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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
3
A critique of the President's defense policy argues the nation remains woefully unprepared for global threats. It cites missed opportunities since 1935, warns against rhetoric over action, and calls for rapid, concrete steps to improve aviation, army, bases, and industrial mobilization.
Washington reports indicate U S factories are shipping machine tools to Japan slowing U S defense production. War department surveys show Japan stores imported scrap iron and tools for future needs. Roosevelt seeks congressional power to embargo these vital defense materials to Japan.
Pattern No. 8716 offers a comfortable house dress that is stylish enough for markets and errands. It comes in plaid gingham polka dot percale or chambray with bright braid, includes a sew chart, and fits sizes 12 to 20. a size 14 requires 44 yards of 36 inch fabric, 8 yards ric rac, and ribbon for a bow.
Answers to trivia questions include identification of the department that runs the Secret Service, options for dinner choices, and clarifications on biblical names and phrases. The set also asks about geography, language origins, jail versus prison, clothing aphorisms, Shakespeare, and perfume production.
The text clarifies jail as a detention place for the unconvicted or those awaiting sentence, while prison houses those already convicted serving their terms. It contrasts moral sayings and notes about synthetic production of floral essences like lilac and narcissus.
A collage of odd observations: Baiga men nail ground after quakes to stabilize land, seasonal winds in hot plains drive criminals unpunished, Sao Paulo subscribers listed in the Red Book by name address profession PO box and car license numbers, all drawn from Collier's.
The excerpt lists quiz style statements about topics including government, biology, music, geography, and language. It notes the Treasury department, disagreement about some point, a claim about plants that digest insects, and a statement about Kentucky and the Hebrew language context.
A new junior reporter on the local paper, eager and pompous, tries to enter a concert by shouting Press as the ticket holder is asked for admission. The door keeper retorts that the applicant is no more than a bell-push. The anecdote notes the rookie’s lack of tact.
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