Buenos Aires Welcomes Roosevelt With Naval Salute
The Indianapolis and Chester entered Buenos Aires harbor as eleven warships fired a salute to President Roosevelt. crowds cheered as he met President Justo and led a program that included a visit to the government house and a session of the Pan American peace conference. Roosevelt then toured the city and prepared for Montevideo and Rio de Janeiro stops.
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Russia Denounces Nazi Allies and Seeks Peace Despite Threats
In Moscow Foreign Minister Maxim Litvinov warned that Germany and Japan share a secret military alliance aimed at a continental war, while the Soviet Union pledges peace and readiness to defend the Fatherland. A report noted Soviet naval forces have surged 1,700 percent since 1933.
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Quito Military Revolt Suppressed. Dozens Killed in Battle
In Quito the NE regiment of the Ecuadorian army tried to spark a revolution in the capital, but the uprising was swiftly quelled. Fifty people died and one hundred were wounded. many were arrested including Pedro Velasco Ibarra, brother of former President Velasco Ibarra. The daily El Dia was closed and its director Ricardo Jaramillo imprisoned.
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Crisis Looms in Simpson Affair Rumors Rise
London dispatches report Prime Minister Baldwin warned King Edward that marrying Mrs. Simpson would lack government and Parliament support. He reportedly conferred with Labour leader Clement Attlee to form a unified Conservative Labor stance on the issue. Cabinet and peers urged the king to state intentions to the public promptly.
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Drouth Commission Seeks Relief Plan in Prairie States
Chairman Morris L. Cooke and the Great Plains drought commission hold meetings across blighted states to shape a relief and control program calling on farmers to consult. O W Roberts forecasts above normal precipitation next spring, though current conditions show a serious water and feed shortage in North Dakota and surrounding areas. Labor costs rise 14 percent as farm products and foods lead price gains since 1938. Seattle mayoral recall drive targets John F. Dore over labor dispute actions and alleged misconduct surrounding the Post-Intelligencer strike.
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Stalin Proposes New Constitution for Soviet Union
Stalin outlines a written constitution offering equal suffrage secret ballot and rights to work leisure education and old-age security. It guarantees freedom of conscience worship speech press assembly and organization with limits on political bodies.
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No New Taxes at Capitol Aimed to Balance Budget
The Capitol debates extending nuisance taxes that bring in about half a billion dollars. Taxes on autos, phone messages, movies, lubricants, matches, tires, electricity, cosmetics and more may continue after June 30 until budget issues ease. The piece also surveys social security funding, European loans, Mussolini’s expansion, and Japan’s use of discarded junk for war materials.
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These Cuddle Toys Solve Gift Problems
Delightful cuddle toys for babies arms. Four animals in pattern 5609 use two pieces each, bear jacket extra, chick wings separate. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept. 269 West Fourteenth St New York NY for transfer pattern and instructions.
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Stunting Growth Quote by Leigh Hunt Reflected
A prose excerpt questions how ambition is limited by small minds and fixed surroundings. The author uses a simile of stones at a foundation to illustrate restraint and foreshadows a critique of inaction and narrow thinking.
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Temptation To Resist Honesty A Johnson Quote
A quotation from Dr. Johnson discusses temptation and honesty. It argues resisting temptation in the presence of hidden wealth proves honesty but notes such proof is not for others to demand. It suggests approaching temptation harms a person and makes both parties guilty if failure occurs.
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