Wright Patterson and Nazi Propaganda in America
A prolonged editorial reflects on Nazi propaganda in the United States distributed by the German Information Library via the post and hotels. It condemns Hitlerism and warns of dangers to American democracy and wartime defense. The piece also discusses a proposed highway from the United States through British Columbia to Alaska, championed by Slim Williams, and notes possible changes to draft ages amid Washington politics.
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Hitler
German Library of Information
Germany
America
England
Congress
National Defense
Washington
British Columbia
Alaska
United States
Canada
Slim
Fairbanks
Vancouver
Fraser River
Prince George
Hazelton
Rocky Mountains
Williams
NBC
Lincoln
Lincoln-Douglas
Yorktown
Napoleon
Robert Fulton
Hudson River
Milestones of History Recorded in Sound by Records in New York Radio City
In a Radio City room, Adolf Hitler, Churchill, Roosevelt and others speak on 50 000+ transcriptions stored by the National Broadcasting Company. Historians of tomorrow will hear voices and emotions behind major events from 1939 onward, beyond printed words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Radio City
Hope Chamberlin
Western Newspaper Union
Adolf Hitler
Winston Churchill
Pius XII
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Johnny
National Broadcasting Company
Captain
Hitler
Mussolini
Roosevelt
Churchill
Compiegne
Great Britain
Chamberlain
Pius XI
Marconi
Amazonian
Picard
Howard Hughes
Hughes
Campaign to Provide Recreation for Soldiers and Sailors
A national drive by the United Service Organizations aims to raise 10.765 million dollars to establish clubhouses and off post recreation near camps and naval stations. Agencies including the National Travelers Aid, Salvation Army, National Catholic Community Service, Jewish Welfare Board, YMCA and YWCA support the effort to give soldiers and sailors wholesome, morale-boosting contact with civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Service Organizations For National Defense, Inc
Walter Hoving
National Travelers Aid Association
Salvation Army
National Catholic Community Service
Jewish Welfare Board
Hoving
United Service Organization
Defense
Armed Services
Stanley P. Kulik
Wilkes Barre
W.spencer Robertson
United Service Organization Executive Board
Sacrifice talk and humor mix in wartime column
The piece blends in wartime satire with Luke and Elmer debating sacrifice under the President’s warnings. It notes many Americans resist true sacrifice, jokes about overindulgence, and mentions public figures and cultural touchstones. Also included is a short note on censorship of waves and a quip about dragonflies and ear sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke
Elmer
Mr. Roosevelt
Vaccine Protects Horses Against Sleeping Sickness
Washington reports an improved method to immunize horses against encephalomyelitis or sleeping sickness using intradermal vaccination. Dr John R Mohler of the Agriculture Department bureau of animal industry notes injection into the skin as the key step.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John R. Mohler
Department of Agriculture
Bureau. of Animal
Acting in Plays Proves Valuable Help for Blind
In New York the American Foundation for the Blind expanded national training programs teaching sightless students stage technique. Trained dramatic coaches report the method builds poise and confidence in movement and speech, aiding overall development for participants.
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New York
Lovely Rugs Crocheted From Old Silk Stockings
An article promotes crocheted rugs made from used silk stockings for home use and features a color octagon rug. It advertises a 32 page booklet with detailed instructions on crocheting, hooking, weaving and braiding rugs using simple equipment and inexpensive materials.
Household Tips From a Past Era on Maintenance and Cooking
The article offers practical household advice such as removing rust from gas range surfaces with coarse sandpaper and olive oil, soaking potatoes in hot water before baking, and brushing in butter or lard to cut bake time and prevent shrinkage. It also covers window cleaning powder to prevent paint splatter, woolen shrinkage from over-washing, vinegar in frosting to prevent brittleness, and turning bare wall space into recessed shelves.
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U. S
House of Representatives
House
Solan
Martin
Portsmouth
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Ohio River
Merrill Chilcote
Harold Ickes
John Kieran
Nature Notes
John
A. B. Watac
New York Board of Education
Reader-Home
Sixth Ave
New York City
Nahealk
Tobacco By-Products & Chemical Corporation
Lourie
Marcus Aurelius
Garfield
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Garfield Tea Co., Inc
B'klyn
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