II GERMAN WAR Honorable Peace Amid Turmoil
In a fragmented, heated report Churchill vows continued resistance as Britain confronts potential peace terms with Germany. England faces naval concerns if France's fleet aligns with Germany, while Baltic nations reorganize under Soviet influence and Egypt cuts relations with Mussolini, placing bases under British control.
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A compact overview of foreign policy themes in the 1940 campaign era, highlighting the stance of leading figures and institutions in shaping U S relations on the global stage. The piece surveys diplomacy priorities, economic ties, and security considerations during wartime uncertainty.
Patriotic poster by James Rae during recruitment drive
A poster contributed by artist James Rae offered a patriotic message during a U S recruiting effort. The note referenced enlistments and framed service as a civic duty within the wartime context.
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Cobber Kain 22-year-old RAF pilot in France crash
Zealand born Cobber E. J. Kain served in the Royal Air Force during 1939 to 1940. A 22 year old lad, he was lost in a crash in France ending his service for all time.
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First Aid for Ailing House and Odor Control
Ailing house topics cover yeast fermentation to clear odors in pools or septic tanks, with six yeast cakes monthly suggested. How to mix yeast, where to pour it, and cautions about kitchen connections. Also discusses upholstery fumigation, rug sizing after washing, and silver care with cadmium acetate cloth method.
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Paramount's Victory film work across Java and Indochina
The article notes Paramounts Joseph Conrad adaptation Victory directed by John Cromwell with Frederic March and Betty Field. Scenes shot in Sourabaya Java and in the Dutch East Indies, with later integration of American footage. Cast includes over 100 boys such as Bobby Jordan David Holt and Jackie Sears.
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Frederic March
Betty Field
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David Holt
Jackie Sears
De Bono and the Empire Masthead Plans Explained
A World War II era column by Lemuel F. Parton notes De Bono’s role in fascist masthead rhetoric. It recounts his rise from a military youth to quadrumvir of fascism and cites his venom toward the Fourth Estate. The piece touches on Badoglio’s use of poison gas and critiques sensational journalism of the era.
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