Roosevelt Aims to Burnish War Readiness While Avoiding War
Roscoe Drummond’s analysis contrasts Roosevelt’s push for an unlimited emergency to speed defense production with isolationist leaders’ belief the President seeks to avoid direct entry into war. The piece argues Roosevelt uses calculated initiative to deter Hitler and create psychological shock, while Hitler tests American resolve in the Atlantic.
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Christian Science Monitor
Roscoe Drummond
United States
Hitler
Drummond
Great Britain
Mr. Roosevelt
A. Hitler
Roosevelt
U. S
Atlantic
Greenland
Azores
Pacific
Japan
Dutch East Indies
Europe
Near East
High Command
Matsuoka
Britain
What Is America In The Saturday Evening Post Essay
The piece treats America as a dreamlike fabric of places and ideals from Carpenters Hall to Concord, Gettysburg, Harvard and Tuskegee, and from the Missouri to the Everglades. It argues America’s greatness lies in its evolving improvisation and democratic order, with wealth rising and poverty narrowing, an ongoing dream that shapes the nation.
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Saturday Evening Post
America
the Post
Carpenters’ Hall
Philadelphia
Chestnut Street
Concord
Capitol
Gettysburg
Harvard University
Tuskegee
Baltimore
Shenandoah Valley
Tennessee
St. Louis
Missouri
Mississippi
Westbrook Pegler Warns Of Subversive Press Power
Pegler argues the American press relies on advertising revenue and subsidies from political and financial interests. He cites Huey Long, Father Coughlin, and labor union papers as examples of propaganda, asserting subsidies corrupt reportage and threaten national unity.
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Huey Long
Moscow
Louisiana
Dick Leche
Leche
Father Coughlin
The
Menace
Coughlin
Germany
Russia
Italy
The Ad Less Press Debate in the United States
A columnist reflects on experiments with ad free papers in Chicago and New York. He warns subsidized media threatens free American press and urges readers and workers to support independent journalism over corporate or state influence.
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Chicago
West Side
New York
United States
Hitler
Free American Press
The Mistake at the Coat Rack
A man claims ownership of an overcoat at a coatrack in a brief exchange. The novice denies and the other insists the coat belongs to John A. Van Dorkyn, ending with a frosty assertion in a local Epworth Herald item.
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John A. van Dorkyn
Epworth Herald
Parent's good example aids tempted child in solving problems
A quotation from Dr. John W. Holland emphasizes that a parent's positive example helps a tempted child confront and resolve personal difficulties. The message urges constructive guidance and self-reliance in youth.
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John W. Holland
Calabasas Ruffianism Noted In Tucson Dispatch
William Kane of Kane and Company returns from southern travels and confirms Calabasas ruffianism. He credits Under Sheriff Ward of Tucson for accompanying him, saving him from venturing alone. The region reports frequent "standing up" incidents with a recent victim losing one hundred forty dollars.
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William Kane
Kane and Company
Calabasas
Sheriff Ward
Tucsom
Furniture for sale in Tucson by G A Avery
Bargain furniture offered in Buehman's block Tucson. G A Avery promises solid material from plain to finest pieces and claims prices cheaper than anywhere in Tucson. Visit to compare stock and deals.
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Tucson
G. A. Avery
Buehman’s Block
Mines At Arivapai Canyon Signal New Town
Reports from Arivapai Canyon indicate rich mines drawing attention to the area and increasing prospects of a sizable town developing in the favored locality. The findings suggest future growth and potential for regional commerce.
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Arivapai Canyon
Property tax equalizers in Tucson districts
Tucson property owners credit city and county boards of equalization for inflating assessed values past real market levels. The boards’ decisions influence perceived worth, shaping taxes and attitudes toward property values.
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Tucson
City
County Boards of Equalization
Copper Queen Mining Works Appraised In Cochise County
The Copper Queen Mining company works in Cochise county are valued at 40000 dollars Flora Morrison operations at 30000 dollars and the old and new works of the Consolidated Contention at 35000 dollars.
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Copper Queen Mining Company
Cochise County
Flora Morrison
City Council Hears Discussion on Specification
The City Council met today to discuss the project specification and related bids. Officials reviewed requirements and potential timelines, inviting public comment on preferred standards and procedures.
Commies In Unions Snared By Paul Mathon Tactics
Washington report details how Roosevelt allied with CIO leaders to purge Communist influence from unions. The Dies Committee uses mediation board hearings, subpoenas, and background probes to pressure organizers, pushing many members out of bargaining roles and reducing strike threats.
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Paul Mathon
Engineer Culver Estimates Culvert Plan at Main and Meyer
The engineer Culver supplied an estimate on the proposed Main and Meyer street culverts. The recorder was authorized to call for bids on the same.
