Dispute Over Cost of New Army Planes Emerges
Washington reports a clash between President Roosevelt aides and Major General Henry Arnold over the true cost of 2 100 planes in the expanding defense program. Early says no price increase, while Arnold claims about 20 million extra, amid questions on selling secret fighters to Britain and France.
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Italy Reports One Million Soldiers Under Arms
Rome reports the war office says Italy now has 1,000,000 men under arms. Undersecretary of War Ubaldo Soddu announced the figure. The war portfolio is held by Premier Benito Mussolini.
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Oysters Noted Food Source for Iron and Copper
In dietary notes, oysters are highlighted as a strong source of iron and copper, ranking second only to calves liver for these minerals.
Finland Yields Not By Defeat But Aid Delays
London UPI reports Finland, after 3 1/2 months of heavy fighting with 25 000 to 30 000 dead, accepted terms that compromised territorial integrity. Despite gains in independence, loss of Karelia and a Soviet foothold at Hangö weaken Finland's strategic position amid doubts aid can reach in time.
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Nine Die as Shreveport Storm Levels Homes
A severe wind and hail storm hit Shreveport Louisiana shortly after 4 30 p m killing at least nine people. The storm uprooted trees and toppled buildings with four deaths caused by three adjacent houses leveled. Centenary area structures were damaged.
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Thought Should Linger Near Daily Human Experience
The verse urges thought to stay close to everyday needs and human joys and pains. It celebrates humility and simple language, guiding reflection toward common life, loss, faith, and shared human songs.
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U S Finn Loan Not Affected By Peace Talks
Washington officials expect the $20 million export-import bank loan to Finland to aid reconstruction regardless of a Soviet Finn peace treaty. The bank previously advanced $10 million, and Congress boosted its capital to permit another $20 million, which remains unused. Officials foresee Finn purchases in the United States regardless of wartime status.
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