Is a Russian excursion next for Gen Wavell
London whispers say British forces under Sir Archibald Wavell may head to Russia to aid the Soviets. Wavell built up the Indian army and shook off a demotion with Persian campaign participation. Some see a bold North Africa style mission to harass German advances, aiding Moscow with morale and support rather than mass force.
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London
Sir Archibald Wavell
Russia
Germany
Wavell
Caucasus
Iran
Persian Gulf
Wavells
Hitler
Britain
Mediterranean
Near East
General Wavell & Co
Freedom of speech in a diverse America
The piece argues freedom of speech is a double edged right, citing Lindbergh’s Des Moines remarks and the need to respect opposing views. It stresses America's democracy relies on all groups being Americans and upholding liberty despite stress, honoring the dream of opportunity and protection from persecution.
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America
Des Moines
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
United States
Traer Iowas Light Dedication Sparks Mock Air Raid
Residents will experience a mock air raid and a real blackout Friday night to dedicate Traers new street lighting system. The event contrasts illumination with darkness while noting Iowans should not fear future air raids. The piece suggests the corn belt should understand European necessities as novelty.
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Traer
Early Christian Symbols and Hidden Faith Across Oppression
The piece recalls ancient Christians using symbols like the fish to identify fellow believers under persecution. It draws a parallel to modern tyrannies and how oppressed nations still hide messages of hope, faith, and cultural resilience through subtle signs and shared resolve.
Robert Quillen on Germany’s New Order and American limits
A clip of Robert Quillen critiques a German proposed New Order for Europe arguing it would subjugate nations, seize resources, and cobble a continent into a German economic unit. He notes Americans united by birth, not force, and warns unity by conquest cannot endure.
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Europe
Germany
English Channel
Mediterranean
France
Russia
America
Africa
Pertinax Foresees New Smoke Screen in Paris Ambassadorship
Vichy government debates replacement for Gaston Henry Haye in Washington. Admiral Darlan hints at Charles Rist as potential envoy, praising his finance expertise but noting his past criticisms of Munich and Petain. Possible alternatives include Gaston Bergery and General Requin, with Ribbentrop’s approval complicating any nomination.
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Vichy
Washington
Gaston Henry- Haye
United States
Raslan
Henry Haye
France
Charles Rist
Darlan
M. Rist
Petain
Gaston Bergery
Moscow
Bergery
Schwab’s Witty Take On Bethlehem Shares
At a dinner, Charles M. Schwab counseled a rich investor with a sharp quip about Bethlehem Steel. When asked if Bethlehem shares move up and down, he answered that they generally do not go sideways, a dry jab on stock market volatility.
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Edgar
Chicago Daily News
Charles M. Schwab
Wall Street
Disillusionment upon Reaching Exhaustive Cabin Camp
A veteran traveler laments that after 150 miles of advertisements the cabin camp fails to meet expectations, finding the advertised retreat disappointing rather than welcoming.
Appropriations Bill Adds 219 Million for Domestic Use
Peter Edson reports from Washington that the House Appropriations Committee plans to tack 219 million dollars in 17 items onto the 5.985 billion lease lend bill. Navy ordnance leads the list with about 121 million, TVA requests 40 million, Treasury 25 million, Interior sundry items 12.29 million, and state department 3.03 million. The national mediation board seeks 14,365 dollars.
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Tbbs
Clarence Cannon
B.S
Elsberry
Appropriations Committee
House of Representatives
Washington
Albert W. Hawkes
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Cannon
Navy
Tennessee Valley Authority
Treasury
Coast Guard
Office of Scientific Research and Development
Harold Ickes
Department of the Interior
Miss Witherspoon
Harold
State Department
National Mediation Board
Osler Denial Over Chloroform At Sixty Sparks 1905 Controversy
In 1905 discussions of Dr. William Osler’s remarks on a fixed period for retirement at age 60 led to headline attacks claiming he advocated chloroforming all men at sixty. Osler denied any serious advocacy, noting he never urged such a policy and setting off a public debate.
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Sir William Osier
Osler
Oxford
America
University of Pennsylvania
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Washington
Anthony Trollope
Medical Record
Price-Fixing Bill Criticized as Inadequate by Gen Johnson
General Hugh S. Johnson denounces piecemeal price controls as insufficient to curb inflation. He argues wages and rents and farm parity must be included, warning that selective ceilings fail to halt rising costs. He labels current policy as a potential “crime of 1941” if not corrected before midterm elections.
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Hugh S. Johnson
Congress
Henderson
House Banking and Currency Committee
Anhedonia and Health Advice From Brady and Webster
A fragmented medical column discusses anhedonia definitions, notes a tired college girl improves with iodine and nutrition, and cites examples from a grandmother and a daughter. It mentions brady baby feeding, somersaults for exercise, and requests for pamphlets on dipsomania constipation and piles.
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Webster
R.E.M
Look Out Bugs Beer When Sarge Gets the Dice
Soldiers discuss corruption and discipline under a harsh sergeant major. A veteran recalls a former first sergeant who taxed the troops monthly, leaving them in debt. Two men argue on Broadway with a Valley Forge gag, illustrating enduring wartime horror and authority.
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Broadway
Valley Forge
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de, Newton
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Henry-Haye
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Munich
Herr von Ribbentrop
von Ribbentrop
General Requin
Andre Tardieu
Requin
Fourth Army
Pertinax
George Clark
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Peter Edson
Paul Mallon
George Stimpson
Fact Forum
Mark Twain
Gen
Johnsen
Wm. Brady, M.D
Grandmaw
A.L.A
Worns
Bugs
Sarge
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