Mutual Defense Talks Between U S and Canada Underscore Ties
Kaltenborn argues that a U S Canada defense accord would push Canada toward Britain or push the United States toward empire status. He notes that while cooperation grows from proximity and need, no formal treaty may arise without Senate consent and that Canada lacks contractual competence.
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H. V. Kaltenborn
British Empire
United States
John MacCormac
America
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Picture of the Century Hoax Exposed by American Reporters
A claimed five German planes over Britain proved a hoax after correspondents showed the retouched plate added planes. The piece argues the fake aimed to sway neutral opinion and distrust both sides, urging Americans to seek truthful reporting and even take salt for sun stroke as a joke on media gullibility.
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United States
Washington
London
Berlin
Fifth columnist term popularized by New Yorker
The phrase fifth columnist has entered common usage to label a person with whom one disagrees on contemporary issues, reflecting how political language evolves to stigmatize opponents.
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New Yorker
Hollywood Credit for Original Plot Twists
The St. Louis Star-Times notes that filmmakers keep reusing plots but assign new titles to each film, maintaining an air of originality despite familiar stories.
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Hollywood
St. Louis
Star-Times
Movie Prices in Alaska Include Smoked Salmon
A Louisville Times quips that theater admission in Alaska costs a smoked salmon, and audiences hear and see stories that are fishy.
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Alaska
Louisville Times
Money makes the army morale rise by $60 pay proposal
Westbrook Pegler argues for raising base military pay to $60 a month for a million soldiers. He contends higher pay boosts morale, public image, and stability, noting current wages leave troops poor and limited in leisure, while extra benefits would not bankrupt the country.
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Navy
Distances in The Citizen Table Questioned
The Arizona Citizen notes errors in the February table of distances. It highlights misstatements from Yuma to Mc Dowell and other routes, citing military pay figures for Lowell Bowie and 437 miles as evidence. The piece doubts overall accuracy for strict business calculations.
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McDowell
Lowell
Bowie
Willkie Speech Impresses Washington Professionals
The article notes Willkie's acceptance speech being kept personal with few party big wigs aware of its contents. It highlights his mastery of message, neutralizes New Deal strategies, and wins cautious praise from seasoned political professionals for cutting through anticipated attacks.
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Washington
Wendell Willkie
Joe Martin
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Willkie
Hoover
Colorado Springs
Roosevelt
Elwood
Wall Street
Power Trust
Making Hamburger Out Of Memories By Bugs Baer
Baer recalls late career fates of boxing icons Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney. He argues retirement suits Dempsey poorly at 46 and suggests aging champions should serve as referees rather than fighters. The piece weighs nostalgia against durability and public appetite for old rivals.
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Arthur
Bugs" Baer
Quotations on Women From Historic Authors
A compilation of lines about women from G W Curtis George Eliot Miss Mulock Goethe Fuller Shakespeare stresses civilization manners strength gentleness and the role of women in culture and society, urging self satisfaction and dignity.
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George Eliot
Miss Mulock
Society of Women
Goethe
Fuller
Misheard Home Debate Over New Carpet Sparks Exchange
In a light moment cited by the Wall Street Journal a couple argues about a household purchase the husband requesting a new carpet and the wife recalling the phrase differently. The exchange highlights miscommunication in ordinary domestic matters.
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Wall Street Journal
Bugs Baer for Twenty Years Column Bits
A humorous look at Bugs Baer with quips from past years. Lines from Aug 21 of 1935 1930 1925 and 1920 mix wit about Wall Street fathers and a sobbing trombone. The item reflects a recurring column feature.
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Wise Monkeys
Wall Street
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Circus interruption sparks wary joke among crowd
A latecomer argued a seat dispute with an elderly patron during a circus performance. The man claimed not to have stepped on anyone. the reply suggested the fault lay with the elephants, invoking a sly line about the elephants being in the Tit Bits.
Bible Thought For Today On Sharing Burdens
A devotional note admonishes readers to bear one another's burdens in keeping with Galatians 6 2 urging communal support over self interest. The caption highlights the phrase Every Fellow for Himself as disgraceful.
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Christ
Hitler's Army Faith Fuels His Power, Wiedemann Says
Captain Fritz Wiedemann, Hitler’s former aide and now U S consul general in San Francisco, warns that Hitler’s vast military might is his central驱 motive. The article notes U S observers fear attack timing, while Britain struggles to hold air odds and defense industry fights tax measures.
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Hitler
United States
San Francisco
Fritz Wiedemann
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Wiedemann
Berlin
Germany
Stimson
General Marshall
Marshall
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London
Panama Canal
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Live Today by Elsie Robinson urges seizing the moment
A column urges Americans to reclaim urgency amid wartime strain. The author argues the present hour matters more than future fears, urging action today to support family and country despite fear of looming global conflict.
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Bess
Billy
Europe
England
Nuff
Man Runs Store With Clever Ad Of Bag Pipes
Quote from the Montreal Star notes a shopkeeper’s advertising gimmick promising bag pipes and instruments, highlighting business wit and a distinctive sales angle. The remark praises the store owner for having the right idea.
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Montreal Star
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