Blundering Toward War by Secretary Hull
The editorial lambasts Secretary Hull for pushing a restrictive policy toward Italy and urging Congress to broaden export controls. It argues his moves risk war, worsen the Japanese-Chinese crisis, defy cautious diplomacy, and reflect a Roosevelt administration out of depth and mismanaging foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Nearey
Couse
Great Britain
League of Nations
Italy
Congress
State Department
China
Japan
Roosevelt
Department of State
Religious-themed tirade on communism in American schools
A fiery column denounces teaching communism in U.S. public schools, claiming it abolishes civil liberties. It cites Roger Baldwin and the ACLU, argues teachers with communist ties should be sent to Russia, and lauds American curriculum promoting Jeffersonian liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Jefferson
Madison
Lincoln
Roger Baldwin
American Civil Liberties Union
Herbert Donovan
James Madison High School
Brooklyn
America
Donovan
Lenin
Copperhead
AK Educational Civil Liberties
ALA Ogpu
The Crape-Hanger and the Christmas Stocking
A satirical note depicts a figure named the Crape-Hanger causing gloom as Christmas nears It parodies Santa and a young Junior noting that Santa cannot fulfill all wishes The scene features a looming sack a frightened boy and two predatory birds illustrating fear and appetite in a dark humorous vein
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sector
Junior
Pony Santy
Star Gazing and Travel Notes From Central Park
A fragmentary report describes star gazing near Central Park New York with references to aviation and a travel rate of six miles per hour and mentions a plane sighting. The text hints at observers planning an in person look despite uncertain shell meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
New York
Fai
Walen
Fragmentary Note on Work and Mars Reference
Fragmented text mentions Mars and a plan or misstep. Appears to discuss a person named Jim Seok and a vendor or customer base. References to work at reasonable hours and wages and a term fubey Laing. Content is garbled and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Seok
Penge Pet
Mars
Amy Co
Reg Vila
Jeet
Fragmentary Phsenes of the cellular universe linger
The disjointed excerpt hints at lonely beings and fanatical believers in a vast cellular universe. Names and clear context are limited, leaving a fragmentary sense of odd observations and speculative notions about stars.
10 and 20 Years Ago From A Light Files
A fragmented recap recalls the 1925 cast list for a noted act piece and the 1915 San Antonio branch of a county unit endorsing a broader national defense plan, urging Congress to craft a more comprehensive program than Wilson proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Wnasconal County
Congres
Woodrow Wilson
Pity vs Faith in Overcoming Misfortune
A speaker argues pity traps people in despair and hinders recovery. The text advocates sympathy and, above all, faith in one’s ability to rise from hardship. It criticizes constant self-pity and urges personal responsibility to lift oneself out of the mire. The piece contrasts pity with the empowering force of faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BYU
Eyen
Mel
Fens
New York Diary Echoes Bold Names and Humorous Tales
The diary notes from New York mix playful glimpses of figures like Bol Davis and Harry Richman with mentions of Lindy’s and Broadway puzzles. It references actors Francis Lederer and Lord Byron precedents, fashion watchers, and social scenes including press agents and hats, ending with a personal aside about Kin Fhibbard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. McIntyre
New York
Bol Davis
Tom Bernard Baryeh
Thayes
Harry Richman
Palm, Springs
Baron Wrangel
Julin Marlowe
Sothern
Baird Leonard
Lindy's
Will Hoge
Irvin Cobb
Boston
Walter Duratty
Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland satire on marriage
A satirical piece on bachelors and marriage highlighting the idea that marriage is a temporary arrangement. It scoffs at the notion of finding ideal partners and mocks the belief that one can reform a spouse. It contrasts male fantasies with reality and warns about the permanence of divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Rowland
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Frank H. Simonds
France
United States
England
Red
Gus
Santa
Tor
Santa Claus
Ae Finisi
By Edwin C. Hill
5. A. Light Files
Meen
Jay Ainert
Pike
Dans Harkin
Elsie Robinson
Francis Lederer
Hollywood
Nookiih
Lederer
Lord Byron
Clark Gable
Byron
Maurice Chevalier
Peranngl
Radio Shawaran
Edward Bowes
Harrison Willam
Elsie da
Robert Rilbin
Peggy Hoyt
Byron Foy
Fitch Widener Wiehfeld
Orson Munn
Beth Burns
van Buren
Ark
Union League
Hagntelies
la Guardia
Michael Arien
A. L. Meurken
George Jean Nathen
John Munsefield
Carter Glass
George Gershwin
Fifth Avenue
Kin Fhibbard
Rhy
Marrage
Pee Andealist
Rines
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