Mussolini Demands Power as Europe Arms Race Grows
A 1935 dispatch details Mussolini's claim Italy can mobilize 8,000,000 troops in hours, urging strength amid a resurgent European arms buildup. It notes Germany's 1,000,000-man army funded by higher corporate taxes, Italy's renewed maneuvers at Avellino, and Poland France military exchanges as Madrid seeks humanized warfare. Ruth Bryan Owen resigns as U.S. minister to Denmark to support Roosevelt’s re-election. Hull discusses blockade legality.
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Alcazar
Spain
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Denmark
Ruth Bryan Owen
Boerge Rohde
King’s Royal Life Guards
Roosevelt
Ings
Farm Income in July Hits High Since 1929
Department of Agriculture figures show July cash income for farmers reaching 711 million dollars, up from 562 million in June and 451 million in July 1935. Government benefits added 24 million, boosting total cash at farmers’ disposal to 75 million, with rental and other benefits at 19 million. Main rise came from grains, especially wheat, which hit the fourth largest July receipts on record despite low farm supplies. meat animal prices rose over July 1935, and dairy income also increased seasonally.
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Farmers of America
Department of Agriculture
Death of George H Dern Secretary of War dies at sixty four
George H Dern secretary of war died at Walter Reed hospital Washington of heart disease and influenza complications. He was sixty four and had continued partial duties from his sickbed. Funeral services in Washington attended by federal and army officials, body transported to Salt Lake City for final rites with Roosevelt present.
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Great Mormentaryernacle
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Secretary Ickes Stepson Dies by Own Hand
Harold Ickes secretary of the interior mourns as his stepson commits suicide. The tragedy prompts immediate travel from Washington to Chicago by air. Police and family sources confirm the self inflicted death and ongoing inquiries follow.
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Chicago
Landon campaign under pressure as advisers clash
Washington dispatch details Governor Alfred M Landon's tense campaign strategy with advisers debating whether to pursue a dignified approach or aggressive attacks on Roosevelt. The piece notes Landon's limits as an orator, the GOP's need to contrast with Roosevelt, and Knox county results as a test of New Deal politics amid TVA and Tennessee primary dynamics.
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Topeka
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Ina
Marie of
Landon
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Roosevelt
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Carroll Cota
Dheriff
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New Deal
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Jim Farley
Burgin E. Dousett
Mr. Dossett
Ennensee
Gordon Browning
Dossett
Browning
Genera
Tennessee
French upsets and global finance in postwar note
A long, garbled column discusses war finance, French prices, and American roles in peace efforts. It reflects on Germany, France, and England with references to bread, sugar, and wages, the 40 hour week, and the economic strain on workers. It touches on lottery gambling and the Berlin Olympics marathon.
Unable to wear coat tight in shop scene
In a busy shop, a customer complains a coat is too tight while trying on outfits. The boss answers on the phone claiming it might be his wife, and an assistant prompts the secretary regarding abusive language heard in the background.
Sentimental Arithmetic on the Sands
Norman finds Elsie sleeping on the deck chair by the sands. She wakes and accuses him of stealing a kiss. Norman admits the temptation was strong and says he could not resist.
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