Stewart Weighs Arguments for and Against an Early Peace
Central Press columnist Charles P. Steward discusses Sweden and other mediators proposing a negotiated peace between Germany and Britain. He notes Spain may seek a mediating role but questions its influence, and suggests Uncle Sam could serve as a suitable mediator. The piece weighs potential temporary outcomes versus lasting peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Charles P. Steward
John Bull
Gibraltar
Baule
Branco
Britain
Spain
Franco
Sam
Svenska Dagbladet
State Department
Ari Ie
Bull
Gerjanis Provi
Gull
Training workers for defense industries and skilled jobs
A broad plan to expand skilled labor training in the United States aims to rapidly develop the workforce for defense manufacturing. The Nuclear Defense Commission, led by Sidney Hillman, seeks to train millions, using WPA and National Youth Administration facilities and a 920 million fund for voluntary training. Existing plants and equipment will be repurposed this summer to reach up to 100,000 workers as the nation shifts to industrial training for American youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue Solar
India
Nuciin ‘Defense Commission
Sidney Hillman
Federal Commission
Tul
WPA
National Youth Administration
Ward
Yale
The Nation Weighs Naval Power Against Japan
The article discusses U S strategic doubts about blocking Japan from expanding into the Pacific and Asia. It notes experts doubting a quick victory and argues for maintaining strong naval strength to deter Japan, while warning against overextending to defend China or Europe.
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Villi Bitler
Wesbeett
Europe
Auwrey
David 7
Senate
Avail
China
Nput
Japan
East
Anglo Americanism Proposal Sparks UK and US Tensions
A distorted report of a British House of Commons suggestion on consolidating Anglo American ties. It cites plans to relocate British women and children, warns of war risks in the Griffin Isles, and hints Britain and America may form a formal union or defense pact. The piece references American opposition and calls for a united Anglo American front to preserve race and empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fosish Wedewood
Laiyer
Bitish
House of Commons
Fisis
Saeipe
Grifiah Isles
America
Britain
Nis
Biesti
Amion
Ligeti
Millon
Briony
Fallace
Weil Himba
Delegates Against Third Term See Gloom In Chicago
Dental Press columnist notes gloom among anti third term delegates in Chicago before the Democratic convention. He profiles key figures such as Byrnes, Wagner, Ickes, Biddle, Walker, and Flynn, and discusses the mood, organization, and doubts about nominating F D R. The piece also mentions Barry Hopkins and Jimmie Byrnes as leaders of the movement and the anti third term sentiment among Chicago figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pven Ables
P. Stewar
Senate
James F. Byrnes
South Carmilny
Robert F. Wagner
New York
Herold L. Ickes
Attorne
Twbert H. Juckson
Genera
Francis Biddle
Commerce Sestessry
Happy
Jimmie
Edward J. Kelly
Lanyer
Chicago
Ahiglee
James A. Parley
Otis Livile Oplerie
Tair W
Ds P
Chi Hie
White House
Barry Hopkins
Jimmie Byrnes
Tor Harry
Insiance
Vanmalgn
Sonal
Wendell Willkie
Babe
Pater
Teir
Tial
anti-New Desiers
Anifi-Third
Ghirongo
Twenty Years Ago As Taken From Journal Files July 17 190
A fragmented quiz page recalls a 1900s issue with test questions on sports names weights and historic facts. Questions reference football players Gopher lore Franklin state origins common errors and early daily trivia. The item mirrors a nostalgic newspaper feature with jumbled OCR from July 17.
Local Charity Event Hosts Guests From Washington Figures
Mrs J Desmond hosted a delightful party honoring Mrs Dawson Olm aleay of Washington and Mrs Frank J Ebblip of Eble. Unified Press Wire reports Roosevelt appointed three secretaries of war and three secretaries of the navy. Weathered by wine delays, the Simmrock IV and Reso wle crossed the start line just before dawn today.
