Hospital crisis prompts rush to build two new Charleston area facilities
The Charleston community pushes to fund and start two large hospitals in the Kanawha valley defense district. Mayors Dawson and Oakes mobilize federal aid efforts while urging state, city, and county cooperation to overcome red tape and meet urgent health needs amid rising population and defense work.
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Charleston
Kanawha
Dawson
Oakes
South Charleston
Washington
Oderal
Defense District
Booth Charleston
Chariesten
Kanawhs
Germany Will Subjugate America Warns Von Ribbentrop
The piece quotes Von Ribbentrop claiming Germany will not stop at Europe and would threaten America. It notes agreement and argues Hitler’s aim includes subjugation of the United States. It mentions fortifications and bases, and plans to protect bauxite resources.
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Razy von Ribbentrop
Germany
America
Hitler
Europe
U. S
Bases and fleets span the globe in a growing naval might
The speaker cites bases in Iceland, Newfoundland, the West Indies, Hawaii, Guam, the Philippines, and proposed expansions in Central and South America. He warns that Hitler’s gains require a stronger navy for protection against a potentially subjugated Europe and foresees ongoing global strife as two armed hemispheres confront each other.
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Ores
Dutch Guiana
Iceland
Newfoundland
West Indies
Central
South America
Hawaii
Guam
Philippines
Hitler
Europe
We Must Beat Them With the Strength of Our Common Life
Samuel Grafton argues that ordinary Americans form a resilient core against authoritarian forces. He warns against forcing uniformity and praises the free, disorderly strength of common life, noting democracy resists single strongman control and will shape the nation’s future amid global tensions.
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Otes
Hitler
Russia
Germany
Orville Williams
Sneaky the Flu Germ Casts Shadow in The Brighter Side
Damon Runyon humor column argues Sneaky the Flu Germ is male with a wife Mrs Sneaky and a timid side, describing how her gentle touch spreads sniffles and small coughs in theaters, streets, and crowds while critics and producers debate its impact.
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Sneaky
Mrs. Sneaky
Washington Diary Sketches of a ramified propaganda plot
A December dispatch outlines how a master mailing list for isolationist propaganda grew from lazy mail handling to a coordinated effort. It traces figures around Ham Fish and fellow congressmen, the Scribner's Comm entator link, and a top floor stenographer pool, with questions about who financed the scheme and the hidden paymasters. It hints at broader prewar tensions and Japan–America diplomacy prior to the war's escalation.
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Am Fish
Day
Illinois
Pearson
Tru
Sen. Wheeler
Sen. Reynolds
Justice Department
Lindbergh
Rush Holt
Nye
Scribner's Commentator
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
Berlin
Washington
Congressman Fish
Ham Fish
George Hill
Grand Jury
Congressional
Hia
Congress
Henri-Haye
Hitler-hatiity
Peyper
Florida
Green
Rhode Island
Iire
Frank Walker
Jim Farley
Walker
Farley
Alexandria
Maine Corps
Army
Greer
Sen
Geeree
Eit
George
Joseph Marcus
Atantic Patrol
Wyoming
Tye O'Mahoney
Peole
Navy
Cnlonel
Hie Enealor
Japan
U. S. Navy
Roosevelt
Springs
Thailand
Communal debate over using Hoover photo in GOP event
An intercepted December message shows Walter S Hallanan of Charleston West Virginia proposing to remove Herbie Hoover's picture for display while visiting young Republicans. The note suggests sourcing a visual for the gathering and reflects GOP national committee concerns.
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Associated Press
Small Brewer & Kent, Inc
Park Avenue
New York City
N. Michigan Ave
Chicago
Boylston St
Boston
Pacific Coast
George D. Close, Inc
Charleston
W. Yaw Unter
West Virginia
Walter
Herbie Hoover
Foresight Needed 8: Lend-lease and Turkey Chrome
Washington reports calls for expanding lend-lease commitments to Turkey to secure long term chrome supplies. Officials debate postwar payment methods, with emphasis on preventing future material shortages and avoiding postwar trade ruptures.
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Ashington
Turkey
Clappee Harry Hopkins
China
East Indies
Bank of International Settlements
Great Britain
England
Britain
Charleston's Hospital Site in Kanawha Boulevard Plan
Readers discuss a proposed municipal hospital to advance Charleston's social welfare and urban beauty. They urge locating the facility on two Kanawha Boulevard blocks to create a public park, improve sightlines from the river, and aid future civic planning.
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Charleston
Municipal Auditoriium
Kanawha Boulevard
Elk River
Virginia Street
Truslow
Municipal Auditorium
Elk River Parkway
Capitol Hill Park
Jeremia Thorne
Kanawha
Dinentown
Wheatty
Disney Dumbo praised as pure entertainment by critics
New York columnist Westbrook Pegler lauds Disney for Dumbo, praising the film's beauty and gentle entertainment. He contrasts it with Fantasia and notes Disney's American originality, while avoiding political messages. Pegler reflects on Hollywood tensions of the era and the unions.
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New York
Walt Disney
Disney
Mickey Mouse
Donald Duck
Piss
Snow White
Mother Goose
Dumbo
Red Mike Hylan
Ike Chaplin
Burj Jescue
Hollywood
Wall
Gooseyhurst
Baering Down On The News Arthur
Fragmentary text discusses peace conference topics and war prospects with scattered phrases about Congress, voting, and a conga line led by a nosing cat. The tone hints at satire or commentary on political processes and possible Senate delays.
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Baering
Arthur
Rma
Nosing Cat
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Mall
Coe
Ralph Waldo Trine
Samuel Grafton
Damon Runyon
Dee
Walter S Hallanan
GOP
Nat'l Committeeman
W. Va
Atic
Kanawhe County
Boyd Be. Campbell
Editor Gazettes
Fair
Westbrook Pegler
Fantasia
Sarms
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