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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1938

Page

8

Armament push and espionage in a tense prewar era

A sweeping review outlines a global arms build up led by Britain and France with fear of German aggression. It highlights U S defense plans urged by Bernard Baruch, rising espionage cases, and Japan's Pacific push, plus Spain's civil war dynamics and looming anti spy legislation debates.

Europe Great Britain France Germany Italy Alps U S Britain Winston Churchill U. S

United States Faces Global Trade Strains and Shifting Alliances

The article analyzes U S commerce policies amid European tensions and German expansion. It notes rising pacific fleet needs after Japan's rise, Munich pact effects, and Latin American trade shifts. It discusses Brazil Paraguay Bolivia relations, isolationism, and the stalled US Britain Canada trade pacts while Arab Jewish tensions amplify worldwide protest risks.

U. S China Western Hemisphere Japan Far East Pacific France Britain Europe Italy Germany Reich Latin America U .S South America Chaco Paraguay Bolivia Braz Berlin Getulio Vargas Hitler Munich Canada Great Britain Walter Punk Funk State Department

German interests push for reciprocal trade with Germany notes

Desperate German interests in the United States press for a reciprocal trade pact with Germany amid war scare and pro peace by Cordell Hull. Congress is set to boost preparedness spending while debates over agricultural and cotton policy highlight long term economic strains.

Japan South China Hankow Canton Hankow-Canton China Chiang Kai-shek Far East Great Britain Hongkong U. S Philippines Indo-China Burma Russia Munich Germany Congress Washington Hitler Cordell Hull der Fuehrer State Department

Way of emptiness and disappointment in life’s search

Lesson contrasts Ecclesiastes worldly pleasures and Romans Christ centered freedom. It argues physical and mental pleasures fail to satisfy, while true joy comes from allegiance to God and responsibility to others. The piece urges self restraint and thoughtful conduct toward others, stressing liberty as service to Christ.

God Ecclesiastes Jesus Christ Eccles Solomon Goethe Paul Christ

Gandhi Warns Small Nations Face Dictator Protection

Mahatma Gandhi argues that small nations must seek protection from dictators or risk becoming European peace threats. Publicist Dr. Stanley High says Roosevelt’s White House tenure was exceptionally enjoyable for him. Mary Pickford advocates marrying a hairdresser to maintain the latest high coiffure.

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