Mussolini’s boasts fail to mask Italy’s war setbacks
The piece mocks Mussolini’s bravado on Italy’s war record. It notes Italy’s losses in East Africa and Greece, its reliance on Nazi support, and the population’s awareness of hardship and Italy’s vassal status under Hitler. The critique frames Italy as overstating gains while Britain and the Allies push back.
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Mussolini
United States
Germany
Italy
Benito
France
Berlin
British Somaliland
Egypt
Tripoli
Greece
Albania
Crete
Hitler
Government moves to end illegal strikes in defense plants
The President declares that wildcat strikes threatening defense production are unacceptable. He notes wage disputes may be just but asserts a strike against plants with government orders is a strike against the country and must not be tolerated. Public safety and orderly negotiations are emphasized.
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California
AF of L
CIO
Three Year College Plan Aims to Free More Men for Service
The text discusses compressing a four year college course into three years to increase the pool of men available for military service. Summer sessions would extend terms to cover the gap. It warns against sacrificing social studies and culture for urgency while noting the need for broad understanding of the world. The passage also contains fragmented lines about trust in a spouse and a term secondatory, reflecting garbled OCR.
Blackout in Seattle Reveals Enduring Light of Truth
A reader recounts Seattle’s recent blackout as trains stopped and darkness fell over the plaza. Yet the moon shone, and the writer notes only human switches were off, while God’s eternal light remains, guiding humanity even as Europe darkens.
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God
Europe
Sir Edward Gray
1914
Eden
Public Opinion and Industry Shortages Warn of War Strains
Robert Quillen remarks on Raymond Clapper’s critique of Knudsen and OPM highlighting steel shortages, defense demand, and production limits. He cautions against self serving industry plans, urges imagination, and warns that democratic progress depends on speaking out and enduring public scrutiny.
Learn From Others Consequences of Nazi Victory
Alsop and Kintner warn that a German victory would threaten American freedoms and democracy. They cite Hitler’s control across Europe, the suppression of rebellions, and Nazi utilization of conquered lands for war effort. The piece argues the United States must join Britain to avert total conquest and chaos.
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United States
Abraham Lincoln
America
Adolf Hitler
Europe
Polish
English Channel
North Cape
Italy
Sweden
Finland
Portugal
Spain
Switzerland
Britain
Romania
France
Plan for a Nazi World Order if Britain Falls
The analysis warns that a victorious Germany would dominate Europe and Africa, subjugate Russia, block supplies to Britain, and threaten the Americas. It predicts Japan expanding in the East and South America becoming a Nazi province, with the United States powerless to resist economic and political pressure. The piece contrasts views of Wheeler and Lindbergh with the writer’s warning and urges US action before it is too late.
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Hemisphere
State Department
Europe
Germany
South America
United States
Brazil
New Order
Party of Appeasement
Burton K. Wheeler
Charles A. Lindbergh
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Norway
Denmark
Holland
Belegium
Rumania
Bulgaria
Yugoslavia
Greece
France
Seizure Bills Stir Debate In Washington And London
Boake Carter notes the war department seizure bill would let the President seize private property at will. He compares it with Britain's emergency powers act, which allows broader control over people and resources. He cites issues of air force unity and standardization across services as a wartime lesson.
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New York
War Department
Congress
British Library of Information
United States War Department
Dever
United States
Great Britain
Aluminum ware may cause metallic taste claim
A woman reports a three month metallic smell from food in her kitchen and attributes it to aluminum ware used for 15 16 years. She is the only family member affected though authorities say aluminum in food or daily life has no proven health injury.
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Earth
S.w.mli
Causes of Bad Taste and Smell in Mouth Told
A doctor explains that conditions such as trifacial nerve lesions or brain tumors are possible causes, though brain tumors are rare. Metal dental fillings or dentures may trigger taste issues, and medicines or neglected cavities can also produce unpleasant taste or odor.
Understanding Taste Savor Flavor Olfactory Links
The article explains savor as a smell driven flavor and flavor as a tongue taste function. It notes savor fails with olfactory nerve issues and flavor fails with taste bud or gustatory nerve damage. It also includes Q and A style excerpts on formaldehyde exposure and quinine remedies.
Price control debate slows autos and holds up policy
Government price policy meetings stall on costs and timing as automobile price hikes press ahead. Objections from advisers delay action, while hints of broader reorganizations and Lindbergh political moves percolate in Washington.
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Henderson
Roosevelt
Congress
Sadowsky Elected Linn County Humane Society President
In the annual meeting on June 12 1981 Joseph Sadowsky was elected president and treasurer of the Linn County Humane Society. Also reported Henry G Kruse Cedar Valley Times publisher died from injuries in an Albert Lea interstate crash.
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Joseph Sadowsky
Linn County Humane Society
Henry G. Kruse
Cedar Valley Times
Vinton
Albert Lea
Murray Fawcett
M. R. Terhune
Wyoming
Byrnes Elected City Treasurer Succeeds Resigned Achter
Charles E Byrnes chief clerk in the Rock Island passenger office was elected city treasurer by the city council to day to succeed Henry J Achter who resigned. Chester Pollins Asahel Moore and Charles Kucera left today for Quebec from where they will sail an extended trip through Europe. Silver Wilson of Coe college track team was unanimously reelected captain for 1912.
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Charles E. Byrnes
Rock Island Railroad
Henry J. Achter
Chester Pollins
Asahel Moore
Charles Kucera
Quebec
Canada
Europe
Silver” Wilson
Coe College
Rude and Rugged Driving Sparks Conflicts in Slewx Falls
The Slewx Falls Argus Leader notes that some drivers prize independence, driving wherever and whenever they choose.Clashes arise when two or more rugged individuals meet on the road, leading to unfortunate encounters.
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Slewx
Argus
Bugs Baer on Owning Our Doorsteps and Europe
Bugs Baer argues the United States should control Caribbean doorsteps such as Bermuda Martinique and Trinidad noting a future conflict would force France to repay a perceived debt. He warns that a panicked ally becomes an enemy and urges writers to reflect the slogan You don't own your doorsteps.
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America
France
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Purseington
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