Clash Between Russia and Germany Drives World War II
The weekly column by Edward C. Wayne analyzes the fast moving shift as Nazi Germany and Communist Russia edge toward full conflict. It notes Britain’s Syria gains, the Damascus fall, and the broader impact on North Africa and Near East strategy amid tentative alliances and naval disasters.
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Russia
Germany
Europe
Syria
Britain
Finland
Hitler
United States
England
China
France
Italy
Balkans
Turkey
Poland
Greece
Jugoslavia
Bulgaria
Churchill
Sir Stafford Cripps
Molotov
Dardanelles
Pre
von Ribbentrop
Damascus
Aleppo
Africa
Jerusalem
St. Paul
Egypt
Israel
Rome
Alexander the Great
Regulation of Farm Prices Proves to Be Tough Job
The piece surveys farm price regulation challenges as Leon Henderson of the OPACS weighs whether to curb prices or push legislative teeth. It cites inflation risks, wage pressures, shipping costs, and demand from Britain, plus broader budget outlooks and labor shortages amid wartime mobilization.
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WNU
H Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
Main Street
Department ‘of Agriculture
Leon Henderson
OPACS
Office of Price Administration
Civilian Supply
Henderson
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Chicago
Exchange
Britain
Great Britain
Selective Service
Army
Defense
Senator Andrew Jackson Houston marks eighty seventh birthday
Washington report notes Senator Andrew Jackson Houston of Texas turning 87, one of the oldest senators to serve. New York brief adds that school janitors from 15 states attended a five day Columbia University course on rat catching insect control plumbing repair and sweeping technique.
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Washington
Andrew Jackson Houston
Texas
Senate
New York
Columbia University
Bracing War Era Quips and Observations
A collection of light notes on military life diet, fancy uniforms, Latin American trade and a joke about sea level bathing season. Mentions 30000 buttons on Flying Cadets pants and an observatory on Mount Evans Colorado.
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Latin America
United States
Mount Evans
Colo
Water resistant artificial leather cushions for outdoor use
Readers learn to cover outdoor cushions with water resistant artificial leather using simple sewing steps. The article notes color options, needle sizes, and fabric measurements, with a sketch and tips for cording and edge finishing. It also advertises Mrs Spears Home Makers booklets offering various home crafting projects.
U S O appeals for nationwide war fund volunteers
A wartime appeal urges families and neighbors across the country to mobilize funds and support for the U S O and allied groups. The plea says contributions can surge quickly, directing donors to local U S O committees or the Empire State Building headquarters. Strong entities include U S O, Empire State Building, YMCA, National Catholic Community Service, Salvation Army, YWCA, Jewish Welfare Board, National Travelers Aid Association.
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U.S. O. National
Empire State Building
New York
N.Y
The
Y.m.ca
National Catholic Community Service
Salvation Army
Y. W.C.A
Jewish Welfare Board
National Travelers Aid Association
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NRA
Harold D.smith
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Lend Lease
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Uncle Sam
Treasury
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America
Biological Survey
Forest Service
CCC
Bankhage
Ruto Wrets
Ruth Wyeth Spears
Bedford Hills
Mom
U. S. Army
Bilt
Wales
Steswres
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