War Memorials and Cannons Could Fund War Efforts
Reader argues for melting down public park cannons and other relics of past wars to produce weapons for the current conflict. Cites Dewey cannon in Jersey City and Civil War relics, urging removal from display and use toward victory to end wars and secure lasting peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Monitor
Herbert Granholm
Jersey City
Granholm
N. J
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Court House
Economic Highlights on Government Transparency During War
The article argues that war reporting has suffered from censorship and a paternalistic view of the public. It cites trials of Nazi saboteurs, Navy secrecy over Dutch Harbor, and a Western Army general, noting officials often tell the public little. It condemns overcautious disclosures while acknowledging aims to prevent aiding the enemy.
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Washington
Dutch Harbor
Aleutian Islands
San Francisco
Far West
OWI chief Davis seeks clearer war information pattern
The piece praises Elmer Davis head of the Office of War Information for pushing truthful war updates. It notes mixed government statements, optimism tempered by realism, and calls for stronger censorship limits and tighter control of war materials through the War Production Board to support total mobilization.
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Elmer Davis
Office of War Information
Davis
Mr. Davis
Davis’ Owi
John Jones
A Week of the War Advances and Air Power Goals
Lt. Gen. Henry H. Arnold reports American air power generally superior in the Pacific with 1,110 U S Army planes battling 1,459 Japanese aircraft and 190 enemy planes shot down. Goals include a 2,000,000 man air force and 185,000 fighting planes. Eisenhower calls for intensive training and tougher physical readiness. In the Solomon Islands, U S Marines establish positions at Tulagi while Allied air forces pound Japanese bases and ships. Royal Navy and U S forces damage Japanese vessels and planes as a broad Solomons operation unfolds with RAF support and 31 sorties off England in two days.
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Henry H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
Pacific
Navy
Marine Corps
China
Arnold
Britain
Germany
Dwight D. Eisenhower
London
U. S
United Nations
Southwest Pacific
Tulagi
Solomon Islands
Australia
King
Army Air Force
England
War News and Economic Measures Report War Efforts and Controls
The article details Allied raids on Japan, the sinking of seven UN merchantmen by submarines, and ration adjustments including sugar and fuel oil. It covers farm price ceilings, meat supply projections, and wage actions by the National War Labor Board, plus military recruiting, dog training for the Army, defense PR reorganizations, Coast Guard staffing, and postal transport curtailments. It critiques inflation and salary levels amid wartime controls, urging aggressive wage absorption of purchasing power.
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India
China
Navy
United Nations
Office of Price Administration
Henderson
Ickes
OPA
Ilegal
U. S
Wickard
Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Department
National War Labor Board
New England
Aluminum Company of America
Buffalo
N. Y
American Magnesium Company
Roosevelt
General Cable Company
Bayonne
N. J
NWLB
Army
Army Air Forces
Signal Corps
Ordnance Department
War Department
Dogs For Defense, Inc
Quartermaster
Front Royal
Department
Office of Civilian Defense
Coast Guard
Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
Detroit
Office of Defense Transportation
ODT
The Causes of Inflation Editorial Summary
A New York Times editorial argues inflation arises from scarce goods and wage growth, notes no defense of wage hikes amid scarcity, and warns restraining wages risks inequality of sacrifice and broader disaster. The piece critiques the view that controlling wages would violate fairness and push inflation further.
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New York Times
National disgrace as grocery pickets shut Pontiac war plant
Picket lines halted operations at General Motors Pontiac plant employing over 7000 workers dedicated to anti aircraft guns and war materiel. A CIO local dispute with AF L locals led to a 15 hour production loss and drew sharp criticism from C E Wilson. Michigan Governor brokered a settlement, revealing labor leadership lack of restraint and no strike pledge breaches with incalculable potential harms.
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Pontiac
Mich
A. F. of L
C. E. Wilson
General Motors
C.I.O
Washington
Michigan
Record High Agricultural Yields Across Many Sectors Cited
The USDA confirms record crops across wheat corn feed grains livestock dairy poultry vegetables rice soybeans peaches apples grapes and cotton. Despite fears of shortages, reports from industries praise strong crop prospects and robust production in ships munitions and petroleum sectors, with American bombers aiding the Western Front.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ickes
Henderson
United Nations
Germany
When Land Booms Return In World War I Echo
An excerpt notes land prices leaped from 100 to 700 dollars per acre in the midwest during World War I, spreading nationwide with farm values rising by over two million farms and 30 billion dollars. It warns of potential land price runaways and predicts 1942 farm cash income around 14.5 billion dollars amid ongoing agricultural watch.
