Sez Maimonides Editorial on a United States of the World
The piece argues for a Western Hemisphere united front and a broader Americas alliance. It cites Pearl Harbor as a turning point, mentions a Rio de Janeiro meeting of 21 republics, and notes efforts by Hull and Wilson’s League of Nations idea, envisioning a world united by common interests and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sean
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
All America
Wooodrow Wilson
Fallacious Theory on Trade and Prosperity in Nations
The author argues against the bandit theory of resource theft, praising sensible trade and production. Nations without sea access like Switzerland prosper through creativity, while Sweden and the U.S. have high per capita incomes due to organization. Free trade and interdependence sustain living standards, contrasting with Nazi and slave-state economies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Germany
Italy
Switzerland
Europe
Sweden
United States
We Are Like a United War Machine in Our Quest to Win
The speaker asserts strong wartime resolve noting superior industrial capacity and equipment, ample manpower, and national unity. He contrasts Axis disunity with Allied cohesion, emphasizing confidence, perseverance, and a just cause as driving forces behind victory.
I’d Rather Be Right on Naval Treaties with Vichy
A fiery critique of U S policy toward Vichy France and Martinique, accusing Washington of collusion with Goering and Darlan. The author argues Martinique acts as a weapon for Hitler, questions the neutrality of aircraft and ships, and warns that aiding Vichy risks compromising American security in the Atlantic.
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Vichy
Martinique
Hitler
Saburo Kurusu
St. Pierre and Miquelon
Petain
Goering
St. Florentin
Berlin
Persin
U. S
Darlan
Grafion Press
Petain-Goering
Germany
Patain
Bearne
Wake Island
Los Angeles Prepares With Bomb Shelter Boom
The piece describes Los Angeles readiness for air raids with public shelters on Melrose Avenue in Hollywood and a private shelter claimed by a Runyon film star. It notes 15 000 citizens training as air wardens, 10 000 more sought, and that wardens train in gas defense, first aid, and organization. The army outlines four gases mustard Lewisite phosgene and chloropicrin and warns on panic.
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OS Angeles
Cal
Los Angeles
Melrose Avenue
Hollywood
Kansas
Runyon
U. S
Red Cross
Fire Department
Army
Los Angeles County
Churchill Roosevelt Talks Split on War Strategy
The piece outlines a key debate among Allies whether to focus on Hitler first or twin efforts against Japan. It notes Russia and Britain favor pressuring Nazi forces in Europe and North Africa while the United States fears delaying aid to Asia and warns of Japan’s air supremacy. The article also describes Churchill’s Washington visit, his large party, and press reception as a backdrop to the strategic question shaping Allied planning.
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Ashington
Hitler
Ames
Allen
U. S
Britain
Russia
Churchill
Pearse
Pacific
Europe
North Africa
USA
Singapore
Philippines
Dutch East Indies
Malaya
Japan
India
Near East
Suez-Near East
Singapore-Indian Ocean
Washington
England
Scotland Yard
Sgt. Dudgeon
Lord Beaverbrook
White House
United States
Great Britain
Goebbels
Dayton
Admiral Hart
Hart
Manila
Cavite
Naval
Herz
Milwaukee Curnal
Ann Cottrell
Aunfield
London
Chicago
Intercepted Message From December 27 1041 Letter to Major
A December 27 1041 intercepted note to Major H W Shawhan Recruiting Officer Charleston West Virginia describes soldiers rushing to obtain combat experience before draft calls. The message faults the rush as a desire for fighting experience rather than avoidance of service.
Air Raid Morale Studies From Rats At N Y University
Prof Theodore Schneirla and Dr B H Sampson report experiments with rats to model human responses to air raids at New York University. Artificial air blasts and shocks disrupted routines, revealing varied behaviors from neurotic breakdown to nail biting. Findings suggest targeting morale by teaching purposeful skills during emergencies.
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York
INS
New York University
Schneirla
B. H. Sampson
Department of Comparative Psychology
Washington Square College of
Prof
Sehneila
Ian
Aviation figure Laura Ingalls linked to Axis pay
Editorials and letters warn that aviator Laura Ingalls faces arrest for acting as an unregistered paid agent of Germany. The source argues her supposed connections reveal chaos among isolationist and peace groups and critiques prior American defenses and public trust.
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Axis
Laura Ingalls
Washington
Misa Ingalls
America First Committee
White House
Capitol
California
Louisville Courier-Journal
Vicious Title VI FHA plan challenged by housing official
Nathan Streus, U S housing administrator, attacked Title VI of the FHA act as the most vicious housing legislation, saying it pushes defense workers into costly installment homes and deflates after the emergency. He warned of foreclosures and a real estate glut as workers lose jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve
Nathan Streus
VU. S
Strong
Defense
Defense Housing
Federal
FHA
Straus Urges Savings and Coordinated Wartime Housing
From discussions with Mr. Straus, the defense worker should build a postwar fund via savings banks or defense savings bonds rather than investing in armament area homes. He advocates emergency housing with long-term planning, subsidized public housing for the poor, slum removal, and tearing down substandard dwellings to expand space from new construction. Before U S entered the war he testified to a Senate committee on wartime housing strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Straus
Defense
Straus
U. S
Senate
National Defense
Bacring Down On The News By Arthur
A fragmented column slice attributes vivid satire to Arthur. The speaker mocks postwar reform, promising spectacle in city halls and a recurring world war every two years. The prose veers into erratic jabs about spies and social reform tactics.
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Arthur
Isa
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