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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1937
Page
2
A sweeping digest covers the Shanghai crisis with China repelling Japanese ships and evacuations of American civilians, the U S Senate confirming Justice Black amid Klan concerns, and House actions on defense funding tax reform housing and public works. It notes insurgent attacks in Spain, Franco’s forces advancing toward Santander, and political maneuvering surrounding campaign funds and corruption probes.
Rumor swirls that Genial Jim Farley will resign as postmaster general to head an automobile firm. Friends say he seeks to restore fortunes, as his salary plus losses paint a strained personal balance. The tale links him to Pierce-Arrow with stock grants and warrants, raising questions for Maine and Vermont sales forces.
Paris reports France faces loss of possessions in the Near East and severed air routes with the Far East due to Syria revolts. Censorship hides Syria news, but leaks say the quelling revolt reflected strong population discontent with the September Franco-Syrian treaty. A unified Syrian state may arise from four of five mandate areas, provoking demand for foreign governance despite centuries of French influence.
A scabrous collage of wartime polemic and media critique outlines peacenik jabs and media foibles. Irving Cobb laments treaties with Native peoples and mocks telemarketing while lampooning movie culture and political figures.
In clear opinion, the piece links Senate maneuvers on court reform to broader party battles ahead of the 1940 campaign. It notes Vice President Garner's swift action on judiciary reform, the independence of the judiciary, and the political clash between New Deal and conservative Democrats led by Tammany in New York. It discusses Roosevelt's perceived interference, Copeland's challenge, and the likely close race shaping national politics.
AMUEL GOLDWYN returns to form with Stella Dallas remake praised as a tearjerker. Barbara Stanwyck delivers a gripping Stella performance as a millhand's daughter who seeks a social upgrade for her daughter. Industry notes on new Paramount and Twentieth Century Fox musicals and star moves follow.
The Buenos Aires newspaper ANACION led a protest against leasing aging US warships to Brazil, warning it would shift naval balance in South America. Secretary Hull asked Congress to authorize the shipment of over-age vessels to South American republics. President Roosevelt said the ships are obsolete and to be used only for training.
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