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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1936

Page

8

Robins in politics signal shifts in Roosevelt era

Analyst notes that prominent Democrats including Alfred E. Smith may split from Roosevelt, signaling potential drift in the New Deal base. The piece links Smith Reed Ely Colby and Cohalan as core bolters, with Lemke's third party drawing radicals, possibly reshaping the 1932 platform and campaign dynamics.

Washington Alfred E. Smith New York Roosevelt James A. Farley Farley New York State Smith New Deal Jim Reed Ely Landon William Lemke North Dakota Lemke Democratic Party Democratic Robins Lemkz Philadelphia

European nerves rise as Schacht builds economic links

The piece notes backing for Father Coughlin and share the wealth remnants, plus Townsend pension followers, as third party movements falter. It outlines Europe’s fragile balance, Germany and Dr. Hjalmar Schacht pursuing economic diplomacy with Balkan states, risking new alliances and possible conflict amid Italian, French, and British jitters.

Father Coughlin Detroit National Union For Social Justice Huey Long Townsend Lemke Europe Italy France Germany Hitler Hjalmar Schacht Dr. Schacht Balkan England Wilson Great Britain Entente Balkans Schacht Austria Hungary Union

Admiral Cook Is Named Head of Navy Aeronautics

Rear Admiral Arthur B. Cook, who led the U S S Lexington until last April 6, becomes chief of the navy bureau of aeronautics. Rear Admiral Ernest J. King relinquishes the post and will soon command aircraft base force U S S Wright at San Diego California.

Arthur B. Cook U. S. S. Lexington Navy Bureau of Aeronautics Ernest J. King Aeronautic Bureau Admiral Cook U.S. S. Wright San Diego Calif

Sunday School Founder Robert Raikes Born in 1735

Sunday school movement founder Robert Raikes was born in 1735. The note records his birth year and honors his role in religious education history.

Robert Raikes

King’s Farewell and World War Echoes: A Patchwork Essay

A column blends last words of a dying king with notes on Mussolini, Haile Selassie, and the Italy Germany axis, plus science claims on lamp heat and a warning on naval gun elevations. It also ponders animal thought, an ancient Babylon temple, and U S Navy bomber orders, with King Features Syndicate credits.

Badoglio Rome Mussolini Napoleon Haile Selassie Ethiopia United States Navy Atlantic Pacific America King Features Syndicate Lus WN Services

Portrait of Chesterton Dead at Beaconsfield

Gilbert K. Chesterton one of England’s most noted writers dies at age sixty two after a heart attack at his Beaconsfield home. He was renowned for his paradoxical style and wit.

Gilbert K. Chesterton England Beaconsfield

Crochet That Is New and Quite Simple to Do

Crochet that is new and quite simple to do. A six sided medallion rug or pillow project with color variety. Pattern 5544 provides complete instructions, illustration, stitches, materials, and color suggestions. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept. in New York for the pattern.

Household Arts Dept W. Fourteenth St New York N. Y

We Are What We Wish Ourselves To Be

A reflective moral line echoes Bishop Hall on how wishes reveal true character. The quote links inner desires to outer estate and notes worldly aims shape earthly existence. It underscores the link between spirit and identity with emphasis on personal striving.

Bishop Hall

Eczema Relief Promised by Cuticura Mail Order Ad

A testimonial claims Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured five year eczema with three bars of soap and three tins of ointment. The ad promotes Cuticura for pimples rashes ringworm and other skin faults and lists prices 25 cents each with free samples and a Malden Massachusetts address.

G. BE. Reid Central Av Hamilton Malden Mass Adyv

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