European Crisis Deepens Over Rhineland Occupation
London talks by Locarno signatories and Britain struggle to shape a response as Germany under Hitler reinforces the Rhineland. France demands immediate action backed by Russia and the Little Entente, while Britain vacillates between support and cautious dialogue on new peace covenants.
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Rhineland
France
Poland
Russia
Germany
League of National Great Britain
Hitler
Sarraut
Paris
Reich
Baldwin
Anthony Edén
House of Commons
Belgium
Britain
Flandin
London
League Council
Reichstag
Berlin
Great Britain
Italy
Netherlands
Paraguay Under Rafael Franco Declares State of Emergency
Rafael Franco's provisional government in Paraguayikes sets totalitarian regime modeled after Nazism and Fascism. A decree suspends political labor and other unions unless state sanctioned for one year and pledges purge of perceived evils. Authority rests with the liberating army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OL. Rafael. Franco
Paraguay
Davis to Leave for Europe as Soil Program Ends
President Roosevelt announced Chester Davis would depart for a European trip to study economic conditions affecting U S agricultural plans. Critics claimed he is being edged out, while Mr Wallace denied any friction and praised Davis's ability and integrity.
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Chester
Davis
AAA
Roosevelt
Europe
Farmer
Wallace
Mr. Davis
King Edward VIII May Marry as He Prepares Civil List
Britain shows interest in the king possibly marrying. The message to Parliament notes contingency for his marriage with provision for her majesty should it occur. The wording signals acceptance of a potential wedding and the constitutional implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Edward VIII
House of Commons
Admiral Beatty Dies in London at Age Sixty Five
ARL Beatty commander of the British fleet in 1916 18 and first lord of the admiralty died in London after a long illness at sixty five He rose from a sick bed to attend Hart Jellicoes funeral last November and predicted his death He gained fame in the battles of Heligoland Bight Dogger Bank and especially Jutland where he led the 61st battle squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arl Beatty
Admiralty
London
Hart Jellicoe
Lord Beatty
Heligoland Bight
Dogger Bank
Jutland
Wheeler bill would broaden FTC powers and scope
Senate committee approved a Wheeler bill expanding the Federal Trade Commission remit to ban deceptive acts and practices in commerce and to allow action on its own initiative. The measure brings individuals and partnerships under FTC oversight and redefines documentary evidence to include financial and corporate records. Opponents include the Chamber of Commerce, NAM, and ANP. Also noted are protests by workers with the Workers' Alliance of America demanding WPA dismissals and reforms, which were rejected by WPA Administrator Harry Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oweks
Federal Trade Commission
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
National Association of Manufacturers
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Commission
House of Congress
Workers’ Alliance of America
WPA
Harry Hopkins
Victor F. Ridder
New York
Treasury sells record bonds to fund New Deal finance
The government raised 1.36 billion dollars in bonds and notes, the largest issue since 1919, with banks heavily oversubscribing. Public debt now stands at 81.413 billion and the cash balance rises to 2.675 billion. Funds support New Deal spending, defray bonus costs, and retire 450 million of bills due March 16.
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Treasury
Morgenthau
TVA Power Plans Blocked by DC Court Ruling
A District of Columbia Supreme Court temporary restraining order halted plans to furnish TVA power to Knoxville Tennessee under a PWA financed project. Public Service Company contends its 4 million dollar Knoxville investment would be devalued if cheaper government power enters the city. In the same court, 66 soft coal producers challenge the Guffey coal control act as unconstitutional, arguing it invades state rights and deprives producers of property without due process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TVA
Knoxville
Tenn
PWA
District of Columbia Suprems Court
2 Public Service Company
District Supreme Court
New Japanese Cabinet Named With Hirota as Foreign Minister
Former foreign minister Koki Hirota forms a new Japanese cabinet and submits ministers to the emperor. Hirota also assumes foreign affairs while Lieut Gen Count Juichi Tarauchi becomes minister of war and Admiral Osami Nagano leads the navy. Arita, the new ambassador to China, says China must recognize Manchukuo and settle North China issues locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koki Hirota
Japan
Juichi Tarauchi
Osami Nagano
Hirota
Hachiro Arita
China
Shanghai
Manchukuo
Lexington pilot dies in Dayton crash during tests
EUT. Robert E. Giovannoli of Lexington Kentucky, noted as a hero of a bombing plane crash during army tests at Dayton Ohio last October, was killed in a subsequent crash.
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Robert E. Giovannoli
Lexington
Dayton
Ohio
Pantie Set Pattern Promises Sleek Comfort and Low Cost
A pattern for a pantie slip set emphasizes smooth fit with a fitted bodice and non-slip straps. It uses rayon or crepe fabric, offers sizes 12 through 42, and includes a full sew diagram. The pattern number 9662 is available with a 3 1/2 yard fabric requirement for size 16, with orders sent to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept. in Chicago.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Adama St
Chicago, IL
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Speechless and Spokeless Mother Willie on Bicycle Crash
Fragment from Pathfinder Magazine recounts a bicycle collision where Willie was knocked speechless and the speaker’s bike lost its spokes. The brief exchange frames a minor accident with simple injuries implied.
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Willie
Pathfinder Magazine
Heavy Competition Jiggs What Happy People Must Be
Dialogue shows Jiggs and Maggie debating resources for old age. Jiggs laments scarce funds while Maggie asserts ample resources exist but notes current struggle to husband them amid everyday needs.
Fragmented Quote Card From Hugo Note on Sympathy
A short quotation reflects on how different ages draw different sympathy. It notes a mother's concern for a child, a woman's interest in a young man, and indifference toward an old man. The line emphasizes emotional interest across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor
Victor Hugo
Do Not Guess But Know About Aspirin Safety
An advisory warns against unknown headache remedies and urges using genuine Bayer Aspirin. The message emphasizes personal wellbeing and encourages readers to verify products before use, citing safety for the average person and informed choices for relief of neuralgic pains.
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BAYER
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