Editorial forecasts Roosevelt third term bid by acclamation
The piece argues that Franklin D Roosevelt will likely seek a third term unless a revolutionary change occurs and predicts a strong pro Roosevelt sentiment. It suggests delegates could nominate him on the first ballot with minimal opposition and notes the appeal of government paychecks to supporters.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt
United States
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Chicago
Willkie Emerges As GOP’s Best Shot At Presidency
The piece argues Wendell Willkie is the Republican best chance to win the 1940 election, contrasting him with Taft Dewey Vandenburg Hoover and others. It notes Willkie’s personal appeal and hints at a rival likely to oppose him, calling Willkie a destined boon to a major political group.
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Wendell Willkie
Mr. Willkie
Willkie
Taft
Tom Dewey
Tom
Arthur H. Vandenburg
Herbert Hoover
No Honor Among Thieves
A pointed editorial notes revolutionary Europe shifts with Britain opposing the Nazi controlled French government. It cites Hitler’s breach of pledges, Britain’s actions against the French navy, and Mussolini’s gains in continental France. The piece urges cautious U.S. international conduct, underscoring the untrustworthy nature of Nazi and allied powers.
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Europe
England
Great Britain
France
Hitler
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Britain
Roosevelt
Company
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Russia
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Italy
Mussolini
United States
Havana Conference Weighs Americas Unity Against Nazism
Envoys from South and Central America and the United States will meet in Havana this month to form a vast inter American cartel to buy foreign export goods for world markets. The conference aims to unite nations against a common foe and to test hemispheric resolve as democracy edges toward peril elsewhere.
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United States
Iavana
Americas
Hollywood romance in the spotlight ends in split
Lana Turner and Artie Shaw wed in Yuma after four months, then Lana reconsiders her first impression as divorce courts loom. The piece mocks Hollywood vows as fragile, noting glamour pairings often seek new partners when contracts and cameras demand a change in romance.
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Lana Turner
Artie Shaw
Lana
Artie
Yuma
Romeo
Justice of the Peace
Soviet Rule Alters Life in Romania Provinces
In Romanian territories now under Soviet control productive and non productive land is seized by the government. Church property is confiscated and cloisters abolished. Freedom of speech thought and worship vanishes. Life is reoriented to serve the state with no mercy for nonconformists.
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Rumania
Romania’s Two Week Turn in Propaganda Debate
The notice targets U S readers accused of spreading Fascist Communist and Nazi propaganda, urging quick attention to Romania developments within two weeks. It criticizes those who listen to such rhetoric and comments that the country needs men able to buy a five cent cigar.
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United States
Food poisonings and dangers of contaminated foods
Medical guidance outlines several types of food poisoning caused by mushroom toxins, poisonous fish, contaminated milk, grains with ergot, and solanin in potatoes. It notes symptoms from mild lassitude to severe convulsions and death, with about 10 percent mortality for milk sickness.
Social notes from Maple Grove families visit Keystone dam
Maple Grove residents and relatives from several families traveled to Keystone dam on Sunday and hosted visits at multiple homes during the week. Activities include birthday celebrations, club gatherings, picnics at Legion Park, overnight guests, and dinners with Jack and Crist Junker, Ruth and Ruth Cortney, and many others.
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W T Sharman
Julia Rasmussen
Keystone Dam
Albin Johnson
Ed Miles
Harvey
Alice
Harry Stately Home
Paul Draper
Cecil Tremain
Carol
Ada Hennig
Gene Darby
Newt Berggren
Alice Miles
W. T. Sharman
Mary Lou Spiker
L. A
Andrew Johnson
George Lostroth
Legion Park
Guy Weaver
Nellie Weaver
Earl Sharman
Juna Rasmussen
W. T. Sharmans
Harry Stately
H Michelman
Alain Johnson
Ruth
John Olson
John
Crist Junker
Carol Tremain
Ray Tremain
Missionary Family Travels to Sanoyea Liberian Village
Mrs Flora and her husband Rev George Flora write from Sanoyea Liberia May 5 1940 about a vacation from Zorzor. They describe a seven day overland trek with 40 carriers 12 for Georges hammock 12 for the wife 3 for Charley 2 for clothing and supplies. They lodge in dusty government houses at night and travel with three mission boys helping with work.
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Larry
George
Firestone
Christs
Monrovia
Dingshu
Rev. Bowers
Christian Workers
Bowers
Africa
Ganta
Flora
Genestia Flora
George Flora
A. L. M. Sanoyea
Liberia
Zorzor
Sanoyea
Charley
Charles
Buzi
Visiting the Rasmussen Family Monday
Mrs Julia Rasmussen and family were called on Monday by Mrs W T Sherman and her son Verne, who also visited.
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Julia Rasmussen
W. T Sharman
Verne
University speech shifts from high to popular norms
Miss Mamie Jane Meredith of the University of Nebraska states that American pronunciation is moving away from elite standards. Webster's latest dictionary lists 1100 words with doubtful or controversial pronunciations, reflecting a trend toward popular usage becoming official.
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Mamie Jane Meredith
Department of English
University of N Nebraska
Webster's
For Sale Complete Ledger Outfit for $4
The Telegraph advertises a complete ledger outfit for sale at four dollars. The notice emphasizes affordability and readiness for immediate purchase through the local print marketplace.
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the Telegraph
States Represented in 1940 University Music Course Enrollments
Six states including Nebraska are represented in the 1940 enrollment of 70 students for a three week all state high school music course sponsored by the University of Nebraska school of fine arts from June 12 to July. Other states include South Dakota Wyoming Kansas Missouri and Wisconsin. Nebraska students come from 37 different towns.
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Nebraska
Allstate
University of Nebraska School of Fine Arts
South
Dakota
Wyoming
Kansas
Missouri
Wisconsin
Sluggish or Gas? Adlerika Quick Relief Ad
If sluggish from temporary constipation causing bloating gas try Adlerika. The famous Silver Color Bottle claims three laxative ingredients for a more balanced result and usually acts in two hours or less. Western Drug Co. Sidney Drug Co. promote the product.
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Adlerika
Western Drug Co
Sidney Drug Co
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