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Middle West
Department of Agriculture
Washington
J. EJ
Freedom of the Press and War Reporting Clash
President Roosevelts appointment of Elmer Davis as OWI chief is praised for opening war news channels. Washington and the nation watch probes into the Chicago Tribune New York Daily News and Washington Times Herald for publishing Coral Sea reports. The Tribune defends press freedom asserting no secret disclosure occurred.
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Roosevelt
Elmer Davis
Office of War Information
Washington
Chicago Tribune
New York Daily News
Washington Times-Herald
Battle of the Coral Sea
Stanley Johnston
The
Care Of Food In Hot Weather
Dr. R H Riley directs the states nutritionist advice on preserving foods in heat. Highlighted tips cover milk cooling and souring prevention, canned milk storage, butter and cheese odors, meat handling in the coldest fridge section, avoiding direct ice contact, and quick cooling of leftovers. Vegetables, beans, and fish storage methods are detailed alongside emphasis on rapid refrigeration in hot weather.
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R. H. Riley
State Health Department
Department
Adams Family and Guests Enjoy Oak Orchard Bathing
Adams group and relatives visited Oak Orchard Delaware last Sunday for bathing. Philadelphia visitors Randall Custworth and father returned with Nancy after a three week stay. George Wheatley and son Wayne spent weekend in Wilmington with Bernice Adams. Virginia Lee Robinson stayed with Gloria Mae Johnson and Nancy Custworth. Minnie Adams of Wilmington visited Blanche Adams and family. Leroy Gibbs of Philadelphia spent Sunday and Monday with D F Johnson family. Orrie Adams and spouse were in Wilmington Saturday.
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C. W. Adams
Blanche Adams
Minnie
Grace Horsey
Virginia Lee Robinson
Oak Orchard
Del
Randall Custworth
Philadelphia
Nancy
Geo. Wheatley
Wayne
Wilmington
Bernice Adams
Gloria Mae Johnson
Nancy Custworth
Gloria Mae’s
Minnie Adams
Miss Blanche
Leroy Gibbs
D. F. Johnson
Orrie Adams
Maryland Opens 38000 Salvage Depots For Scrap Metal Drive
Maryland announces 38 000 Official Salvage Depots across gas stations tire stores garages and auto establishments to collect scrap metals and rubber for war production. Depots display red white and blue banners and accept contributions from the public with payments only through junk dealers. The goal is 1 000 tons daily through year end to support tanks ships guns and planes.
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Maryland
America
John W. Sherwood
Inter-Industry Committee Group
Mr. Sherwood
President thanks oil industry for scrap rubber drive
In a radio address on June 12 the President urged national scrap rubber collection and tasked the American oil industry. By July 10 the drive yielded 454,155 tons more rubber. Standard Oil of California reported almost 18,000 tons from its employees. The campaign shows careful planning and industry-wide effort supporting synthetic rubber programs.
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United States
Petroleum Industry War Council
Standard Oil Company of California
Youth Council meeting hosts near Baltimore Corner
Goldsboro reports the monthly Youth Council gathering at Thos Ober's home near Baltimore Corner with all attendees enjoying the evening. Various residents and visitors from Delaware and nearby states are noted on family visits, vacations, and hospital stays across Wilmington Dover and Oxford including the Russells, Smiths, Cahalls, and GraYs families.
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Thos. Ober
Baltimore Corner
Paul Thomas
New Jersey
Howard Thomas
Luther Bennett
Nelson Wyatt
Richardson Park
Del
Frank Smith
Harily
Mollie Shockley
W. J. Murphy
Martin
Carrie Jarman
C. E. Russell
Greenwood
Russell Hill
Selbyville
T. N. Jarrell
Arthur Cahall
Dover
John Sylvester
Thomas Cahull
Wilmington General Hospital
Win. Windsor
Wilmington
Chas. Bickling
Calvin Richard
Arthur Richard
Ridgely
Richard
Twenty Five Years Ago Farm Purchases and Local Deaths
W H Weir of Minneapolis bought the Veazey Taylor farm near Denton and will take charge January 1. The S G Nuttle farm was sold to J E Thompson of Wisconsin. A stag seen among cattle in Chapel district is believed escaped from Philadelphia Fairmount Park. A Chevrolet owned by J A Cox of Preston was stolen from Concord camp round. lenses robbed from the lamps. Boze Evans, 35, dies suddenly in Chester. funeral held at his brother Charles Evans’ home with Rev T O Crouse. Various visits and marriages noted among Denton residents and relatives. John J Flynn dies in New York City at 70. formerly owned 200-acre estate near Federalsburg. Samuel J Callaway injured in fall from train at Bridgeville. family safe after mishap. Maryland Packers strike a tomato pact with government. prices set for first and second grade. Hilder Smith and Minnie Beauchamp wed quietly in Wilmington. Ira H Samis and Miss Sarah P Worts announce marriage. both have Maryland and Arizona connections. August plans.
