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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1940

Page

4

Italian bluff and US aid stance tied to Mussolini warnin

The piece argues Vir ginio Gayda echoes Mussolini in warning the United States against aiding Britain and France. It contends the threat is a bluff by Hitler’s ventriloquist act and predicts isolationist reactions, urging independent US interests over Italian influence while noting a parallel to American racketeering terms like muscling in.

Italy White House Carlo McCarthy Virginio Gayda United States Hiller Europe Mussolini Great Britain France Gayda Germany South America Mr. Gayda

Political editors warn of public trust erosion across parties

A disputed commentary argues that distrust in government grows from politicians and elites pursuing self interest over public welfare. It criticizes Republicans for opposing executive expansion and Democrats for resisting legislative retreat, with fear of creeping dictatorship and labor organizing in the aviation sector.

National security cited to end partisan clashes aims for adjournment

The Newark Sunday Call editorial asserts defense needs trump rights that threaten national welfare and condemns selfish partisanship. It warns that if good sense and patriotism fail to yield adjournment, other means may be used, noting Britain as a possible example.

Britain Newark

Outlaw the Communist and German American Bund say Observer

The Charlotte Observer editorial urges Congress to outlaw the Communist Party and the German American Bund, arguing they are controlled from Moscow and Berlin. It says legislation should bar members of these foreign controlled groups while preserving free speech for advocates of Communism or Nazism. It laments agents of Moscow and Stalinist influence and calls for action by Congress in defense of democracy.

Lup Dies Communist Party Bund Moscow Berlin Congress Dies Naale Fernes Stalin United States Werrell Willkie Thomas E. Dewey Charlotte Ovserver

Horn Honkers Diagnosed By Hoosier Motor Club Dispatch

An Indianapolis dispatch reviews horn honking nuisances as the Hoosier Motor Club catalogs common types from the lumberhead to the blast-and-drifter. It urges drivers to reach for brakes, cites safety and courtesy concerns, and notes psychology and education angles influencing driving behavior.

Indianapolis Hoosier Motor Club Cireum Green Ther Eames Dimwit Dows Fsnally Motor Clubs Boon Byaya Congress Mata Memphis

Sentiment Grows for Independent U S Air Corps

Bruce Catton reports rising talk of freeing air units from Navy and Army chiefs. Some favor an independent air corps within existing departments, with special training and its own general staff. Congressmen Harrington and Mans push for limited independence similar to the Marine model.

Bruce Catton Washington Air Force Army Navy Vincent Harrington Iowa Melvin Mans Minnesota Harrington Mans Ely Marine Corps Erait Norway Sacre Britain Iyors Hemisphere Defense Alaska Congress International Highway Commission Warren Magnuson U. S Turkey Ila FDR

Yen to Produce Own Movies Seizes Fairbanks Idea

Douglas Fairbanks plans to form a new producing unit with Ben Hecht and possibly star in a film about O Henry while pursuing a producing slate with Columbia. Hecher believes in tough, urban storytelling and the Manhattan Bagdad vibe in his projects. Fairbanks notes biographies as tax materials, hints at romantic lead work, and says his father’s epics won’t be remade.

Paul Harrison Nea Douglas Fairbanks, Jr Ben Hecht Columbia O. Henry Fibanks Manhattan Bagdad Rupert Studi Dee

Mussolini Contract With Hitler May Go to War After June

Washington reports say Mussolini may enter the war soon after June 15, bound to fulfill a contract with Hitler. Roosevelt officials and Allied signals note German losses at Dunkirk and possible German reorganization. Domestic U.S. housing debate continues, amid attack on public housing funding and mixed occupancy projects showing tenants of different races can live harmoniously.

Mussolini Hitler Paw. Mallon Washington Congressional Roosevelt White House Wr. Roosevelt Mussalini

Holding French Lines Under Present Setup Is Unlikely

DEWITT MACKENZIE reports on the French line defense during a 24 hour period of heavy German attacks. Weygand directs a deep, segmented line with strong machine gun nests. withdrawals serve repositioning. The aim remains standoff near Abbeville to prevent a coast road to Le Havre and to block a potential Paris pincers move.

Dewitt MacKenzie Lesters Prenel Fojlu Weygand Abbeville Great Park le Havre France England Paris Ailetto Chiscassta Pavia Amiens Ham

Merchandising Men Seek Lacs To Solve Future Problems

An essay by ARTHER G. HOADLEY of The Great Atlantic and Packin Tea Company discusses merchandising as the oldest yet continually evolving business art. It cites cost gaps from factory to consumer, career paths in chain stores or independents, and the need for graduates to choose roles and deliver value amid future changes.

Ty England Brittbanks Cnntraect Hecht Charles MacArthur MacArthur Arther G. Hoadley Milde Western Great Atlantic and Packin Tea Company Crete Joseph's Factoryay June Furniure Ido Merchardising

Fragmented text on wartime policy and RFC funding debates

A fragmented discussion centers on wartime financial aid and the reconstruction finance bill. It notes possible ally support shifts, questions about purchasing rules abroad, and tensions between the agriculture department, APC, and RFC funding. References to Rexford Tugwell and Roosevelt-era debates appear, with concerns over administration stance and public perception.

Congress AFC APC Walili

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