Aviation Training and Civil Aeronautics Outlook Reflects on Flight Mastery
A wartime aviation commentary discusses the challenges of pilot training rivaling mastery in medicine, stressing thorough education in flight controls, radio work, meteorology, navigation, and aeronautical theory. It notes risks of incomplete training, unconfirmed enemy tactics, and calls for coordinated efforts among training institutions and decisive leadership for civil aviation policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Col. Frank Knox
Secretary of the Navy
Lesson in Censorship Reflects on Press and National Fortunes
A British journalist argues censorship in France and Britain bred public illusions and hindered national resilience. The piece claims both French and British publics were fed comforting falsehoods, while American press and officials likewise hid grim truths, leaving nations unprepared for disaster as Europe eyes the hemisphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Britain
England
British Empire
Germany
Italy
Europe
Mexico's expropriation tests labor and state control
An analysis of Mexico's oil strike history and government takeover shows rising costs, worker demands, and a plan by President Cárdenas to fire 3,000 workers while trimming high wages. The piece weighs expropriation as a business and national pride dilemma, noting the tension between capitalism and socialism in running the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Mexico
Ia Oll
Oll Industries
Ostep
Bos Prtrals
Cardeoss
Americans Skeptical Of Hitler War Machine And Defense Efforts
Opinion notes Americans doubted German war capability citing fake weapons and tanks. It argues the U S mobilization and training will reveal capable leaders, weed out poor ones, and build a nucleus for a fast growing defense army backed by domestic weapon plants amid contested British and Italian claims of victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Germany
War Department
Europe
Holland
Jum
Denmark
France
Gestapo
Herr Hitaler
Ger Nany
Bruce Catton Reviews Washington Scene
Bruce Catton reviews Washington politics and a New Sears sugar venture in Puerto Rico. The 1938 plan involved a government owned mill and cane land, cooperative operators, and worker investment but failed as profits dwindled. Other items cover conscription polls in California, anti-Nazi resistance in Germany, and sparse optimistic signals for underground networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears
Puerto Rico
Harold Ickes
Prra Admin
PRRA
Auger Co-Op
Reson
PRIA
Words on politics and cooperation from public figures
The passage quotes Wendell Willkie on wasted campaign funds, Noel Coward critiquing Parliament, Leon Henderson on price stabilization, and Dr. James P. Warbusse praising American cooperatives. It frames concerns about wartime costs and postwar recovery with varied viewpoints from political and civic leaders.
Strong Charges Against Subversive Elements Cited
Editor notes three threats to America Communism Fascism and Nazism are labeled as subversive. The Messenger voices alarm at ideologies aiming to conquer the nation, urging vigilance and unity against radical movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Glass innovations span from sheets to windshields
Glass makers push versatile uses from fusible clear sheets to fiber cords and lens systems. Firms test heat resistant windshields and infrared filtering lenses while Europe introduces flexible glass sheeting for decorative kitchen and bathroom surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Eryama Fadlus
Tire
Ite
Public Health Service Tests Planned on Ohio River
Representatives of the United States Public Health Service will conduct extensive tests of Ohio River water in the area within about two weeks. Their boat is moored at the Cedar Street landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio River
United States Public Health Service
Cedar Street Landing
Chase Class 6 Farewell Party At Woodward Home
A farewell party for Al ent Robinsons'at the Woodward home on Aug 6 was held with many local families attending. The event noted Robinsons recent enlistment in the National Guards of Xanons and departure for near Warrens Wisconsin. Several residents and guests are listed including the Chase and Woodyard families, Mrs Emma Robinson, Thelma Stanley, and others. The 31 Club held a picnic at the Chase home the following Tuesday. Additional local visits and gatherings are mentioned, including October Farmer Tour remarks and visits by the Graham and White families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Alent Robinsons
Ruth
Pauline” Woodward
Aimont Robinson
National Guards of
Xanons
Warrens
Wisconsin
and Mire
Frank Martin
Ella Woodyard
Tom Sava ‘Ge
Merrill Chase
Glen” Wood, Jr
Dana. Sauters
Ida Woodyard
Helen
Hazel
Ind
Paul Robinson
Delmar Woodyard
Robert Coates
Thelma ‘ Stanley
Elsa’ Green
Emma’ Robinson
Homer Friedmaker
Homer Friedmaker and ‘Children, ’ Lloyd Stanley, Mrs. ‘Grace Wood Fard
Ruth and
Saline
MM Rill” Chase
Arthur Goodwin
Estyline Blyler
Preston
Denver
Colo
Glen Woods
Clyde Hines
Dennis Jones
Murder in the Country House Study
Martin Sayler lies dead with a single gunshot in a sprawling drawing room after a quiet dinner party. Dale Appleby calls police, Lieutenant O Leary investigates, and the tense study reveals a locked room feel with guests Barbour Rhodes Leighton and Miss Leighton as key figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Sayler
Barbour
Rhode
Dale
Saylor
Mardell
Hazel
Willows
Mr. Sayler
O'Leary
Dale Appleby
Martin ‘Sayler
Rhodas
Jong in_ com
Carroll
Mel Appleby
Seyler
Sayler
Cleary
Tom
Leighton
Ste
Mian Leighton
Ray Munnehe
Carroll Brosquely
Crescent Ridge Notes
Crescent Ridge notes list local residents traveling to Zanesville Buckeye Lake and Sharps, dinners hosted by the Werner and Border families, visitors to the Davison home, illness of John Kempton, Amos Austin visiting Logan, and threshing results with 144 bushels on six acres. Milford Sayers heads to Michigan for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Lewis
Michigan
Janie Withem
G. W. White
Ohn Davison
Taylor Ridge
John Kempton
Davis Home
Amos Austin
Logan
John Crambutt
RH. Werner
A. J. Brown
Milford Sayers
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He Athens
Hugh Johnson
Daily Comment
Jenn W Cullen Company
Chicas
Matceal Me Dreetien Fork
Detsei, Geel
Caunanarvuar
Bruce Catton
Washington Scene
White Bruce Catton
NEA Service
Washington
Sheridan Downey
California
Wendell Willkie
G. O
Noel Coward
Playreright
The
U. S
Leon Henderson
James P. Warbusse
Coperative Leagues
the Public Forum
Sisk
Soya
Nadia Fey
Elon
Ands
Reynolds
North Carolina
Ike Sigler
Mr. Balto
Milne
Cape Fale
Edward Casta Volvile
Hase
By Galbraith
Norman Kahl
Dale Sai
Enant
Appleby
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