The Marshal’s Verdict on France’s 1940 Collapse
Marshal Petain warned the French people that Germany’s triumph stemmed from France’s fewer friends fewer troops fewer arms and fewer allies as the Battle of France began. He noted Britain’s division counts the shift of Italy and the United States, and argued France’s postwar mindset of enjoyment over sacrifice helped precipitate defeat. He described orderly withdrawals and a mood of resignation rather than large surrenders, comparing the 1940 collapse to the Great War’s darkest days.
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Marshal Petain
France
Germany
Italy
United States
Great Britain
Versailles
Hitler
Himmler
New Deal's Hidden Guilds Raise Questions Over Public Support
The piece argues the New Deal fostered subgroups like the Lawyers Guild and a rival business group to bypass opposition. It cites Judge Pecora and Berle criticizing the Guild as drifting from liberal goals toward aligning with Communist lines, suggesting the Guild remains entwined with New Deal spirit despite leadership resignations.
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Washington
American Bar Association
United States Chamber of Commerce
Lawyers’ Guild
Bar
Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt
Tf. A. R
Lawyers Guild
Pecora
New York
Berle
National Lawyers’ Guild
Westbrook Pegler's Fair Enough on Philadelphia Convention
Westbrook Pegler argues the Republican convention should confront Philadelphia’s decay caused by machine politics and corruption. He warns democracy suffers when graft and inefficiency become routine, urging delegates to recognize civic responsibility and the danger of public looting.
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Philadelphia
United States
New York
Chicago
Kansas City
Jersey City
American Federation of Labor
Willkie Emerges as Possible National Convention Choice
The piece argues delegates feel a duty to vote with national impact in mind, suggesting Wendell Willkie as a serious possibility. It contrasts Willkie’s independence with machine politics and condemns politicians whose crimes threaten the government and voters rights. It notes strong anti corruption sentiment among citizens.
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Wendell Willkie
Joe Nobody
Alf Landon
Philadelphia
Chicago
String bean joke ends toothpaste squeeze
A mother and child exchange a playful misdirect about bean sizes. Bobby asks how much he may take and squeezes toothpaste, insisting this is a string bean. The scene captures a humorous misunderstanding from a Christian Index viewpoint.
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Bobby
Christian Index
Saw logs hauled from San Catalina pinery and local horse care gains
The article notes excellent saw logs brought by Mr. Leon and others from the San Catalina pinery. James Lee reports the first installment of 20,000 feet being hauled in. Dr. Smith of the Fifth Cavalry at Fort Lowell sees success in treating horse diseases with his linaments, earning community favor.
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San Catalina Pinery
Leon
James Lee
Dr. Smith
Fifth Cavalry
Fort Lowell
Government sale of damaged commissary stores and horses
A Thursday sale at the quartermaster's featured damaged commissary stores and a few horses. Bidding grew lively and prices reached fair levels as buyers competed.
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Quartermaster’s
Papagos Return to Winter Quarters Near Tucson
The Papagos head to their winter quarters on Tucson's eastern side repeating their yearly cycle. They depart in spring and return in fall, mirroring migratory birds' movements between north and south seasons.
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Tucson
Preparations Underway for Magdalena Feast
Preparations are under way for the Magdalena feast with many aiming to attend. A large number plan to travel by ox teams and about fifty are expected to start on ae. The feast begins ct. 4.
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Magdalena
Mescal seized from Manuel Alviso by mounted inspector
On September 13 Oscar Hutton mounted inspector of customs seized eight gallons of mescal from Manuel Alviso who was selling it to Indians. A warrant is issued for Alviso’s arrest and if found guilty he may face the extreme penalty of the law.
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Oscar Hutton
Manuel Alviso
School opens in October in Samuel Hughes building
The board of trustees has rented Samuel Hughes's building for a school. Two large rooms will serve boys and girls with an extra room for teachers. Preparations aim to have the school ready to open on the first Monday in October.
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Samuel Hughes
Tainted Labels Fall From Willkie Campaign
Philadelphia dispatch reports murmurs that hi finance labels from DuPont Morgan Banks and utilities are peeling away from Wendell Willkie. Delegates note Willkie’s breadth from Indiana farms to Wall Street ties while his war stance draws scrutiny amid platform drafting and antiwar talk at the convention.
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Philadelphia
Hi-Finance
DuPont, Morgan
Banks
Wendell Willike
Farley
Willkie
Chase Bank
Commonwealth
Southern Utility
Indiana
Mr. Roosevelt
Stimson fashions clashes with Hoover camp at 1940 convention
At the Philadelphia convention two Hoover era figures Herbert Hoover and William Castle oppose Henry Stimson whose appointment as Secretary of War widens party rifts. Stimson's firm stance in Manchuria debt talks and the London Naval Conference clashes with Hoover and Castle as Willkie momentum grows and Briges Hawks Moses and Hamilton coordinate campaigns.
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Philadelphia
Henry L. Stimson
Gall and
Wormwood
Herbert Hoover
Stimson
William R. Castle, Jr
Franklin Roosevelt
Hoover
Castle
Republican Party
Europe
Asia
Japan
Manchuria
Prentiss Gilbert
Council of the
League of Nations
Republican National Committee
Gilbert
Viscount Reading
Germany
London
Atlantic
United States
White House
Roosevelt
Fdr
Grouch Column Targets Self Destructive Negativity
Elsie Robinson argues Americans overreact to perceived threats while the real danger lies in the Grouch Column itself. She likens persistent cynicism to traitorous behavior, urges constructive effort, and warns against letting fear and ego drive public opinion.
Barnyard Players Are Here Again In Summer Stock
Arthur Baer praises amateur barn theatre across suburban barns and barnatoriums. He riffs on the June to August cycle of Shakespearean misfires, jokes about ghosts, Calves and John Barrymore as Romeo, and notes how summer stock offers escape from city winters.
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Arthur
Bugs” Baer
John Barrymore
Romeo
Unclear Phrase Reflects Intent in Reported Statement
A fragment notes that the speaker did not intend the words to sound exactly as recorded. The context and exact quotation are not provided to determine full meaning or consequences.
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