Sweden Fears Russian Neighbors Yet Sees Limited Threat
Stockholm dispatches note Swedish concern over Russian power in the east though not ideological fear. Press argues Stalin’s move may aid Allied unity while Russia remains a potential ally, but Comintern could return in a better-dressed form. Swedish officials stress private capitalism and strong unions, with cautious hope for trade prospects.
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Haymond Clapper
Stockholm
Moscow
Third International
Berlin
Roosevelt
Churchill
Stalin
Europe
Sweden
Russia
Germany
Wvy
Soviet Union
Comintern
Jose
America
Dies Committee
Social Democrats
American Federation of Labor Trade-Unionists
William Green
Social Democratic Party
Labor unions face public demand for financial accountability
A Gallup survey shows union members across industries favor financial reporting on dues and expenditures, despite union leaders' opposition. Public support aligns with past polls and momentum behind bills like Connally Smith in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gallup
American Institute of Public Opinion
Princeton
N. J
United Automobile Workers
Ake Vare
Indies
Trade Uni
Ltd
Connally-Smith
House of Reprtatives
Vultures Scar Saint Laurent Prison Centre in French Guiana
In Saint Laurent French Guiana the town around a Devil's Island linked prison lies desolate with vultures on street corners and empty shops. Residents, Liberes and inmates mingle amid scarce meat and rationed goods while a few locals like Michel endure the harsh, aidless city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Laurent
French Guiana
Marowijne
Dutch Guiana
Rue Melinon
Rue Melinen
Saint Laurent’s Center
Devil's Island Colony
Hotel Bell d'Or
Httle
Motherland
Mundt Makes A Movie Critic Return In Congress
Rep Karl Mundt writes a reluctant weekly column on two controversial films The March of Time on Modern Spain and Mission to Moscow He quotes others to critique both anti Spanish sentiment and Soviet praise He avoids committing himself but opposes Fascist Spain criticism and praises of Russia while noting his past votes on defense and Guam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
America
State Department
Moscow
Dorothy Thompson
Norman Thomas
Dewey
Mason
Mundt
Soviet
Russia
Guam
mid-Pacific
Invasion Craft Plans and Global Landing Threats
The speaker discusses building a million tons of landing craft at a cost of 1.75 billion dollars to support invasions in Europe and later Tokyo. He suggests Hitler’s time is limited and asserts Anglo American forces may begin land operations toward Berlin before the ships are ready, with invasions planned well in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Europe
Berlin
Tokyo
Victory Books and the Army’s Call for Reading Material
The public fails to supply books for soldiers, with the Army paying for volumes it could obtain from homes. The piece stresses that sacrifice is minimal, noting most families have unread books and the war’s vast costs dwarf donation concerns. Violinists’ rhythm is likened to disciplined air service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Morale and mothers in war time social life
Ruth Millett argues that while servicemen deserve recreation, wartime mothers bear heavy burdens at home. She urges husbands to provide social time, dinner outings, and shared chores like canning and cleaning to boost Mama’s morale and preserve family happiness amid rationing and shortages. She cites institutions shaping ideas, noting President Harold W. Dodds of Princeton University.
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Ruth Millett
Mama
Magng
Papa
Jana
Mema
Harold W. Dodds
Princeton U
Allied invasion of Europe unfolds with air and ground actions
The editorial argues the Allied invasion of Europe is underway as a combined air and ground effort. Churchill's call for Italian withdrawal is viewed as psychological warfare aimed at hastening victory while minimizing casualties, with postwar reconstruction costs noted for Axis nations.
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Italy
Churchill
Alles
Mediterranean
Axis
Thelraders
Ernie Pyle Praises Jeep GMC Truck and DC-3 in Africa
Allied correspondent recalls the jeep GMC two and a half ton truck and DC-3 as standout war workhorses in North Africa. He notes crews weed out weak performers, lauds engineers, and shares a close encounter with a field repair that underscores wartime resilience and skilled mechanics.
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Ernie Pyle
Allied Hdq
North Africa
Radio Listings for June 3 4 NBC CBS and more in New York
Overnight and Friday broadcast schedule details from NBC CBS and MBS with programs and host names including Morgan Fanny Brice Roy Rogers Bing Crosby Rudy Vallee Joan Davis Garry Moore Jimmy Durante Marjorie Lawrence Kate Smith Dinah Shore and more across talk variety and music shows with times and station notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
NBC
Franks “Morgan
Fanny Brice
Aldrich
Roy Rogers
Bing Crosby
Rudy Vallee
Joan Davis
Garry Moore
Jimmy Durante
CBS
Harry James Band
Premiere
Mary Astor
Charles Ruggles
Mischa Auer
Bowes
Stage Door Canteen
Marjorie Lawrence
Akron
Kate Smith
MBS
Mr. Bingle
Alfredo
Antonini
Paul Lavallende
Lowell Thomas
Blu World News
Bill Stern
F_ Waring
Vic Borge
Scramble
Ripley Fulton Lewis, Jr
Rex Stout
Nba
OPA
Hollis of
Montezuma
Marines
Kaltenborn
Mr. Keen
Lucille Manners
Earl Goodwin
John B. Hughes
Cisco Kid
Dinah Shore
Barry Sisters
Willard Thumbs
Navy
Beene Lyman
Kate
Smith
Variety
Dale Camogie
Tommy- Rigge
Betty Lou
War Calendar and Civilian Defense Classes Notice
War calendar lists June stamp periods and ration book notes for stamps K L M and stamp 34 for coffee. Weekly Messenger Service for Civilian-Defense classes meets Wednesdays at 9 00 at Junior High School Building with instructor C F Parrott. Red Cross Home Service chair is Mrs Ruth Tawallen, contact numbers provided.
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Ao Saznom
C.F
Red Cross Home Service
Ruth Tawallen
Corsairs Down Zeros in Pacific Dogfight
In a 20 000 foot air battle near the Russell Islands the Vought Corsair scored clear dominance over the Japanese Zero. The battle ended with Corsairs claiming 15 of 25 enemy fighters as the navy declared the gull winged fighters fully master of combat in every phase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Calif
Navy
Russell Islands
South Pacific
War Orders And Home Front Rationing Measures Detailed
War agency notices outline increased ice box production to 239575 units for three months and additional outputs for national housing projects. Requisition of idle farm machinery may aid farmers while a government worker earns a national efficiency award saving 4992 man hours yearly. Meat quotas stay at 89 percent for local slaughterers pending further notice. Pulp shortages prompt economy across paper industries. Wage adjustments may be issued by regional boards. Copper brass and bronze movement is being expedited by processors. Bicycles allotted to Minnesota North and South Dakota for June totals 444, with inventories listed for each state.
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National Housing Administration
Soldier
WFB
USDA
NWLB
Berep
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Innesota
South ‘Dakota
Dusing
Tcopaz
Food Japs Left In Retreat On Attu Island
At Attu Island Holt Bay retreat notes show Japanese supplies abandoned including rice oats oranges potatoes carrots onions canned salmon meat balls dried fruits soybeans kelp dried fish and tea. Allied soldiers report vitamins pills and potions among the loot with an odd experiment by an American doctor and stray sake bottles noted along the beach.
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Holtz Bay
Attu Island
Attu
Holt Bay
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