15 Mar 1940
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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1940
Page
1
The report notes wartime claims across fronts. Finnish forces near Viipuri push to the Mannerheim line as Soviet troops advance. Finns say they destroyed a Red tank brigade northeast of Lake Ladoga.
The piece outlines U S concern over Europe’s war in early March. It cites loans to Finland approved by Congress and U S peace feelers from Washington. It reports Sumner Welles talks with European leaders including Mussolini and possible talks in Berlin with Hitler.
Sumner Welles's visit helped open peace talks, smooths Italian-German ties, and spurred new credits for coal and exports. Finland, Sweden, and Norway receive U.S. loan boosts. Roosevelts polls show mixed support for a third term amid Senate action on trade, Hatch Act, and census inquiries.
In a demonstration at the Aluminum Company of America labs students saw a testing machine exerting up to three million pounds of squeeze or one million pounds pull. The exhibit cracked a solid oak trunk and the shell of an egg while leaving the shell intact on an Easter chick, illustrating extreme but controlled force.
The U S justice department sued the American Medical Association two affiliates and 20 physicians alleging Sherman anti trust violations related to opposing a health association in Washington D C District Judge Proctor dismissed on the grounds the AMA is not a trade The U S Court of Appeals later held the indictment valid and the case proceeds to trial
In Shenandoah Pennsylvania residents experience a ground rupture after a prolonged rain. A 16 block area sinks as buildings split and gas lines break. SEC orders issuers Electric Bond & Share and Engineers Public Service to plan integration by deadlines under the 1935 holding company act.
Pope Pius XE celebrated a pontifical mass in St Peter's for Romans in his sixty fourth birthday year and first papal election anniversary. Governor Phillips announced Will Rogers will rest in a Claremore memorial. George Hill of American Tobacco threatened resignation over incentive pay plan. Prince Aage of Denmark dies in Morocco at 52. Turkey's Premier Saydam asserts Turkish Soviet relations remain normal.
In Washington the Dies committee debated ousting J B Matthews over alleged radical ties. A 4 to 3 vote saved Matthews as Rep Dempsey failed to secure his removal and later failed to cut his salary. The panel also sparred over Matthews reports attacking Consumers Union. The piece notes Roosevelt era diplomat talks and a shift to informal receptions.
A reader narrates Elmer Twitchell’s suspicion over a Christmas card from the State Income Tax Bureau. He fears a hidden demand or inquiry and consults his lawyer and accountant before deciding to send a courteous reply card to the tax department.
Japanned trays may be cleaned with a vinegar and whiting mix applied with a soft flannel and polished with chamois. Hotbeds should be in a sheltered spot on a south slope or with pine protection. If mayonnaise curdles, add cold water. Keep a dry mop and duster on each floor to save energy. Hang a slate for family dish requests to plan weekly menus. Room exposure guides warm or cool color effects by orientation and window count.
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