War Clouds Gather in Balkans As Fleets Mass in Far East
The weekly news analysis notes rising tensions in Europe and Asia as naval powers of Turkey France Italy England and Russia mass near the Dardanelles and in the Baltic. British forces land at Narvik while German moves threaten Norway and Holland. Secretary Hull warns peace in the Dutch East Indies while Harold Stassen gains GOP keynote status. Edith Mayo named American Mother of 1940.
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Johnson’s Republican Advice and Roosevelt Outlook
General Johnson analyzes Republican prospects amid Roosevelt’s possible return, praising La Guardia and Wendell Willkie as strong ticket contenders. He warns Dewey, Vandenberg, and Taft lack concrete proposals and favors aggressive reform. He also urges railroad reform through Wheeler’s bill to unlock capital, reduce dead obligations, and boost employment and demand.
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Why Should the U S Stay Out of Europe’s War Says Brackart
Washington columnist William Brackart argues the United States should avoid entanglement in Europe’s conflict. He criticizes calls for a larger navy, notes extended combat zones, and questions whether any U S interest justifies joining the war while urging neutrality through cautious policy and political campaigning.
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In Louisiana Sam Jones was elected governor and takes office May 14, finishing Huey P. Long’s political machine. Guy Caire won a local race as the first Republican to defeat a Democrat in St James parish police jury. Mrs Martha Taft urged defending the Constitution, while Mrs Franklin Roosevelt spoke at Battle Creek offering a wartime hope message.
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Bright new panholder pattern set for gifts
A Numo hot iron transfer Z9108 15 cents features nine motifs forming three sets. Set one shows a pastel waterlily with lily pads, set two combines sunflowers, morning glory and wild rose, and set three includes two pug puppanholders that fit a doghouse holder when not in use. Order to:
Stranger Was Quick to Acknowledge Introduction
A wayside London clergyman prepares to begin a sermon as three strangers enter late. One sits by the door while the others move up the aisle. The text to be read is quoted as I know Paul, but who are ye. The visitors identify themselves as Harry MacTavish and James MacPherson from Edinburgh and Joe Stimson from London.
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