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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1940
Page
2
The article argues Hitler’s demand for peace on German terms makes invasion of Britain likely if rejected. Churchill warns yielding would doom the Empire, while Hitler contemplates a blitzkrieg to seize England. The piece notes Germany’s fear of destroying European unity and emphasizes Britain’s resolve to resist.
Analysis suggests Franklin D. Roosevelt faced pro third term pressure from inside the New Deal ranks. He reportedly discussed continuation into a perilous era after Hyde Park meetings, with allies pressing him to run while opponents argued it defies tradition. The campaign is expected to frame the issue as national sacrifice versus self interest.
The piece argues against the endless reelection ideal elevating Roosevelt as indispensable during the current emergency. It warns that the third term push could inject bitterness into the 1940 campaign, diverging from the two-term tradition and signaling renewed factional strife within the party.
Syracuse hosts the world premiere of The Boys from Syracuse, a modern film comedy with stars including Joe Penner and Charles Coburn. The piece notes Syracuse’s name gain and the city’s gleaming publicity, with locals celebrating the festival atmosphere and the film’s playful take on ancient themes.
In Onondaga County Solvay volunteers from the Firemen's Association staged a water fight during a Bremen convention. Four contestants collapsed and one was hospitalized amid the splashy display. The episode drew sharp remarks from the village mayor and highlighted ongoing women’s rights debates within the local auxiliary.
The article outlines Japan’s advances in North China and along routes to Canton and into central China near Chungking. It notes Britain’s Burma road closure, open overland routes to Soviet Russia, and Japan’s push to control Shanghai foreign Settlements while U S and British influence wanes. Marines in Shanghai engage in year-long tensions as Tokyo tightens grip.
A fragmented column discusses Jungle Jim and jungle life, detailing crocodile behavior, alligators versus crocodiles, jungle dangers, and travel tips. It cites observations on animal traits, hunting lore, and a playful tone that echoes pulp magazine style. The piece notes readers’ appetite for sensational jungle yarns and warns of phony tales.
A reader letter argues for freedom of thought and worship while criticizing Jehovah's Witnesses for intolerance. The writer condemns anti Catholicism and flag saluting bans, calling for balance between liberty and restraint under the Constitution and democracy. A. Arnod from Patton, N Y, signs the piece.
The text presents a garbled fragment praising liberty and freedom, referencing the pres or initial letters and a treasure of liberty, but it remains an unclear quotation with no coherent context or identifiable figures, dates, or locations.
David Lawrence reports from Washington on reactions to President Roosevelt's acceptance of a third nomination. The piece weighs whether any other leader can carry on his foreign and domestic agenda amid global upheaval and the nation’s need to balance restraint with decisive action. The Washington mood mixes support with concern over succession and unified strategy.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions defend to the death and pay, with names or terms like Poltars. The readable words hint at a historical quotation or legal style line, but the context and full meaning are unclear, leaving only stray phrases to summarize as a damaged text item.
In a Chicago newspaper after the nomination Roosevelt is depicted as the sole leader capable of steering the nation through war and domestic turmoil. The piece argues the New Deal relies on low income voters, warns of conscription as a partisan issue, and critiques the administration for overruling civil rights and court independence while appealing to the middle class. It lauds Henry Wallace as a potential president and notes Democrats’ liberal platform and campaign dynamics.
In Chicago Raymond Clapper discusses early campaign anxieties over Roosevelt third term. He cites past battles over Supreme Court packing, reorganizations, and purge attempts as precedent. He argues the current attack mirrors those fights, stressing fears of dictatorship and power overreach.
A historical debate on presidential term limits unfolds as Roosevelt contemplates a potential third term. Reports detail past resolutions, Senate actions, and the political maneuvering around a possible re election pledge while noting contrasting stances from party leaders and figures like Barkley and La Follette.
Report from July 2 notes Hugh S. Johnson describing friction at the Democratic convention as many delegates criticize Henry Wallace and object to his prominent backing by the President. The account highlights growing division within the party over leadership and direction.
The article depicts Wallace as shy and unpolished yet highly principled, a political figure allied with broader Fourth New Deal aims. It notes a plain, studious demeanor and a lack of pretense, while criticizing some aspects of the era’s policies and the writer’s own views on Wallace’s philosophy and program.
Paul Mallon reports Chicago on the Democratic convention where Roosevelt failed to unite the party behind the hind term plan. Hull declined the Vice Presidency and Gore was rejected again. Wallace was sidelined, leaving Homewell and allied figures to claim influence as reform-minded factions faltered.
In this election discourse the speaker endorses Wallace as a sincere candidate and praises his straightforward leadership. The piece contrasts Wallace with typical political maneuvering, notes New Deal ties, and suggests his presidency would be honest and refreshing even amid risk.
An article analyzes the Third Term Party formed around Roosevelt, aligning Wallace with labor groups and John L. Lewis. It argues Roosevelt gains little new political strength, with Wallace lacking sharp judgment and the convention exposing cynicism among reporters. It notes Hopkins Kelly Byrnes steered the core, easing exposure of candidates and presenting Roosevelt as a strong but contested leader.
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