07 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
1
Joseph W. Labine assesses European diplomacy and the prospect of Hitler’s collapse as warfare intensifies. The column, released via Western Newspaper Union, presents the analyst’s opinions as his own.
The piece frames peace efforts amid a broad view of WWII events, noting mediations, Allied intelligence actions around the Munich explosion, and hints of postwar European federation plans led by Chamberlain. It discusses Venlo incidents, Himmler, Elser, and rising talk of a European confederation across regions from the Balkans to Scandinavia, while touching on U.S. trade policy and political maneuvers shaping a possible postwar settlement.
Martin Dies and the un-Americanism committee press for administration cooperation in the inquiry as TesDON Libilty is blamed for killing it. Barry Woodring, Wer secretary, boasts of Kansas governor status, while Hopkins pushes a drive to remove interstate trade barriers, framing it as vital to national economic health.
Chugei Shorya urges immediate action to secure a fresh agreement as the old one expires January 26. Gallup poll shows 76 percent of Americans back food stamp plans for surplus distribution. Utilities leaders discuss a private public electric network in the East. A 220,000-volt line is planned from Chicago to New York. Russia continues pressure to justify armed action against Finland with new border artillery claims.
The article notes Chiang Kai-shek’s public dismissal of Japan’s Nanning coup while privately worrying over a new Japanese air base near Kunming. It highlights threatened supply routes via Kwangsi and Yunnan as Soviet support wanes and Japan edges closer to Moscow’s rival.
The American Federation of Labor movie unions threaten to close 20 000 U S Sim theaters over a 10 percent wage increase demand. Producers initially refuse, then capitulate as February 15 set wage hikes. Projectionists cooperate as labor pressure eases for now. Meanwhile Romania's King Carol shifts between neutrality and pro Allied options amid German and Russian pressure.
In New York San Elliott Roose velt unveiled a Transcontinental Broadcasting network claiming 10¢ Jesser stations and a January 1 launch. Outlets listed include WMCA in New York WJJD WIND KFWB KYA KOV KCMQ WDGY. In Bucharest Prince Michael of Romania sat in the senate as a counselor after his eighteenth birthday. San Francisco showman Billy Rose bid $1,650,060 for control of the Golden Gate International exposition in 1940.
National Affairs report discusses Paul McNutt gaining favor with New Dealers amid internal shifts, Roosevelt's restraint in lampooning him, and a naval analysis on pocket battleships. It covers a proposed transfer of U.S. ships to the Irish flag and the Panama debate, with Secretary Hull's diplomatic successes highlighted.
The text presents household questions on rinsing water and tender chicken prep. It discusses rubbing and cleaning technique, baking, and cooking instructions with references to washing, seasoning, and timing. The fragment mentions a double technique and guidance for preparing chicken dishes.
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