Appeasement of Red Russia and U S policy critique
A critical editorial denounces U S government handling of Soviet Russia. It argues for a harder stance while noting meetings between Acting Secretary Welles and Ambassador Oumansky, and accuses the administration of favoritism toward Stalin's regime amid broader tensions with Germany Italy and Japan. The piece questions asset seizures and the trade treaty posture toward Moscow.
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Russia
Germany
Italy
Japan
United States
Constantine Oumansky
Sumner Welles
Associated Press
Maritime Commission
Stalin
Morgenthau
Oumansky
France
Red Russia
X rays in dental care offer pain free diagnosis
Medical expert from Ottawa highlights how X rays reveal tooth decay under enamel, under bridges, and in the pulp, aiding early detection and guiding treatment. The method also helps identify pyorrhea, rough gum edges, and extraction challenges, advising yearly X ray checks for all patients.
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James P. Coupland
Ottawa
Canada
IT MIGHT BE A LIVING FAITH FROM A LADDISH VOICE
Elsie Robinson narrates a mother’s weary struggle and rising hope through her son’s persistent faith. A small red chair becomes emblem of resilience as the child’s hopeful refrain IT MIGHT BE guides her back from despair toward renewed belief.
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Robin
Jack
Haley
Feas
Odd Facts Seventities Tax Port of Southampton
A peculiar note claims seventities imposed municipal cigarette taxes while identifying Southampton as Bravash's largest port on his English channel.
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Seventities
Bouthampton
Bravash
Does You Know quiz confuse readers with odd spellings
A playful old quiz page asks whether terms mean growth, weights, and acts of living. It presents pairs like growing young versus growing old and a pedestrian by foot versus by wings while mixing obscure words and misprints.
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Armolu
Ansar
Katie Bealying
The Light Presents Impartial 1940 Campaign Letters
Readers are invited to submit letters voicing opinions on campaign issues. Columns show opposing views impartially while space allows. The Light notes that published views do not necessarily reflect the paper’s own stance.
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The
Light
Why I’ll Vote for Willkie by Walter E. Spair
Professor Walter E. Spair endorses Willkie, praising his integrity, unity, and concrete policy aims. He argues for a business friendly, legally anchored, nonemotional foreign policy with reciprocal trade, and urges restoring trust in government and the people.
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Walter E. Spair
New York University
Willkie
Willkie I
Why All Vote for Roosevelt by Elbert Thodias
Democratic Senator Elbert D Thodias argues Roosevelt's continued leadership is essential for the nations recovery and security. He recalls Jefferson and Washington debates on term limits, contending longer tenure safeguards bank, home, labor, farm, and age security, as well as public works and foreign trade. He urges public support in 1940.
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Elbert D. Thodias
Fromtah
Roosevelt
Congress
Thomas Jefferson
Washington
Harrington
Jefferson Decla
Jefferson
Money and power shadows in a Caribbean postures
The piece critiques Uncle Sam’s vast spending to turn Puerto Rico into an American Gibraltar, citing a submarine base and drydock while noting Puerto Ricans’ unease with assimilation and education. It contrasts Western imperial attitudes with a Bombay Maharajah’s lavish hospitality and philanthropy, hinting at broader critiques of colonialism and cultural arrogance.
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Sama
Puerto Rico
Gibraltar
Fiestly
Spain
Les
Bill
Sam
Uke
Will Rogers
Tolle
Mysore Maharajah’s Exalted Court and European Ties
By Edwin C. Hill, an account of Mysore ruler’s lavish court life and European connections. Describes musicians from East India, a pious temple room at the Dorchester, a 30-person retinue, and gifts including an ivory crucifix. Notes the 1927 silver jubilee, the visit of the Duke of Windsor, and the ruler’s stance against perceived hypocrisy among peers.
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Mysore
Europe
Ganges
Dorchester Hotel
Loweni
Chamundeswari
Farawally
Lord Curzon
Wien
India
British India
Duke of
Prince of Wales
Maha
McNary Speaks for Independence in Water Power Plan
Washington report on Charles McNary’s acceptance speech defending public development of water power and independence, amid criticism of Hull-Roosevelt trade policy and Willkie connections. Includes Cold War era speculation on British and German wartime moves, plus mention of a thermite bomb concept and global tensions.
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Washington
Pardner
Charles McNary
Ibney
Jeader
McNary
Ereaner
Oregon
Willkie
Senate
Wilkie
Voters Back Sterling in Bexar Democratic Runoff
In Bexar County yesterday the Democratic gubernatorial nominee Sterling led rival Miriam Fargason by 3281 votes with 11,59) for Worguson and 14,982 for Sterling in the rub-off primary. Aug 24, 1920 notes Elks officers and bond offerings at recent Austin events.
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Yeaterday
Nf Russ
Sterling
Bley. Nag
Miriam A. Fargusah
Bexar
Worguson
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