Fundamental War Strategy Shifts in Wartime Analysis
Roger Shaw argues the German war aims faced a major shift as England, Germany, and the US respond. The piece notes Germany’s land sea air attack plan, potential Gibraltar and Hong Kong contingencies, and England’s fortress defense with a planned intensified sea blockade to famine the continent while America watches the evolving political scene.
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England
Germany
United States
Spain
Gibraltar
Japan
Hongkong
Britain
Portsmouth
Cardiff
Edward VIII
Duke of Windsor
NAMES in the news and European war outlook
A columnist discusses Mayor LaGraridia urging universal military aid to break the British blockade and feed starving French Dutch and Belgians using American foodstuffs. It contrasts isolationists versus interventionists, notes Hitler freeing Belgian prisoners, and touches on Polish units and political parallels with Civil War era debates.
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Hitler
Hitler Talks Endlessly in Radio Broadcasts and Military Glories
The broadcast presents Hitler’s rambling remarks praising peace proposals, reviewing conquests, and promoting new German ranks and uniforms. It notes Goering’s new title and dress, the creation of field marshals, and the Burma road dispute with Hull backing its necessity. England and Japan alignments frame a tense foreign relations scene as Britain and China clash with Germany and the U S.
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Hitler
Lord Haw-Haw
England
Chamberlain
Daladier
Goering
Germany
Burma Road
Chiang Kai-shek
Japan
Hull
Burma
China
British Foreign Office
Chiang Kaishe
State Department
Roosevelt Nominated for Third Term at Democratic Convention
George A. Barclay reports the 1940 Democratic National Convention in Chicago chose Franklin D. Roosevelt for a third term. Wallace was nominated with McNutt pressing for withdrawal, while Farley Garner and Tydings trailed as other candidates. Roosevelt’s radio address defended staying in public service amid looming European conflict.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Chicago
Gates
Paul V. McNutt
Federal Security
Wallace
Charles McNary
Roosevelt Farley clash marks shift in 1940 Democratic race
The Chicago convention scene reveals a split between Roosevelt and Farley as the third term issue dominates. Senator Glass arrives from a sick bed to defend Farley while Farley reasserts distance from the president. Barkley denounces Republicans and pledges a free delegate vote. The Roosevelt draft gains momentum as state after state endorses his nomination despite strong opposition.
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Carter Glass
Virginia
Farley
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
National Committee
New York Yankees
Jim Farley
Barkley
Senator Barkley
Wendell L. Willkne
Herbert Hoover
Glass
Senator Glass
Thomas Jefferson
Philadelphia
Ameriand
Wendell Li Willkie
Democratic Women Gain Voice In Party's Platform Council
Mary T. Norton of New Jersey and Elizabeth A. Conkey described a historic move by the Democratic party granting women delegates equal voice on the platform committee. The fourth convention pledged equality of opportunity for men and women and highlighted marital status in public commentary.
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Nother
Democratic Party
Mary T. Norton
New Jersey
Elizabeth A. Conkey
Himeis
Random Notes of the Convention One Eyed Connolly
A concise convention fragment chronicles One Eyed Connolly as a perennial figure, detailing recurring remarks and notable holdovers from prior gatherings. The notes sketch recurring themes and the enduring presence of Connolly within the convention’s social and political milieu.
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v.One-eyed Connolly
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Roger Shaw
Churchill
Eews
Newsp
Ner Union
British Isles
New York City
Mayor LaGraridia
General Washington
Europe
Henry Wallace
McNary
Scientific Food Ministry
Prontissimo
George A. Barclay
White House
Republic
Garner
Millard Tydings
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Henry A. Wallace
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