American Nativists Target Latins in Wartime Censorship
Stewart argues that while some Americans distrust immigrant descendants, many are loyal citizens. He notes heightened censorship of foreign mail, particularly from Latin America, and discusses Axis attempts to influence via Spain and Latin networks. The piece cites Archibald MacLeish on post office scrutiny of mail from Germany, Japan, Italy, and Spain, and hints at broader fears of Axis penetration through Latin America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P.stewart
Uncle Sam
United States
Arnie Wrigim
Ford
Alex
Hamilton Mish
George Hill
Venezuela
Caracas
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Washington
New York
Chicago
Bult
Bestruik
Spain
Archibald MacLeish
Office of
Germany
Japan
Italy
Askanee
Leo
Franco
Madrid
Popuar
Portugal
England
Hay
Rio Grande
MacLeish
Herrageth
Australia Faces Decisive Test in the Pacific War
Westward by RJ. Scott reports from Devghshire on the looming Pacific clash as Australia braces for a decisive role. The piece notes heavy Allied losses, US and British strain, and Australia as a potential key bastion between Allied and Japanese forces, with preparations and expectations mounting for the imminent showdown in the Orient. Australia’s fate could shape the western hemisphere’s balance as Nippon advance or withdraw.
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Australia
Tal
Austral
Sumeri
United Nations
Alow
Alles
Grilei
Ida
Weta
Austria
Tie Webb Coms
America
Americas
Imminent Alaska Highway Project Amid War Time Sabotage Fears
Text outlines a planned Alaska highway from Dawson Creek north through Fort Nelson and Whitehorse toward Fairbanks, detailing military aims, route segments, and anticipated construction readiness within years. It notes Canadian and U.S. collaboration, plus concerns over saboteur acts and a wartime security climate affecting the project.
Municivel Club hosts largest attendance in years
Twenty years past items describe the Municivel Club gathering with Mrs Roy Larson directing a fine musical program. Reports note police activity, German sabotage, and wartime conditions across occupied territories, alongside local events such as Go To Church Sunday and School Week observances.
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Roy Larsony
Irving Caesar A Key Figure In Song and Safety
Irvin g Caesar, famed lyricist for Gershwin and Frimlin, is praised for enduring hits from Lover Come Back to Me to No No Nanette and for creating school safety songs that champion child pedestrian safety. His work spans Broadway shows and broadcasts, with a planned musical comedy My Dear Public in rehearsal.
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George Tucker
York
Irving Caesar
George Gershwin
Hudson
Henry Ford
Europe
Irving
Georgé Washington
Pacahontas
Mary
Lamb
Aley
Tschaikowsky
Noel Coward
Coward
Gertrude Lawrence
Caesar
Victor Herbert
Rudolph Frimland
Alice
Pappy
Horse Inn
Saratoga
Irving Cassar
Times Square
New York
Straightway
George Washington
Hiawatha
Washington Day Book highlights women in army service pace
Washington notes push to arm the WAAC with initial 12 500 women as coastal air defense workers stenographers and drivers. Gen Marshall urges early passage deeming vital for coast defense and aircraft warning, while 49 000 volunteers have signed up and over 15 000 trained.
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Washington
Jack Stinnett
White House
WAAC
Women's Army Auxiliary Corps
England
Edith Nourse Rogers
Imfuss
Billes
Amy
George C. Marshall
Congress
United States
India Could Be Asia Arsenal With Limits Of manpower
A prewar style analysis notes India’s vast resources and industrial base, capable of supplying arms, steel, and materials for Asia. It cites a large population and self sufficiency in tools, chemicals, and lubricants, yet warns manpower limits, officer shortages, and reliance on training. It highlights Bombay and Calcutta naval facilities and India’s rail and road links toward Russia and Burma.
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India
Asia
Ray Peacock
Tafila
Tafla
Axis
Ins
United States
North
T. S. Amery
Middle East
Malaya
Trad
Tran
Trans-Trakish
Russia
Trachtrea
Abyssinia
Somaliland
Ceyion
Calcutta
Bombay
Madras
Khyber Pass
Indi
Janshedpin
Bangalore
Iidia
Hindustan
Kingdom
Didi i
Ir Fitte
Sues Catal
Burma
Hollywood Sights and Sounds on a Hitchcock Set Ball
Robbin Couns narrates a backstage look at Alfred Hitchcock’s Saboteurs style on a film set in a New York mansion ballroom. Robed guests mingle as spies lurk, dancer frocked elegance contrasts with hidden sabotage, and Cummings plans a charity-boosting reveal amid bright chandeliers and wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbin Couns
Pou Ewood
Alteed Hitchtack
New York
Robert Cummings
Priscilla Lane
Cummings
Daily Dozen From Medical Society of Pennsylvania
The text alleges Chinese and Japanese manipulate opium trade to fund war efforts. It claims the narcotics commissioner has evidence of three objectives: gain revenue, corrupt Western nations, and enslave lands. It condemns such strategies as cruel and inhumane and accuses "honorable peoples" of not fighting this way.
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Glover
Daily Quiz Questions From Classified Columns
A reader quiz asks seven questions drawn from classified columns. Topics include military ranks, geography, Russian five year plans, US Supreme Court, presidents Adams and Jefferson, the Boxers uprising, iceberg dynamics, Sherlock Holmes author, the first Russian czar, and a term for stray dogs.
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Ballrom
Russia
United States
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
John Quincy Adams
Sherlock
Noting a Lady's Charm in Proper Speech etiquette
A reader from the era explains that while saying a lady is entirely charming is common, a more precise expression is that she has considerable charm. The note discusses tone and wording as approbations of social grace.
Amnesia Victim Turns out to be Soldier at Camp Beaurégard
A man mistaken for a missing service member at Camp Beaurégard, Gay, was found to be an amnesia victim. He had been diligently drilling, and fingerprints confirmed his true identity as a soldier. The coast search for him continues as authorities sort out the case.
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Philippinas
Emilio Aguinaldo
Japan
MacArthur
Hax
Philippine
United States
Aeek
Isadership
Camp Beaurégard
Hlatui
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Tite
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Ison
Nowy Tn
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Highmy Willem
Foth
John Wid Fort Melson
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Whitehorse
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Dita
Tasane
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Ie Burter
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