Diplomats view Hitler peace move as political ploy
In Washington observers say Hitler’s possible peace initiative would likely serve German aims and not the American campaign. White House aides debate a last minute Roosevelt tract, but Hull and other officials oppose any move seen as yielding European control to Hitler. Mussolini’s silence on timing veers to strategic restraint.
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Ashington
Europe
Hitler
White House
Roosevelt
Hull
Roosevelts
Britain
Vatican
Hiller
Mussolini
Henry Wallace
Hold Everything Drag on Italian War Morale in Greece Invasion
The piece argues Italian morale faltered during the Greece invasion as the public remained doubtful of the war's wisdom and relied on propaganda to sustain support. It notes delays and press hype, suspiciously optimistic aims, and questions German defense strength amid broader Allied analyses.
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Greece
Il Duce
Quick Cough Relief At Home From Simple Syrup Mix
Old home remedy promotes a homemade cough syrup using sugar water and Pinex with Norwar Vine and guaiacol. Claims quick action on throat and bronchial membranes, easing breathing and aiding sleep, with a money back guarantee.
Japanese Weakness Highlighted By Siam Burma Drive
The piece argues Japan cannot mobilize troops at home for a crucial Siam Burma operation and must pull soldiers from China. As Japanese forces dwindle, Chinese forces counterattack, illustrating the old saying that China acts like a pillow that breaks out elsewhere when pressed.
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Siam
Burma
China
Mystery Trip Planned by Young Men's Bureau
The Young Men's Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce urges early reservations for a mystery excursion and harvest frolic. A special train will depart Milwaukee station at 6 p.m on Thursday November 7 to an unannounced destination. Capacity is limited to 300 with stag attendance invited. an observation car and an onboard orchestra will perform both ways.
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Young Men’s Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce
YMB
Milwaukee
Fbi Agents Guard Chicago Vote Fraud Risk
Ten FBI agents will be assigned to guard against vote fraud in Chicago for the presidential election. George F. Barrett, Republican candidate for Illinois attorney general, announced the plan on Thursday.
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Chicago
Federal Bureau of Investigation
George F. Barrett
Ilinois
Grapefruit and Onions Added To November Food List
Fresh grapefruit and onions excluding green onions join the November surplus food list announced by Lloyd W. Jones Cedar Rapids representative of the surplus marketing administration Three items are dropped from October list fresh carrots fresh celery and fresh beets Blue stamps are issued free for surplus foods with the ratio of one blue to two orange stamps The orange stamps cover any food item and other listed items include butter raisins rice pork lard pork corn meal shell eggs and various produce and staples from Irish potatoes to fresh cabbage
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Lloyd W. Jones
Cedar Rapids
Surplus Marketing Administration
Nazi Troop Levels Near Britain Reach 855000
London reports Germany has about 855000 troops within striking distance of Britain with an additional 225000 in and around Scandinavia, according to a responsible non British military authority cited by British sources.
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Britain
London
Germany
Great Britain
Scandinavia
German World War II troop dispositions reported in Europe
A non-British informant described about 70 German divisions totaling around 1 050 000 men in southern Germany Austria and Slovakia ready for a Balkans strike. The rest grouped in Central Germany Scandinavia Brittany Normandy Belgium Calais Boulogne and Channel coast totals given in divisions and manpower. Man-eating trees are myth according to the text.
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Germany
Austria
Slovakia
Balkans
Scandinavia
Beittany
Normandy
Belgium
Calais
Boulogne
Channel Coast
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George A. Wilson
B. B. Hickenlooper
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Congress
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John R. Gardner
Elmer A. Johnson
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Frank F. Bates
Edwin Lundquist
Dempsy Jones
James H. Smith
WM. W. Crissman
R. E. Munden
C. L. Beeson
Elmer W. Seevell
Howard R. Churchill
W. A. Ball
W. J. Fleming
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