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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1935
Page
4
A jumble of 1930s world notes cites George Washington on war and alliances, Mussolini tensions with Britain and Malta, Ethiopian unrest, tax data from Montgomery Ward, Tokyo plots, Sir Malcolm Campbell speed exploits, James Jeans theories, and Hitler’s stance on discipline and communism, all framed as contemporary echoes of past wisdom.
In Geneva a growing crisis pits Italy against Britain and Ethiopia over East Africa. Italy refuses compromise, strengthens Libya with 40,000 reinforcements, while France and other nations seek League action. Article 15 would force councils to seek settlement, with potential trade sanctions and broader geopolitical risk.
A special Reichstag session in Nuremberg passed two laws aimed at Jews. The first defines marriages between Jews and German citizens as void abroad and punishes mixed relations. Jews cannot employ women under forty five in their homes after January 1. The second law restricts citizenship to those in the protective association of the German empire, loyal to the Reich.
Orman H. Davis, American ambassador at large, met President Roosevelt at Hyde Park and told reporters the war in Europe is highly probable yet the United States should stay out of it. He noted hopes for a naval disarmament conference this fall but said the Italo Ethiopian dispute has ended that possibility.
President Antanas Smetona declared Lithuania will defend Memel with all means if legal justice is ignored in favor of force. He said Memel is an economic necessity and critical for Lithuania as its only seaport, not a political issue.
The WHE Commercial Telegraphers Union of North America, meeting in Chicago, voted to bar Communists from membership. International President Frank B. Powers of Chicago and Secretary Treasurer W. L. Allen of Winnipeg were re elected.
Sixteen coal companies in Harlan County Kentucky filed suit in Louisville federal court seeking an injunction against enforcement of the Guffey Act. They charge Fifth and Tenth Amendment violations and contest taxation and delegated legislative powers. Former judge Charles I Dawson represents the plaintiffs.
About 150 Civil War veterans marched on foot in Grand Rapids while 250 rode in cars during the Grand Army of the Republic encampment. Flags from several states appeared even without full representation. Oleg Nelson, at ninety one, of Slater Iowa, was elected commander in chief succeeding Albert E Stacey of Elbridge New York.
President Roosevelt, Hopkins and Ickes led a high level White House meeting at Hyde Park to quell a quarrel over the 4 billion dollar public works fund. Participants included Walker, Bell, West, Gill, and Hackett as they sought quick jobs while steering relief workers back to private industry.
The piece argues the Ickes Hopkins feud shapes spending policy, tax implications, and taxpayer burden as Congress funded public works. It notes the Agriculture Adjustment Administration plans to control potato production, boosting farmer income while raising consumer prices and challenging enforcement across crops.
A Housewife recommends slicing bacon by keeping rind down and cutting free from the rind to minimize waste. She suggests slicing the desired number of pieces and cutting as close to the rind as possible for best results. Public Ledger, Inc.-WIN Service.
Religious Liberation London forms a Society for Liberation of Religion from State Patronage seeking separation of church and state in policy. It advocates free worship, equal protection, and removal of government support for churches.
Framed as a health tip, the ad touts Milnesia Wafers as a simple cure for acidity gas headaches and bloating. It claims quick, pleasant relief by chewing the tablets per directions and swallowing with milk of magnesia equivalents. Sold at 25 or 60 cents and promoted by thousands of physicians.
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