22 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1939
Page
1
Berlin peace talk echoed as Romania emerges as key state in Balkan crisis. Hull warns Moscow over Finland blockade while Roosevelt pushes more U.S. ship use. Finland Finnish dialogue and Soviet and Nazi moves dominate a tense wartime scene with the League of Nations grappling for peace.
The piece notes Tom Dewey’s GOP presidential drive in Minneapolis as Frank Murphy and Thurman Arnold face scrutiny. A Chicago graft crusade gains momentum while Murphy baffles critics with talk of a Supreme Court seat and Arnold pushes for a 150‑man trust busting staff. Justice Department price and vote fraud inquiries expand to more areas.
The American Farm Bureau Federation at its Chicago annual convention urged larger farm benefits and suggested tax measures as feasible funding. It backed a cautious view of the reciprocal trade program and noted Vatican changes with Cardinal Lauri named camerlengo. Fisk Rubber sells to U S Rubber for 6.83 million cash and 163,931 shares.
The questions ask for names and roles tied to mid century politics and public figures. Answers cover a Russian revolutionary now in Mexico testifying before Congress, naval command changes on January 6, a Hollywood family death, a Roosevelt versus Dewey hypothetical, and the famed Finnish statesman Baron Mannerheim.
Roosevelt leads Dewey 54 percent to 46 percent in latest trial heat. Finland’s George Washington leads army defense line with strong backing.
Hollywood notes celebrate Destry Rides Again boosting Marlene Dietrich after a Paramount return in North West Mounted Police with a Loupette accented role. James Stewart and Dietrich shine under director George Marshall while Allan Jones signs for three more Paramount films.
A Christmas meditation urges embracing childlike faith from Matthew and Luke passages. It emphasizes Jesus as savior born of the Virgin, the value of humility, and the responsibility to guide children toward Christ through home, church, and Sunday school.
Patchwork border using small prints with red and blue strips decorates a luncheon cloth crafted from unbleached muslin bags. Instructions include pattern making using a blue red and print triangle scheme and 14 inch seam allowances. Readers can order Spears sewing books and quilt block patterns.
John struggles with asking Pamela to marry him though he loves her deeply. Pamela, an eager match, pushes for a proposal while John fears his flaws and dreads failing her. In a brisk exchange he asks and she answers with a witty vow about not backing another horse if she says yes.
A short quotation notes that the most fair man cannot judge his own cause, attributed to Blaise Pascal, warning against self interest in judgment.
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