirical question about a hunter and paint in a city department.
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Hitler
Czechoslovakia
Rhineland
Saar
Sudetenland
Danzig
Poland
France
Iaw
Lev Prchala
Carpatala
Leeds
Reich
Hollywood
Washington Daybook on drought’s political edge in 1940s farming
The Washington Daybook analyzes how drought in the wheat and corn belts could boost or test farm relief politics. It notes potential benefits for Secretary Wallace and President Roosevelt in shifting public opinion, with drought affecting crop prospects, dairy supplies, and surplus markets, while preservation of relief programs could ease farmer complaints.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Wallace
Midwest
Central States
Department of Agriculture
Germany
Administration
Alfred Landon
Man About Manhattan on Washington Hollywood New York
New York is A seat of money while Washington governs and Hollywood frames cinema lore The piece muses on three city archetypes with sharp humor noting New York Hollywood and Washington shape each other and the national character It lampoons showbiz and politics while praising moneyed New York and the wry backseat view of Washington officials
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New York
Washington
Hollywood
Bing Crosby
Holly Wood
Horatio Alger
Peter Stuyvesant
Grover Whalen
State Street
Chinatown
Harlem
Hudson
East River
Buys Siream
Writers as a Nuisance and Public Criticism Rise
A fragmented quote reflects Lin Yutang describing writers as a race of babblers whose chief value is nuisance, contrasted with banking leadership notes from President Philip A. Benson of the American Bankers Association about striding forces, waning earnings, and rising public criticism.
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Lin Yutang
Philip A. Benson
American Bankers Associaion
Alberta 13 Host To Brittanic Majesties
Edmonton as the capital hosts King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II this afternoon with a government dinner and tours of the legislature. Jasper’s national park, air freight exhibit, and a deluxe log cabin stay are highlighted, including a ten mile drive to Maligne Canyon and scenes of wildlife.
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Alberta
Edmonton
George
Canada
Jasper
Queen Elizabeth
North
Buckingham Palace
London
Kitchera
Maligne Canyon
End of Modern Industrial and Farming Projects Feared If Arabs Rule Holy Land
London reports show protestors fear Britain's plan for an independent Palestine will leave Jews a minority and Hamilton the Arabs in control. It outlines limited Jewish immigration, Arab governance, and strategic Moslem ties influencing Britain's Middle East policy amid tensions with Zionists.
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Holy Land
London
Ely
Britain
Palestine
Tel Aviv
Urak
Iran
Egypt
Suez Canal
Saudi Arabia
Red Sea
King and Queen to Greet Own Subjects in Embassy
Washington shines with a royal visit as the British King and Queen plan a 35 minute embassy reception for about 1,000 British nationals including 300 ex service men. They will ride past crowds to the White House for a luncheon with the Roosevelts and a state dinner that night.
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Washington
Ergland
America
White House
Roosevelt
Union Station
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Henry Ford
Senate
House
Capitol Rotunda
U.S.S. Potomac
Mount Vernon
George Washington
Arlington Cemetery
CCC
New York
Flashes of Life From The Associated Press
Norfolk shop owner frets over a robbed till and a costly window as five thousand Confederate bills vanish. A car crash in Pittsburgh clips a man’s living room while a bystander comments on curtains. Eugene readers hear a unity call from the Willamette Valley Lumbermen’s Association with a tongue in cheek banana slogan.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Eugene
Ore
Willamete Valley
Lumbermen’s Association
Jacobs
Nudity Problem Reaches New York World’s Fair Shows
Sheriff Fitzgerald halted a Miss Nude contest at the World's Fair amusement zone in Queens, arresting two entrants for lacking proper undergarments. He asks Mayor LaGuardia to take over licensing of all fair shows and impose a censorship ban on excessively revealing performances.
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New York
LaGuardia
Maurice A. Fitzgerald
Queens County
Fitzgerald
Bassieres
Sheriff Fitzgerald
Indecent Exposure Hearing Set For Queens of the Nudes
Dolores Irwin and Marge Berk face charges of indecent exposure after ambitions to be Queen of the Nudes sparked sheriff scrutiny at the fair. Grover A. Whalen contends nudity above the waist is illegal for women and denounces the beauty contest as a publicity stunt while defending other shows. A hearing is scheduled for June 7.
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Grover A. Whalen
Dolores Irwin
Marge Berk
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