Secret US Brazil talks prompt growing air base plans
Daily Washington Merry-Go-Round reports high level state department discussions on Monroe Doctrine strategy with Brazil. United to deter Nazi invasion, plans include air and naval cooperation across ten nations, training Brazilian pilots, and boosting North Brazil airports for U.S. planes as part of the defense message to Congress.
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Ashington
State Department
South America
Panama Canal
Brae
Allen
U. S. Army Air Corps
Bravil
Urey Wall
Brazil
Congress
Mip
Canary Islands
Spain
Africa
Germany
Beaih
Beavil
Hitler
United Kingdom
Readers' Forum Letters Signed With Name And Address
Letters in the Gazette reprint strong pro British and anti Nazi sentiment, praising the Royal Air Force and American aid while condemning German aggression. Readers urge unity, warn against apathy, and call editorials to reflect pro Allied stance amid wartime fear. Names signed include Anne Cummings and Mallory, with editor notes referencing the Gazette.
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Gavente
Inday
Dunkirk
England
Comraad
Weygand
Britain
Germany
Bottlenecks in Production Glorified by Congress and Generals
The column argues bottlenecks are political excuses to dodge blame. It lauds Ford and GM leaders for rapid industrial prowess, noting Americans’ hands on innovation from youth to skilled labor. It contends training and coordination win wars, not rhetoric, and blames Congress and aging military leaders for bottleneck claims.
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Henry Ford
Ford
America
Regent
William S. Knudsen
General Motors
Boss
Kettering
Congress
Army
Navy
Finch
Nettering
Dividends To Be Paid To 667 Forest Counties
The United States Forest Service announces 667 counties will share 1.1 million dollars in gross receipts from 196 national forests. Distributions support public schools and roads, allocated by states and then by counties based on forest acreage.
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United States Forest Service
Guns Not Enough for Hemisphere Defense Policy
Ramond Clapper argues in a June 2 piece that U S defense must extend beyond borders into Latin America. He urges stronger air and naval bases, cooperation with Latin nations, and reform of the Good Neighbor policy to counter German influence and defend the Panama Canal area.
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Ashington
Hay
Raoreyer
Congress
U.S
Inter’ American
Defense Board
Plessant
Encou Tg
Latin America
Brazil
S. Steel
Aretheet
Unitil
Germany
Toms Nevessir
U. S
Panama Canal
Galapagos Islands
Ecuador
Pacific
Atlantic
Fair Enough By Westbrook Pegler
Westbrook Pegler accuses Mrs. Roosevelt and Harold Ickes of sympathizing with Communist influenced groups while failing to denounce Communism. He cites their appearances with Communist tied unions, alleges manipulation through pocket boroughs, and highlights voting anomalies in the New York Newspaper Guild. He urges a public rebuke to weaken Communist influence.
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Roosevelt
Mr. Ickes
Oand
Thave
Ickes
New York Newspaper Guild
American Newspaper Guild
New York Guild
Tur
Guild Reporter
Daily Worker
New York ‘Guild
The
Guild Progressive
Progressive
Labor Fress
Waterloo Battle Recalled in Napoleonic Era Analysis
A detailed, though fragmentary, recount of the 1815 Waterloo campaign contrasts Napoleons assault with the Allied defense under Wellington and Blücher. It notes the scale, troop movements, and the pivotal decision to fight at Waterloo, signaling the end of Napoleons conquests and ushering in a long era of European peace.
English Cavalry and Infantry Stave Off Napoleon’s Charge
An account describes English forces under Wellington repelling French columns. British musket fire and bayonet charges broke infantry lines while cavalry sabred artillery crews and horses. French response failed against infantry squares. by sunset Napoleon’s army fled, Europe entering a long period of peace and progress.
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Waterloo
Belpian Sollvay
Napoleon
Duke of Wellington
Baltie
Belgium
Napoleon Leaveas
Europe
Elba
Wellington
Iit
Watching For Oddball Editorial Gags In The Primary
A garland of quirky items and jokes from editorials, including glow in the dark carpeting for theaters, new fancy stockings sold at 99 cents, a compact odor absorber for kitchens, nylon hosiery trials, disposable guest towels, and a humorous recounting of the sheriff race shows. The Lincoln Republican notes the clever exchanges as candidates Vandelinde and Walden fire up votes while Grandma gets involved.
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Department of Agriculture
Glenville Democrat
W. Vandelinde
Watson
Jay Waledon
Jardy
Grandma
Lincoln
Baering Down On The News By Bugs Baer 1940
Henry Ford promises production of 1908 aircraft daily while General Motors mirrors the claim. The exchange questions Ges and recalls Billy S Mitchells rank, with a wait for the first thousand iron birds. The piece critiques the mossy military clique and the ethics of honoring a flawed plan.
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Baering
Arthur
Bugs” Baer
Henry Ford
General Motors
Ges
Billy S Mitchell
Mitchells
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