Inspecting The Records Of Democratic Campaign Folly
The piece critiques Democratic nominees Henry Wallace and Franklin D Roosevelt for lacking recent political knowledge. It contrasts Hoover’s 1928 cabinet resignation timing with Wallace’s expected campaign funding, arguing Wallace benefits from vast subsidies while Hoover did not remain in cabinet during a campaign. It accuses the new deal policy of swelling the federal debt and using public funds as campaign finance.
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Henry Wallace
Wallace
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Secretary Wallace
New York Times
Herbert Hoover
Commerce
Hoover
Public Treasury
NEW Deal
Listen World Wake Up to a Family Crisis in Modern Parenting
A crying girl writes a farewell note blaming constant moves for feeling isolated. The piece warns millions of restless young Americans endure parental neglect as guards of stability vanish amid busy social lives, homes, and activities.
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Coy
War and justice a path to lasting peace
A column argues wars stem from human injustice and flawed leadership not from fate. Without just leadership and a peace based on fairness, cycles of war will continue. The writer calls for wiser rulers and mass sentiment for a permanent, just order. Distributed by King Features Syndicate.
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Washington
Hitler
Mussolini
Mansolini
Leagues of Nations
King Festuren Syndicate, Inc
Local notes reflect honors and civic shifts in July 1920
A Kansas University chemistry honor places Howald Punk among top students in a class of 200 with an average of 81. H. P. Cody cites pride in a San Antonio youth as a top student. G. O. Brown considered special county judge in Judge Perry Robertson’s absence amid a campaign. A San Alfonso Bar event discusses school tax amendment for public school teachers. City clinic to move to city hall third floor under health supervision.
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Howald Punk
Dis. C. M. Punk
University Avenue
University of Kansas
H. P. Cody
San Antonio
G. O. Brown
Perry &. Robertson
Brown
San Alfonso Bar Association
Municipal Elinic
Dwyer Avenue
Ierity
Camily
Speed regulator mystery in the driver’s hat
A garbled note from the Star and Stripes hints at a speed regulator and a proverb about breaking and being first. It mentions Uncle Si and a phrase about a pie, but the text is fragmentary and unclear.
Probability and a Newburyport preacher tale
A narrator recalls Hymle Augen and a Newburyport preacher and his dim companion Zeke. The pair wander through luck and fate, with Zeke plotting a late night gas trap to quit life tied to a brass junk invention. The tale ends with uncertain outcomes and the line that you never can tell what will happen.
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Zeke
Mullrooney's
Navy Yard
Jumor
Newburyport
Hester Street
God
What Do You Know The Knowledge Test
A playful quiz lists fictional men and deeds. From admirable butlers to lamp palace builders and last kings of Troy, it teases with scattered clues about characters such as Jane Eyre’s hero and other mythic or literary figures while noting garbled or incomplete phrases.
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Ufe
Wes
Dotheboy
Troy
Arabella
Raven
Grip
The Light Names Views on 1940 Campaign Roles
The Light presents opposing points of view on issues in the 1940 national campaign and states it may select articles and letters for publication while not censoring contributions. The views expressed are those of the writers, not The Light.
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The
Light
Why I Vote For Willkie by Arthur Capper
Kansas Republican Senator Arthur Capper urges support for Wendell Willkie for president arguing he is the best qualified leader to unify government and industry, favoring liberal principles with strong executive ability. Capper cites Willkie’s public utility leadership, foreign policy stance, farmer and worker understanding, and McNary running mate as reasons for backing Willkie and the Republican ticket.
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Wendell Willkie
Toose
Willkie
United States
Sam
White House
Republican Party
Charles L. McNary
Oregon
Senator MrNary
Vicw
Fam
Why I’ll Vote For Roosevelt for President in 1940
A Washington voter urges support for Franklin D Roosevelt, praising his experience, foresight, and leadership in guiding America through looming European conflict. The writer argues for a third term to preserve inter American solidarity and the nation’s moral force, contrasting with Republican opposition and with Wendell Willkie.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
America
Europe
Roosevelt
Chicago
New World
Rio Grande
Republican Party
Hitler
Mussolini
Frankelin D. Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
Wendell Willkie
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Hymle Augen
Augen
Einstein
No Man's Land
Lfe
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Maine
Hester
Ai- Jen
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Gospel Train
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Hague
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