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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1940
Page
10
The column argues Roosevelt likely secures a third term and warns against surrendering to antiwar sentiment. It urges Republicans led by Willkie to argue policy and capability to rearm and wage war, critique New Deal appointments, defend capitalism, and present a credible alternative without restraint.
Washington notes Hitler fears American intervention as he grants interview to Karl von Wiegand the Hearst ace reporter. The piece links the timing to Reynaud appeals and U S aid moves while flagging German Embassy downgrades and internal Roosevelt cabinet tensions including Woodring and Perkins.
A political column features Drew Pearson and Robert S. Allen warning that Nazi leader Hitler fears U.S. support for Youth programs, while discussing Eleanor Roosevelt and the dangers of overprotective policies toward young Americans. The piece argues for practical adolescent training and self-reliance over blanket leniency.
The essay questions American aid to France during World War II arguing that France wrongly blamed the United States for failing to meet a supposed debt. It argues the U.S. rejected a Franco American Security Treaty 20 years earlier, notes Wilson’s fall, and states Roosevelt pledged support to France while ignoring international law, while denying any U.S. obligation or debt to France.
The old Bisbee sundown ordinance is cited as a model while Nogales and Tucson confront anti patriotism actions. County Attorney James V Robins and Governor Jones back strong measures against Communists, advocating swift, morally justified action. The piece views the Arizona sundown rule as provisional and practical with critics noting civil liberty concerns.
The piece argues that the phrase short of war misleads by implying controllable outcomes. It warns that acts trigger natural consequences the public cannot limit and questions urging provocative steps while seeking immunity from reprisals. It urges clear phrasing to enable the nation to meet potential retaliation.
Memorandum from Publicity Office to vaudeville managers notes changing the billing from Americas Sweethearts of Swing to Americas Sweethearts of Swingeroo. Calls for cooperation and ideas to improve theater advertising. Informs readers via New Yorker report.
A comic piece from the 1873 Arizona Citizen notes a damp wind as James wooes Lizzie with a gingham umbrella in a grocery line. Also included is Sylvester Brown of Ashtabula Ohio claiming he can stand the soda water after being found not guilty of his wife’s murder.
A newspaper blurb praises a young handsome amiable and wealthy widow, noting a positive view of her as a social figure. The item highlights personal charm and status within society without controversy.
A Portland man recently caught fishing in a stream belonging to another person silenced the owner by declaring he was not fishing to catch fish but was drowning a worm.
An insane asylum superintendent questions an inmate pushing a wheelbarrow upside down. The inmate explains he kept it upside down to avoid gravel filling when pushed right side up.
Washington dispatch notes the arrival of Knudsen and Stettinius in the defense setup as they push for authority and rapid action on war department factory expansion. Hopkins backs them while Congress hesitates on salaries for other advisers. The pair adopt a working plan from the army navy munitions board and move into key defense roles.
Arthur Bugs Baer mocks graduation vanity and the push to Hollywood as colleges parade handsome graduates. He rails at photo driven beauty standards, laments diploma as Westward move, and criticizes society’s obsession with looks over merit. The piece blends satire with sharp social commentary on fame and education.
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The boy returns from his first Grammar exam and proudly tells his mother he had the top grade in the room. She asks about other subjects and he admits he did not perform as well in them.
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