Boake Carter on Britain Germany and American aid
The column argues Britain cannot rely on past World War I strength and cautions that without American aid the current war may deviate from that pattern. It notes political control over military decisions harms Britain and the United States, urging frank realism about unpreparedness and the need for a large production push.
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America
Europe
New York Sun
London
Gault MacGowan
United States
Munich
Advice From Mary Manners and Dear Miss Manners Column
A reader advises Mary Manners on youth defying elders, while Miss Manners responds to letters about heartbreak and engagement. The exchange offers guidance on love, resilience, and family constraints affecting marriage plans.
Dear reader letter about future happiness and fiancé's career
A reader asks if happiness is possible amid worry for a fiancé and mother in law. The reply urges hopeful surprises, notes potential career advancement for the fiancé, and asks others to share experiences or suggestions for solving the situation.
Knudsen Attacked as Labor Baiter by John L. Lewis
John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, criticized William S. Knudsen, director of the office of production management, as a labor baiter in a Harrisburg speech. He also indirectly targeted Sidney Hillman, CIO vice president and Knudsen associate director, arguing there is no place in the cabinet or OPM for such figures.
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Knudsen
By John L. Lewis
Harrisburg
John L. Lewis
The
United Mine Workers
Congress of Industrial Organizations
William S. Knudsen
Office of Production Management
Sidney Hillman
CIO
OPM
Labor Representatives Misrepresent Labor Says Lewis
Lewis argues true labor reps do not represent labor in government, claims Knudsen told business leaders labor caused production shortages, and says defense funds favor a few financial groups. He notes over 32,000 plants lack defense contracts and 45 percent of defense spending goes to a handful of interests.
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Lewis
Knudsen
United States
Damaged French Battleship Richelieu Fully Repaired
The 35,000 ton Richelieu, damaged by Britain at Dakar on July 8 1940, has been fully repaired and is seaworthy again. The 26,000 ton Dunkerque, hit at Mers-el-Kebir on July 3 1940, will be ready for sea soon.
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France
Dakar
Mers-el-Kebir
Africa
Auto Era Creates Health Problems Declared by Grinnell Coach
Ben Douglas, Grinnell College football and basketball coach, told a father and son banquet at the First Evangelical church that the automobile harms health and that many men do not walk enough. He praised improving play quality while urging boys to play to win.
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Ben Douglas
Grinnell College
Father and Son
First Evangelical Church
Grant
Robert Cooper
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F Avenue NW
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Fruitland Boulevard
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