Senate defeats reshape Dixie seats in a tense race
The article outlines the recent defeats of U S Senators E D Smith of South Carolina and Hattie Caraway of Arkansas, marking a near ten percent turnover as the new Congress nears. It notes Smith's long service since 1909 and his role as a fierce New Deal foe, plus Caraway's status as the only woman in the Senate. The piece discusses implications for party balance and regional contest dynamics in primaries and general elections.
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South Carolina
Arkansas
United States Senate
Congress
E. D. “Cotton Ed” Smith
Hattie Caraway
Cizens
Smith
Caraway
Washington
Senate
Cotton Ed
New Deal
Hull-Taft clash with Argentina reshapes US stance
The article reports that Argentine President Edelmire Farrell’s balancing act failed, provoking U S pressure to sever ties until Argentina breaks with the Axis. Hull accuses Farrell of aiding Axis interests and urges regional partners to withhold recognition, signaling a diplomatic rift with Argentina and possible realignment of Western Hemisphere policy.
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Edelmire Farrell
Corde! Hull
American State Department
Argentina
Farrell
Axis Counies
United States
Norman Armour
Washington
Sec
United Nations
Roosevelt plan to bring 1000 refugees to U.S. camps
The piece critiques President Roosevelt for proposing to admit about 1000 continental European refugees, mainly women and children, to an eastern Army camp as asylum during the war. It alleges political maneuvering by party bosses, questions legal authority, and warns of potential abuse by exploiting persecuted youths. It notes prior talks of suspending immigration laws and mentions opposition from lawmakers and officials.
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Italy
Ways and Means Committee
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Francis Biddle
Ellis Island
Biddle
War Refugee Board
State
Treasury and War
Jle
Lmit
Europe
Mussolini
Hitler
Germany
Moscow
Canada
United States
WAC Detachment Is Assigned To Napier Field
Napier Field welcomes more than 50 women forming its first WAC Detachment led by Lt Winifred Marion. Detachment moves into WAC area near Headquarters with groups assigned to Operations Station Hospital Post Office and various offices. Lt Col John F. Quinn commends the women for four months of service.
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Ala
WAC
Charles J. Daly
Napier Field Band
Herman L. Harris
Jackson Army Air Base
Miss
Wacs
Winifred J. Marion
Betty Anderson
Hackson
Rand
John F. Quinn
Therr
Naper Field
Secret German Weapons Forecast A Propaganda Analysis
Dewitt Macerweile argues Goebbels inflates claims of secret German weapons to boost morale while experts doubt the existence of game changing arms. He notes Churchill warns Britons to prepare for trials as Allies press the front and predicts Hitler seeks a morale smashing weapon without decisive military value.
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Normandy
Goebbels
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Hitler
Gertmany
Germany
Fuehrer
Enlisted Women Arrive as First WACs at Local Post
The first group of enlisted women arrive at the post, with WACs in uniform in mess halls and recreation centers boosting morale among troops. Local K. Ls express support, noting they should have been here sooner.
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