Dewey Ahead in Republican Race Says Boake Carter
Boake Carter surveys Arch-Western states from Joplin to the Bible Belt noting Tom Dewey’s rising public support and the craving for a glamorous, strong Republican figure. Roosevelt’s chances for a third term appear slim to conservatives while Hull’s trade theory draws critique as internationalism risks war and demands greater U.S. agricultural and scientific focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Dewey
Hull
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Mr. Hull
United States
Europe
Newspaper Advertising Rates and Addresses
Advertising prices listed for in paper delivery and mail subscriptions with yearly and weekly rates. Foreign representatives include John W. Cullen Company offices in Chicago New York Columbus and Detroit. Publication date noted as Tuesday April 16 1940.
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Elyria
Chic
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
Michigan Ave
New York
Fifth Ave
Columbus
Detroit
General Motors
Churchill and Hitler Move Scenarios on Scandinavia War
A Philadelphia Inquirer editorial critiques Churchill’s North Sea remarks and argues Hitler’s Scandinavian gamble appears driven by desperation. It links Norway’s neutrality, ore routes, and potential moves toward Sweden and the Balkans with broader oil and front-line risks for Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Inquirer
Winston Chaurchill
Commons
Europe
Germany
Scandinavia
Admiralty
Churchill
Finland
Norway
Norwegian
Hitler
Napoleon
Spain
Denmark
Sweden
Lulea
Gulf of Bothnia
Danube Basin
Balkan States
Romania
Hungary
Jugoslavia
Turkey
William Faversham A Storied Life On Stage And In War
William Faversham, famed for The Squaw Man and a long Shakespearean career, led a dramatic life from youth to old age. He ran away, fought in India, starved in New York, married three times, and died in poverty at seventy two, reflecting the fate of artists mismanaging their fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Faversham
Faversham
Shakespeare
India
New York
Anniversaries and history notes April 16 1940
Notable birthdays include 1741 Charles W Peale Philadelphia painter and Revolutionary soldier born in Maryland died 1827 3829 John T Ford Baltimore theatre manager born there died 1894 1950 Herbert B Adams Johns Hopkins historian born Shutesbury Mass died 1901 1856 Albert B Dick near Chicago mimeograph inventor born near Chicago died 1934 31857 Henry S Pritchett Carnegie Foundation first president born Fayette Missouri died 1939 1867 Wilbur Wright born Millville Indiana died Dayton Ohio 1912 1872 Samuel D McReynolds Tennessee Congressman born Pikeville Tenn died 1939. Today in History includes 1787 The Contrast first American comedy staged at John Street Theatre NYC 1817 first free school for the deaf opens Hartford 1862 Lincoln signs bill abolishing slavery in DC France declares war on Mexico 1865 Battle of Columbus GA 1905 Carnegie gives 10 million for teachers 1917 Wilson appeals for aid to feed families plant gardens 1971 Mississippi floods homeless 1937 St Louis chain store picketing under Wagner Act.
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Charles W. Peale
Philadelphia
Marrland
John T. Ford
Lincoln
Baltimore
Herbert B. Adams
Johns Hopkins
Shutesbury
Mass
Albert B. Dick
Chicago
Henry S. Pritchett
Carnegie Foundation
Fayette
Santa Barbara
Cal
Wilbur Wright
Orville
Milllville
Ind
Dayton
Ohio
Samuel D. McReynolds
Tennessee
Pikeville
Tenn
Royall Tylers
John Street
New York City
Hartford
Mississippi
St. Louis
Notable Births of Public Figures Across Years
U S Senator Frederick Van Nuys of Indiana born in Falmouth Indiana sixty six years ago Grace Livingston Hill novelist born Wellsville New York seventy five years ago Lily Pons singer born France thirty six years ago Charles Spencer Chaplin famed comedian born England fifty one years William De Beck cartoonist creator of Barney Google born Chicago fifty years ago Clinton M Bester Civil Aeronautics administrator born Des Moines Iowa forty five years ago Federal Judge Michael L Igoe of
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U. S
Frederick van Nuys
Indiana
Falmouth
Ind
Grace Livingston Hill
Wellsville
N. Y
Lily Pons
France
Charles Spencer Chaplin
England
William de Beck
Barney Google
Chicago
Clinton M. Bester
Civil Aeronautics Administrator
Des Moines
Iowa
Michael L. Igoe
Hull Farley ticket faces doubts amid religious sway
The piece notes businesslike government could raise farm wealth and industry jobs but questions if Hulls plan truly works. It cites lingering religious influence as a factor that may undermine long term support for the Hull Farley ticket despite perceived principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hull
America
Readings on Repentance and the Kingdom of God
A sermon notes John the Baptist and Jesus in Galilee preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God. It defines repentance as a change of mind and life by the Holy Spirit, not merely church membership, and stresses being born again to see and enter the Kingdom.
