British Greek Retreat Costs Nazi Forces in War Backdrop
Analysis notes heavy losses for Nazi troops as British and Greek forces resist along Mount Olympus. The piece covers strategic advances into Thessalian plain, Greek political turmoil with Korizis death, and President Roosevelt warning Americans to grasp Europe’s war seriousness.
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Athens
Thrace
Macedonia
Mount Olympus
Thessalian
France
Poland
Warsaw
Churchill
Alexandros Korizis
Greece
Korizis
Senator Tobey sparks convoy debate over aid to Britain
Senator Tobey of New Hampshire asserted that the United States already was convoying aid to Britain, a claim denied by Secretary Hull and Admiral Stark. Polls show 27 percent favor sending some navy and air force overseas, while 17 percent support sending part of the army. The debate centers on British convoy methods versus American naval protection and Britain’s need for US aid.
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Tobey
New Hampshire
United States
Britain
Atlantic
Hull
Admiral Stark
Nye
Wheeler
Gallup
U.S. Navy
Venezuelan president steps down amid interim leadership
President Contreras resigns voluntarily, first to do so in 40 years, succeeding the late General Gomez. An election will be held to choose a new leader while Contreras continues to act as president during the interim.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Contreras
General Gomez
Sudden Yugoslav Collapse Sparks Mixed Global Response
After nine days of stubborn resistance amid harsh odds, the Yugoslav army capitulated, eliciting a range of views. Major George Fielding Eliot praised the sacrifice as meaningful for Greece, while many observers viewed the effort as a noble but futile gesture, leaving the public puzzled by the resistance and its impact on autonomy and freedom.
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Atlantic
George Fielding Eliot
Greece
Jugoslav
U S Civil Service Jobs Offer Opportunities Nationwide
Uncle Sam needs clerks typists nurses doctors border patrolmen machinists guards and others to carry on his work. A 32 page booklet explains how to apply rules examinations and salary requirements and provides a list of positions. Send order for the booklet.
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Sam
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Man of Destruction Quote by Quintilian
A short line from Quintilian condemns using Providence gifts to harm others, arguing the value of reason over destructive action. The remark reflects a medieval or classical moral stance on ethics and humanity.
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Quintilian
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New York
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Man of Destruction
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