[Homer_J_Simpson]

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[Homer_J_Simpson]

These articles are sort of dry and don’t contain anything sensational, but the neutrality debate occupies much attention during this period so we should spend a little time on it. There will be more coverage tomorrow in the Sunday News of the Week in Review, among other topics.

It seems like Senator Borah is trying to keep us out of World War I. Senator Johnson of California has a valid point, it seems to me. If Roosevelt’s intent is to aid Britain and France and thwart Germany, then he can not logically term his plan “neutrality.” Senator Vandenberg sounds like your basic senatorial wind bag.

Also on this post:

Senators Ask Hull for His Views On a War Embargo Against Japan – 3
Roosevelt and Hull Statements on Neutrality – 4-6
New Deal Lagging in Pennsylvania [“State Leans to Republicans for 1940 Election”] – 7
Strategy Shifted By Foes of Simpson [New York County local politics. I don’t recall why I pulled this one for posting] - 8

[Mikey_1962]

I enjoyed the Public Notice:

“My wife Rose having left my bed and board, will not be responsible for debts incurred by her. Sam Breslow”

[CougarGA7]

Meanwhile, preparations on the German-Polish frontier continue.

German troops in Bohemia - Jul 15, 1939

Extensive German troop movements have been noted during the last few days on the frontier between Poland and the Czech Protectorate. A fortified line of entrenchments has been completed by the Germans opposite Bogumin.

Two hundred lorries carrying German troops and 20 aircraft guns arrived yesterday at Hulczyn, which lies almost directly on the frontier.

Addressing the French colony here today – on the occasion of the July 14 celebrations, M. Noel, the French Ambassador, emphasised the strength of the Franco-Polish alliance and the determination of the peace front to resist aggression. UK Telegraph 15 July 1939