Election Cleanup Suggestions Leave Loopholes in Voting
Weekly News Analysis by Joseph W. La Bine explores proposed limits on relief funds and political donations, noting 18 state inquiries into relief politics, franking abuses, and the difficulty of enforcing reforms while warning of looming deficits as Roosevelt pushes rearmament and domestic reforms.
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Joseph W. la Bine
Morris Sheppard
Ohio
Robert P. Taft
Kentucky
Albert B
Chandler
Alben W. Barkley
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
WPA
Ilinois
Cook County
Harry Hopkins
James J. Farley
Post Office Department
China’s Unity Shown To Mask Internal Weaknesses In War
Observers say Chiang Kai-shek’s regime projects strength while actual unity is limited. Wang Ching-wei’s peace terms with Japan threaten Chiang’s leadership. Purgesback Unitedfront struggles amid Tokyo’s puppet state dynamics and growing international tensions.
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Chiang Kai-shek
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Chungking
U. S
Britain
Wang Ching-wei
Fuminaro Konoye
Kuomintang
Wang
Hongkong
Manchukuo
Japan
Western Year in Movies Promises Big Studio Scandals
A preview notes Walter Wanger's Stage Coach with Claire Trevor John Wayne and John Ford at Kernville plus Cecil B DeMille Union Pacific Darryl Zanuck Jesse James with James Cagney in Oklahoma Kid Elsa Lanchester shines in Beachcomber while Hollywood eyes her critics and stars Joan Blondell Dick Powell leave Warner Brothers for radio offers.
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Walter Wanger
Claire Trevor
John Wayne
Louise Platt
John Carradine
Donald Meek
George Bancroft
Thomas Mitchell
Andy Devine
John Ford
Kernville
Calif
New York
Joan Blondell
Dick ‘Powell
Warner Brothers
US and Britain push new low-tariff pact in early January
The United States and Great Britain launch a low tariff trade pact aimed at boosting business and presenting a united front against dictators. Britain later applauds President Roosevelt's anti-dictator speech, signaling potential parallel policy, though other British gestures complicate the pattern.
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U. S
Great Britain
Britain
Roosevelt
White House
Washington
London
JU. S
Jack Haley Plans Month of Oz Make Up Time
Jack Haley keeps busy with film and radio work but says he will spend exactly one month in the next three on Oz makeup. He estimates three hours daily to apply makeup and three to remove it totaling 23 and a quarter days.
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Jack Haley
the Tin Woodman
Frank Baum
Lawrence Tibbett Picks Busy Winter Route Between NYC and Hollywood
Lawrence Tibbett plans a crowded winter schedule commuting between New York and Hollywood. He is signed for a new radio program linked to Carole Lombard and Cary Grant while remaining a major attraction at the Metropolitan Opera House, promising little spare time between engagements.
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Lawrence Tibbett
New York
Hollywood
Metropolitan Opera House
Chaplin to star in burlesque on Hitler regime
Charlie Chaplin says he will talk in his new film a burlesque on the Hitler dictatorship. If production drags, European events may change so that the picture becomes outdated. Loretta Young's sister Polly Ann has a key role in Monogram's Sky Pirate, first of six Tailspin Tommy features.
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Charlie Chaplin
Loretta Young
Polly Ann
Monogram
Western Newspaper Union
What to Eat and Why
TATISTICS compiled over a period of years indicate that during January and February, respiratory infections rise, peaking late February or early March. Colds cost the U S more than a billion dollars annually in wages and treatment, with no account of discomfort or after effects. A nutrition authority recommends at least four times the daily vitamin A for health protection, but the best advice remains balanced meals in moderation.
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Elsa Lanchester
Charles Laughton
Laughton
Laughtons
New York
Hollywood
United States
Cause and Cure of Colds Remain Elusive
Scientists worldwide have conducted extensive clinical and lab tests to identify the cause of colds and how to cure them. While theories abound, most authorities agree the cold is caused by a microscopic germ that escapes the strongest microscopes, thriving in damp raw weather and crowded places with weakened resistance.
Prevention Through Strength: Building Bodily Resistance
The article urges homemakers to foster strong health reserves to combat unknown colds. It argues for a preventive program to raise bodily resistance, promoting longevity and wellbeing for families.
Building Resistance Through Diet and Exercise
A program for resilience includes proper food, normal elimination, adequate exercise, and sufficient rest to avoid fatigue. Food aids growth and longevity and also plays a stellar role in preventing colds.
The Right Food a Strong Weapon
The article extols a well balanced diet built on protective foods like milk eggs and fresh fruits and vegetables. It calls for adequate protein bulk and water to support growth repair elimination and overall body function.
Vitamin A helps mucous membranes guard against colds
Nutrition experts note questions about vitamin A and cold prevention. Scientists report vitamin A found in milk dairy products and in green leafy and yellow vegetables supports epithelial cells in mucous membranes.
Preventing the Common Cold Through Diet and Hygiene
Guidance from 1939 guidance urges balancing protective foods with avoidance of overeating, and limiting exposure to those with colds. It highlights routine eating habits and clean hygiene as keys for homemakers to help families prevent colds, echoing the saying an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
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WNU
C. Houston Goudiss
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