Congress Weighs Embargo Change in U S Neutrality Stance
Joseph I Labine surveys the split in Congress and among national leaders over how to keep the United States out of war. Debates focus on arms embargo versus cash and carry, with Roosevelt urging repeal of embargoes to align policy with international law and neutrality aims. The piece also covers Japan’s reaction, labor unity tensions, and the mounting European crisis as Britain France and Germany maneuver toward possible war.
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Steve Early
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Belgium's Worry and World War II Echoes Across Europe
A condensed, fragmented account notes Poland's partition under Nazi and Soviet talks in Moscow, with Lithuania and Slovakia gaining small slices. It mentions tensions for neutral nations, possible Turk-Russian pacts, and threats at home lifting fear in Czechoslovakia and Austria. It covers naval losses, U boats, and British sea danger, plus U. S. cargo seizures amid wartime strain.
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Moscow
Poland
Lithuania
Slovakia
Ruymania
Black Sea
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der Fuchter
London
Paris
Notables in the News and Transitions Abroad
SURE OF WINDSOR was named major general of the British expeditionary forces and planned to return to France. CHARLES M. SCINWAE, native of Loretto Pennsylvania, rose to control billions in the steel industry and was buried in Now York. KERMIT ROOSEVELT, son of Theodore Roosevelt, reportedly renounced U S citizenship to join the English ministry of shipping.
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Windsor
France
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Loretto
York
Kermit Roosevelt
Theodore Hoosevelt
U. S
Ministry of Shipping
Thanksgiving date clash prompts county proclamation
The Clayton County Iowa board of supervisors proclaims November 16 as Thanksgiving to avoid conflicts with President Roosevelt and Governor Wikzon who had set November 24. The move aligns local observance with a different official date.
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George A. Wik Zon
Clayton County
Towa
Board of Supervisors
Northwestern Seen As Big Ten Favorite In 1935 Race
Northwestern, Minnesota and Michigan are tipped to share Big Ten honors as coaches voice optimism for the coming season. Lynn Waldorf rates Northwestern as the team to beat while praising Notre Dame as a top Middle West program. The piece notes DeCorrevont, L. Waldorf’s touted sophomore, and Minnesota's changed lineup under Bernie Bierman with eight new men, plus the broader conference competition and uncertain outcomes.
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Northwestern
Minnesota
Michigan
Lynn Waldorf
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Purdue
Yanks
Bill DeCorrevont
Waldorf
DeCorrevont
Red Grange
Bernie Bierman
Gopher
Pedersen
John Marlacci
George Franck
Marold van Every
Feft
Bierman
Ohio State
Wisconsin
Sports Snippets From Early 20th Century Briefs
Labama Pitts takes athletic director and football coach post at southern high school per John Law former Sing Sing coach. Fordham and Carnegie Tech predicted East’s best. California enforces new wrestling code banning gouging biting hair pulling and chokeholds. George Preston Marshall bets the Redskins will win NFL title. Cardinals Giants Lions Bears Green Bay dismissed. George Sargent veteran Atlanta golf pro records 60,000 lessons to 10,000 students. Babe Dahlgren to be Yankees first baseman. Billy Cann hires secretary for mail. Fred Haney eyed for 1930 Browns deal as Joe Louis favored over Cann. Grantland Rice critiques NFL coaching. Three Hawaiians join Santa Clara football. Cornell to build one of America’s most scientifically designed nine-hole courses under Robert Trent Jones in Ithaca with 18 holes and room to expand.
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Atlanta, Ga
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Cadet Harry Stella Tops 1938 All-America Consideration
Cadet Harry A Stella of West Point, captain-elect and third year varsity tackle, is a leading candidate for 1938 All-America honors. The Kankakee Alabama youth, 5 feet 11 inches, 210 pounds, is noted for his defense and powerful blocking. Stella starred in Army Notre Dame games and Army Navy struggles, earning praise for halting Navy’s rush in key moments. Also highlighted is Allan Berger, fellow service school star, with public reception during furloughs.
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Harry A. Stella
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Kankakee, al
United States Military Academy
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Ery
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Tleix
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Birthplace of Copernicus Celebrated in Poland
A brief century old note marks Copernicus the great astronomer’s birthplace with a statue in memory. The modest commemoration references the home where he was born and relates to his enduring legacy in astronomy.
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Tormin Voland
Waltons Peay
Jie
Consciencs monayhe rengers in city thefts alarm streetcars
A garbled clipping notes concerns over monetary thefts by individuals in streetcars and bus lines. Authorities or transit officials may be addressing the issue in Bann esburg, South An 56.
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Monayhe Rengers
Bannesburg
South
Pal Che
Salem's Century of Change From Port Decline to Textile Power
A historical note recalls Salem's shift a century ago from a fading port due to trade routes and the Erie Canal, toward manufacturing. Citizens embraced steam power to build New England's early cotton mills, making Salem a leader in steam driven industry.
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Salem
New York
New England
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