News Comment by Raymond Clapper on U S Policy and Lend Lease
The article discusses potential U S lend lease aid to Britain under the Neutrality Act and war powers, noting officials debate repeal or revision, and the difficulty of securing quick congressional action. It cites President Roosevelt and officials Knox and Stimson, plus concerns over production, the auto industry, and defense labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iton
Britain
Amsassador
John G. Winant
England
United States
Roosevelt
Ftrmy
Navy
America
Washington
Manhattan
Army
Knox
Stimson
Congress
Home
Executive Branch
Holland
Belgium
France
World Scapegoats Portrait of Imperial Mind and War Fates
A historical survey argues the ex Kaiser Wilhelm IIs leadership and the German war party shaped but did not solely dictate German ambition. It suggests Americans may see the Kaiser as a ruler humbled by modern republicanism while noting the rise of Hitler and Nazified political power in Europe. It reflects on royal power limits and compares imperial figures across England and Germany within a broader critique of war brains and national strategy.
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Kaiser
Wilhelm
Holland
Hitler
Europe
United States
England
Ith
United Statens
Army
Navy
Strce
Air Service
White House
Armed Services
Congress
Americans in Canadian Forces Seen As Voluntary Division
Ottawa estimates 8200 Americans serve with Canada’s armed forces including 6400 in the army 500 as Atlantic staff or ferry pilots and 1300 in the air corps. They enlisted without oath of allegiance to preserve loyalty to the United States. The article notes the Nazi threat crosses national borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
United States
Spain
The Biggest Employer in Government Grows Significantly
The federal workforce exceeds 1,202,248 in March, with 167,081 in Washington DC. About one in ten Americans are federal employees, a level comparable to World War I proportions, despite population growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
Buckley Warns Against Five Advertising Fallacies
Homer J Buckley nevertising specialist lists five fallacies about public behavior. He argues the public does not automatically seek the best recognize price value reward enterprise or know what it wants nor demand over long periods what it is not reminded of. He urges persistent sales promotion and advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer J. Buckley
Mr. Buckley
Loyal Alumni Pressure and School Selection
A reader laments ongoing alumni solicitations from many schools, noting his family faces invitations from seven different institutions. He argues for limiting youth to the family’s chosen schools to avoid constant fundraising and event invites.
Review of Washington Scene on US defense readiness and leadership
Peter Edson surveys the capital as defense concerns dominate public discourse. He cites gossip, political missteps, and delayed leadership as factors dampening defense mobilization and urges clear action and public resolve to boost production and unity.
Ohio schools closed Athens County teachers unpaid fears
A letter from a Athens County educator condemns Gov Bricker and state policy for delaying salaries and funds for 1940 41. The writer cites debts from several townships and threatens no September bell unless finances improve, urging payment of about 200000 to support local schools and staff.
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Athens County
Athens
Ohio
John Bricker
State Department of Education
Govenor
Davey
County Board of Education
Oii
Waterloo
Trimble
Due
Jacksonville
Glouster
Lodi
Rome
Columbus
Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid meeting and local visits
The Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Society met with noon meal and readings by Mrs. Ros. The next meeting will be at Mary Haning's home on June 5 with a special meeting at Mrs. Gladys Leighen's on Sunday evening the same day. A potluck supper was planned and many local families from Wooster Porterville and nearby areas visited the Brooks and Goodsire homes.
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Pleasant Valley
Leasant Valley
Frank Pugh
Award Pugh
Wooster
Mayard Coats
Vivian Pugh
Ear Cleveland
Rog Lurner
Porterville
Tracy Whaley and
Daugher
Darwin
Leo Welch
Harrison- File
Milt McKinley
van Lynch
Delaware
Arthur Goods Sire
Rosenna Brown
Church Group Programs At Syracuse Meeting
Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the Methodist Church in Syracuse with hostesses Mrs Jessie Stowe Mrs Mattie Springer and Mrs Margaret Swearingen. Devotions led by Mrs Ella Williams. Book reviews by Mrs Kila Williams and Mrs Clara Roberts. Plans set for annual picnic at Roadside State Park on July 2. Several local residents visited relatives and attended Memorial Day events.
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Syracuse
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Jessie Stowe
Mattie Springer
Margaret Swearingen
Ella Williams
Kila Williams
Clara Roberts
Roadside State Park
Mabel Mallory
Marian Smith
Middleport
CG. A Poindexter
W. E. Karr
Walter’ Jr
Caroline Mae
Huntington
Charles Clark
Florence Fields
Akron
John W. Fields
van Johnson
Gayle Price
James
Parkersburg
J. E. Carleton
Joe Quisemerry
Lancaster City Hospital
N. J. Kare
Stowe
A. J. Karr
Ernest Bartels
Charleston
Marvin Roberts
Bellefontaine
A. M. Roberte
Lawrence Sellers
Lawrence
Herbert Zeiher
Mary Ann
Columbus
Mise Mabel Mallory
Mise
Florida
W. Va
Ben Quisenberry
Ohio University
Athens
Steps in fog spark old love in Deborah and Stephan
Deborah in a fog bound coastal town confronts memories of Stephan as she awaits his return. A chance reunion at the Lovett house leads to tense, hopeful exchange while Bridgie and a Captain observer shape the scene. The chapter ends with unresolved tension and a hint of past and future conflicts.
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Agua
Angela
Deborah
Stephan
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Washington Scene
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Stepan
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J. E. Moore
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Goldie Osenbaugh
Anewife
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Pearl Inman
Clifford Davia Eco
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Glenna Wie Ums
Zanesville
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Delbert Dunlop
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Dean Private
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Aberdeen
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Arthur and
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Eugene Geace
James Snowden
Kenneth Stabe
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Mra Mae
Dugan
Irene Price
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Hines
Dare Brig Crook
Bert Rostash
Lloyd Knott
Dayton
Hisamily
Lamy Blaabeth
Sony ‘Thait" Hodgson
Imogene Hk
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Margie Er
Nthe Shel
Wheeling
Nina'Davis
Grace Russell
Dirk
LT. Cottrell
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Richard Lannington
Ernest
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