Central Defense Coordination Demanded by Dawes
Former president and World War II procurement chief calls for a consolidated central defense control to coordinate wartime agencies. He warns that delays and fragmented planning waste resources and time and urges immediate establishment of an effective interagency war readiness system led by a prominent industrial expert.
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Chicago
Geri G. Dawes
Tonighe
Pament
Ochist
Awes
Washington
National War Prepareduris
National War Prepareduris Is Primarily A Military As Well As A Lot Etfark
Walt tLaris
Proposes Parley of American Republics agenda shaping action
The United States considers inviting all American republics to an extraordinary session to discuss pressing issues. Plans reportedly include a U S funded effort to market Latin American goods, bolster hemispheric economies against Nazi and Italian pressures, and emphasize defense in a broadened Pan American strategy. Congress voices concern over allied material shipments and naval expansion funding backed by Roosevelt.
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Sumner Weiles Fant
Diary of State
Roosevelt
Noremany
Italy
Weiles
Capitol Hill
Charman Walsh
D-Mass
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Navy
Lie Electric Boat Company
Groton
Conn
Byrd
D-Var
Naval Committee
Stephen Early
White House
Tld
Vinsat
Hai Raval
Ravbuen
Army Is Shown Woefully Lacking in Modern Arms
Army figures reveal critical weapons and equipment shortages with little on hand or on order for anti aircraft guns missiles tanks and artillery. Warwoodring defends spending noting only five percent of appropriations went to augmentation modernization and replacements while payroll and other needs consumed most funds.
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Aris Srmi-Automatiec
Woodring
Taok
War Doman Unclear Text From Fragmented Source
Fragmentary report notes officials discussing defense spending and organizational changes. Mentions Army training expansion, home defense force debate, emergency taxes, and vexing questions of production and profits. Includes Morgenthau and foreign aviation designs ilişkin Hispano-Suiza engine plans.
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Federal
Sarminuniensions Commission
Senate
Can Milice
Valais
Leas Jarrett
Army Industrial Codlere
War Department
Shelton
House
Rep
Anderson
CCC Bey
Andes
Svar
Sen
Harrison
Senate Finance Committee
National Rhefense Commission
Morgenthau di
U.S
Ford Motor
World’s Tonic advertised as cure for stomach woes
A late 1920s advertisement touts World’s Tonic as a herbal and alkaline remedy for indigestion, constipation, bloating, heartburn, rheumatic-like pains, and fatigue. It cites claimed relief from stomach distress and back pains, urging readers to buy through Cohen’s Drug Stores and regional agencies across West Virginia.
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Winlit
Cohen
Deng
St. Charleston
Cohen's
West Virginia
World's Tonic
Nero St. All Montgomery
Ane Blaly Drie
Reed-Baber Drur Co
Mark’ Brug Sore Aueu Ag Caer Toliege Brup
Ete
Ruel Tha Y Bridge Henderson
Cumsn Cit Garson Dre Montinamery
Madan Dig Co
R& Ske
Bunter Phev
Chelya Marmot Smetules
R. Hayes Co
Fayette Drug Co
Royalty Flees Across Spain From Germans
News from Madrid and across Spain reports European royalty fleeing the Nazis. Otto of Austria faces a death warrant in Germany as groups including Zita of Austria and Archduke Otto travel toward Portugal seeking asylum, with some may head to the United States. The dispatch notes ongoing Nazi pressure and the wider context of wartime dispersion of royals.
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Charleston
Whursdar
Bridges
Zita
Austria
Archduke Otto
Luxembourg
Francisco de Bourbon-Parma
Marie
Isabel
Maria Antonia de Bourbon-Parma
Spain
Otto
Germany
France
Paris
Arizona
Madrid
CNSI
Portugal
Dind Haven
U.S
Leopold
Belgium
Lewis Raps Plan For Youth Training
A fragmented report covers Lewis and his party discussing a youth training plank and foreign policy, noting reaction from Green and Roosevelts era ideas. It references Alf Landon and a Republican committee drafting a foreign affairs plank amid cross party debate on labor and employment.
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Lewis Raps
Green
Devine
London
Roosevelt
Theo
Alf M. Landen
Lnb
Che
Hitler
Kaitos
Saben
Mem Itu
Plank Altes Lewis
Commiitee
Landlet
Tos Opinio
Roosselt
Konda
Garth
Hean
Senate Votes on Arms Revenue Bill Amid Debate
The Senate passed an arms revenue bill after a surprise vote with La Follette opposing levy on excess profits. The measure aimed to fund defense without broad excess profits taxes, while critics urged delaying action until Congress weighs new options.
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Tye
Connulye
Gene Bakis
la Follette
Bryant Coronahons
Axis Demand French Land as War Expected Outcome
Munich dispatch to Popolo Di Roma outlines armistice terms dividing French territory between German and Italian forces. Surrender of gold and foreign credits by France and allied nations, with guarantees of resumed industry under a long wartime blockade.
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Italy
Agais
Britain
Africa
Liguria
Piedmont
France
Munich
Popolo di Roma
Germany
Poland
Norway
Denmark
Holland
Belgium
Frace
Agaist Enelend
Four Are Drowned As State Streams Rise
Four youths drowned as swollen streams rose after heavy rain. A rescue attempt by a neighbor saved one brother after a diving plunge. The alarm spread from Main Island area with flooding reaching several rivers and causing property damage and fear across communities.
Bankhead and Barkley Slated by Farley Convention
A fragmentary report describes Farley leading a bid to appoint Bankhead and Barkley to key seats amid a looming convention split. It notes factions among isolationists and administration supporters, with shifts in leadership and potential policy directions.
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Bankhead
Barkley
Farley
Toul
Sen
Wagner
Ben
Prnpaly
Weil
Aenpraily
Cme
Demierahe
Faders
Howevin
Byvnes
Ine
Fairey
Burton
Oliver Quaiie
Ie Dreasurer Et National Remocratic Committee
Charles Michelson
Terms Reported Held Too High Across France Fronts
Fragmented dispatch reports weak resistance in France as two German columns threaten Lyon and Nevers while frontline communications fray. Government rebukes Gen De Gaulle amid talk of a France Britain union with German-friendly intermediaries.
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Lyon
Nevers
Irthwest
Siwiek
Sidilefram
Germany
Gen. de Gaulle
Reynaud
Charles Pomaret
Tonedon
Iidustrial
de Gaulle
France
Benion
Cube
Whiteyer Place
Span
Airmen Renew Battle for Control of England
Air battles over England as German raids press on, with RAF and anti aircraft defenses clashing over London and southern targets. Citizens seek shelter while ministers report limited success for enemy operations and note fires from oilwharf attacks.
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England
Jap Demand for Rich Indo China Grab Amid Axis Talks
The report claims Japan seeks control of Indo China and surrounding islands with a blank check from Germany and Italy. It notes Germany’s stated disinterest in Dutch East Indies and highlights the political motive of occupying Indo China to secure munitions for China and weaken French authority.
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Wiat
Germany
Japan
Philippines
Marshalls
Cur
Matiannes
Indo-China
Civrmany
Italy
Oac
Dutch East Indies
Tohokai
Mntlae Culing
Hongkong
Lency Wavily
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