State Department blamed for loss of ships to Axis through neutral states
A reader argues that the State Department allowed Hitler to gain 150,000 tons of merchant shipping and seven oil tankers via a Vichy deal. Guns taken from French ships would go to French Morocco and then Axis service, while Martinique and other possessions remain at risk. The caller urges replacing aging diplomats with younger, realistic officials.
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State Department
Vichy
Martinique
Hitler
Argentina
Axis
United Nations
French
Morocco
United States
Koes
Aother Slicker
Alplomats
A Call for Annual Thorough Medical Examinations
The piece urges readers to obtain a health prescription from their doctor now as doctors grow scarce with expanding armed forces. It warns that mild ailments turn chronic and stresses the benefit of yearly physicals, especially after middle age, to avert urgent medical need.
Health exam should cover full body twice yearly
The doctor should assess the entire physical system from teeth to feet and inquire into daily habits such as diet, exercise, rest, and posture. After finishing, he should advise how to stay in good health unless something radically wrong is found, enabling happiness and well being.
War Production Surges Beyond Expectation in 1942 Outlook
Speaking on wartime output, the report notes American industry exceeded early forecasts with 1941 and 1942 figures. 20 billion dollars produced last year, with hopes to reach 60 billion this year. It cites transportation bottlenecks and carrier losses as swift-moving obstacles, but predicts a rapid ramp up against Germany and Japan.
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Bursa
Hitler
Germany
Japan
Likely naval power shift prompts aid to China
The writer argues naval victories show land power matters and urges massive help to China. He asserts Midway proved land forces can decide sea battles and warns Japan seeks dominance by attacking China, urging sustained land-based help and faster shipbuilding to counter a shifting balance in Asia.
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Pacific
Nur Trady Wlorinas
Midway
Ried Ot
Japan
China
Asia
Australia
Chekinne
Shangiao
Krangsi Province
Philippines
Insson
Far East
Midwas
Vaudeville Scrutiny In Los Angeles Grows On New Circuit
Damon Runyon reviews the Los Angeles vaudeville scene noting it compares well with New York and Chicago. He highlights veterans George Jessel and Jack Haley leading the bill at the Biltmore and discusses the tight supply of young performing talent to fill the circuit.
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Associated Press
Small Brewer & Kent, Inc
Park Avenue
New York City
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Boylston St
Boston
Paclle
George D. Close Inc
Charleston
W. Va
OS Angeles
Los Angeles
Tan
New York
George Jessel
Biltmore
Jack Haley
Jensel
Haley
Entertainment Times
Stimson Wins Naval Victory Over Battleship Emphasis
Washington notes say Secretary of War Stimson persuaded critics to test varied ship types, favoring small fast cruisers over giant battleships. Navy shifts toward versatile vessels amid WWII, with Coral Sea and Midway showing limited battleship use and emphasis on escort and fast attack ships.
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Ashington
Stimson
Hoover
U. S. Navy
Allen
Bettef
Hilary P. Jones
London
Ed Stimson
Pearson Fiely
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Roosevelt
White House
Sheir
Midway
Len Brewster
Maine
Adviswr
Ayhout
William le
Leahy
Hollywood War Roles Stir Rivalry Between Zanuck and Warner
The passage notes film executives Darryl Zanuck and Jack Warner joining the army during wartime service. Zanuck, president of 20th Century Fox, holds lieutenant colonel and signals corps rank with a $260,000 annual pay. Warner also attains lieutenant colonel in the army. A rivalry forms over saluting and status within the signal corps.
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Hollywood
Uollyerood
Jack Warner
Warner Brothers
Darryl Zanuck
20Th Century-Fox
Dolly Gann
Alice Roosevelt Lengworth
Col. Zanuck
26Th Century-Fox
Army
Signal Corps
Aar Corps
Dawson Olmstead
Molly
Titlle City Displays Community Spirit This Week
Dear Mayor congratulates on a fine display of community spirit staged in Titlle City this week. The message praises local effort and continues with upbeat notes about civic involvement.
Criticism of press sparks debate on Congress and democracy
Washington dispatch notes Boston reports of Democrats criticising the press for its coverage and argues criticism sustains democracy. Raymond Clapper quotes Flynn defending open scrutiny of Congress while warning against calls to destroy the legislative branch.
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Washington
Boston
Edward d. Flynn
Democratic National Committee
Congress
Rayburn
Shey
Flynn
France
Lnst
X.card
Igell
Readers' Forum Critique of Charleston Hospitals Conditions
A letter from a reader denounces mismanagement and filthy, overcrowded Charleston hospital wards. The writer claims single-patient rooms were converted to multi-bed wards, maternity wards housed men, and corridors were noisy with vermin, poor equipment, and neglect. He urges investigative reporting and asks what Boohe Dawson and his political group will do now.
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Charleston
Ruuners
Corridyd Dénrs
Boohe Dawson
Lis
Taxing state bonds blocked by House panel opposition
A debate rages over proposed tax on interest from state and municipal securities. The Ways and Means Committee rejects removing exemptions, arguing tax credits aid revenue and investors, including insurers, rely on tax-free bonds. The piece notes potential federal revenue loss and calls for distinguishing outstanding from future issues.
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House
Ways and Means
Treasury
Philadelphe Eneu River
Tobin Calls Picket Lines an Organizing Racketeering Device
West Coast editorial by Dan Tobin, AFL president, questions the use of picket lines as a tactic in strikes. He cites cases where unions allegedly used pickets to force organizing drives, urges obedience to international orders, and warns that local agents acting alone may face suspension or expulsion.
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Congress
Flynn
Caine
E York
Ublon-buster
Union
Dan Tobin
Execaedative Council of Peyter Cabinet
AFL
Brother Tobin
International Office
International Union
Ardeim
Middle West
Teamsters
Tno
International
Baering Down On The News By Arther Bugs Baer Canyright 1942
Armchair wartime chatter mixes humor and meta commentary as Bugs Baer laments midstream changes and praises overseas air power backed by navy and army. The piece references Anthony Eden and wartime industry, intertwining personal quips with broader conflict talk.
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Baering
Arther “Bugs
Baer Canyright
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