Nazis Gain Ground in Norway As Allied Fleet Watches
The analysis notes German gains in central and southern Norway while Allies shift focus to the Mediterranean. Britain and France plan moves against Balkan threats and the Italian question looms large as Italy may align with Germany. Rex sailing from Naples signals Italy’s stance.
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Norway
Italy
Balkan
Mediterranean
Britain
France
Balkan Countries
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Andalsnes
Germany
Histore Brenner
Africa
Cape of Good Hope
Kahiban
William Phillips
U. S
Tialy
Mussolini
Rex
Naples
New York
Graf Spee
Narvik
Sweden
Winston Churchill
Great Britain
Political conventions loom as May shapes party delegate fights
May reshuffles show Republicans to appoint 477 of 1000 delegates while Democrats pick about 40 of 1094. Roosevelt leads with 305 pledged delegates. Burton Wheeler openly challenges him. Republicans in Washington shape platform with debate over neutrality and war stance amid rising naval activity and enforcement efforts.
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Roosevelt
Thomas Dewey
Burton K Wheeler
Montana
Washington
Harold Staxssen
Minnesota
Joe Martin
Massachusetts
Stasssen
Labor leaders clash over 1940s U S politics and May Day
William Green of the American Federation of Labor accuses rival John L. Lewis of aiming to form a third party and potential presidential bid. The piece notes May Day events worldwide with tensions from Sweden, Germany, and Russia, plus storm impacts in the U S and Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Green
American Federation of Labor
John L. Lewis
United States
Pennsylvania
A. B
Lewis
Democratic Party
Green
U. of L
America
U. S
Laler
Stockholm
AL bin Hansson
Sweden
Germany
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Rudolf Hess
Moscow
Russia
Lenin
Joseph Stalin
Sidelights of the War Warn Idle Talk and Blackouts
The Department of National Defense in Canada issued posters urging citizens to avoid idle talk about military matters to prevent leaks to enemy agents. France also curbed gossip as blackouts limit evening light in outdoor Parisian cafes, with restaurant managers hoping for light allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Department of National Defense
France
Paris
Trend and design shift in 1941 auto industry
From Detroit, cars of 1941 will feature major changes with streamlined torpedo bodies. At Miami, 600 architects showcased glass heavy homes. Railroads plan auto rentals in 30 states, coordinating with an association to supply cars and uniform national rates at train ticket purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Miami
Stassen Urged to Embrace Liberal Tone and Isolationist Stance
Governor Harold Stassen received three GOP leaders advisory points on his keynote speech urging a liberal tone, strong critique of the New Deal’s unemployment results, and a firm but limited isolationist stance. He should align with Glenn Frank’s approach, push state unemployment relief, and tie joblessness to the national debt while avoiding Old Guard limits on agriculture and relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stassen
Washington
Harold Stassen
Glenn Frank
AAA
WPA
U. S
James Cromwell
Canada
Joseph K. Taussig
Japan
Great “Peace Party
Taussig
Joseph E. Taussi
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Ickes Feud Sparks Debate Over Federal Power and Gifts
A Washington columnist critiques Secretary Ickes and federal aid rhetoric. He argues state self government erodes as war gifts flow, warning against reliance on unelected federal powers and lump sum appropriations. The piece discusses tin and rubber stockpiles, cotton swaps, and potential war financing options.
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Ickes
Washington
Vox Popper
Interior
Donald Duck
Chicago
Ous
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Western Newspaper Union
Teerman
Tribaud
Brenner Puss
U.S
Jackson
Justice Department
Sceuiiy
Paul McNutt
Harrington
United States Chamber of Commerce
W. Gibson Carey
Carey
Jor Martin
Harold Sassen
LABOR
Little
Antarctic
Manila
Philippine Islands
Nueva Ecija
Illinois
Missouri
Arkansas
Texas
George M. Cohan
Kaiser
Congress
Hansson
Kennedy
Joseph Patrick Kennedy
Tendon
Court of St. James
Joe
London
Johnson and Ways
Amon Carter
B. M. Baruch
Kentucky
West Point
Berle
State Department
Europe
Thomas
Cirele Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Ave
New Yorke
Carlyle
Pad
Rabelais
Salt Lake’s
Temple Square
Ernest C. Rossiter
Mer
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