Victory for Poland ends crisis over Vilna and tensions rise
The Western Newspaper Union reports Lithuania yields to Poland on Vilna resumption of relations and trade. Polish troops celebrate in Vilna while riots target Jews in Warsaw. Col. Beck pledges Lithuanian independence. Hull warns against seclusion and warns of drift toward chaos as global tensions mount.
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Poland
Lithuania
Vilna
Smigly-Rydz
Memel
Warsaw
National Democrats
Joseph Beck
Mexico Seizes Oil Properties in Great Mexico Expropriation
President Cardenas ordered expropriation of oil assets held by American and British firms valued at about 400 million. Wells refineries and tankers were seized and offices were occupied by workers. Companies plan legal actions challenging the decree as unconstitutional while the United States and Great Britain prepare to contest the seizures and possible similar moves in mining over wage disputes.
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Cardenas
Mexico
Republic
United States
Great Britain
Board of Labor
Europe
America
London
Paris
Czechoslovakia
Spain
Hungary
Maxim Litvinoff
Soviet
Russia
Germany
Italy
Japan
France
Hitler
Arming for peace outlined by Cordell Hull
Secretary Hull told the National Press Club in Washington that America must pursue world peace while arming to protect rights against international lawlessness. His broad discussion of foreign policy outlined nine points, stressing peace without alliances and collaboration.
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America
Cordell Hull
National Press Club
Washington
Fragio
Navy bill to build largest U.S. fleet in history
With only sparse opposition, the house passed the administration’s billion dollar navy bill authorizing 46 combat ships, 22 auxiliaries, and 950 aircraft. The War Department said army and navy officers would study an enlistment plan to mobilize over two million men within four months of war. It calls for 1,250,000 army recruits and 500,000 navy recruits, with 300,000 volunteers in month one and a selective draft law drafted for quick submission.
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House
War Department
Army
Navy
Congress
Morgan Defies Roosevelt Over TVA Chairman Ouster
President Roosevelt ordered Arthur Morgan of the Tennessee Valley Authority to recant charges or face suspension, but Morgan challenged the President’s authority to remove him. He refused to resign, saying he does not run away, and left for Yellow Springs, Ohio. Roosevelt reportedly found a legal provision allowing removal by advisers.
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Morgan
Roosevelt
Arthur B. Morgan
Tennessee Valley Authority
Yellow Springs
Ohio
Row Over Lobby Inquiry Sparks Senate Battle
GQ RANK GANNETT urges abolition of the senate lobbying investigating committee and an apology for alleged illegal actions. Executive secretary Dr Edward A Rumely faces a contempt citation over surrendering records. Senator Minton accuses Gannett of propaganda while defending reform efforts and administration support helps defeat the Wheeler amendment.
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Sherman Minton
Indiana
Senate Committee
Lewis B. Schwellenbach
Washington
Frank Gannett
Gannett
Senate
National Committee
Edward A. Rumely
Supreme Court
Hugo L. Black
Minton
James Wadsworth
New York
Florida
Liberty League
McNutt proposes reopening Philippine fate in 1946
High Commissioner Paul V. McNutt warned that granting full freedom to the Philippines in 1946 could trigger bloody prolonged warfare. With President Roosevelt's approval he suggested reconsidering independence. Manuel Quezon supported the plan, while McNutt affirmed ultimate independence. Quezon has pressed for revised status and dominion talks, fearing U S noninvolvement in defense and trade.
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Philippines
Paul V. McNutt
Roosevelt
McNaitt
Manuel Quezon
Philippine Commonwealth
United States
Philippine
Japan
Quezona
British French Protest Over Barcelona Bombings
Repeated and intense bombings of Barcelona by Spanish insurgent planes killed hundreds of civilians and drew protests from Britain and France. They asserted a violation of international law and pressed the Vatican to urge General Franco to halt the attacks on unfortified towns. The insurgent advance toward the east coast paused about 40 miles from the Mediterranean.
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Barcelona
Vatican
Franco
Mediterranean
Build Strong Bones and Bright Health With Minerals
A 1938 health column explains minerals essential to life and growth, stressing calcium as captain of the minerals, its role in bones and teeth, and the need for milk cheese leafy greens and fruits. It covers phosphorus iron iodine and their sources, plus iodized salt and dietary guidelines for children and adults. Houston Goudiss explains how minerals support heart nerves and blood coagulation.
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Henry C. Sherman
Teachers College
Columbia University
WNU
C. Houston Goudiss
Iron the King Pin of Nutrition and Health
The article explains iron as essential for hemoglobin and oxygen transport, noting copper aids iron use. It describes pale children, fatigue, and shortness of breath as signs of iron deficiency and urges not to deprive oneself or children of this vital mineral for full health.
Around the House Recipe Tips and Home Hints
A collection of practical kitchen and sewing tips for home use. Includes steps for baking potatoes drying out after cooking, selecting small towels for children, juicing oranges fresh for breakfast, adding acid to milk to prevent curdling, a sauce idea for cold meats with whipped cream and horseradish, a layered meat loaf method with eggs and chili sauce, securing snaps with buttonhole stitches, frying fish filets in cornmeal, and cleaning parchment lamp shades with olive oil to restore freshness.
Invaluable Aid To the Housewife Fourth in Series
Nutrition expert C. Houston Goudiss writes on Mineral Salts and their role in building a strong heart nerves blood and bones. He details dietary sources and urges readers to follow weekly installments for family health.
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C. Houston Goudiss
Goudiss
A Splendid Service for Floors
Floors suffer the most from neglect yet modern self polishing wax offers a quick 20 minute dry time. It forms a protective film that resists wear and keeps dirt from embedding in wood. It beautifies with a transparent sheen and enhances natural grain. Use the best quality for lasting results and home appeal.
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Hull
Austria
China
Far East
General Smigly-Rydz
Becy, Hull
Senator Minton
Litvinoff
Houston Goodiss
East 39Th Street
Calcium
Minerals
Iron—King
Them
Wes
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