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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1939

Page

6

U S Debate Over Neutrality Looms In Congress

National leaders face a split over arms embargo versus cash and carry as Franklin Roosevelt urges a nonpartisan approach to keeping the United States out of war. Borah Nye Vandenberg and Clark oppose broad embargo repeal while GOP leaders meet with the president to discuss policy. The Asia stage shows Japan reacting cautiously to U S moves while domestic labor tensions threaten unity ahead of key conventions in October.

Washington United States Llinois Scott Lucas U. S Europe Franklin Roosevelt Congress America Idaho Borah North Dakota Nye Michigan Vandenberg Missouri Clark White House Alf Landon Col Frank Knox John Nance Garner Steve Early U.S Houses of Mr. Roosevelt Asia Japan Russia Orient Nippon Pacific Tokyo Far East China Chicago Daily News A. T. Steele U. S. Labor Cincinnati American Federation of Labor John Lewis Congress For Industrial Organization San Francisco A. F L.’s Daniel

War echoes in Europe as Hitler marches into Danzig

A wartime report chronicles Hitler’s triumphal entry into Danzig, allied reactions, and the shifting stakes across Europe. It notes British statements on Polish invasion, Mussolini’s proposals, and France and Russia's responses, with casualties, naval losses, and U.S. ship seizures amid expanding conflict.

Adolf Hitler Danzig Albert Forster der Fuehrer Konrad Henlein Poland Ministry of Information Hitler Duce Mussolini Germany France Britain Russia New York Neville Chamberlain Europe Edouard Daladier Locarno

Notables in the News Duke of Windsor and Schwab Iconic Moves

Duke of Windsor named major general of British expeditionary forces and planned to return to France. Charles M. Schwab, born in Loretto Pennsylvania, buried in New York after amassing billions in steel. Kermit Roosevelt reportedly renounced U.S. citizenship to join the British ministry of shipping.

Duke OF Windsor France Charles M. Schwab Loretto New York Kermit Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt U. S Ministry of Shipping

Thanksgiving dates set by officials in Clayton county Iowa

The Clayton county board of supervisors proclaimed November 16 as Thanksgiving to avoid conflicts with the dates set by President Roosevelt on November 23 and Governor Wilson on November 30.

Roosevelt George A. Wilson Clayton County Iowa Board of Supervisors

Hollywood Faces War as Production Feels the Pinch

Star Dust reviews how World War II reshapes cinema with stars taking American citizenship, studios delaying or canceling overseas shoots, and government urging earlier releases. It notes Raf les, Busman's Holiday, The Vigil in the Night, and The Rains Came among titles affected or advancing.

Homemade recipes from Aunt Martha to Eleanor Howe’s Better Baking

A treasury of family heirloom recipes including Oven Fried Chicken Surprise Muffins Vanilla Ice Cream and Gingerbread Waffles. Instructions emphasize accuracy, measurements and step by step methods. Also features Clam Chowder Whipped Cream Fluff and a note to order Eleanor Howe’s Better Baking cookbook by mail.

Lucky Martha Eleanor Howe North Michigan Avenue Chicago Illinois

Making Good Pie Secrets in Next Week's Column

In this column next week Elea nor Howe share secrets for tender flaky pastry. You will find recipes for pies including double crust pies fluffy chiffon pies and dainty tarts.

Eleanor Howe

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