The Paris Surrender and a World Transformed by War
A reflective piece argues Paris’ fall signals a rapid global revolution under Hitler. It warns democracy and press freedom will be crushed, Europe under German control, currencies and trade dominated by Berlin, and a barter-like gold standard replacing money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
French Republic
Hitler
London
Meinn Kampf
Europe
Fredom
Berlin
Fuehrer
Germany
Hemisphere
Americas
STOP LABOR RACKETEERIN News Analysis of Wagner Act Amendments
The proposed amendments to the National Labor Relations Act, approved 2 to 1, aim to curb abuses without harming unions or collective bargaining. They require board restraint, limit alien leaders from undue influence, and allow employers to discuss labor issues with employees to reduce industrial strife and racketeering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Board
Railroads pledge full cooperation with air expansion program
William M. Jeffers of Union Pacific declares industry unity to support military aviation and strengthen commercial flight. He argues cooperation between rail and air sectors speeds communication, aids national security, and benefits all business, urging loyal support for aviation growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Jeffers
Union Pacific
America
United States
Public operation and the socialist critique in Bills text
The writer argues that communist and socialist agitators seek public operation of all utilities and businesses. He claims past public operations have failed to meet promises and damages.
Unification of New York Subways Comes With Costs
New York City’s unification of privately built subway lines raises taxpayer concerns as fares may rise from five to seven or ten cents. The city inherits annual taxes paid by private owners totaling over half a million dollars, plus ongoing operation costs. Critics warn of bills passed to the public, including deficits covered by government actions in the TVA district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
New York
Lange
Mr. Wilkie
Who Is Hillman In President’s Defense Advisory Group
The article questions Hillman as a member of the President’s new National Defense advisory commission. It notes his alleged past roles with the Communist party and related organizations, including leadership positions in the Russian American Trading Corporation and the C I O. It urges Americans to oppose appointing such figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Defense
Hillman
Communist Party
Russia
Union Treasury
Russian- American Trading Corporation
Spain
America
New York City Hurdles as Firms Flee for Lower Taxes
The city faces a budget squeeze as factories relocate to states with lower taxes and looser labor rules. Politicians search for new revenues while urging expenditure cuts to ease the financial strain. The Merchant's Association opposes a proposed 2 percent tax on raw materials shipped to New York manufacturers, dubbed an emergency tax with unclear necessity.
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New York City
New York
Merchant's Association
Chief obstacle to the defense program
The Wagner Labor Act and the NLRB hinder American industry including defense work. The House approved amendments to fix the act, but Senate delays stall passage. Critics say time is available if Congress stays in session, urging continued legislative action.
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House
Senate
Congress
Termites in France and the warning for America
The piece warns that France faces a hidden menace from Communists who have grown bold and warns Americans to beware. It cites Blum’s election and describes alien influx and street demonstrations as evidence of a planned spread of socialist ideas. The author fears Americans may not recognize the danger until a jolt awakens them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Blum
New York
New York City
Armed production surge fuels artificial boom and jobs hope
The text argues that rising production indexes driven by an arms program will create an artificial boom likely masking a coming crash, but in the near term it may ease unemployment. It notes the temporary nature of the boom and its link to military spending.
Roosevelt names two Republicans to Cabinet amid defiant call
A column blasts current politics claiming Roosevelt will place Republicans in the rest of the Cabinet and White House this November. It mocks Harry Bridges as a disorganizer and weighs wild suggestions from mint to shipping control while criticizing a third term and vast federal aid to France. A parable about a boy and a fire underscores the author’s critique.
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Roosevelt
White House
Harry Bridges
Stess
Hillman
National Defense Committee
Bridges
Earl Browder
Washington
France
Personal notices from Pente costal Church and local families
The item lists church activities and family visits including the Pente costal Church youth choir practice at Vandalia Pentecostal Church. It notes trips to Fort Wayne Indiana to visit relatives by Mr and Mrs Davis Jennings and Mrs John Jennings. Also mentions camping with Boy Scouts to Camp Waterloo and visits by several couples to Clarke Meador family and Nina Tallon in Mitchell Nebraska.
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Pentecostal Church
Vandalia Pentecostal Church
Davis Jennings
John Jennings
Fort Wayne
Indiana
L. E. Green
Oscar Hill
Camp
Waterloo
Arthur Smith
Clifton
Arizona
Nina Tallon
Mitchell, Nebraska
H. B. Kellow
Vandalia
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Local social notes list visits and moves this week
Kellow and family greet visitors as J L Coombs from Champaign conducts band practice. Howard Conner Margaret Thompson Robert Stretch Velma Merryman visit from March. Adams and Green families attend horse races at Fairmount Park. Hubbard family moves to a new home. Rachel Adams visits cousins in St Louis. Lanman Rapson Scott families host in Patoka and Jefferson County. Vore Browns Town visit Patoka to see Virginia Seifers Tlona Vore. Mojonnier Griffin Wasem visitors travel to Springfield.
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St. Louis
Orville Hubbard
Rachel Adams
Betty
Billy Green
Frank Lanman
Charles Rapson
Princeton
Ind
H. G. Scott
Lanman
Scott
Fred Vore
Brownstown
Patoka
Virginia Seifers
Tlona Vore
P. J. Mojonnier
Charles Griffin
J. R. Wasem
G. J. Wasem
Springfield
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Sanka Coffee
P.&g. Soap
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Ue Fay
Fantrane
Christian Science Monitor
Monitor
Christian Science Publishing Society One
Norway Street
Boston
Massachusetts
Christian Sefence Monitor
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