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John
Jesus
Galilee
John the Baptist
Beta
Christ
Heaven
Fuel Racket Lifted In Tokyo Bus Services
Tokyo police probe fuel profiteering involving the Tohoku Development Company and city bus lines. The semi official firm is accused of selling charcoal to municipal lines above fixed prices while claiming commissions for rush orders. Officials must shift to direct producer purchases as charcoal at official prices remains unavailable. Transit heads face choosing between illegal deals or halting service.
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Tokyo
Tohoku Development Company
Tokyo Municipal
Noted Illustrator Dorothy Lathrop Born in Albany
Chicago born at St Paul Minn 30 years ago Dorothy Pulis Lathrop noted illustrator born Albany NY 49 years ago Rabbi Morris S Lazaron of Baltimore born Savannah GA 52
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Chicago
St. Paul
Minn
Dorothy Pulis Lathrop
Albany
N. Y
Morris S. Lazaron
Balti-moro
Savannah
Zodiac Forecast Highlights Ambition and Creative Rise
Today brings strong creative energy and potential for notable achievement. Natives may climb heights through personal merit or by the influence of others drawn to their magnetic魅力, with the latter often yielding the best results.
Norway War Holds Key to World War Theaters
The piece argues Britain must win in Norway to deter Italy from joining the war, warns Mussolini may enter within a month if Britain falters, and notes shifts in Allied and Axis plans. It also covers U S government reorganizations affecting the Civil Aeronautics Authority and its leadership changes.
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Washington
Europe
Italy
Norway
Britain
State Department
White House
Mussolini
Hitler
Afussolini
United States
North Africa
Scandinavia
Russia
Germany
North Ridgeville Memorial Day Program Meeting
North Ridgeville citizen Memorial Day committee held its second meeting of the season on Friday evening to plan the observance. The group discussed arrangements for honors, ceremony timing, parade routes, and participant involvement.
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Vern Andrews
Howard van Arsdale
Elyria
Andrews
Gibbons
St. Peter's Choral Singers
Brandt
North Ridgeville
Citizen's Memorial Day Committee
PTA April Meeting Date Change Noted
The April PTA meeting will be held on Wednesday April 17 at 7 o'clock instead of the usual day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teacher's Association
Or & O'Clock
Valedictorians Named For Straight A High School Record
Elizabeth Andrews and Ruth Bainbridge share the Valedictorian honor after maintaining perfect straight A averages across all high school courses. The announcement highlights their consistent academic excellence and parity in top ranking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Andrews
Ruth Bainbridge
Ridgeville Students Qualify for Lorain County Team
Ridgeville school placed nine in the state scholarship examination and six students will advance to the Lorain county team to compete in early May at Kent. Eloise Carpenter Barbara Carpenter Anna Babbits Elizabeth Andrews Joseph Lenner and Ruth Bainbridge are the named qualifiers.
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Ridgeville
Lorain County
Kent
Eloise Carpenter
Barbara Carpenter
Anna Babbits
Elizabeth Andrews
Joseph Lenner
Ruth Bainbridge
Franco's Salary and Expenditures Reported at 240000
A Madrid official bulletin cites General Franco's annual salary and expenses near $240 000. The report notes Chinese people are said to drink large amounts of weak tea prepared with boiling water.
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Boake
Joplin
Dewey
Henry Ford
Borke Carter
Della
Nee
John O'Reilly
Old van Niekerk
South Africa
Cape Town
John Hix
Bible
the Brown Company
Lodi Street
Civil Aeronautices Authority
CAA
Robert Hinckley
Hinckley
Congress
Department of Commerce
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Commerce Department
Harry Hopkins
Aeronautics Authority
Friends
Bob Hinckley
Louis Brownlow
Petersburg
Knox
Clinton M. Hester
Hester
Interior Department
Treasury
Shipping Board
Alien Property
Justice Department
Homer Cummings
Brownlow
McReynolds
Civil Aeronautics
Chester Thompson
Inland Waterways Corporation
St Louis
Thompson
Lawrence Connery
Massachusetts
New Dealer
Labor Department
Bata
Maryland
Aubrey Williams
GOP
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Drew Pearson
Robert S&s Allen
Cash & Carry
Middle Ave
P.T.A. News
E. A. Welsh
E. A.welsh Funeral Home
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