Trade Doors Closing Italy Threatens Free Global Commerce
The piece argues Italy is canceling import Permits and currency acquisitions, shifting to barter, threatening free trade. It notes wartime disruptions by Norway Belgium and the Netherlands and predicts a postwar world with bilateral barter among totalitarian regimes unless the US expands trade with remaining free nations and cushions the downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Norway
United States
Belgium
Netherlands
Rmember
Holland
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
South America
Industry's Problems For Defense Speed In US Production
J Douglas Brown of Princeton warned representatives of American industry that current equipment and methods leave the nation woefully inadequate for defense. He cited the need for drastic changes in executive and supervisory thinking, and noted labor shortages and wage pressures as skilled workers are pursued across distances. He urged months of effort to smooth industrial preparedness alongside armament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Douglas Brown
Princeton University
Brown
United States
France
Canada
Perkins
Mexico City Views on German Fifth Column Plans in War
American observers in Mexico City warn Germany is building a fifth column in Mexico to influence the war if the United States enters on the Allied side. They cite a German community, diplomatic missions, and aid restoring oil fields, arguing Mexico could be a strategic ally and neutral buffer similar to prewar roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Germany
America
Mexico
Italy
The Once Over By H. L. Phillips Critiques Radio Mixes
A columnist mocks radio campaigns that blend major war news from Europe with promotional plugs for consumer products. The piece skewers abrupt shifts from coverage of Namur and Mons to advertisements for cereal, cosmetics, and canned goods, calling for a steadier broadcasting tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis T. Whiffle
Citadel
Europe
Namur
St. Quentin
Mons
Louvain
Dining Out Frenzy Mirrors Slump in European Cooking
Report notes widespread dining out as German and French cooking slump. Observes many familiar faces in restaurants as states select favorite shows this season. Mentions R. Roelofs Jr. in context of the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Famille
What education should fit youth for living not jobs
Angelo Patri argues education must shape character and usable skills for a changing world rather than prepare youths for uncertain jobs. He warns against narrow schooling and urges training that builds healthy, intelligent, active citizens, capable of adapting to any field. The piece promotes reading Patri's leaflet Fear and how to obtain it.
Washington Daybook on Fechner CCC Militarization Dream
The piece traces Major Robert Fechner’s vision of a militarized civilian conservation corps and its clash with political restraint. It notes current CCC director James J. McEntee touting the program’s soldiering-readiness, recent skilled aircraft terminations, merchant shipping training, and health and discipline benefits amid rising war fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Robert Fechner
Civilian Conservation Corps
CCC
America
Fechner
Congress
McEntee
Europe
Billy” Mitchell
Local Talentnotes from June 1925
Miss Hilton Chappell finishes a year at the Conservatory of Music Boston and pursues studies at Chicago Musical College under Professor Demorest. Mrs. E. T. Lamkin travels to New Orleans for Miss Mildred Poole’s wedding. Annette Cason of Ward Belmont visits family. Alma Summer Potts enters finals at L S A. Suzanne Sperry heads to Phillips Wyoming for summer. Irene Clark returns from Baylor. Florence Behrman visits Boston. young dancer Boyce Leigh Sadler to perform at Saenger June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Chappell
Conservatory of Music
Boston
Mass
Chicago
Chicago Musical College
Charles Demorest
E. T. Lamkin
New Orleans
Mildred Poole
Peace With A. F. L. Out Says Lewis
John L. Lewis, CIO president, said in a statement approved by the CIO National Executive Board that resumption of peace negotiations with the AFL would be futile and wasteful of time. He stated the view shared by the CIO peace committee and the executive board, which includes a representative of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewis
Cio National Executive Board
AFL
Lewis
CIO
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Tong
Officials to Take Oath of Office in Claiborne Parish
Claiborne parish officials including Sheriff Larry G. Sale and Clerk Harry McKenzie will take the oath of office this week. Deputies J N Brown Drew Greer Seldom Ware M W White A W Baker and Mrs W D Thea are listed. Also named are deputy clerks J B Crocker J M Gantt and multiple police jurors constables and justices of the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Claiborne Parish
Larry G. Sale
J. N. Brown
Drew Greer
Seldom Ware
M. W. White
A. W. Baker
J. V. Camp
J. T. Swann
H. H. Watkins
J. B. Garrett
M. B. Killgore
J. E. Wade
I. A. Brinker
M. L. Davidson
Constables
J. S. Thompson
W. L. Malone
J. C. Killgue
J. A. Marsalis
B. F. Frye
E. F. Ober
Edd Lewis
G. L. Puckett
Jap Watson
P. B. Kendrick
M. O. Hunt
S. C. Asberry
Ray Odom
J. M. Brown
Milton Carter
John van Hooser
L. B. Robinson
V. O. Jones
Frank Tait
Hollis Brown
W. A. Kendrick
