Peace talks rumor sparks German Russian intrigue
An article analyzes a Pravda dispatch and German efforts to sow discord among Britain America and Russia. It notes Von Papen in Ankara and Himmler denials, suggesting Moscow released publicity to deter separate peace moves and to push unified Allied resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Office
British Foreign Office
Germany
Ankara
Franz von Papen
Hitler
Reich
Himmler
Secret Service
von Papen
Turkey
Portugal
Britain
America
Russia
Pravda
Cairols
Pravas
Cairo
Moscow
Stalin
Edison bids goodbye to Hague influence in New Jersey
In a blunt assessment Governor Charles Edison, effective January 17, departs as New Jersey’s chief executive and predicts continued federal patronage for Frank Hague. The Democrat, once Roosevelt ally, concedes Hague’s brutal machine thrives on patronage but is fading as loyalty within the party wanes and Edison’s successor, Republican Walter Edge, prepares to take office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edison
New Jersey
Frank “T
Hague
Edison
Walter E. Edge
Washington
President Roosevelt
New Deal
Govenor Edison
How Britain did it national service lessons for theU S
An analysis of Britain's quick imposition of national service after war began, detailing wartime mobilization, age bands for military and industrial service, extensive strike data, penalties, and the view that Britain’s system works amid blitz conditions. It cautions against assuming similar success here and cites economic motives and the profit system as key drivers, with a closing note from Eric Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Great Britain
Britain
Minister of Labor
United Kingdom
Channel
Marines At Cape Gloucester Reach Beachhead In 36-Hour Run
A Marine LST hit Yellow Beach at 9 15 a m after a 36 hour run from New Guinea base. Guadalcanal veterans landed on Dec 26 and within 19 days had multiplied sixfold. Beachfront area between Hill 660 and the Up of Cape Gloucester has become a vast supply dump with hundreds of trucks and jeeps. Troops wade ashore, some naked, as nurses approach. primitive jungle road is carved through mud and swamp with bulldozers and steel mats laid for vehicles.
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Rivm
Cape Gloucester
LST
Yellow Beach
New Guinea
Marine Veterans
Guadalcanal
Prank C
Hough
Cornwall
Hudson N
Philip la Follette
Spain Dictator Franco Trapped by War Policy
Dewitt MacKenzie analyzes how Franco's policy of courting both Nazi and Allied powers haunts his regime. Eden accuses Spain of aiding Hitler, while internal Leftist and Rightist forces threaten his dictatorship as Spain navigates wartime neutrality and foreign pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sreiesensmy
Prnter
Hitler
Britain
Eden
Spain
House of
Samuel Hoare
Mbassador
Furth
Russia
Franco
Washington
Franco Falange Party
Valencia
Falange Party
State Department
Alfonso
Germany
Oregon City Sheriff Ball Sees Ticket Sale Plan
In Oregon City a ticket sales committee formed for the Sheriff Fs President's Ball. The item lists individuals such as Paul Shan and Earl Beckley among those involved. a robbery note mentions 25 cents and an incident with a girl. The report includes multiple names and brief street encounters observed by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Fred Becksecker
Orate
Paul Shan
Dodge
Earl Beckley
Weee Eesecker
Becki
Roe White
W. W. Baughman
Francie
Bonn
Hartford Personal Mention: Local News Miniature
Hartford notes detail social visits, travels, and public life. Among entries, Pvt John Roach from near Nashville visits with wife and parents while Cpl Howard and Pvt Harry Turnbull from Camp Wolters Texas are on furlough home. James Hanna killed near Mason in a car crash. funeral held in Mason.
Athens sewing centers open in Civil Works project
In Athens County seven sewing centers began under the Civil Works Service in the Security Savings Bank Building Athens. Reports mention a violin recital by William Bennett Shimp of Ohio University and a Latin teaching activity at St Marys School with crosswords spelling bees and Latin songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Works Service
the Security Savings Bank
Athens
Athens County
William Bennett Shimp
Ohio University School of Music
Dolores Phelps
E. H. Phelps
St. Mary's School
Paz~zels
Gallipolis edges Athens in overtime 19 to 18
Gallipolis High tops Athens 19 to 18 in overtime. Athens players Wanless E Carmichael Cowan Pritchard P Carmichael Williams Kahler and Gallipolis players Phillips Thomas Ripsley Blane Halliday Roberts Johnson are listed among participants. Albany girls defeat Hamfen 5 to 3 with McVay Cray Ross Biles Reeder on winning side. A coffee plant growth note mentions reaching 15 to 20 feet if allowed to grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis High
Athens Igh
Athens
E. Carmichael
Cowan
Pritchard
P. Carmichael
Williams
Kahler
Gallipolis
Phillips
Thomas
Ripsley
Blane
Halliday
Roberts
Johnson
Albany
McVay
Cray
Ross Biles
Reeder
Hamfen
Norris
Swanson
Sunnafrank
Perry
Arnett
Gideon Planish cut by Sinclair Lewis
Captain Heth Gishorn runs a dubious Eskimo Culture racket in New York. Dr. Gideon Planish, eager to fundraise, negotiates pay and duties while Miss Cantlebury handles clerical work. Planish settles at fifty dollars weekly, moves to a Bronx flat, and enlists Peony and Carrie before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideon Planish
