16 Feb 1938
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Syracuse Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1938
Page
1
Dudley A. White presents a partisan overview of Hearst war aims, arguing for media influence in wartime policy and public opinion. The piece critiques propaganda tactics and suggests cautious reporting while detailing the political stakes and potential consequences.
Chicago February report quotes Commissioner W. A. Meintrine of the Salvation Army denouncing attempts to outlaw war while condemning attacks on noncombatants. He warns that war turns indecent when women and children suffer and stresses the non-political, humanitarian duty to protect civilian lives. Kiwanis echoes the stance, saying opposition to war is universal and undeniable.
Senator Claude Pepper argues for humane conduct in war and urges U S government action to reduce destruction. The Foreign Relations panel notes support for ending formal force where possible, aligning with editorials by William Randolph Hearst on limiting armed conflict.
Capt George Morgan Garro-Tones a British war ace and M P argues for Hearst backed plan to limit aerial bombardment to military targets. He cites precision, warns air raids harm civilian life, and favors a nations congress to restrict strikes on essential civilian infrastructure.
Albert Serol, leader of the French Socialist group in the Chamber of Deputies, supports William Randolph Hearst’s proposal for a world congress to outlaw civilian bombardment. He praises the project, calls for US leadership in peace, and pledges French cooperation to stop wartime atrocities.
G men nabbed two youths described as dangerous criminals who attempted to extort 2500 from Mrs Melvin C Preston threatening to dustify her daughter. They admitted planning to threaten with acid from a water pistol if payment was not made. The suspects were identified as Lenis and another brother aged 25.
Special to The Journal Detroit Mich Fee 18 hearst plan praised by Raymond W Starr attorney general who says the Hearst movement seeks international cooperation and humane methods to curb barbarism in wartime noting massacres of women and children prompt renewed efforts to outlaw such cruelties.
Massachusetts political chatter centers on whether Andrew Thomas Buckle or H. Buckleson will run, sparked by Lt Governor Francis E Kelly's plan to oppose Governor Roosevelt. Democratic leaders weigh Kelly's announcement amid national support signals and a push to end what is seen as failed state policies.
Bishop Falna Hayes supports Hearst newspapers campaign against war horrors. He cites Pope Pius XI declaring war horrific and urges Catholics from layman to pontiff to back moves to abolish or lessen war ravages, aligning with antiwar sentiment amid oppressive taxes and national tensions.
Eleanor Roosevelt is named the most photographed woman in the United States by press photographers. New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia is voted the most photographed man. Barbara Stanwyck is listed among the most photographed women.
Washington reports of aerial bombardment casualties spur renewed calls in Congress to outlaw barbaric warfare against civilians. Senators and representatives urge action to halt wholesale murder and to convene a Congress of Nations to confront unprotected populations and defend civilization.
Authorities today pieced together a grim sequence in the life of Henry Von Novel, a Prussian count who killed his estranged wife, wounded her sister, then shot himself at a hotel. The slain woman, Mrs Vor Nobel, faced him as she descended a stair with her sister and two children from a prior marriage. Kaisér 21 and Frederik Kaiser, 16, were among those present.
Pittsburgh February 16 A report notes that a steel strip mill with 85 000 workers faces displacement as production shifts. The piece cites the United Steelworkers organizing council and references the CLO and SWOC amid labor activity, while a Republican policy emphasis urges private employment to spur national prosperity.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.