Trade policy notes in postwar shifts
The report cites tariff changes including a reduced export subsidy rate for cotton, Sweden forming a new government under Albinsson to appease Germany, and raised U.S. tariffs on imports from Danzig and Poland. It notes a trade pact with Venezuela excludes Mexico due to expropriation of U.S. oil wells.
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Sweden
Albin Hansson
Richard Sandler
U. S
Venezuela
Mexico
Danzig
Poland
Germany
President Roosevelt backs renewal of reciprocal trade pact
At a press conference President Roosevelt endorsed renewing the reciprocal trade treaty act in 1940 amid Republican opposition and farmer concern, citing export gains. He also noted a Finnish aid gift and Finnish gas mask talks, and joined Rep. Voorhis in criticizing the Dies committee report as partisan. 12 rear admirals were named and a White House diplomatic reception included envoys from Finland, Russia, Germany, France, Japan, and China.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Cordell Hull
Kyosti Kallio
Finland
Red Cross
California
H. Jerry Voorhis
Dies UN- Americanism Committee
Voorhis
J. R. Matthews
Navy
White House
Washington
Russia
Germany
France
Japan
China
Neutrals Flight From Rome Amid Pressures and Attacks
Soviet ambassador Gorekhin left Rome as Finnish frontier troops moved inward. Italian editor Gayda suggested Britain could sway Italy with exit points in the Dardanelles Suez and Gibraltar. Romania reports a deadly explosion at Zarnesti cellulose plant blamed on foreign agents amid mounting disasters.
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Russia
Italy
Nicolai Gorekhin
Rome
Virginio Gayda
Britain
Dardanelles
Suez
Gibraltar
Rumania
Zarnesti
NLRB probe hears claims of bias and reform push
Testimony before the House committee on the NLRB accuses the board of bias and calls for a housecleaning. Dr. William Leiserson accuses Edwin L. Smith and Warren Madden of partiality while revealing correspondence files. He criticizes secretary Nathan Witt and cites cases involving John Boettiger and Elinore Herrick as examples of administrative controversy.
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House
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
William Leiserson
Edwin L. Smith
Warren Madden
American Federation of Labor
Leiserson
Elinore Herrick
New York
Witt
Swing silhouette coats and dresses captivate winter fashion
Fashion notes on the persisting swing silhouette in coats and dresses. Fuller hems balance slenderizing lines through clever design by Morayneaux of Paris and others with fitted waists and flaring skirts. Back flares in sports coats and full skirts in fur coats showcase the season’s standout fullness.
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Molyneaux
Paris
Union
Destry Rides Again Boosts Dietrich Comeback and More
Virginia Vale notes Marlene Dietrich’s star resurges with Destry Rides Again and news that Paramount rehired her for Cecil B DeMille’s North West Mounted Police. The piece praises James Stewart and Dietrich, credits director George Marshall, and previews other film/TV notes including Allan Jones contract renewal and Greta Garbo’s Ninotchka bouquet. It also mentions Deanna Durbin, Mary Martin, Jane Withers, and radio/TV programs like the Ford Sunday Evening Hour and CBS scheduling.
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Marlene Dietrich
Destry
Paramount
Cecil B. DeMille
North West Mounted Police
Dorothy Lamour
Marlene
Loupette
Joe Pasternak
Deanna Durbin
James Stewart
Mr. Smith
Washington
Miss Dietrich
Allan Jones
Victor Herbert
Mary Martin
Daddy
Hollywood
Miami
Flattery of Lace Fashion Emphasizes Mature Charm
Flattery of Lace Fashion highlights lace for mature women with exquisite black laces lending dignity. A low neckline dress features a string of pearls and long velvet gloves matching velvet flowers. The rayon Chantilly dress comes in black royal blue wine and grape.
Silver Nailheads Trim Black Dress Dress by Designer
A designer suggests tiny silver nailheads sewn along the collar cuffs and hemline as an effective trim for a plain black dress. The metallic accents add subtle shine and texture to a simple silhouette.
Fur ensembles set fashion tone this season
The article highlights dramatic fur ensembles for women, stressing the importance of matching fur coats with spectacular fur hats and muffs. It notes oversized and novel muff designs, fur trimmed gloves, and chic matching fur neckpieces to complement cloth suits and coats.
Style and Comfort In New Wool Lined Stockings
Wool lined silk stockings for winter wear are announced as a luxury for upmarket shops. They appear like fine silk but provide warmth and glow from the wool lining, signaling a fashionable yet practical novelty.
Velvet Trimmed Fedora Shown For Dressy Street Wear
Reboux unveils a new velvet trimmed black felt fedora with underbrim velvet and a matching snood to accompany dressy street costumes in the latest in headwear fashion.
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Reboux
Snakeskin Accessories Add Vivid Touch to Chocolate Crepe Dress
Snakeskin dyed electric blue is crafted into a bolero and beret to pair with a rich chocolate crepe frock, adding striking accessories to the ensemble.
Sewing pattern for a waistline dress in faille and velveteen
Pattern No. 8576 offers a waistline dress in faille maire flat crepe and velveteen with easy sewing steps. Sizes 12 through 40 require 458 yards of 39 inch material for size 14, plus contrasting fabric for collar and cuffs and ribbon. send 15 cents and contact details to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept. in Chicago.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Strange Facts and Innovations Across Cities and Seas
A survey notes England's blackout era traffic signals and unseen police uniforms. Geneva offers restaurant cars where passengers dine en route. marital trends show widowed/divorced men marry younger spinsters. navies use torpedoes that zigzag to strike ahead or behind before the target escapes.
Redwood Giants Thrive Beyond Natural Death
A Collier's note asserts that the giant redwood trees of California and Oregon resist natural death, highlighting their remarkable longevity and resilience across the region.
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California
Oregon
Collier’s
Home Economy Tips From Everyday Kitchen and Housecraft
Bait mousetraps with foods mice prefer to cheese such as chocolate peanuts and pork chops. Soak and cook lemon with dried apricots peaches or prunes. Plan meals to reuse leftovers to save energy. Potatoes stored too cold turn sugar. frying quality worsens with excess sugar. Cane chairs sag can be tightened by salt scrub and salt water paint. To loosen shirt dirt scrub cuffs with warm soapy water. Chocolate and orange flavors blend. add orange extract to frosting or candy. Cold egg whites beat stiff for meringue. avoid overheat. Sugar in rinse water gives silk garments stiffness. iron while damp.
Prosecutor Objects After Jocular Defense Cross Examination
A courtroom quip has prosecutors objecting to a defense cross examination as a blonde witness replies with evasive answers about her whereabouts on Monday and Tuesday nights. The exchange ends with the prosecutor invoking a formal objection over a preceding inquiry. The judge is urged to rule on the humor tucked into the trial proceedings.
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Dorothy Lamour
Ilona Massey
Nelson Eddy
Joan Bennett
Union
Means of Utterance Beyond Words in Turnbull Quotation
A quotation from Turnbull asserts that expression includes looks tones and gestures as significant as spoken words. It emphasizes the soul using many channels to communicate emotions beyond language.
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Turnbull
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