Sir Hubert du Parcq Leads British Export Lockout Policy
Britain faces a tough task in blocking German exports by sea led by Sir Hubert du Parcq, High Court judge and head of the enemy exports committee. His Dartmouth prison inquiry earned national acclaim, earning knighthood and a seat on the bench. Stephen T. Early rises as a powerful White House voice, born in Virginia, a World War I veteran, and longtime Roosevelt ally, now seen as a key executive figure.
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Washington
Finland Battles for League Action Against Russia in 1939
The League secretary-general called a special session after Russia invaded Finland. The assembly unanimously offered mediation to Russia, and Avenol urged Moscow to accept. Freyre threatened to quit if Russia wasn’t expelled. Russia rejected Finland’s appeal and left Geneva while observers questioned the move’s wisdom and wider implications.
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Moscow
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Rudolphe Freyre
Helsinki
France
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Berlin
Tokyo
Strangers oust reporters as Commons meets in secrecy
Prime Minister Chamberlain notes presence of strangers as 15 reporters are expelled from the gallery. The House of Commons begins its first secret session since World War II with talks on organizing supplies for wartime persecution. Winston Churchill faces questions on Germany and the blockade.
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Chamberlain
House of Commons
Winston Churchill
Germany
Bremen
Russia ouster from league seen as Finnish win
Joseph W. LaBine argues that Russia being expelled from the League reveals Geneva's weakness and suggests Finland benefits from the maneuver, framing the move as an empty victory while noting the columnist's editorial stance.
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Russia
Finland
Geneva
Notable Names in National Politics and Religion
The report highlights figures like Hamilton Fish Jr planning a 1940 GOP bid and Tom Dewey planning a New England tour. It notes Idaho Senator Borah opposing a foreign policy sidetrack, and Bishop John F. O’Hara stepping back at Notre Dame to serve as auxiliary bishop under papal appointment.
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Douglas Fairbanks
Charles Walgreen
Michigan
Carl E. Mapes
New York
Hamilton Fish Jr
Tom Dewey
New England
Idaho
William Borah
John F. O’hara
Notre Dame University
Army and Navy
U. S
Helping the Finns column praises Roosevelt embargo
William Bruckart argues Americans should aid Finns but avoid dangerous proposals. He lauds President Roosevelt for an unofficial embargo on Soviet airplane purchases and warns Senator Vandenberg against recalling the ambassador, noting it could invite war peril.
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Finland
William Bruckart
Bruckart
U. S
Vandenberg
Medallion Crochet Pattern From 1959 Needlecraft Listing
Pattern 1959 provides directions for crocheted medallion with stitch illustrations and required materials. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept. 82 Eighth Ave New York NY with name address and pattern number.
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Sewing Circle
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Ave
New York
N. Y
Pop Corn Fudge Recipe Notes Yield Dessert
A recipe for pop corn fudge combines popcorn brown sugar cream or milk butter and vanilla. Sugar dissolves over low heat and cooks to 238 degrees F or a soft ball in cold water. Cool mix in butter and vanilla then pop corn and beat until creamy set on a plate and cut into squares. Peanuts may be added.
Consenting to Ill All Is Distress and Misery
A concise aphorism reflecting Sophocles on how choosing ill aligns with our nature brings distress and misery rather than virtue or relief.
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