Public Opinion Shifts on War Entry in 1941 Survey
A July 1941 Gallup survey shows American support for entering the war declined, while convoy support remained near stable with a slight rise. Postcard polls in New York and Illinois indicate higher potential for entering the war, though postcard method limits representativeness.
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U.S
George Gallup
American Institute of Public Opinion
Princeton
N. 1
Russia
Maine
California
Britain
United States Navy
United States
No _ ai
Europe
Illinois
New York
New York Daily News
New York State
Institute
Daily News
Chicago Tribune
Cook County
Chicago
Mlinois
Daily News and Tribune
Willow Lake Neighbors Share Weekend Visits Across Towns
Local residents from Willow Lake and surrounding towns recount weekend visits and interstate travel. Names include Mr. and Mrs. John Frolech of Bismarck, Vernon Atwood of Redfield, and many others from Pipestone, Sioux Falls, Lake Benton, Rapid City, and more, with social calls to relatives in Blunt Bancroft and Alpena.
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Willow Lake
John Frolech
Bismarck
B. H. LaMont
Vernon Atwood
Monya
Redfield and
Clifford Peterson
Pipestone
Minn
Clayton Townsend
Redfield
Harold Stimple
Lake Benton
Bancroft
Dick Huisenga
Ollie
de Smet
Blunt
Earl Welch
Donald
Harold
Rapid City
Dorothy Drake
Pierre
G. Carlson
W. H. Spencer
Okoboro
Pete Peterson
Vacations On A City Block Inspire Child Play
New York explores inexpensive summer trips around the corner for children. Clara Lambert of the New York Summer Schools Association argues local expeditions to airports, depots, markets, post offices, and fire houses spark imagination. She cites a film study showing many children fail to play creatively without guided exposure and suggests simple at home props to stimulate imaginative games.
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New York
Clara Lambert
New York Summer Schools Association
Family notices outline moves and visits from Watertown
Lin and Phoebe Bowen with Myrtle Carlin are mentioned at Watertown. Mrs Frank Wilkins and Dorothy left Friday for an extended visit in Wisconsin and Illinois. Mr and Mrs Leater Crisp left Monday for a few weeks vacation with relatives in Superior, Wisconsin.
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Wolsey
Frank Allen
Iva Montgomery
Ww. J. Montgomery
Kenneth van Allen
Janice
Huron
Tom Montgomery
Aberdeen
Victor Peterson
Largdon
N. D
Jamestown
Belle Fourche
Mr. Montgomery
F. QO. Gordon
Mrs. BE
BH. Allinson
Leah Lowe
Balaton
Minn
Lin
Phoebe Bowen
Myrtle Carlin
Watertown
Frank Wilkins
Dorothy
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Leater Crisp
Superior
Nazis Battle Stalin Line In Historic Feint At Moscow
Mackenzie reports on German efforts to break the Stalin defenses north to south near the old frontier. The Nazis face fierce Bolshevik resistance and a surprise strategic shift as they attempt a frontal assault on a vast line said to resemble a modern Maginot system. If successful, the drive could push toward Moscow.
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Russia
Alanking
Mannerheim
Moscow
Invasion Narrative Pivots With Russian Resistance Question
The report contemplates a broader invasion frame and questions if Russia can sustain its recent strong resistance. It notes interpositions in the prior days and weighs whether Moscow’s forces can continue to mount a powerful push.
Valuable Grain Crop Prospects Lift 1939 Market Value
Chicago July 9 Farmers expect the four major cereals to yield about 4.587 billion bushels worth roughly 3.3 billion dollars at Chicago prices, a 32 percent rise from 1939 and near 1929 levels. Wheat and corn storage under government loans could lift value beyond market prices, while on farm use adds to overall worth. Corn remains the largest money crop with strong prospects, while price highs echo 1937 levels.
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Franklin Mullin
Chicago
New President Ends Year With Record Crop Value
The year closes with a crop worth 1.5 billion dollars, the highest figure in recent years and a milestone after a strong harvest season. The record indicates robust market demand and favorable growing conditions across key regions.
Infant Drowns After Stock Water Tank Incident
In Gordon Nebraska Shirley Ann Gardner aged 2 drowned after reportedly jumping on a stock water tank to cool off. Her father William Gardner of Porcupine North Dakota found her in the tank a few minutes later and transported her to Gordon where firemen could not revive her with a respirator. Funeral services were held today.
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Gordon
Neb
Shirley Ann Gardner
William Gardner
Porcupine
Gardner
Shirley Ann
Beginnings of American Horse Racing Advised on Long Island
Col Richard Nicolla convened a meeting on Long Island to promote improving horse breeds. The movement originated in New York and then spread nationwide shaping the early sport of horse racing.
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America
New York
Richard Nicolla
Long Island
Flashes of Life By The Associated Press
A selection of brief incidents from across the U S involving court fines marital matters and a Wisconsin legal win. Daniel Harrison paid 15 dollars in traffic court but faced a 15 dollar fine for smoking while waiting. A Basin judge advised a man with a divorce tale to seek a minister. Margaret Pinkley won her first district court case defending her fiancé against a speeding charge. In St Edward a man contemplates a tornado storm cellar beset by aggressive black willow spiders.
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New York
Daniel Harrison
Basin
Wyo
P. W. Metz
Jadge Metz
Justice of the Peace
Milwaukee
Wis
Margaret Pinkley
University of Wisconsin Law School
John P. Varda
Eagle River
Assemblyman
Varda
Pinkiey
Harvey L. Neelan
ST. Edward
Neb
Frank Matya
Nebraska Amateur Baseball Leaders Steer 200 Teams
The rural state’s baseball scene is highlighted by George Oberg, president of the Nebraska Association of the American Baseball Congress, and secretary V. L. Odvarka, a veterinarian. They oversee an organization of about 200 teams.
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Nebraska
George Oberg
Nebraska Association of the American Baseball Congress
V. L. Odvarka
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Minneapolis
M. E. Cogswell
F. Q. Gordon
Gary
Keith Gordon
Dale Palmer
Granite Falls
Newark
N. J
Welsey
Keene
Alpena
W. M. Brinnick
Eugene
Ore
W W. Nelson
Waterloo
McDonald
James
Jewell
Paul Gamble
Hannah Brinnick
W. M. Brinnieck
Nelson
Forestburg
Robert Kludt
Hazel
Gladys
Carolena Kludt
Kludt
Tripp
Britchcock
Huron Hospital
Clinton Gross
Russell Meyers
Ft. Snelling
Burdette
George Roach
Sioux City
Iva Cooley
Hitchcock
W. G. Harmon
Reuben Hansen
Tulare
W. W. Gross
THE
Huron Clinic
Ruth Ayers
NEA
MacKenzie
Thrift
Lorillard
Thrifl
Ettes
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