Round One To Greece In War With Italy
Weekly analysis notes Greek victory over Italian forces as Athens' guerrilla tactics and terrain knowledge prove decisive. British raids and German bombings rise, with Jervis Bay sacrificing to shield a convoy. Berlin talks yield broad promises but few specifics. Kennedy and Bullitt dominate U.S. diplomatic chatter as mutterings about resignations swirl.
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Four Nazi vessels sail from Tampico amid danger
A report says the Phrygia sank after scuttling near Tampico to avoid surrender to British and Canadian ships. Three other Italian fleet ships reportedly headed back from the harbor area as British forces used 2000 pound torpedoes to strike Taranto targets. Americans returning from occupied France describe bribery bootlegging and a black exchange market.
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Labor peace drives AFL CIO clash over leadership
William Green leads a push for labor peace as a third term agenda item while John L. Lewis signals stepping down amid CIO convention tensions. Observers say a stable labor peace would aid the defense program if achievable.
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American Federation of Labor
United States
William Green
Roosevelt
Lewis
John L. Lewis
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Dies plan to publish white paper on foreign agents
The Dies committee investigates a wave of sabotage linked incidents including explosions and a shipyard crane collapse. Dies seeks one million dollars for a full probe and promises to reveal names and addresses of alleged foreign agents blamed for sabotaging U.S. defense efforts. Roosevelt is cited as supporting Britain in the broader conflict.
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Siam and Indo China clash in new war front
Vichy reports Siamese forces have declared war on Indo China, expanding a miniature conflict with real death and destruction on civilian populations. The Siamese are described as small, dark skinned and aligned with Japan, while Indo China is depicted as larger and yellowish. The conflict stems from Japan’s southeastern Asia expansion and edges toward the Philippines and Tripartite Powers.
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United States Frees Credit for Martinique Purchases
The United States frees credits for Martinique in the Indies and allows a 50000 dollar purchase mainly foodstuffs to build better ties and curb Nazi access to U S planes. The note signals defense policy debates among top officials.
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Martinique
Indies
U. S
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St. John
Wilson
Washington Digest Warns Rearmament Hurts Farm Labor
A Western Newspaper Union digest argues that postwar rearmament will pull migrant farm workers from harvest duties, worsening rural labor shortages. It cites FHA and WPA studies showing migrants face low pay, poor housing, and health issues, while industry absorbs skilled labor, complicating democracy.
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Washington
America
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Defense
Federal Security Administration
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New
British morale amid raids on London observed by English veteran
A British observer, talking with an English veteran of London raids, notes high morale despite bombardment. He jokes that destruction of landmarks like St. Paul’s could clear out musty old buildings, reflecting resilience and dark humor.
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London
St. Paul's
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