Roosevelt third term talk shapes Democratic feud and fairs outlook
Roosevelt keeps quiet about 1940, while Dem hopefuls Garner Ickes Hull Farley Walace McNutt clash. observers see a path to renomination. Golden Gate and New York fairs attract crowds, with detailed visitor origins and auto tag data. Steel and business leaders urge tax policy shifts to revive confidence.
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Bendix Faces Bankruptcy Amid Real Estate Loss
Vincent Bendix, famed for wheels and machinery, files for voluntary bankruptcy in Chicago. His real estate holdings, including Potter Palmer Lake Shore Drive residence, total over 5 million dollars and are said to be lost in federal court. His engineering ventures, especially in automobiles and aviation devices, continue to run, while his early life blends rapid skill growth with socialist leanings.
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Unifying French Forces Named Chief of Defense
At age 66 the veteran general becomes commander of all French land sea and air forces. Gamelin remains chief of the general staff with Edouard Daladier overseeing national defense. Air chief is Gen. J Vuillemin and navy head Admiral Jean Darlin under Gamelin.
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Frederick the Great Rebukes a Grumbling Officer Tale
A Frederick the Great anecdote recalls a levee confrontation with an aged Oberst asking for promotion. The king points to artillery mules outside, saying the old mules have served in many campaigns yet remain mules, underscoring merit over tenure. Source: John W. Thomason Jr. in American Mercury.
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The Art of Conversation On the Road
A Kansas City Star guide advises motorists to avoid debates and arguments while driving. It recommends light topics such as weather sports and hobbies to reduce distraction and prevent accidents.
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Repairing Sea Cables Off South Africa
A cable ship captain reports repairing a submarine cable break off the South African coast with little difficulty. Shore electricians locate breaks by instruments, then the ship uses a grappling hook to lift the cable and pull it for repair, a careful back and forth operation.
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A New Elevator Boy on His First Day
A humorous piece depicts an elevator boy guiding a passenger through floors naming men and ladies wear and furnishings. The comic exchange ends with the boy insisting no seventh floor exists after a crash.
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Turtle’s streamlined form foreshadows air travel tech
A Mobile Register quip notes that ancient turtles showcased a streamlined body, turret top, retractable landing gear, and portable house, humorously predicting modern aviation traits thousands of years before they existed.
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