Rebirth of League Hope with Russo British Pact
Weekly analysis by Joseph W SaBine argues for a Geneva revival led by Britain France and Soviet Russia, despite Secretary General Avenol. It cites past League failures from Manchuria to Spain and notes reforms hinge on Avenol's retirement and a new pact’s alignment with Covenant aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenol
Geneva
League of Nations
League
Japan
Italy
Germany
Europe
Great Britain
Joseph A. C. Avenel
Eters
Manchuria
Ethiopia
Spain
China
Mr. Avenol
Albania
Russia
Ivan Maisky
Czecho-Slovakia
Britain
France
Chamberlain-Halifax-Hoare
Simon
Trend items in 1939 defense and economy
Trend outlines a 50 percent rise in the Soviet defense budget to match Germany and Italy with an estimated two billion dollars. It notes J M Slattery foreseeing a 59 percent surge in world rubber consumption over a decade and lists rubber product uses. Also mentions gasoline use in 1938 up slightly while car registrations decline and reports Berlin tightening Jewish ghettos with harsher restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet
Russia
Germany
Italy
J. M. Slattery
Fisk Tire
Berlin
Greta Garbo in Sweden Seen as Local Hero Yet Aloof
A Star Dust report from Sweden notes Greta Garbo’s home countrymen like her films but feel she should acknowledge their pride and privacy. Greer Garson debuts as a glamour girl in Goodbye Mr Chips with strong performances by Donat and Garson, while Paramount eyeing Bob Preston as a new star amid marriages of Gable Power and Taylor.
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Sweden
Greta Garbo
Metro
Robert Donat
Greer
Garson
Sam Wood
Mr. Chips
Greer Garson
Hollywood
England
Paramount
Bob Preston
Gable
Power
Taylor
Union Pacific
Tyrone Power
Los Angeles
Justice Lauer to resign amid smuggling conviction
On June 15 Justice Edgar J. Lauer of the New York Supreme Court is set to resign following his wife’s conviction and sentence for smuggling. Also on June 15 semi annual war debt payments are due with 13 governments owing over 2.05 billion dollars, Finland paying in full and Hungary making a partial payment. On June 17 Commander Donald B. MacMillan sails from Boothbay Harbor for an eighteenth Arctic expedition. Paul V. McNutt, former Indiana governor and U S high commissioner to the Philippines, arrives in San Francisco to campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar J. Lauer
New York Supreme Court
Finland
Hungary
Donald B. MacMillan
Boothbay Harbor
Maine
Arctic
Tone
Paul V. McNutt
U. S
Philippines
Indiana
San Francisco
Revival of Hand Crochet Sweaters Beckons Summer Wardrobe
Fashion notes announce a revival of hand crochet with versatile sweaters for all occasions. Concepts highlight the knot stitch, lightweight mercerized cotton, and color schemes like turquoise and ecru. Promotions describe sports wear and dressy afghan trends, plus crocheted dresses and the coolness of lacy work for hot days. Released by Western Newspaper Union.
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Western Newspaper Union
Jingling Jewelry and Gypsy Fashion Fantasia
The piece describes colorful gypsy inspired fashion with jingling bracelets and necklaces paired with sheer lingerie waists. It highlights full peasant skirts with gathered or circular hems, bright silk cummerbunds, and floral fabrics, noting night and day outfits in four length skirt variations.
Red accessories spark global fashion trends
Fashion centers report a bold red craze dominating outfits from daywear to evening wear. Black frocks with red shoes and gloves create striking images, while red bags and gloves pair with navy dresses. Some adopt red kid shoes or red piping on white or black shoes to signal the trend.
Dutch Cap Infvence on Hats and Lace Fashion
Dutch cap influence in infancy fashion shows clever lines and emphasis on starched chalk white lace for hats. The piece highlights how headwear styles center both practicality and decorative detail in early attire.
White Fashion Trends in Evening Wear and Accessories
A fashion note highlights the fad of wearing all white for evening attire. It praises linen woven dresses with small edge ruffles for the younger set and notes white jewelry pairing with both day and evening outfits. Emphasis is on chalk, frothy, and porcelain whites in dresses and accessories, including floral accents.
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Joseph W. Sabine
Astor
Rhine
Adolf Hitler
Limes
U.S
John
New York
Twentieth Century Fund
American League For Peace and Democracy
Texas
Martin
Isms
Knights of the White Camellias
George Deatherage
St. Albans
W. Va
Moseley
Mr. Dies
Dies
Fritz Kuhn
Fuehrer
Bund
Kuhn
Hitler
Munich
Fiorella LaGuardia
Thomas E. Dewey
Mr. Dewey
Fuehrer Kuhn
Atlanta
St. James
St. Kitts Island
Nevis
Lesser Antilles
Puerto Rico
St. Kitts
Detroit
Robert Hall
Hall
Chile
Washington
Cuba
Fulgencio Batista
Roosevelt
Brazi
Oswaldo Arahua
Nica- Tagua
Anastasio Somoza
Santiago
Chilean Economic Commission
NAVY
North Carolina
South Dakota
Massachusetts
Alabama
Virginia Vale
Kate Smith
Orson Welles
Mercury Theater
A-1
Henry Fondas
Henry
Metropolitan
Jim Ameche
Don
Charles Boyer
Hollywood Playhouse
Boyer
Helen Morgan
Hedy LaMarr
Robert Taylor
Union
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