Mobilization in Europe 1914 and 1939 Compared
The piece compares general mobilization in 1914 with current Europe events, noting eight million men under arms, maneuvers treated as mobilization, and a modern “white war” tactic aimed at wearing down civilian nerves while leaders push threat levels higher. It emphasizes that the public does not want war, though leaders aim to keep it imminent.
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Europe
Germany
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
General Motors
Lewisites
A. F. of L
G. M
Homer Martin A. F
L. Union
A. F
Motor Company
Irreverent Peasants Sneak Wire From Germany
A historical note observes Polish peasants along the German frontier secretly stealing barbed wire from German entanglements. They carry it home to fence gardens and chicken coops, a petty act amid looming militarism. The piece hints such small mischief could spark a larger, dangerous conflict.
Europe’s power games threaten a wider conflagration this autumn
The piece argues that Europe has grown more confident and less moved by mobilizations, while the United States should seek cool, sane policy and avoid being drawn into a conflict it cannot win. It condemns naked power as the motive behind current acts and warns against reckless escalation.
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Europe
Rhineland
United States
Roosevelt urged action to protect jobs and curb agitators
The Denver Post editorial calls on President Roosevelt and his administration to defend existing employment and ensure new jobs are filled by willing workers without interference from agitators and trouble makers.
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Roosevelt
Denver Post
New Deal
Kentucky
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Keen Johnson
John Young Brown
Spend, Spend, Spend Policy Criticized by Manley Signal
The Manley Signal argues that current policy requires two or three times more life insurance to protect dependents than five years ago and that savers must work harder to achieve the same returns. It condemns politicians for a spending spree.
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Manley
As You Were Fifty Years Ago And More
Fifty years ago today Mayor Gobble was reelected as a vice president of the Iowa Jobbers and Manufacturers association at Spirit Lake. The item notes other anniversaries and civic mentions including a business talk by Prof C H Weller and Iowa military unit Camp Dodge activities.
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Gobble
Iowa Jobbers and Manufacturers Association
Spirit Lake
C. H. Weller
Ad Men's Club
State of Iowa
University of Iowa
H. F. Lange
Charles Fifer
Byron McKee
Muscatine State Bank
Iowa Bankers’ Association
L. E. Pecaut
Island Methodist Episcopal Church
Fruitland
Mayor La Guardia Criticizes New Deal Production Limits
The mayor of New York City, F H La Guardia, condemns the New Deal policy that restricts production and harms crop output, expressing belief in abundance and opposing measures that curb agricultural yield.
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F. H. LaGuardia
New York City
New Deal
Postwar Economic Reforms Stir Reds, Blues in Political Strip
The piece weighs how Republican doctors run the New Deal operation, with malpractices alleged as Democrats dismantle the program. It notes Hatch bill effects, labor board probes, Kentucky primary signals, GM strike outcomes, and looming congressional recalls and credits abroad.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Answer to Previous Puzzle Champion golfer pictured here
A sports puzzle clue grid with numbered horizontal and vertical entries hints at a golf themed page. The source notes a national golf champion and references related terms across both directions including players and equipment.
Ground Pilot Handles Giant Transports From Ground Controls
Hector Raymond of United Air Lines in Burbank holds a transport license and 3450 flying hours but operates giant transports from the ground. He taxis planes to and from hangars to check instruments. Los Angeles irrigation reaches 46000 acres with 10000 more potential farm land. The average Los Angeles farm covers 15 acres. Tomorrow features The Road Destruction Crew.
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Hector Raymond
United Air Lines
Burbank
Calif
Los Angeles
California
RT Transpowes
Hoover and ant lessons clash with tax policy debate
The text contrasts cautious lending with self liquidating projects while citing quotes from Caryl F. Haskins and public figures. It frames Hoover's public life as high in probity amid accusations of vote buying, and quotes Marshal Edward Smigly-Rydz on personal infamy, illustrating broad concern over political integrity.
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Hoover
Frederic C. Woodward
University of Chicago
Round Table
Herbert Hoover
Edward Smigly-Rydz
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Galbraith
NEA
William J. Miller
King Features Syndicate
Alan Barth
Wall
Bankhead
National Labor Relations Board
Save the Constitution Committee
Kellar
Wallace
New York
James McMullin
Lewis Outfit
United Automobile Workers
Chrysler
Ford
Lunt
Warsaw Discount Bank
Pierson
Export-Import Bank
Poland
Dr. Lunt
Chase National Bank of New York
Chase
Capitol Hill
Sen
Hiram Johnson
Guy M. Gillette
Iowa
Emil Schram
Jesse Jones
Johnson
Gov
Chandler
Carrier
Worship
South Africa
John Hix
RERE
Jonath
Foo
Robert Quillen
Publishers Syndicate
By Claug Callan
Dolly
Jones-Schram
Caryl F. Haskins
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