C. O. Phillips
S. E. Rankin
Steel Worker Dies In Bridge Plunge
Claude Cochran a 42 year old steel worker died instantly after plunging 125 feet from the top of the new Mississippi river bridge near Baton Rouge into shallow water. He was the ninth death among workers on the project as the span nears opening on August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Claude Cochran
Mississippi River
Here
Jobs for June Graduates: Knudsen Urges Courage and Friendship
William S. Knudsen, GM president, counsels new graduates to value imaginative thought, courage, steadfast work, and honest friendship. He presses ending blunt speech, stresses physical effort, family as society’s backbone, and love of country as essential for national growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Knudsen
General Motors Corporation
Napoleon
MGM Blocks Hardy Family Radio Show Despite High Profit Hopes
Hollywood gossip pulls focus as MGM resists a Hardy radio deal arguing it could hurt movie sales. Analysts say radio boosts stars like Benny Crosby and Ladd with audiences and profits cited at up to 5000000 yearly for MGM stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
MGM
Jack Benny
Bing Crosby
Bob Hope
Nelson Eddy
Ken Murray
Ameche
Benny
Jack
Aldrich
Hardy Clan
Government to Buy Land in Louisiana for National Forest
The national forest reservation program approved purchases totaling 132 217 acres for 25 states at 601 740 dollars. Louisiana Kisatchie unit to receive 20 032 acres at 45 157 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Forest Reservation
Louisiana
Kisatchie
Dance and Poetry Steal Show in New York Night
Raye and Naldi perform a music free routine powered by poetry and word rhythm. A reader voices the cadence in the background as the pair float through shadow motions and mystic silences, a highlight of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tucker
New York
Raye
Naldi
Sylvia
Magazine Editors Resign From The New Republic
New York reports Waldo Frank and Lewis Mumford resign as contributing editors of The New Republic after 13 years each. They cite editorial policy differences and advocate immediate U S aid to the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Waldo Frank
Lewis Mumford
New Republic
Frank
Mumford
United States
Envoy Ray Atherton Departs Copenhagen for Home
United States minister to Denmark Ray Atherton left Copenhagen for the United States yesterday, according to today’s reports. The departure marks the end of his tenure in Denmark and returns him to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Ray Atherton
United States
Denmark
Allied airmen strike crown prince command, German officers killed
Allied airmen attack the headquarters of the German crown prince on June 6 1915 causing several German officers to be killed amid heavy action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Radio Schedule Highlights June 6 Broadcasts Across Networks
A detailed listing of radio programs for Thursday June 6 with time slots and network affiliations. Notable entries include Jack Armstrong, The O Neills, Li'l Abner Sketch, News broadcasts, dance orchestras, Mr District Attorney, I Love a Mystery, Bing Crosby Show, Rudy Vallee, Glenn Miller Orchestra, and Public Affairs Talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Armstrong
Irene Wicker
Nbc
Wja
Bob Edge
Wild Life
Cbs-Wa
Mbs-Chain
the O'Neills
Nbc-Weat
Bud Barton
Wiz-East
Scattergood Baines
Ebs-Wabe
Little Orrhan
Annie
Mbs
War
Li'l Abner
Nbe
Cbs-Wabe
Cbs
Midw
Mba
Net
Edwin C. Hill
Ed East
Malcolm Claire
Red Hill
Stern
Ed Hast
Wjz
Genevieve Rowe
J. Hynd
Weat
Wjs
Paul Sullivan
Lawrence Salerno
Arthur Hale
Wrva
Paul Douglas
Nbc-Weast
H. Foote and Organ
Nbc-Red
Amos ‘N' Andy
Cbs-Wabc
Lynn Cole
Cbs-Chain
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Mr. Keen
Wabc
Cbs-West Dancing Music Orchestra
All Star Revue
Harry Kogen
Elmer Davis
Nbe-Weat
Major Bowes & Amateurs
Cbs-Wabe Melodies
California
Rudy Vallee
Morton Gould
Bing Crosby
Weaf
Dancing Music Orchestra
Glenn Miller & Orchestra
Raymond G. Swing
Nbc-Chain Dance Or
News
Lanny Ross
Cbs-West
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Maryland
Massachusetts
States
H. 1. Phillips
Spiffledorfer
Warneke
R. Roelofs, Jr
Our
Angelo Patri
Jack Stinnett
James J. McEntee
United States Maritime Commission
Annette Cason
Ward Belmont College
T. O. Brown
Miss Alma
Summer Potts
Suzanne Sperry
Phillips
Wyo
Percy McLurg
Irene Clark
Baylor College
Florence Behrman
Boyce Leigh Sadler
Richard Sadler
Alexandria
Carol Layton
Saenger Theater
Gladys Parker
Cuoys
Imagination
Knudsen
Jimmie Fidler
Joan Crawford
Dick Powell
Hedy Lamarr
Hedy
Donald Meek
Betty Field
Rochelle Hudson
Advt
John Barrymore
Fonda Henry
Dorothy Lamour
Johnny Weissmuller
Claudette Colbert
Franz Waxman
Rebecca
Waxman
Franz
Carole Landis
Mama
Brian Aherne
Myron
Kirk Knot
Anita Colby
Gene Beauty
Raymond
Columbia
Daisy
Judy Canova
Republic
Vivien Leigh
Vivien Scarlett Leigh
Rudolph Valentino
Metro
Greta Garbo
John Gilbert
Lya de Putti
Ater
Gloria Swanson
Paramount
Mae Murray
David Mdivani
Constance Bennett
Pictures
Phillip Plant
Willard Louis
Silent Pictures
Warner Brothers
Arthur Treacher
Virginia Taylor
Las Vegas
Arthur
Treachers
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Iin
NEW
YORKS
Wittheiti
Atlantic
Richard E. Glendinning
Dartmouth
Glendinning
Ans
Radio
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