U S Isolationist Drift After Japan Pact Breaks
The article analyzes Britain's surrender to Japan and U S policy shifts as Cordell Hull ends the 28 year treaty with Japan. It notes Japan's demand for recognition of a new order in China and Britain’s fading influence, while US politics stir around 1940 candidates and party rifts.
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U.S
Japan
Neville Chamberlain
Tokyo
Robert Leslie Craigie
Orient
Britain
Shanghai
Chamberlain
U. S
China
Rome-Berlin
Hitler
Mussolini
Mr. Chamberlain
Cordell Hull
Kensuke Horinouchi
Horinouchi
Washington
Canton
Congress Battles Over Roosevelt Spend-Lend Bill And More
The Senate debates a $2.49 billion spend-lend bill as Majority Leader Barkley trims obstacles and rescinds road and public works provisions. Republicans deride the plan as splending while critics warn of debt hikes and evasion of limits. Other actions include shelving Wheeler’s transportation bill, Sayre’s Philippines post, and talks on land barter with Germany.
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Senate
Roosevelt
Alben W. Barkley
Montana
James E. Murray
Barkley
PWA
Michigan
Arthur Vandenberg
Virginia
Harry Byrd
Georgia
Walter F. George
Congress
Burton K. Wheeler
House
Francis B. Sayre
Philippines
White House
Cordell Hull
Henry Wallace
Germany
U. S
Shaping of National Policies Influenced by Work of Congress
Washington column assesses the first session of the seventy sixth Congress. It argues party defections and realignments under Roosevelt shifted power, building a 1940 Democratic platform that could challenge a third term bid. It notes congressional limits on the President and a drift toward Democratic gains in districts and states. It cites WPA, Dies investigations, tax changes, social security tweaks, neutrality debates, and Roosevelt’s public clash with United Press.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
George
Georgia
Smith
South Carolina
Tydings
Maryland
O’connor
New York
United States
Joe Guffey
Pennsylvania
Guffey
Supreme Court
Brain Trust
America
Congress
Supreme ‘Court
Mr. Roosevelt
House
Dies
Texas
Labor Relations Board
Federal Communications Commission
Heaven and
Earth
WPA
New Deal
Harrison
Mississippi
Haynes
The
Treasury
Doughton
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Lyle Wilson
United Press Bureau
Wilson
Hull
Department of State
United Press
Capitol
Union
Cotton trade measures set to boost U S cotton output
In New York Britain plans to take extra cotton under a subsidy scheme, adding about 100000 bales to reach 700000 total. In Washington the U S and Japan extend a one year Philippine cotton pact limiting imports to 45000000 square meters. In Memphis President Oscar Johnston of the National Cotton council will meet with Agriculture Secretary Henry A Wallace to boost cottonseed consumption and stabilize prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Britain
Washington
U.S
Japan
Philippine Islands
Memphis
Oscar Johnston
National Cotton Council
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry A. Wallace
News Quiz Puzzles Prompt Readers for Quick Answers
A fragmented puzzle column asks readers five questions about geography history and current events. It mentions the south polar area between meridians and a false claim about a U S prisoner release. It also hints at an August event in Indiana and a humorous gaffe by a British official.
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Gerould Goldner
Ohio
U. S
St. Joseph
Marshall Counties
Ind
Hudson
Germany
Helmuth Wohlrat
Argentine claim to Antarctic lands tests Byrd expedition
True: Reverend Goldner and his captors kissed and swore eternal friendship. Questions to be asked in 1940 will be tested there. Made unauthorized loan offer to buy peace from Germany. Argentina claims sovereignty over disputed lands, opposing U S and British claims ahead of Byrd’s mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
U. S
Richard EB. Byrd
Smart New Fashions For Now and Later
Charming new pattern offers a sleeveless dress with a transforming jacket for a street suit. Uses chiffon georgette silk print flat crepe and linen. Also features a girl play suit with front buttons ideal for summer and fall. Patterns priced 15 cents, sizes and yardage listed, order via The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Chicago.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Ill
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Decisive Spirit Recognized Space Around a Man
Quote by John Foster notes that a firm decisive spirit clears space around a person, granting room and freedom as recognition follows.
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John Foster
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Hyde Park
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Farley
Paul McNutt
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Mount Pleasant
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American Medical Association
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Arnold
Senator Barkley
Bruckart
Washington Digest
William Bruckart
National Press Bldg
Washington, D. C
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South Georgia
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Nature
Annia
Ram
Neebil
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