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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1938
Page
2
Carl R Steinke a Pec kin Illinois bowler with one leg competes in the ABC tournament. He proves skill can overcome handicap and outfaces several able opponents on lanes.
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt served as guest of honor at the dedication and groundbreaking for the federal building at the 1939 Golden Jubilee Exposition. The ceremony marked the start of a major exhibit space.
General Smigly-Rydz gains Lithuanian concessions ending the Vilna dispute as Polish warships patrol Memel. In Warsaw a pogrom erupts against Jews, with hundreds of shops smashed and several killed amid protests by National Democrats demanding invasion of Lithuania. Lithuanians condemn the capitulation while Col. Beck pledges Lithuanian independence guarantees.
President Cardenas announced expropriation of oil properties held by American and British firms valued around 400 million dollars. Wells refineries and tankers were seized while workers took control of offices. companies began legal action over the decree as the oil industry in Mexico was paralyzed. The move drew expected challenges from the United States and Britain and follows a wage dispute with Mexico’s labor board. Hull warned against returning to medieval chaos and rejected using American forces to police the world.
Secretary Cordell Hull told the National Press Club that America must seek world peace while arming for protection against international lawlessness. He outlined a policy of peace with no alliances and collaboration, broadcast nationwide and abroad.
The House approved the administration’s billion dollar navy bill authorizing a vast expansion including 46 combat ships 22 auxiliaries and 950 airplanes. The War Department said plans were ready to study an enlistment program to mobilize over two million men in four months after war declared, with 1 250 000 army recruits and 500 000 navy personnel. The first 300 000 would come as volunteers before a draft system like 1917 18. A draft selective service law draft was already prepared for quick submission.
Morgan challenged President Roosevelt as he refused to resign and declared he would not bow to removal. He traveled to Yellow Springs for a visit while asserting the President lacks authority to dismiss him. Roosevelt reportedly found a legal basis to oust the TVA chairman.
The article describes sewing a pink and white chintz apron with pink gingham frills. It lists required materials, cutting sizes, and step by step shaping for the skirt bib pocket and ties, plus ruffle assembly and hemming tips. It also advertises Mrs. Spears Gifts and Embroidery book with forty eight pages of directions and embroidery stitches.
A dramatic aurora borealis display on January 25, 1938 lit skies from London to Italy as short wave radio went silent. Scientists link the lights to upper atmosphere electricity tied to sun spots and magnetic storms, which may disrupt radio signals and weather.
A reflective column contrasts enduring dangers and old etiquette with modern travel fashion. It muses on wisdom born of experience, hints at gender norms, and cites Socrates as an example of teaching thinking.
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