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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
6
Joseph W. LaBine analyzes a weekly column arguing patronage inflates political staff into justice and commerce roles. The piece critiques the influence of patronage on government jobs and policy direction.
The article outlines patronage clashes in the Commerce Department with Willard L. Thorp and Thurman Arnold under Secretary Hopkins and Attorney General Murphy. It notes Congress’ restraint on staffing, a Franco-Portuguese pact, Franco’s balancing act, and a troubling rise in U S gold reserves amid war jitters and shifts in global finance.
The piece notes 1915-16 Negro school attendance at 58 percent rising to 84 percent by 1935-36 per U S Office of Education. It warns a new press ministry in Britain may suppress free press despite peacetime claims. France seeks four rescue bells like U S Navy used for Squalus Thetis. Early barter of American cotton for British tin and rubber predicted.
A quick puzzle feature tests readers on recent events. Questions ask about Tientsin tensions between nations, 1940 wheat acreage allotments vs 1939, gifts to FDR from King George VI, and the Jefferson nickel withdrawal. Answers appear at column bottom.
Czech lands face covert moves by Germany and Czech resistance spreads from Bohemia to Slovakia. Reports claim Gestapo actions in Prague and potential Polish border maneuvers. Exiled leaders like Eduard Benes mobilize Czech sentiment while Czech legions form abroad as Britain and France fear further expulsion of Czechs.
Puzzlers 1 presents four questions with answers pointing to Britain’s stance on surrendering Chinese suspects, a Japanese economic block at the British concession in Tianjin, a note on 1939 and 1940 land allotments, and a treasury report about nickels in circulation.
Ruth Wyeth Spears of HOW SEW 4y on ETSY longs for a bed lacking a footboard and with a padded headboard to suit her spread. Money is tight so she considers improvised fixes while a plumber is called to mend a leak. Betsy recalls watching workers as a child and at sixteen she had not...
A Paradox Keller, Irish barrister, finds his ascent blocked by wit. A solemn judge of high position reacts with gravity while Keller laments his levity. Betsy imagines clever fixes for old objects, from iron beds to padding. The piece also advertises Sewing for the Home Decorator and related leaflets with mail-order details.
A narrator describes a chaotic elevator ride through floors labeled with mismatched goods and garbled inventories. The staff insists there is no seventh floor as the scene spirals into comedic confusion culminating in a crash.
A writer notes wit and humor influence fashion chatter while theatergoers draw gasps diving into handbags. Described as intoxicating by a newspaper report, the premiere night drew strong reactions without boos from the audience.
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