Weekly News Analysis Roosevelt White House Split Threatens 1940 Third Party
Joseph W La Bine analyzes the White House Congress rift over appointments and policy moves. He argues tensions may push Democratic factions toward a 1940 third party, amid scrutiny of TVA budgets relief plans and anti- C I O sentiment.
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White House-Congress
Joseph W. la Bine
Congress
Senate
Roosevelt
Wisconsin
Thomas R. Amlie
White House Interstate Commerce Commission
Ohio
Vic Donahey
Herschel W. Arant
Ohio State
Circuit Court of Appeals
Philadelphia
Francis Biddle
Pennsylvania
Joseph F. Guffey
John Lewis
Guffey
Michael A. Musmanno
Pittsburgh
New York
Harry E. Kaldener
George H. Earle
Democratic House
White House Congress
TVA
Gilbertsville
Florida
Ship
Passamaquoddy
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
Social Security
U.S
New Deal
Virginia
Clifton A. Woodrum
South Carolina
James F. Byrnes
House
Texas
Martin Dies
Frances Perkins
Harry Bridges
Labor
Nonpartisan League
Hainan Occupation Tests Franco-British China Policy
The piece notes Hainan island near Hong Kong falls to Japan on a temporary basis, defying a 1937 pact, with observers fearing permanent occupation. It links the move to global derangements, cites Chiang Kai-shek's warning of Pacific domination, and mentions France’s rejection of Japan’s ambassador as significant in a broader Western response. It also covers U S policy shifts, Cordell Hull's remarks on armament and economic causes of war, and hints at reciprocal trade strategies as potential peaceful avenues.
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Cordell Hull
Mexico City
Roosevelt
Lazaro Cardenas
Don Francisco Castillo Najera
White House
Mexico
Senor Najera
U. S
President Cardenas
Cardenas
Senor Cardenas
Luis Rodriguez
Fulgencio Batista
Batista
Hong Kong
Britain
Hainan Island
France
Hainan
Tokyo
China
Japan
Dor
Paris
Barcelona
Canton
Munich
Francé
Indo-China
Chungching
Chiang Kai - Shek
Pacific
Chiang
Singapore
Australia
Hawaii
Congress
America
Hull
Neville Chamberlain
Danger on the Rails Adventurer Pat Laffey recalls near death
In Galway and Trenton tales Pat Laffey recounts crawling beneath a moving locomotive as a boy, clinging to the engine’s undercarriage when an engine crew halted the train. He describes blood, fear, and a miraculous rescue that left him with lasting injuries and a warning to readers.
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Ello
Patrick J. Laffey
Trenton
New Jersey
Pat Laffey
Ireland
Pat
Galway
Greek Patent Roots Reach Back to Sybaris Law
The article notes that ancient Sybaris offered one year monopolies for new dishes, seen as the first authentic patent system. It cites Phylarchus and the 1623 English Statute of Monopolies as early modern precedents, with the U S patent system formed in 1790 and colonial precedents prior to that. It observes patent systems spread worldwide.
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Frank E. Barrows
New York
American Chemical Society
Sybaris
B. C
Phylarchus
Great Britain
WPA Trouble Shooter Brimhall Faces WPA Turbulence
An NRA style profile recounts Dean Brimhall the WPA troubleshooter and employment problems director as a central figure in looming budget cuts. It traces his Utah roots complex ventures and love of flying while noting the Senate opens each day with prayers and Chaplain Phillips gains formal daily prayer funding.
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York
WPA
Dean Brimhall
Sinclair Lewis
Utah
Rocky Mountains
United States Senate
Senate
Ze Barney Thorne Phillips
Phillips
Senator Neely
Joshua
Neely
Tufted Tassels for Theat Colorful Accent
A reader asks how to pair yellow with brown to brighten a guest room. Ruth Wyeth Spears suggests using yellow tassels on brown material and reverse coloring for bedspreads, plus ideas for borders and quick home decor updates. Books by Spears offer step by step sewing guidance and a free quilt leaflet with two book orders.
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Ruth Wyeth Spears
Spears
S. Desplaines St
Chicago
Ill
Neighborhood Gossip Sparks Curious Inquiries
The Limit First Neighbor notes Mrs Knowall across the way is very inquisitive. The Second Neighbor confirms she listens when two roads meet, highlighting local curiosity about neighbors.
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St. Louis
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