England’s postwar economy swap proposal for food and land
Amarillo Globe-News summarizes John Fischer’s Harper’s analysis on England postwar needs. He argues England will require about a billion dollars yearly in food aid for 3-4 years, and trades could hinge on British real estate exchanges. US interests include naval and air base expansion in the Pacific and Caribbean, with farm groups eyeing potential surpluses and surplus cotton.
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Polk Street Professor Remembers Students in War Service
A reflective piece thanks former students now serving in World War II. It honors Bill on Leyte Ed in Italy Anon in India Sim in Africa Harrell in a hospital in England and many others. The author expresses gratitude for their sacrifices protecting home and family.
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Italy
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India
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England
War and Working Class mocks U S with isolationist label
The Soviet magazine calls the Republican Party a citadel of isolationism and accuses American reactionaries of fascist leanings, while criticizing U S war industries for biting the hand that feeds Russia by questioning arms aid.
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Republican Party
Russia
Reception Committee Impulsive Adolf This War Brief
Prof William Ebenstein of Wisconsin derides speedy punitive justice for Germany asserting peace after the war cannot deliver true retribution. Dr Robert Maynard Hutchins of Chicago laments higher education's materialism and calls for independent centers of thought and criticism.
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William Ebenstein
University of Wisconsin
Robert Maynerd Hutchins
U. of Chicago
Forgotten Atlantic front battle and the French Forces of the Interior
The article describes the German Atlantic wall from Lorient to Bordeaux with about 75,000 troops, heavy guns and three months of supplies, facing roughly 45,000 FFI volunteers with more ready to fight. It notes German supply flights and morale efforts while detailing FFI's delayed engagement near the Loire.
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Channel Islands Nazi Occupation Described by Chamberlain
AP News features London ignored by Britain and the Fuehrer as 10 000 to 15 000 German troops remain on Jersey Guernsey Sark and Alderney. The islands are called guardians of England moats with farms quarries and scenery and ironically no income tax. Lord Portsea notes food lasts to Christmas while Germans defend with coastal guns ack ack and E-boats and warn of potential rocket bombs launched from Alderney.
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Foxhole Shopping Easy From Army Exchange Service
A global mail order service for G I Joe Christmas gifts handles over half a million orders from around the world. New York Army Exchange processes orders within 48 hours and mails gifts with Do not open until Christmas stickers.
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Crossword Puzzle Governor Horizontal 61 Highlights Classic Clues
A compact crossword puzzle lists clues across governance, language, and chemistry themes. Featured entries include rulers, Latin and French terms, celestial hints, and common words like look and sit. Several abbreviations point to state related and geographic references embedded in the grid.
Political Happenings and Appointments Across 1929 to 1939
A survey of notable events includes Leon Trotsky predicting naval parity is a farce, Robert M. Hutchins named president of the University of Chicago, and Mme Janette Serrec commenting on practicality versus frivolity. Also, a 1934 budget forecast cites Germany's growing army, Huey Long chasing a 1936 nomination, Texas relief bonds issued, the Dutch ship Simon Bolivar sunk by mines in 1939, and U.S. anti trust warnings from the attorney general alongside Governor O Daniel opposing a tax session.
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U. S
Robert M. Hutchins
Yale
University of Chicago
Mme. Janette Serrec
Germany
Huey Long
Texas Bond Commission
Netherlands
Simon Boliver
U.S
Union
W. Lee O'Daniel
Front-line FFI units starved for clothing and arms
A World War II dispatch describes the French Foreign Legion in the Atlantic front as undersupplied, lacking clothing, rifles, planes, tanks, and ammunition. Front-line units endure freezing weather in improvised gear, with one unit scarce of rifles and queues of fighters blaming Allied aid delays, especially from the United States.
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Atlantic Front
FFI
Valley Forge
Scrap Sale At Pantex Ordnance Plant In 1944
The Pantex Ordnance Plant announces a recurring scrap sale starting Monday November 20 1944 at 10 A M from the administration building to the salvage ground. Items include scrap lumber kindling glass jars tin cans wooden tables oil barrels wire pipe wooden boxes and nails. For details call 26771 station 181.
Colds Rage Across Wide Area Spreading Illness
A public notice warns of widespread colds affecting a broad region. Advice urges moderation in diet and exercise while promoting St Joseph Aspirin as a relief product. The message emphasizes family protection and reliable over the counter remedies.
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