Civilian Defense Costs Mount In City Budgets
A Municipal Finance Officers Association survey shows 250 cities with 25 000 plus population report civilian defense costs rising this year. Coastal and industrial areas face heavier burdens with expanded services, insurance, and equipment. Cities use bonds loans and nonfederal funds. some divert funds from public works to cover defense needs.
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Ore
Tacoma
Wash
Long Beach
San Diego
Oakland
Cal
Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
New York
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
Fall River
Lawrence
Mass
New Rochelle
N.Y
Oklahoma City
New Haven
Armistice Illusion in The Great War Context
The remark contends that referring to World War I as finished by peace is misleading noting that the 1914 18 combat ended but a new conflict looms rather than a true end to hostilities. It critiques the assumption of lasting peace amid ongoing tensions.
Second World War Episode on War and Peace Ideology
The text argues that a new conflict in 1914 era terms risks totalitarianism under Nazi and Allied factions. It frames Germany, Italy, and Japan as aggressors seeking hegemony, warns that defeat penalties could exceed those of World War I, and asserts resolve to eradicate Teutonic militarism with firm action to prevent future dictatorships.
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Germany
Italy
Hitler
Mussolini
Finland
Japan
Orient
Reich
Teutons
Cheer Up Ma Your Boy May Be Having Fun
A mother with a son in England says many servicemen abroad value the experience, not just danger. She urges parents not to assume homesickness, to encourage sons to share their activities, and to focus on learning and social life rather than worrying about the home front.
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England
Solomons
Jess
Dear Boy Letters Speak On War and Liberty
A collage of quotes from leaders and officials武 about America's role in war and democracy. Dwight Green, Winston Churchill, and John Shea are cited urging resolve, fair play, and aid to allies as Turkey and Britain shape the fight against aggression. A Berlin agency notes heavy U boat losses.
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John J. Shea
Joston
Alexander
Admiralty
Berlin
Rommel on the Run Signals Allied Turning Point in North Africa
The Christian Science Monitor says Rommel's retreat underlines the Allied shift from defense to offense in Egypt and hints at a broader strategic move by the United Nations. The piece contrasts Allied and German aims, noting a potential three front war for Hitler if the North African campaign succeeds.
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Christian Science Monitor
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United Nations
North Africa
Egypt
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Africa
British Commonwealth
Germany
Mediterranean
Hitler
Britisn
Ireland
Russia
St Maried Mediterranean
Clapper Discusses North Africa Policy and Vichy
Raymond Clapper analyzes U S policy toward Vichy and North Africa, noting American goods shipments to French colonies from 1941 43 and the role of American supervisors. He argues the shift to denouncing Laval and aligning with Allied aims aided operations toward Tunis and Rommel's rear.
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Washington
State Department
Vichy
North Africa
France
Robert Murphy
Algiers
New Orleans
United States
T T
Tunis
Rommel
Italy
Talian
Roosevelt
Laval
Hitler
Worh Africa
Hull
Racho
Laival Group
Survey Shows One Fifth Not Reached By Scrap Drives
A Princeton Institute survey finds roughly four in five American families donated or attempted to donate scrap metal for the war effort. About 21 percent remain unreached by collecting groups, with estimates suggesting the drive gathered around three million tons from homes nationwide. The study aimed to map remaining work for local scrap committees.
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Princeton
N. J
Institute
PTA Meeting Held At Lake Preston
PTA members gathered at Lake Preston in November for a routine meeting. Attendees discussed upcoming activities and school improvements with emphasis on community involvement and student support.
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PTA
Lake Preston
Lake
Preston
Hollywood’s stars juggle plans as war orders loom
A flood of gossip catalogs Broadway names and film figures in upheaval as wartime orders and legal changes reshape careers. Alfred Hitchcock may head overseas, Margie Hart is robbed of $800, and Lucille Ball rivals stir rumors while stars like Victor Mature and Robert Young pivot to new duties and projects.
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Greer Garson
Richard Ney
Johnny Weissmullers
Reno
Beau-O
Hollywood
Heddy Lamarr
Arthur Hornblow
Charles Chaplin
Geraldine Spreckles
Columbia
Errol Fiyrin
Martha
Vic
Edwin Justis Mayer
Peggy Lee
Benny Goodman
Mickey Rooney
Franchot Tone
Maxie Rosenblooms
Jan Hunter
Gotham
England
Alfred Hitchcock
Margie Hart
Joe Paterno
Janet
John Emery
Tallulah Bankhead
Broadway
Carol Marcus
California
Bil Saroyan
Robert Young
Corn Belt Boys Fight Like Tigers in Algiers Landing
Algiers occupation begins as American troops meet sporadic Axis air attacks and crowd reactions. Reports describe the first hours of street activity, a noisy clash in El Biar, withdrawal of German planes shot down, and Corn Belt troops enforcing order while screening locals and detaining Reds nationals.
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Algiers
French North Africa
Sidi Ferruch
Fort L'Empereur
el Biar
Reds
Algeria
Word Puzzle Clue List and Answers Revealed in Puzzle Script
A dense list of crossword style clues and partial answers appears, mixing numbered entries such as 1 6 11 13 15 18 20 22 24 26 27 38 3e 49 23 25 28 30 32 34 35 37 38 40 42 43 44 45 46 48 50 53 57 59 and references including Latin terms, chemical symbols, and abbreviations alongside hints for actors roles and stages, suggesting a late playwright themed puzzle with cryptic cross references and partial solutions.
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South Carolina
Selena
Yale
Former Erwin Girl Marry in Texas on Oct 31
Ruby Gebman, former Erwin resident, wed Woodson Buttler of Albuquerque New Mexico on October 31. Attendant was Marian Brown. Set Butler, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Butler of Conchatta Louisiana, accompanies the couple. they plan to reside in Albuquerque where he serves with the 5th school squadron at the air base.
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Texas
Ruby Gebman
Erwin J
J. L. Gebman
Woodson
Albuquerque
N. M
Marian Brown
Sete Buttler
W. 8. Butler
Conchatta
Set
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