G O P shift toward Vandenberg shapes 1940 race
The piece analyzes Republican prospects for 1940, highlighting Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg as a leading, middle-of-the-road candidate. It notes Dewey’s popularity but questions his administrative record and discusses Bridges and Martin as other strong contenders. It also surveys postwar economic trends and Belgium-France defense dynamics.
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Thomas E. Dewey
Tom Dewey
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Arthur H. Vandenberg
Gallup
Fortune
U. S
Vandenberg
Florida Canal
Bridges
New Hampshire
H. Styles Bridges
Alfred M. Landon
Landon Bridges
Landon
Styles Bridges
Martin
House
Joseph W. Martin Jr
Joe Martin
Illinois
Leo E. Allen
Alf Tandon
Maurois Immortalized and Pressed by Wife in Quiet Honor
Andre Maurois becomes an immortal with Mme Maurois earning a place in the story by teaching him typing and stenography to keep his manuscripts flowing. The author, born Emile Herzog, rose from woolen drapers to a noted philosopher and translator, shaping American literary criticism.
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Andre Maurois
Mme. Maurois
Horace Greeley
French Academy
Emile Herzog
Rouen
Byron
Shelley
Keats
Disraeli
Ariel
Two Great National Policies Split Congress Over Silver and Roosevelt
Washington commentary notes unusual cross camp alignments in Congress as Republicans New Dealers and silver state Democrats debate monetary policy and neutrality. Roosevelt seeks extended emergency powers while lawmakers argue over the stabilization fund and currency devaluation, amid stalled international policy plans and waning confidence in the president.
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Kansas Wheat Fields
Roosevelt
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House
Barkley
Wagner
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Byrnes
South Carolina
Senate Republicans
Mr. Roosevelt
Capitol
Union
Comparing 1929 Conditions With 1929 Market Peak Reflected In 1939 Views
Standard Statistics probes U S farmer status after a decade since the 1929 peak. Retail sales appear higher but growth comes mainly from mail order houses, signaling a shift rather than broad prosperity. Decentralization and altered cash income also mark the current economic picture.
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U. S
Standard Statistics Company
Oelapamg Emgh
Admiral Yarnell to Receive Distinguished Service Medal
Forecasts cite Admiral Harry E Yarnell likely to be awarded the distinguished service medal by Congress for stand on U S position during Japan’s drive against Westerners in China. Agriculture dept projects cotton consumption rising to 11 250 000 bales for year ending Aug 1 from 10 900 000 prior year. Lord Beaverbrook’s London Evening Standard predicts fall return of the duke and duchess of Windsor to England. T G Delbridge of Philadelphia estimates U S petroleum supplies sufficient for 150 years.
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Harry E. Yarnell
U. S
Japan
Occidentals
China
Congress
Agriculture Department
Lord Beaverbook
London Evening Standard
England
Duke and Duchess of Windsor
T. G. Delbridge
Philadelphia
American Society For Testing Materials
State Dept Pioneer R. W. Moore a Chipslike Figure
Walton Moore of the State Department, turning 81 next February, is likened to Mr. Chips for his humanities outlook and old fashioned courtesy. A former Virginia congressman and Roosevelt appointee, he oversees international field arrangements and aviation interests.
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R. W. Moore
Mr. Chips
State Dept
Walton Moore
State Department
Chips
Mr. Moore
Europe
Congress
Virginia
Hull
Roosevelt
Department
Fairfax
Color changing primrose linked to temperature in experiments
The article notes Primula sinensis blooms switch from white at 85 degrees to red at 60 degrees. It observes frequent lightning caused forest fires in the West, cites Idaho fires starting 70 blazes in 20 minutes, and mentions croc odiles sex certainty and Anna the horse’s historic stage run from 1913 to 1938.
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Idaho
Anna
New York
Pegasus Club
Rockleigh
N. J
Collier’s
Calotabs Promise Relief From Biliousness in Heat
Advert says hot climates cause torpid liver with sour digestion and gas. Calotabs allegedly combine calomel and salts to purge bile. one or two tablets at bedtime cleanes system by morning. Genuine Calotabs sold in checkerboard packages with trademark Calotabs. trial 10 cents, family 25 cents.
Browning Quote on Making the Best of God Given
A concise reflection using Robert Browning’s line that focuses on choosing to maximize the value of one’s God given gifts. The message emphasizes self-improvement and purposeful living.
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Rober Browning
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