Dictator's Imperial Ambitions Threaten Global Peace
The article notes fascist expansion risks from Italy under Mussolini as Britain and France refuse to be pressured. It suggests democracies may reconsider, risking life or death stakes if the dictator teams with Hitler. The outcome hinges on wartime fortunes in the coming weeks.
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Epparently
Matta
Djibguti
Europe
Democracy
Aig
Atsulf
Sthind Ativk-Angeled
Rerintis
Sien
Andy
Max
Mike Demuetay
Mitley Atine
Pratt Whitney engines and patents shape Nazi and US policy
The column discusses German patent use and American aviation industry during the 1930s, noting Pratt and Whitney and other firms licensed engines to Germany and how U.S. officials confront patent monopolies. It details government actions by Hull and Arnall to break up cartels and reallocate patents to support U.S. production.
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Ashington
Germany
Alles
Getaanys
Bifeng
Sore Agnerican Aviation
Sime
Pret and Whitney
U.S
U. S
Hull
Pratt
Whitury
Hitler
Sad Earky Wedd
Amerant Companies
U. S. Army
Weatilepeck
Amican Aviation
Otier Oltleneck
Bat Thie
Pratt-Whi
Curt
Lee
Morgemtlian Hag
Russia
Japan
Whurman Arnall
Justice Depertment
Hold
Bua
Aving Ani
Mare
Weiner
Gage
Ermaent
Fe Ten
Canada
Pratt-Whitnee Ait
Wransiat
Prac Whitnes
Mergent
Pratt-Whitney
Supreme Court de Cion
Bell Telephone Company
America
Just Words Attack on Roosevelt Defense Program
An anti Roosevelt columnist derides the defense program as largely words and mocks Allied orders and preparedness arguing market bottlenecks and retooling prowess. He extols US auto and aviation industries and asserts manufacturers can rapidly expand output, insisting the president’s program is mostly words.
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Blige
Toyimakers
Fea
Henry Ford
General Motors
Chrysler
New York City crime rise tied to unemployment and reclassification
The 1939 rise in major crimes is blamed on unemployment affecting about 60 percent of arrestees, population growth, and a new method that classifies many auto larcenies as grand larceny. Officials note such changes may mislead statistics while laws multiply opportunities for crime without serious harm.
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New York City
Italy Policy Debate in Allied War Strategy
The piece ponders whether Britain and France should appease Mussolini or challenge him as World War II looms. It questions the logic of buying Italy’s support at high cost versus risking a confrontation, framing the dilemma through Churchill and Reynaud as hypothetical decision makers.
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Britain
France
Mussolini
Churchill and
Reynaud
Italy
Ear Shocks and Noise Terror in German War Tactics
The article notes Nazi use of morale destruction through fear and novel weapons. It describes "noise terror" including a siren plane and a whistling bomb that creates ear splitting sounds to terrify civilians and troops. It warns of growing nerve shock and insanity cases as populations endure these tactics.
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Zunor
Clydians
Readers Forum Letter Questions War Coverage and Leaders
A reader criticizes editorial stance on Europe's upheaval arguing sympathy shifted to Britain while Germany faces blockade. The writer recalls Dunkirk and Norway battles, praises General Jones and Andrews, and notes voting shifts that could have changed state leadership and policy outcomes.
Democracy Must Grow Up and Meet This Challenge
A bold call urges the United States to unite and mobilize its will and resources to defend democracy. The author warns that democracy may fail without a mature national resolve, and asserts the U S must act as a strong neighbor in a reshaped world order facing German power, Berlin and Tokyo interactions, and global threats.
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Great Britain
Western Hemisphere
U. S
Germany
Sec. Hull
Agd
Berlin
Tokyo
Roosevelt
Steftinius
Knudsen
The Brighter Side by Damon Runyon on a war past
Runyon reflects on the Spanish American War's 42 year memory and how it shaped U S defense. He notes the creation of bases from Puerto Rico to Guam, the Panama Canal impetus, and the Oregon voyage as lessons. He recalls debates on imperialism and the value of a shorter route between oceans.
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UW. S
Ateeris
Hs Mt
Aman
Omaha
Shige
Levant
San Praneiard
Florida
Itoo
U. S
Puerto Rico
Uncle Sam
Guantanamo
Caribbean
Guam
Pacific
Cuba
Panama Canal
Oregon
South America
Atlantic
Santiago
Paris
U.S
Philippines
Spain
Puerto Rive
Becmuda
West Indies
Newfouidkind
St. Piegre
Fair Enough By Westbrook Pegler
Westbrook Pegler accuses the New York Newspaper Guild of Communist control and collusion with California and Chicago groups. He cites the Guild Progressives and internal rebellions, detailing alleged use of The Daily Worker and guild headquarters to bolster Communist influence and push for reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair
Westbrook Pegler
Baering Down On The News By Bugs Baer (1940)
A humorous historical note recounts Gen. Billy Mitchell’s bold actions and the controversial reactions from critics like Arthur Brisbane. It references Mitchell’s outspoken stance and the legal/ethical tensions surrounding military policy during the late 1920s.
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Baering
Arthur
Bugs” Baer
Arthur Brisbane
Mitchell
Kooth
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Fibstow
Nanuteon
Elba
Elna Wednesda
London
Channel
Belgiu
Yensing
Bonaparte
Ters Tounly
Agatain
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Tours
Gail
Dunkirk
Tettsport
Maines
Norway
Sue
Jain
Wessing
Alwess Watt
United States
Heron Eminion
Elmar Jones
Mr. Jones
Fox
Morehan
Touts
Bt Patie
Andrews
Bon Fay
Jones
Ayune
Ronervelt
Sonly
Fred Beidley
Young Gop
Spoukav
Bluefield
West Yx
Raymond Clapper
Rutesen
Damon Runyon
D, Runyon
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York
Herold Ickes
Communist Party
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California
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Nates
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American Newspaper Guild
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Guild Progresse
American Labor Party
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Daily Worker
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Complete Control Minist
Memphis
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Billy
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