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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1940
Page
1
Weekly news analysis notes British and Norse forces combining to expel Nazi presence as King Haakon mobilizes his army. Analyst commentary reflects columnist opinion, not newspaper policy, and is released by the Western Newspaper Union.
A Chicago Daily News special claims a vast conspiracy and bribery enabled the invasion of Norway by Nez forces. It describes Norwegian ports falling to invaders, King Haakon rallying Norwegians, and Allied responses while noting German and English losses. Also covers Roosevelt veto, CCC praise, and labor disputes surrounding John L. Lewis and the NLRB.
Secretary Hull demands immediate arbitration of Mexican oil claims after Mexico denounces U S actions below the Rio Grande. Mexico’s protestors, led by President Cardenas, rally in Mexico City as 20 000 anti American demonstrators march in defense of their country. The Mexican council of conciliation seeks a 20 million severance fee for expelled Americans and foreign oil interests. Meanwhile U S exports rise with trade up across Europe Asia Canada and Latin America, aided by aircraft sales. Miscellany notes Dies committee contempt citations and Franco’s neutrality stance as well as naval tactics debates and Front trial developments.
A historical survey traces Washington Jefferson Andrew Jackson and others positions on presidential term limits. It notes Washington declined to seek a third term due to weariness and duty concerns, while Jefferson warned against life tenure, and Jackson and others urged limiting terms to four or six years. The article cites Hayes and Wilson arguments for constitutional limits and discusses Roosevelt McKinley and Woodrow Wilson debates as part of the ongoing third term controversy.
Washington notes Fiorello LaGuardia, New York mayor, as a major 1940 prospect. He has roped in Tammany support, aligned with Roosevelt New Deal policy, and could help carry New York against Dewey. Garner backs him for Chicago ticket, while farm and labor groups send signals of broad backing.
The note mentions Prime Minister Mackenzie King vacationing in Virginia and Dr Paul Ehrlich hailed for a syphilis cure claim. New York health chief Dr John L Rice calls an interstate health conference. It notes Eve Curle and Paris styling, plus Gov Lehman banning fireworks in New York effective August 1, 1840.
Swedish industrialist Alexis Wenner-Gren arriving in Miami from Nassau warned Sweden would fight to preserve neutrality if pressed by any of the three powers. The star negotiator in the Russo-Finnish peace talks said Sweden could oppose Britain if the country became embroiled, and his yacht traveled from Nassau to deter seizure.
RitH WYETH SPEARS describes restoring an old wicker chair by tufting and padding. The piece recounts removing worn parts, padding, reupholstering, and adding a tufted seat with buttons. It notes related craft ideas and a sales pitch for Book No. 3 with ordering details.
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