Sinclair Lewis
Heth Gishorn
Pro- Eskimo Culture, Inc
New York City
Gishorn
Tim
Dr. Planish
Captain Gishorn
Santa Claus
England
Cap Gishorn
Bangor
Scotia
Greenland
Grand Central
Capt
Caration
Napoleon
Brandy
Miss Cantlebury
Bronx
Peony
Carrie
OPA Assumes Agency Status And Miscellaneous Q A
Q When did the OPA assume agency status A April 1 1941 Q Who Is King of Arabia A King Tha Saud AAMDEN Donald Gison of Merchant Marine returned to New York Thursday after a 1448 leave with his mater Me Me y rir Gibgon and family 24 What famous doctor wasite citapa and family and Sah credited with conquering yellow Diner guests In'the Gibson Maat fever were Mrs Ella Davis Chilcott Doctor Walter Reed Mr and Mrs Charles Goodrich granddaughter Rhea McArthur Mr and Mrs John Thome s and family who have spent seven months in Seneca Til returned home last work Miss Betty Donaldsons Lui s is visiting her mother Mrs Lous Donaldson Q What state is known as the Jayhaws state A Kansas
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Aamden
Donald Gison
Merchant Marine
New York
Gibgon
Wasite
Citapa
Gibson
Ella Davis
Chilcott
Walter Reed
Charles Goodrich
Rhea, McArthur
John Thomes
Seneca
Til
Betty Donaldsons
Luis
Lous Donaldson
Hamden News Notes Digest of Local Items and Names
Hamden notes mention two fish names the sea robin and the parrot fish. The report lists figures such as Gen Sir Thomas Blamey and General Henry Duncan Graham Crerar. It covers a wide range of local people attending events and school activities with various names and places throughout.
Murray City Social and Personal Highlights
Murray City residents and relatives share visits and travel notes. Kathleen Carsner and daughters Lois Louise and Patty of New Lexington visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Red Koon. Mrs. John Moody returned home at Glouster after weeks with her mother, Mrs. Helen With Mrs. Lydia Hartman was a business visitor in Columbus. Lester Sorrell returned home after a few days in Columbus. Pat Collins attended a Nelsonville event. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. James welcomed visitors from Nelsonville. Miss Mary Dixon was a guest in Nelsonville. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cupp of Newark visited the hosts’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hellyer. Helen Hartley accompanied them home for a visit. Warren Darby of Orient and Guy Darby of this city attended Lawrence Darby’s funeral in W Va. Elaine Swyers returned home after days with sister Mrs. Conrad Martin in Akron. Mr. and Mrs. James Spencer visited Mrs. Walter Mitchell in Nelsonville. Everett Short of Marietta visited his mother Mrs. Mary Short. Becky and Jan Cat were guests in Nelsonville on a Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cook of Dawton spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Park Cook. Harry Jonas visited relatives at Strain. Mrs. C. H. Worthington returned home after a week with relatives at Colonia. Miss Ruth Iris Craft returned home with her for a visit.
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Murray Ciey
Jan
Mate
Lawrench "Smith
Kathleen Carsner
Lois Louise
Patty
Lexington
Vege
Red Koon
John. Moody
Glouster
Helen
Lydia Hartman
Logan
Lester Sorrell
Columbus
Pat Collins
Nelson
Lawerence Darby
W. Va
Satur
Elaine Swyers
Conrad Martin
Akron
James Spencer
Walter Mitchell
Visi
Nelsonville
Everett Short
Marietta
Mary Short
Becky
Jan Cat
Wm. Cook
Dawton
Park
Harry Jonas
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Haier
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Obie
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Cielationn
Meer
Associated Press
Siota
Ohio
Fn Athens Peat
John W. Cultin Company
Chicago
Ceveland
Eric A. Johnston
Japan
Dewitt MacKenzie
Hartford
Nansieond
Jennie Miller
Sliding Hill Creek
John Roach
Nashville
Saomeet
William Lewis
Pomeroy
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Betty Ann Roach
Paul Riggs
Delmas Kearns, Jr
Cpl
Howard
Harry ‘Turnbull
Camp Wolters
Texas
John Barringer
Russell Hanna
Charleston
Temes Hanna
Henry Knight
Nancy
Wheeling
Bess Smith
Orpha Olinger
Thorpe Isley
Huntington
F. Chapman
Parkersburg
Chatman
Morland Brown
Lancaster
George Brour
Patty Lou Smith
Don A. Smith
Holzer Hospital
James Hanna
Mason
William Moler
Hanna
Mason County
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Kiday
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Pao
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Rose Doak
Cleveland
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Ohio River
Bahel Winn
Cincinna
Matheny
Robert Halsey
Barry
Middleport
Carl Medley
A. E. Dumper
By Galbraith
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Gideon Elbie
Altvety
Jon Clerk
Cantlebury
Miss Cantebury
Abe
OPA
Arabia
Tha Saud
Kansas
Hamden News
Milan
Thomas Alva Elson
Sir Thomas Blamey
Douglas MacArthur
Wideawake Field
Air Transport Command
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Hump
Brazil
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Italy
Henry Duncan Graham Crerrar
Rjukan
Norway
U.S. Eighth Air Force
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Leaale Ribey
Roy Murdo
Lorene Murdock
Othella Oger
Desta’ Ogier
Orten
Emma Graves
Ruth
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Murray City
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