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Dr. J. Desmond
Dawson Olmaleay
Washington, D. C
Prank J. Ebblip
Eble
Simmrock IV
Resowle
Tte
Keeles
Aces
Roosevelt
War
Thwte
Navy
Rambling Firefighting Sketch From Daily Dozen
A garbled item discusses emergency forest firefighting methods. It mentions parachuting firefighters, special salts for landings, and towers, claiming rapid action and protection, with nonsensical figures about acres burned and percent resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ares
Lockolh
Yarachuly
Ayhlers
Lyn'sy
Old Times Return Jonstown Flight Rescue Tale
In Jonstown Pennsylvania a pilot named Bob Trader from Pittsburgh guided a plane to avoid a storm. McMahon’s fly line and a 12 year old girl named Shirley are mentioned in a confusing scene as Tin McMalinni a World War II veteran is referenced, with a hurried drive to bring her home.
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Jonnstown
JL McEnahon
Bob Trader
Pitlsburety 24
McMahon
McMalinni
Shirley
Eliza
Fragmented OCR notes on court cases and divorces
Incoherent fragments discuss Perwon, weather impact on conduct, and divorce legality, mentioning a New York woman and a seven-year-old child. The text references a judge ruling no crime found, with unclear details and unreliable wording throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Voice of the People Editée on English language dominance
Fragmented commentary extols English as supreme among world languages and links it to Anglo-Saxon heritage, citing Shakespeare and Johnson. The passage mocks other tongues, praises vocabulary breadth, and laments perceived linguistic erosion, with jumbled quotations and garbled lines throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussolini
Europe
Shakespeare
Johnson
Man About Manhattan by George Tucker
George Tucker laments newsreel censorship dulling war realism and urges candid footage of bombed cities and destroyed planes. He notes pen portraits of political figures and harbors may replace grim war scenes, praising horse sense public opinion as the needed filter. He then recounts letters from inmates and industry figures on songs, hospitals, and town name ideas, ending with a light jab at handwriting tests predicting war and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dne
Stimson Career Spurs Republican Backing and Woodley Anecdotes
Washington readers recall Henry L. Stimson’s long arc of service for Democratic and Republican presidents. The piece notes his 1938 Hague Court appointment, prior posts under Hoover and Taft, World War I judge advocates role, and later War Secretary duties. It also recalls his Long Island estate Woodley and pets Old Soak the parrot and Billy Bones the goat, with colorful reminiscences of Roosevelt era encounters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Beig
Henry Lewis Stimson
Roosevelt
Harding
Stimson
Fld.r
Hague Court
South America
Woodley
Cathedral Avenue
Hoover
White House
Cleveland
Horemanship
New York
Joss Stimson
Taft
Army War College
Judge Advocates
31St Field Artillery
Britain
France
The
War College
Wile Lim Hamilton Bones
Brozue Sholp
Billy Bones
Philippines
United States
Stinson
Long Island
Clai~hese
Trish
Woorsley
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Spranges
AMS
Svenska Og Vladet
Stockholm
Belliger Éjt
Fitropa
Weance
Hitler
Russia
Balkans
Stalin
Western
Adolf
oMelal
Sverala Dax Blewer
John Nelson
Isaak Rapids
Minnnesota
University of Minnesota
Aim Service Insighia
Radium
EAM
Shulyan
Gopher
Wolely
State of Franklin
Prebouy
Mary Higging
Bett
Tereptrare
Teves Lomor
Paris
Lincoln
G. A. Bletois
Chau
Linqua
Ernest Hutgheson
Harry Vincent
Hyd. Alverson
Daily Dozen Ram the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania
Perwon
Voice of the People
Dave
Bud
Edie
Lush
Potter
Tower
London
Manhattan
George Tucker
iLin
eRceNaes
San Quentin
John Hawkins
Dwight Claar
Ohn H. Hawkins
John
Dwight
Sue
ED Schreiber
Warner Bros
Shamrock
Texas
Heaven
Warner's
Chamber of Commerce
Washington Day Book
Jack Stinet
Politico
Rock Creek Park
Bliby Root
Teddy Roosevelt
Root
Eve
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