Pittman Embargo Bill Spurs Debate on War Rights
The article analyzes Senate Foreign Relations views on Pittman’s embargo plan versus the White House neutrality program. It details the risks of declaring belligerent rights in China, predicts effects on Japan and Britain, and notes support for repealing the arms embargo to counter European dictators. It also surveys crop forecasts and political shifts surrounding Paul McNutt’s rising profile and 1940 prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Key Pittman
White House
Roosevelt
Munitions Board
Bel
U.S
U. S
Pittman
Japan
China
U. S.S
America
Great Britain
Cordell Hull
Hitler
Mussolini
Britain
France
Housing and anti racketeering trends in 1940s politics
The article surveys anti racketeering moves by Thomas E. Dewey, Frank Murphy, and Thurman Arnold as they push reforms to curb building industry trusts and price fixing. It notes countervailing duties on Germany and Italy plus Japanese textile subsidies, signaling a broader protectionist wave shaping postwar policy and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Goliath
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Tom Dewey
Frank Murphy
Ike Kansas City
Tom Pendergast
Scripps-Howard
Raymond Clapper
Justice Department
Thurman W. Arnold
U. S
Arnold
National Economic Committee
Chicago Daily News
William H. Fort
Washington
New Deal
Thurman Arnold
Italy
Germany
Japan
Reich
Treasury
State Departments
Stars of the Stage Move Toward Hollywood with Coburn
Hollywood plans a springboard to stage work for screen stars led by Charles Coburn The Mohawk Dramatic festival at Union College Schenectady is cited as a model with UC backing Stars such as Ann Sothern and Kay agency moves are noted along with Walter Wanger’s Eternally Yours casting and other industry shifts including Kenny Baker’s contract moves and Benny’s singer replacement.
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Ollywood
Charles Coburn
Hollywood
Alexander Graham Bell
Carole Lombard
Cary Grant
Union College, Schenectady
University of California
New York
Walter Wanger
Wanger
Loretta ,Young
David Niven
Hugh Herbert
Billie Burke
Aubrey Smith
Kenny Baker
Jack Benny
Baker
Benny
Wind shifts Court upholds anti-picketing rule in Oregon
Oregon's Supreme Court sustains a referendum law restricting picketing to bona fide employer employee disputes. It bans boycotts and minority strikes under the constitutional ruling. Premier Daladier promises incentives to boost births after years of birth deficits in France. Major U.S. engineering awards for 1939 first half show peak activity since 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Supreme Court
France
Edouard Daladier
U.S
Refreshing Cold Drinks and Quick Summer Recipes
A guide to iced tea methods and a collection of summer beverages including Ginger Julep Old-Fashioned Lemonade and Frosted Grape Juice Ade. Recipes cover spiced syrups and punch ideas, with serving tips and a promotion for a cookbook from Eleanor Howe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Howe
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Western Newspaper Union
Modern Laundry From Upstairs Waste Space
The article discusses converting unused upstairs space into a modern laundry with bright paint and affordable curtains. It notes the rise of off the kitchen laundries in new homes and mentions self emptying washers, stair friendly ironing, and compact kitchen sized washers.
Vacuum Cleaners Make Rug Cleaning Easy at Home
The article notes the switch from hanging rugs and beating them to clean to using electric vacuum cleaners. It highlights reduced labor and dust, saving time in dusting and overall cleaning in millions of homes.
Household refrigerator usage tips to keep temperature steady
The article advises preselecting foods to store and remove, noting that opening the door raises temperature. It also recommends cooling cooked foods before refrigeration to prevent heat and moisture from raising the fridge temperature.
Yellow Scheme Brightens Dim Bedroom
The room uses daffodil yellow on the walls, a paler yellow ceiling, and white woodwork with thin orange lines to increase light perception. The color balance aims for a warm, sunny ambiance in a poorly lit space.
Care of Dishcloths in Kitchen Cleanliness Tips
Use a medium cork dipped in scouring powder to polish paring knives and other cullery. This tip suggests saving dishcloths by maintaining utensils with a simple household cork method for shine.
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Joseph IV. Labine
U. S. of Japan
Western
Newspaper Union
Congress
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
Cotton Exchange Service
Indiana
Paul V. McNutt
Philippine Islands
James A. Farley
Paul McNutt
U. S. Security Agency
Office of Education
National Youth Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
McNutt
Indianapolis
Frank McHale
Young Lochinvar
West
Manila
McHale
Dewey
R Kenny
Virginia
Ann Sothern
Maisie
Metro
England
Robert Montgomery
Paramount
Martha Raye
Sally Eilers
Sally
Dorothy Lamour
Waukegan
Herbie Kay
LenonwAaa
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