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Culver
Meyer Street
Recorder
Reverend Adams to Attend Colorado Methodist Conference
The Rev. Mr. Adams will leave Prescott next week for Colorado to attend the Methodist conference there.
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Mr. Adams
Prescott
Colorado
Sale of Sonora Coal Lands Inches Toward Millions
A report notes a sale of Sonora coal lands involving millions is becoming clearer, with the transaction approaching a formal arrangement. The piece suggests growing official and market attention as details cohere into a near certainty.
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Sonora
Shakespeare Wars Across Centuries Highlighted in Quotes
The piece cites lines attributed to Shakespeare and others linking war imagery to power, defense, and aggression. It references King John, Julius Caesar, Titus Andronicus, MacBeth, Henry V, Henry VI, Othello, and a militant figure, noting pre1880 authorities and reader questions about attributions.
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Meredith
One-Sided Match Highlighted in June 18 1921 Coverage
A June 18 1921 piece notes a lopsided contest described with vivid imagery, comparing the losing side to bow-legged heels. The report emphasizes the dominant performance and the imbalance of play.
How Far Will It Go in Cleaning Communists from Labor
The piece questions government aims in labor purges and production strategy under Roosevelt and CIO leadership. It notes the FBI Dies Committee files and Hillman’s role, detailing mediation board actions and Perkins influence amid mounting strike pressures.
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Mr. Roosevelt
CIO
FBI
Dies Committee
Democracy Can Work Mediation Board Presses Unity Amid Strains
A mediation board with members like Walter Teagle of Standard Oil and Philip Murray of CIO has maintained unanimity in its decisions. About 40 tough cases have been considered. most are not yet decided, yet the group returns to work aware of its private voting record as a tribute to business management and union labor.
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Mediation Board
Walter Teagle
Standard Oil
Philip Murray
CIO
Diplomatic talks and CIO turmoil shadow postwar hints
Washington dispatch notes German consul Scholz doubts American expeditionary force use while suggesting conflict with Germany may push in as war nears. Murray backs anti Red purge in CIO with Bridges steering behind the scenes to avert a split. Curran and Orton meet Murray as leftists maneuver to protect influence. A light moment at a Washington get‑together adds local color.
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Hitler
Murray
CIO Red
Harry Bridges
Washington
Herbert Scholz
Boston
Scholz
America
United States
Middle West
CIO
Phil Murray
O. M. Orton
Woodworkers Union
Inglewood
Calif
North American
Harry Bruges
Pacific Coast
Bridges
Cleveland
Curran Bridges
Joe Curran
CIO Maritime Workers
Orton
Curran
Seattle
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Lee Pressman
The
Lewis
Plethoric Patriot Reports Good Time Charlie Returns
Billy Rose notes Good Time Charlie is back at Diamond Horseshoe amid renewed opulence. He recalls the 1929 crash and cites increased employment and defense work as the cause for more spending, detailing tabs showing groups paying 408, 116, and 84 dollars for nostalgic backdrops.
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New York
Bright News
Friends
Midas
Billy Rose
Charlie
Hoover
Billy
Dinner Stories and a Witty Paint Joke
Young Alec watches a house painter and asks how many coats a door needs. The painter says two. The boy suggests three would be an over coat. The painter replies it would be a waste coat.
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Alec
Tailor Chides Customer Over Unpaid Suits Without Pockets
A tailor remarks that the customer does not need pockets since previous unpaid suits were never paid for, highlighting a dispute about outstanding payments and added garment features.
Democracy Can Work If It Has The Chance
Democracy can work if it has the chance as the text notes broad support with no serious board dissension. The statement emphasizes orderly processes and collective governance under a distributed syndicate context.
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
Sergeant York Urges Renewal of Liberty Lease
Memorial Day address links World War I victory to current danger from Adolf Hitler. York argues liberty is a lease not a deed, needing constant renewal through sacrifice, vigilance, and a realistic view of world power. He warns complacency risks war and urges a renewed national commitment.
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Sergeant York
Tennessee
York
Adolf Hitler
United States
Grampa
Willie
Life
Not the Accompaniment Evening for Lawrence Tibbett in St Louis
Lawrence Tibbett faced a broken radiator and noisy pipes during a St. Louis concert. After a brief pause he announced he would not sing the referenced number amid the clanging and cold conditions, addressing the frustrated audience with humor.
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Lawrence Tibbett
St. Louis
Mr.Tibbett
Chicago Daily News
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Everglades
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Killarney
Westbrook Pegler
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Bugs” Baer
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MacBeth
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Mr. Hillman
Max Brandwell
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Will Yanks
Drew Pearson
Robert S. Allen
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