British-Russian Forces Invade Iran in Anti Coup Drive
Edward C. Wayne reports in a weekly analysis that British and Russian forces move into Iran to thwart an alleged Nazi coup. The Navy seizes control of a shipyard as fighting intensifies in the Russo-Nazi war, signaling a broader Allied strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Middle East
Near East
Britain
Syria
Persia
Ukraine
Turkey
Ankara
Archibald Wavell
Caucasus
London
Russia
Roosevelt Forces Production Rise Amid Navy Takeover of Plant
President Roosevelt challenged critics over lagging production and cited navy seizure of the Kearny shipyard to sustain output. Admiral leadership replaces civilian control, with 16,000 workers affected. The move halts work on cruisers, destroyers, tankers, and freighters, while contracts totaling nearly $493 million proceed under navy and maritime commission orders.
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Roosevelt
War Department
Byrd
Virginia
Kearny
N. J
Navy
Knox
Army
New Jersey
Maritime Commission
International Union of Marine. and Shipbuilding Workers of
The
C.I.O
Postwar Food Problem and Canada’s Plan to Aid Europe
The column discusses postwar food scarcity in Britain and Canada with a plan to give much of Canada’s surplus to Europe. Gilbert Jackson cites St Paul to urge postwar aid, while Ottawa and Washington assess manpower, taxes, and rationing as Britain and the U S coordinate relief and recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Europe
Karl Marx
Gilbert Jackson
Pover
Jackson
Britain
South America
Sam
Defense stamps in stores and rails salvaged for metal
Bankhage reports defense savings stamps will be sold at local retailers. Officials say abandoned rails buried in city streets total 232000 tons and are being tapped as a scrap metal source for defense needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense Savings
Transportation Division
OEM
One-Liners on oil talks and lawyers draw sparks
A humorous exchange mocks quick oil strikes and paying for advice. A lawyer jokes about a ten dollar fee for his counsel, while a client resists. The banter highlights quick wit and misaligned expectations.
Jones Visits Friend Watts Despite Dirty Boots
It was a very wet night when Jones knocked at the door of his friend Watts. Watts welcomed him and invited him in. Jones hesitated, saying his feet were dirty, but Watts urged him to stay with his boots on.
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Cologne
Germany
Royal Air Force
Nomura
Japan
Washington
Nippon
Britain
United States
Thailand
Burma
Hull
America
Indo-China
Job
Pauline Frederick
William Boutwell
Defense
Boutwell
Harper & Brothers
Hitler
Jones
Watts
Love and baggage drive a cautious engagement
A social note describes an engagement unraveling as the bride’s father acts as a counterforce. The young man’s impulsive nature leads to strain, while the lodger, a hot tempered blacksmith, adds tension.
The Sap Rises as Key Difference Between Humans and Plants
A wry remark notes the main contrast between human life and vegetation by highlighting how sap rises in plants, implying vigor and growth as a defining trait of plant life.
Bank Returns Father's Check Prompting Purchases
A family member notes the bank has returned a check from the father and questions what can be bought with it next, reflecting on financial constraints and next steps.
Nature’s age a riddle in whispered seasonal turns
A playful exchange on why nature is personified as female. The joke hinges on the line nature’s age remains a mystery, inviting reflection on the timeless, changing world we inhabit.
Gems of Thought and Witty Aphorisms Collected
A compact collection of quoted maxims and verses from classic authors. It pairs biblical reflection with proverbs and witticisms from Parker, MacCall, Holmes and others highlighting faith duty beauty and honesty. Published in a miscellany style typical of period quotation anthologies.
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James
Martyn Parker
William MacCall
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Edward C. Wayne
Western Newspaper Union
Tripoli
R.A.F
Mediterranean
North
Africa
Leningrad
Latvia
Warsaw
Smolensk
Odessa
Baukhage
National Farm
Home Hour
WNU
H St
N. W
D. C
Nova Scotia
Ottawa
Rideau Club
England
Atlantic
Supreme Court
Director of Information
War Ministry
British Isles
Dominion of Canada
Mackenzie King
Bankhage
Pop
Deb
Daniel O'Connell
Beverly Hepburn
Kelloggs
de Kellogg
Kellogg's
Kellogg's Corn
W. E. Lecky
King Edward
LCA
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