Roosevelt Reassesses Bomber Drive in War Outlook
In a strategic briefing, Roosevelt argues bombers are key to future victory, stressing air power to paralyze German war capabilities. He notes Germany's industrial strength, the need for mass bomber production, and Britain as a crucial air base while the US expands steel and aluminum output to pressure Germany.
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Roosevelt
Britain
Lindbergh
Germany
Russia
Turkey
France
Balkans
Africa
Europe
United States
United States Steel Corporation
England
Belgium
Debates Over Washington Strike Impact On Defense Program
Critics charge that official assurances on strikes hide real damage. A study shows January through March 1941 losses exceed three million man-days, with over half in defense industries. The time lost could have produced vast military outputs, stirring public concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Madame Perkins
White House
Gambling and the urge to fund causes versus easy money
The piece argues that all gambling is illegal and that local laws are unnecessary when state laws exist. It notes bingo and poker as fundraisers, but stresses the difficulty for law enforcers to distinguish between innocuous games and serious gambling. The author calls for proper differentiation in enforcement.
Road to Panama would fortify defense and boost Central American development
The piece urges rapid funding for Pan American highway links south toward the Panama Canal. It argues the road would strengthen defense value and open up Guatemala through Panama for regional development and trade, aiding economic stability in the region. It notes the project should have started months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Guatemala
el Salvador
Honduras
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Panama
Excuses in Use by New York Office Switchboard
A New York secretary recalls morning excuses from switchboard operators across offices. Phrases like Not at his desk Just stepped out Talking on another telephone and will call back abound. An honest central worker notes Mr Jones went across street for coffee and will phone back. These euphemisms amuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mr. Jones
Peter Edson Reviews Washington Scene on Price Education
Peter Edson discusses consumer education by retailers and manufacturers as a key to restraining price rises. He cites a Commerce Department conference promoted by the Retailers Advisory Committee with 400 representatives from 52 associations, and notes voluntary cooperation to curb price spirals while maintaining quality. The piece highlights how defense orders reduce civilian output, boosting demand and wages, driving prices up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Washington
Harriet Elliott
Miss Elliott
Leon Henderson
Price Administration
Sunbeam Crete Club elects Wanetta Morrison president
Miss Wanetta Morrison of Canton was elected president of the Sunbeam Crete Club at a meeting led by Mira Audrey Swett with Jeannette Harrington joining Phi Beta Kappa, formerly of Logan. Sigma Pi won the Ohio University interfraternity song contest. Delta Tau Delta was second and Phi Delta Theta third. The Playground drive raised 313.27 for local needs and debts. A wool clip from Athens County sheep was sent to the Columbus warehouse for sale to wool cloth manufacturers.
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AEN
Wanetta Morrison
Carenter
Sunbeam “Crete Chuba
Cub ‘Ar
Mira
Audrey Swett
Careenter
Jeannette Harrington
Phi Beta Kappant
Ohio State
Logan
Logan High School
Sigma Pi
Ohio” University “Inter
Memorial Auditorium
Delta Tau Delta
Phi Delta ‘Theta
Sme
Attens
Pallas Club
Mex F. D. Sayre
Anna K. Price
Athens County
Columbus
Ohio Sheep and Wool Growers Association
Manufacturers
Pain and hope in a world of longing and care
Poem fragments tell of pain worry and heartache and a wish for peace. Dorothy Bailey offers thanks for presence and guidance while reflecting on children left without chances and the unequal paths life may take. Ohio. Blanch stax
Letart Falls News Briefs Highlights Local Events
Letart Falls notes observance of Day at the Methodist Sunday School and a Women’s Society of Christian Service meeting at the Community Hall. Residents report attendances and visits, with local families traveling to Ashland and Columbus, a funeral service for Anne Davis, and various familial gatherings and travels around Willow Grove and Camp Zaleski.
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Letart Falls
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Ytr
William Wilson
Anne Davis
Finsterwald
M. Wogan
Babey Run
Hunt
Willow Grove
W. Va
H. B. Powell
Don Herbert
Columbus
Everett Lutz
Ralph Webb
Charleston
Miss Dolly
Higginbotham
Camp Zaleski
John McClintock
Charie
Poster
Mee Taylor Ridge Society Hosts Evening Meeting
Mrs Corn Davia chaired the Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid at her home Friday night with scripture read by Mrs Golding and prayer led in the president's absence. Guests included Mrs Cinea Golding Miss Tea Johns on of Gloucester Mrs Mary Davis and Shirley Davis of Jacksonville.
