14 Sep 1939
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1939
Page
1
Joseph Lobine analyzes the crisis as Neville Chamberlain declares war on Germany with France and Britain following. Churchill and Eden gain cabinet posts amid public sentiment. Bombing and censorship shape the early World War II drama across Paris London and Berlin.
In Washington and Hyde Park, President Roosevelt faced a hostile Senate, split public opinion, and a wary world as Europe plunged toward war. Debates centered on neutrality, cash and carry, and whether Congress would grant a freer hand to aid allies while keeping the United States out of conflict.
The piece argues United States policy toward Japan could shift after the Hitler Stalin pact. It discusses Roosevelt needing poor business and a submissive Congress to maximize New Deal power before the next election, with debates over neutrality, embargo risks, and reactions in Washington. It cites Cordell Hull, Byrd, and other figures shaping policy.
A sequence of dates marks the path to war: August 21 the German Soviet nonaggression pact, August 2 German demands on Poland, August 27 Hitler meets with French Premier Daladier, August 28 Britain negotiates but remains firm, August 28–30 notes exchange with dwindling peace, August 31 Germany invades Poland, September 1 Britain and France issue ultimatums, September 3 Britain declares war, followed by France.
Ruth Wyeth Spear shares a tip on curved needles used by upholsterers for steaming and sewing. The note mentions using such needles to upholster old chairs and to craft fine fabrics for bedspreads and candle wicks. The piece promotes Sewing Book No 3 and invites readers to send cash with their names and addresses to Mrs Spears in Chicago.
Taft left the White House and enjoyed lecturing as part of his career. Mack Salten notes Taft’s wish to amass competence. before departing, Back offered lectures at Hillscheek with Bob paying a fee. Taft told his wife there would be opportunity to practice law, though he felt reluctant.
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