The People Speak Once More Hiram Johnson Renominated
California voters nom inated Senator Hiram W. Johnson for a fifth Senate term on Republican, Democratic and Progressive tickets and assured his re election. The piece argues Roosevelt cannot dictate Senate choices and Johnson would not bow to him, likely urging support for Johnson’s independence.
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California
Hiram W. Johnson
United States
Senate
Company of States
Roosevelt
Congress
Johnson
Roosevelt urged California to defeat Johnson in elections
The piece condemns President Roosevelt for interfering in California elections to oppose Senator Johnson. It argues such actions amount to dictatorship by the people and a rubber stamp Congress, opposing any leader wielding unchecked authority. It praises American democratic processes and calls on Roosevelt to respect the people's judgment and confidence in Johnson.
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Roosevelt
California
Senator Johnson
Johnson
Check On Aliens and Fingerprinting Policy
A public notice discusses government efforts to curb fake alien fingerprinting scams and explains the alien registration act. It quotes Earl G. Harrison on understanding rights, warns against misusing the term alien, and emphasizes loyalty and conformity while protecting due process.
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Earl G. Harrison
Bureau of Immgration and Naturalization
Department of Justice
Philadelphia
Harrison
America
Let Us Laugh For Victory In Time Of War
A wartime exhortation urges Americans to counter grim times with steadfast cheer. It praises democracy and individualism over dictatorship, arguing laughter strengthens resolve, boosts morale, and dignifies sacrifice. The piece recalls historical moments of humor amid hardship and calls for continued preparation tempered by optimism.
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Hitler
America
Wise Words on Vision and Quarrels Across Minds
Fragmentary quotation notes sharp-sighted wisdom and underground and sky insight from Cervanter La Rochefoucauld Gycuz. A puzzling line hints at debate and a misprint about a cart and efforts.
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Cervanter
la Rochefoucauld
Gycuz
San Antonio News Highlights From 10 and 20 Years Ago
Ten and twenty year recaps note cotton picker shortages in Southwest Texas with appeals for more workers to save the crop. Also, 219 new elementary rooms ready for occupancy as schools plan to ease double sessions. City announces medals for Rublelic contest winners and describes playground purchases and use.
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Soutiwest
Texas
San Antonio
G. Lee
Association
B. W. Hartley
Imardne
Ray Lambert
Renin
Lambert
Roentt
The Light Publishes Impartial 1940 Campaign Letters
Readers are invited to submit letters presenting opposing views on campaign issues. Columns express opinions not necessarily held by The Light, and space constraints may prevent publication of some submissions.
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The
Light
Why I’ll Vote For Willkie: A New York Bar View
Leon D. Sachter argues President Roosevelt’s patronage and political machine harmed national unity. He contrasts Roosevelt’s approach with Wendell Willkie’s plain-spoken, practical background, urging a change for the nation’s health and urging support for Willkie over party-backed policies.
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Leon D. Sachter
New York
Roosevelt
Chicago
Hghest
Wendell L. Willkie
Peptic Ulcers Explained In Simple Terms For Readers
This article outlines peptic ulcers affecting mainly middle aged adults with pain after meals. It discusses theories on causes including blood vessel disorders, nervous strain, diet, and irritation of the stomach and duodenum lining, noting no single proven cause.
By Dr Bundesen on worry and health
Dr H N Bundesen notes that eating meat and infection by a germ like streptococcus cause ulcers and that nervousness worsens health. He urges focusing on pleasant thoughts, hobbies, and thinking of others to reduce worry and strain and improve well being. Copy 1940 King Fess.
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Otte
King Fess. Bynd. Inc
Roosevelt Willkie Debate Viewpoint by James H Fay
James H Fay argues Roosevelt offers experienced leadership while Willkie shows courage and patriotism but lacks experience. He critiques Willkie’s domestic promises, argues for continuity in foreign policy, and defends the Democratic stance against Republican shifts. The piece weighs economic recovery, the 1920s collapse, and democracy’s defense in America.
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James H
Wilkie
Willkie
Mydon
Landon
America
Roosevelt
News Behind The News By Paul Mallon Roosevelt’s South Atlantic Base Plans
Roosevelt administration eyes a new quadrasphere defense from Newfoundland to Natal and Hawaii, with a Brazilian base at Natal to guard the South Atlantic. Reports on labor policy and corporate structure spark campaign material debates as pollsters note Southern voting quirks. Roosevelt aides tighten publicity control amid defense commission disclosures and 60 to 10 ton submarine net tender contracts.
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Roosevelt
U. S. Naval Air Dase
Brazil
South Atlantic
Newfoundland
la Guardia Commission
Alte
Natal
Hawaii
Alaska
Guantanamo
Atlantic
National Économic Committee
National Defense Commission
Navy
Army Atiqme
Lowell Meilett
Defense Commission
Army
Knowledge Quiz Names and Nationalities Mix Trivia
The page lists famous figures with numbers for a trivia quiz. Names include Knud Rasmussen Emile Zola Lope de Vega William Butler Yeats Diego Velazquez Christopher Wren Marie Tussaud Richard Turpin Josiah Wedgwood Toussaint L Ouverture Daniel Webster Peter Tchaikovsky Anthony Trollope Giuseppe Verdi Emanuel Swedenborg and others.
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X. Knud Rasmussen
Emile Zola
Lope de Vega
William Butler Vesta
Diego Velasquez
Christopher Wren
Marie Tussaud
Peg Wolfthaton
Richard Turpin
Josiah Wedgewood
Toussaint L'Ouverture
Daniel Webster
Peter Tchaikovsky
Dean Watteay
Anthony Trollope
Guiseppe Veral
Emanuel Swedenborg
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