Germany 16 Bg Uncertainty in Peace Pattern
The third dispatch examines Nazi Germany as the dominant yet uncertain force since Munich. It contrasts Hitler’s appeasement signals with armament, territorial pressure, and economic strain, noting Germany’s barter economy, manpower reliance, and the paradox of growing prestige amid capital shortfalls and rising needs.
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Sudetenllants
Berlin’s Rise and Reich’s Economic Strain in 1938 Debate
The analysis notes Germany’s economic burdens under Nazi rule with rising internal debt and heavy state dependence while Berlin seeks foreign policy dominance. It highlights Britain and France arming, Poland and Romania resisting Hitler’s aims, and the Ukraine’s potential exploitation as a gamble, warning Berlin must strain its economy to sustain aerial armament and global power.
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Great Britain
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Far East
Opposition to shifting blind pension control in Missouri
Bitter opposition by Missouri blind pensioners to moving their program to the state social security commission was aired in the legislature. Rep. Wilbur F. Maring proposed the change to secure federal matching funds, while about 3,600 blind beneficiaries warned the shift could cut or fluctuate their $300 annual pensions. The house pensions committee deferred action as fiscal deficits and revenue gaps were outlined.
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Missouri Social Security Commission
Wilbur F. Maring
Carthage
Missouri
House Pensions Committee
Assembly
E. F. Endicott
St. Louis
Social Security Commission
Maring
House Taxation and Revenue Committee
Roy Hamlin
Hannibal
Randall Kitt
Chillicothe
Randolph Weber
Poplar Bluff
House
Judiciary Committee
House Public Health Committee
House Game and Fish Committee
Montgomery County
Callaway County
Jews Plan General Strike Over British Arab State Plan
The Palestine Jewish assembly's national council authorized a general strike if needed to protest a British plan to make the Holy Land an independent Arab state. It issued two manifestos rejecting the plan and threatening to withdraw from cooperation. Steel-helmeted troops patrolled Jerusalem after two days of violence. about 220 killed and 265 wounded this year. Louisiana placed over 1,200 registered bulls in 1938 livestock improvement program.
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Palestine Jewish Assembly
National Council
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Council
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Britain
Denounces Attitude of School Leaders in Public Address
In Cleveland on March 1 AP reports H. Thomas Hopkins of Columbia University warned the American Association of School Administrators that many educators are mere academic believers in democracy. He urged more democratic life in schools to keep democracy strong, warning that crisis tests could push schools toward fascism. Also noted are Empire colonies tobacco growth and British imports of American leaf rising to a 1938 high.
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Empire
Strike Ties Up Curtiss Wright Aircraft Plant
Union workers at Curtiss Wright halt production in St Louis over proposed wage increases and closed shop terms. About 600 employees strike for better pay, picket at plant gates, delaying structural parts for 100 French orders. Management hopes for early settlement.
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Return to surface after mine strike at Oneida mine
Forty nine hard coal miners ending a weeklong underground sit down at Oneida mine emerged to warm homes in Hazelton Pennsylvania. They had sought 366000 in back wages though only part of that was won. The Wolfe Collieries company stated it would no longer be liable for compensation. Pay envelopes for 14000 due February 20 were carried into the mine by the parish priest. Miners plan to seek court action to settle remaining claims.
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Oneida
Wolfe Collieries Company
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Joseph’ Baran
Lawmakers debate wildlife and building oversight measures
The Missouri senate considered a wildlife law power study and changes to fishing and hunting uses, while Sen. Phil Donnelly pushed bills on plumbers licensing and health board supervision. New school funding by escheat funds and constitutional initiative amendments also surfaced, with liquor control bills advancing and penalties adjusted for brewers with retail interests.
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Lebanon
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Allen McReynolds
Carthage
Lloyd W. King
W. E. Freeland
Forsyth
Senate
Donnelly
Boston guides errant youth on road back
Boston's juvenile court halves delinquency cases in the city. Judge John F. Perkins leads a reform program with a university style ship training department, weekly probation reports, and placement in settlement houses. Most youths come from crowded homes. reform aims to provide civilizing influence and training. The article notes a London directory's royal origin started by Charles I.
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Boston
Back Bay
Young Men's Christian Union
Perkins
Roosevelt Returns From Caribbean War Maneuvers
President Roosevelt, tanned after ten days at sea, sails home aboard the Houston from the Caribbean. He will reach Charleston by Friday afternoon and head to Washington to attend St Johns Episcopal communion and the 150th anniversary ceremonies. He has drafted remarks for his March 4 inauguration and is reviewing lessons from wartime naval discussions with top officers.
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Fla
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Caribbean
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Washington
Culebra Island
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St. Thomas
Maxine Sullivan Receives Roosevelt Letter About Swing Songs
Hollywood March 1 AP Maxine Sullivan the negro swing singer said she received a letter of encouragement from Eleanor Roosevelt on White House stationery. The first lady advised there is nothing wrong in singing old songs in swing tempo if audiences like it and she should keep pursuing what pleases the public.
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Cal
Maxine Sullivan
Ims
Eleanor Roosevelt
Maxine
White House
Treasury projects record income tax month in March
The Treasury expects March income tax receipts to top 425 million dollars, a figure far below 1937's record. Deadline for first 1938 payments is March 15. officials will gauge business health by these early returns and plan possible tax concessions based on March results. Secretary Morgenthau will meet with Congress tax authorities to discuss revisions as data comes in.
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Coughtan
R-Nc
Harrison
D-Miss
Philadelphia City Workers Miss Pay Day Again
Philadelphia's 19 000 city and county employees faced another delayed payday as a 1939 budget impasse left the semi monthly payroll unpaid. Checks were not issued because council had not approved a budget and funds could not be released before a budget is drafted.
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Philadelphia
Real Relief for Stomach Ulcers Promoted in 1837
A reader letter from Omaha Nebr describes using Pink Tablets to relieve stomach ulcers without strict dieting. The writer claims freedom from pain since starting the remedy, noting weight of 190 pounds and ability to eat freely. Instructions urge writing to Omaha Von Company, 627 Keeline Bldg.
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Omaha von Company
Keeline
Omaha
Nebr
New Kind of Boston Tea Party at Capital
AP reports a 1939 Washington protest where residents drink tea rather than spill it to oppose a sales tax. The invites urge unity with forebears, noting D C residents are voteless and urging action to block the tax passage. A line about the Australian emu follows.
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Boston
Capital
Washington
District of Columbia
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