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Taylor Ridge
Corn
Davia
Ladies
Golding
Mire "Canter
Cinea’ Golding
Mex
Tea Johnson
Glouster
Mary Davis
Shirley’ ‘Davis
Athens
Akron
Columbus
Chillicothe
Pati Durfey
Tenon
Ray Leake
Famly
Trimble
Chester” Kempton
Wiliam Kempton
John Davia
Fred Hettken
Dora. Hettken
Gerald Bryan
Rolland Mulpas
Operty
Vand
Leonard Leacher
Aris Kempton
Leacne
Pie
Wilbur Risley
Athena
Joan Wenger
Darrel Hooper
Charles Hooper
Evan Davis
Fred Heffken
Dickie Dalton
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Carl Hildebrand
Revenge Plot Tightens in Serial Science Tale
Leana Sormi schemes to seize the X-999 to force Robert Hale’s attention and eliminate Carolyn Tyler. Her cold, practical plan uses a hidden radio transmitter and a buried generator near the mine shaft to access the dangerous device and set her revenge in motion.
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Mina
Leana Sormi
Robert Hale
Robert
Leana
Carolyn
Tyler
Tonto
Mountain
Caro Lyn
Leane Non Cueaiutmurdr
Tonto Mountain
Wae
Nat
Silent Vessel Holds Hidden Danger In Village Plot
An unnamed scientist crafts a concealed explosive device within a vessel in a remote village. She positions a transmitter on a rocky slope miles away to ensure safe distance while she resumes daily work, mentioning a morning headache as part of her routine. The fragment hints at planned catastrophe without detailing outcomes.
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Rob Hale
Tonto
Leana
Mummy One
Obituary of J. Prince and local notes from Reedevill
J. Prince aged 74 died at home after a paralytic stroke. He was a respected farmer near the village, survived by his widow Emma Cowdery, one son Wayne, and four grandchildren. Funeral at Methodist Church Reedsville with burial in Reedsville Cemetery. Local notices update Mrs. Shumaker’s return from Beaver Pa with daughter Mrs. Potter. Mrs. Clark visiting Harrisonville. weather described as light rain easing planting delays. Weather workers observed tension in Miss Sormi during the day and a dialogue about companionship and responsibility involving Sean Carolyn and Perce snack.
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Long Pussum
Inomas J. Prince
Emma Cowdery
Wayne
Reedevill
Reedsville
B. Shumaker
Beaver
F. W. Potter
Woman's Society of Christian Service
A.C. Stout
E. J. Clark
Harrisonville
C. B. Hayman
C. S. Swan
Leona Hensley
Chester
Wea
Miss “Sormi
Robert
Cindy
Sean Carolyn
Carol
Hemlock Social Highlighted by Pauline Williams Event
A Thursday night gathering in Hemlock honored Mrs Pauline Williams with contests won by Mrs Dorothy Starbuck and Mrs Glenna Williams. The column lists numerous local names visiting relatives and attending from nearby towns, plus gifts given to Mrs Williams.
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Mire Darley McCoy
Charles Woods
Eugene Gessel
Richard Lanning
Elyria
Lance Hodgson
Coas
Cincinnati
Nolan Williams
Columbus
Warren McCoy
Dariey
Oseneaugh
James McCoy
Kenneth Aberott
Elmet Woods
Detroit
John Tobias
L. T. Cottren
Ted King
Alpha Russell
Corning
P. B. Osenbaugh
Ruth Pryor
Zanesville
Waldo Marshall
Billy
Coop Jumbus
Mel
Mie Ws
Marshall
Iynight Everett McCay
Glenn Fouts
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Raymond Clapper
Peter Edson
Washington Scene
Poet' S Corner
Dorothy Bailey
Pomeroy, RD
Ohio
Mee
Taylor Ridge Society
By Galbraith
BY Oren Arnold
Hemlock
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