The Globe-News Chronicle of a Far East Debate and Local Oddity
A Globe-News editorial defends war relief efforts for General MacArthur and criticizes Senate critics who question strategic moves. The editorial praises transport and naval factors, urging decisive support rather than complaints. Plus a mystery-adventure excerpt shows Asey and Rankin investigating Elissa Hingham’s unusual plot involving a pickax and a rug during a theater set event.
Italian Economy in Crisis Undermines Axis War Efforts
The article outlines Italy's economic collapse under Mussolini as war costs balloon. It details government spending, rising prices, scarce food, and dwindling incomes, with tax hikes and rationing straining civilians. It notes Italy's reliance on Germany and possible future resource conflicts within the Axis.
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Italy
Mussolini
Abyssinia
Germany
Adriatic
Tyrrhenian
Buffs in Spotlight Tall Texan team headlines
West Texas State College riding a 17 of 18 start features a 6 feet 10 Charlie Halbert and a 6 feet 6 average lineup. The Buffaloes, led by Al Baggett, upset Long Island University 58 56 in overtime after a back and forth game, then beat St Joseph's 59 56. A steak night mishap earlier fueled the team’s resolve in a 111 20 rout.
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West Texas State College
al Baggett
Baggett
Eithe
Amarillo
Fla Panhandle
Texas
Charlie Halbert
Charlie
Halbert
Fuel Super Team
Texans
Long Island University
Buffaloes
L. I. A. Rooters
Hank Beenders
Hank
Blackbirds
Clair Bee
Birds
L. IT. A
Stan Waxman
St. Joseph's
Philadelphia
Convention Hall
Price Brookfield
West Texas State
Questioning the House's conduct and wartime governance
Major Randolph Churchill argues during leave from the Middle East Army that Parliament should reflect on its own competence as Britain faces war. He urges scrutiny of Congress, the Senate, and individual members as the electorate weighs records this year. The public demands effective wartime administration and wise legislation.
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Britain
Randolph Isit
Avery Churchill
Good House
House of Commons
House
Senate
Congress
PEDIGREED JUNK Medal and scrap honor in wartime
A critical reflection on national medals presented by Germany Italy and Japan to 21 prominent New Yorkers. It questions the value of honors as war material and suggests the once prized medals may become scrap if the true honor is gone. The piece casts doubt on the enduring worth of decorated distinctions.
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Hanson
Artie
Rankin
Alfred
Moriarty
Captain Moriarty
Station Forty
Boston
Pat
Mrs. Clutterfield
North Africa
United Nations
Italy
Signor
Mussolini
Naples
Calabria
Rome
North African
Sicily
Hitler
Germany
Europe
Yugoslavia
Japan
Hitsler
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