Kearny torpedoing darkens war mood and Japan turmoil
Reports from Iceland list 11 missing and 10 seriously injured after the destroyer Kearny was torpedoed near Iceland. Nazi denials contrasted with U.S. officials and senators fearing a possible push toward war. In Tokyo, Konoye resigns and Tojo forms a military government as Japan inches toward Axis loyalty. North Africa sees a supply race as Auchinleck and Rommel prepare for major moves amid rising Allied shipping.
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Britain
Australia
North Africa
Panama Takes Step After McA Abdication in 1949 Crisis
Panama moves to arm merchant ships after the abdication and overthrow of President Arnulfo Atias. Hundreds of American owned ships are registered in Panama to use its registry as a workaround under the neutrality act, enabling vessels to avoid belligerent ports.
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Navy's Muscle Man Leads Navy Physical Training Program
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox appoints Lieut. Commander Jas. J. Tunney to head the program at Norfolk, Virginia. The promising results are already evident as Tunney personally oversees the operation and arrives at his office.
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Mental Health Standards in Modern War Debate
National Farm and Home Hour commentator notes President rejected lowering admission standards for army service citing a 50 percent ineligibility rate for mental educational and physical deficiencies. Warns reduced mental criteria would create a large psychopathic casualty list and drain taxpayer funds. References veterans mental illness costs and new military needs for disciplined, specialized training amid mechanized warfare. Mentions Pan American Child Congress plans and delays due to war, Nazi fears in Costa Rica, plus Rep Gwynne's five year license plate plan to conserve steel.
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Veterans Administration
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Pan-American Child Congress
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Washington
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Costa Rica
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Germany
John W. Gwynna
Iowa
Chinese peanut industry traced to NC peanuts carried overseas
Bankhage reports the peanut industry began when four quarts of North Carolina peanuts were carried overseas by an American missionary about 50 years ago. Commerce reveals 40 percent of US motor vehicles are on farms or small towns. The US is building 68 large tankers, overtaking Britain’s 492-oil fleet. Defense chlorine needs will shade future publication colors and clarity.
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Great Britain
Free Recipe Book Offer From Standard Brandz Inc
An advertisement invites readers to send a post card to Standard Brandz Inc Dept W 691 Washington Street New York City to receive a grand cook book free featuring Apple Cake Coffee Cake Herb Bread and other recipes.
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