Food relief for Europe hooked to American stance
Western Newspaper Union argues a controlled food relief plan can aid beleaguered European civilians without strengthening Germany. It cites World War I Belgium relief, outlines central warehousing, German cooperation, and tight seizure limits to maintain German shortages, urging Britain to consider relief to save millions amid the current war.
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Army shoe stock must cover 99 sizes for soldiers
War department announces requirement to keep at least 99 different shoe sizes in every army camp and post. Regular stock includes 90 sizes from length 5 to 12 with various widths, and some cases require shoes as large as size 16 or as small as size 42.
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Food blockade and Nazi theft of aid debated
Wallace R. Deuel, veteran foreign correspondent, argues six years in Germany show supervision of food aid to conquered Europe is impractical. He notes that if aid to Belgians is sent through a blockade, Nazis would seize most or all of it or replace it with other stocks, leaving Belgians hardly any better off.
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Wallace R. Deuel
Chicago Daily News
Berlin
National Broadcasting Company
Valentine Cards For Famous People Inspire Personal Flair
A collection of personalized Valentine greetings crafted for well known figures. The notes blend affectionate sentiment with wit and a nod to each person’s public persona.
Message to the President from a protest group
A fragmented letter from a group calling itself Your Friends or You're the Boss urges the president to speed up “that stuff” on order. They threaten vigilance against foes and dismiss a garden hose as insufficient protection.
Bulldog Chin Drives Churchill Backing in War Warnings
A brisk wartime opinion piece praises Winston Churchill for his steadfast leadership. It compares Adolf Hitler's threats to a failed bid and asserts that Britain under Churchill remains unyielding while set to finish the conflict with determination.
To Mussolini From Greece Roar to Rome Message
Poetic wartime lines claim Greek resolve against Italian forces. The verse hints at returning troops and rising resistance as the Greeks challenge Mussolini’s legions.
You’re Loosed Like a Rowdy One to Hitler
A sharp wartime verse taunts an elusive foe with threats and bravado. The speaker vows to outpace the danger and warns of consequences for overreaching. Strong language conveys urgency and defiance during a rebellious mood.
Seven St Valentines in History Baffle Modern Answers
History recounts seven figures named Valentine from early Christian legends. Some scholars credit them all, others single out a bishop of Terni and a Roman priest burned under Claudius.
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Public Places Censorship On Undesirable News
BAUKHAGE discusses audience censorship as a social force shaping acceptance of news and commentary during wartime. He cites Athenia, British airmen, and a Berlin broadcast incident to show how public belief and fear influence reception more than official controls. He also critiques Latin American trade questions in a related segment.
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United States
Germany
Wheat prices edge up as January market nears peak
Domestic January wheat prices are slightly higher than December and near the season's high. Analysts doubt oversupply as February loan maturities approach since growers may hold grain if prices do not exceed loan values plus costs, shifting delivery to the government.
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