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W. H. Weir
Minneapolis
Minn
Veazey
Fairmount Park
Philadelphia
J. A. Cox
Preston
Concord Camp Round
Cox
Lacy Wilbert Evans
Charles K. Evans
T. O. Crouse
Harvey Evans
Federalsburg
R. H. Russell
Anna
Caroline
Queen Anne's
Harry W. Cade
Cairo
Alverta Cook
Washington
Florence Funk
Mildred Nuttle
T. Lane Moore
Denton
Lelia Covey
Gertrude Covey
Easton
Howard Clegge
Mary Virginia
H. W. Hughes
New York City
John J. Flynn
Frank
William
John Jr
Mattie Flynn
Samuel J. Callaway
Bridgeville
Del
Callaway
New Haven
Conn
A. W. Sisk
N. H. Fooks
Maryland
Hilder Smith
S. S.L. Smith
Minnie Beauchamp
Wilmington
E. H. Collins
East Lake M. E. Church
Ira H. Samis
Sarah P Worts
Samis
Caroline County
Metcalf
Arizona
Michigan
Newark
New Jersey
Speaking of billions defense appropriations 1941 1942 1943
Total authorized appropriations for defense and war activities during the three fiscal years 1941 1942 and 1943 are over 205000000000.
Four Freedoms Named by Roosevelt in Four Promises
President Roosevelt outlined four freedoms for the nation listing Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, Freedom from Want, and Freedom from Fear as core rights guiding policy and public life. The articulation framed wartime aims and domestic social policy within a shared humanitarian vision.
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Roosevelt
Scarlet Clover Seed For Sale By F B Elwanger
Seed offer for Scarlet Clover listed by F B Elwanger with contact phone Greensboro 2102 for buyers seeking seed supplies.
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F. B. Elwanger
Greensboro
Vaccination urged for Maryland school entrants
Dr Ch N Riley director of the Maryland State Health Department urges parents to vaccinate children for smallpox before entering public schools and notes teachers face a fine for enrolling unvaccinated students. He adds diphtheria protection and pre school physicals at health conferences, clinics, and county offices.
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Ch. N. Riley
Maryland State Health Department
Maryland
Riley
Health Department
Ridgely Birth and Local Visits Highlight Week
At Fifer Hospital Ridgely a son was born to Mr and Mrs William Bilbrough of Greensboro. Visitors include Mr Thomas McCloud and family of Philadelphia and Mrs David Strite of Philadelphia visiting Miss Vergie Sparks. Various locals entertained or visited Baltimore Philadelphia Wilmington and New York in late week social rounds.
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Fifer Hospital
William Bilbrough
Greensboro
Thomas McCloud
Philadelphia
David Strite
Vergie Sparks
Martin Sutton
Boyd&. Brooks
Washington
Harry Laird
Buddy Stevens
Rehoboth
Leonard Sparks
Baltimore
Elizabeth Callahan
June Lynch
Frank Flitt
Patrick Wooden
Oscar Clark
Denton
Frank Seward
Harold Fountain
Carlile Bennington
Coursey Hemmons
Wilmington
Jacob Appleblum
New York
Samuel Bear
Bad Man of Deadwood and Miss Annie Rooney at Dentonia
Roy Rogers western Bad Man of Deadwood opens at Dentonia Theatre on Saturday August 22 with Gabby Hayes and Sally Payne in a tale of a good bad man amid Deadwood’s Civic League tyranny. Shirley Temple stars in Miss Annie Rooney at Dentonia August 24 and 25 with a lively up to date romance.
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Deadwood
Republic
Dentonia Theatre
Bill Brady
Gabby Blackstone
Gabby
Gabby” Hayes
Hoyden
Sally
Sally Payne
Laramie Gap
The
Civic League
Jake Marvel
Monte Burns
Ripper
Shirley
Shirley Temple
Edward Small
Annie Rooney
United Artists
Aus
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Chicago
Uncle Sam
War Production Board
Treasury
Jones
National City Bank
Jall
Adams Cross Roads
Maryland Scrap Metals Drive
Goldsboro
Harold Brown
W. W. Sylvester
Thos. Gray Jr
Thos. Gray Sr
A. L. Grey
Oxford
Harry Saunders
Elbert Saunders
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