Drift to War Reflections From Midwestern Readings
Erwin D. Canham surveys Midwest attitudes on war as isolationism wanes yet public mandate remains elusive. He notes apathy, President Roosevelt's cautious stance, and calls for readiness, with moral musings on Lincoln and the value of producing for defense amid looming global conflict.
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Through Yellow Glasses and Hidden Agendas in Asia
The passage argues critics label Japanese culture as derivative from China and the West while praising or condemning Nippon’s wartime aims. It condemns Japan as an aggressor, notes its alliance with Nazi and fascist rhetoric, and warns that pro Japanese leaders cloak conquest in polished language to mislead the world.
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Dual Citizenship and Mussolini's Bread and War
A NEA essay blends a prose meditation on bread, labor, and Mussolini with critique of totalitarianism. It argues that food sustains rulers but betrays people through oppression, then shifts to national loyalty and the push against dual citizenship amid wartime policy proposals by Secretary Stimson.
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Freedom, unions, and government in wartime ethics
The piece argues that while Nazi dominated Europe dissolves unions and puts labor under state control, the United States faces pressure to curb civil liberties through strikes and broader group oversight. It warns against constitutional overreach but vows that wartime needs may justify limits on freedom to save American troops, urging voters to choose capable officials to ensure efficient public service.
Phrase shows a convention coming to a successful close
The writer muses on the phrase successful close as used for events like conventions, noting that a close implies completion and questioning how success is measured in such wording. The comment suggests that a convention’s end could be described as a successful close, though interpretation varies.
Men blamed for poor food habits of our children
Stillwater Oklahoma October 28 Dr Daisy Purdy state chairman of defense nutrition says men are to blame for poor diets in many homes. He sets menu standards and demands based on faulty habits and notes a legacy of fried foods from pioneer days. She urges careful buying and cooking practices for housewives amid rising prices.
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Produce More Food Plea To Farmers
STILLWATER Oct 28 Farmers of Oklahoma were urged by H P Moffitt chairman of the state USDA defense board today to prepare to produce more foods needed in the national defense effort. They can get help from county defense boards which have prelim information on the farm plan sheet hub of the new food for freedom drive and are preparing to contact farmers for the 1942 marketing year. The nation calls for more foods for improved diets and more for Europe when the war is over. The greatest need is for preservable concentrated high nutrition foods that can be stored and shipped easily, including dairy products chickens eggs meat canned and fresh vegetables.
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War Declaration Aims to Restore American Traditions
Dr William J Schieffelin chairman League for a Declared War argues a declaration would restore self respect and align with American traditions. The statement frames war as a moral and national duty amid debate.
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Phillips Presses Opposition to Kerr in Oklahoma Governorship Fight
Oklahoma City Oct. 28 Gov. Leon Phillips keeps opposing National Committeeman Robert S Kerr in the Democratic primary race. Kerr once supported Phillips but split over the Roosevelt third term, while Bennett at Oklahoma A and M faces a Jan 1 deadline to decide whether to run as a potential candidate. A Bennett campaign committee forms under ex Marland aides with Gomer Smith commenting on the shifting alignments.
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Sooners Escape With Few Injuries
Norman coach Dewey Luster said the Oklahoma Sooners avoided major injuries after their Santa Clara game and will play Kansas Saturday. Over 1,000 students took the day off to watch practice at Owenfield as the team drills moved closer to facing Missouri and Nebraska.
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