Congress Must Look To Our Problems At Home Too
An editorial discusses inflation, taxation, and the cost of government as rising congressional headaches. It notes price control is politically risky, wages may be tied to prices, and multiple tax plans exist. It highlights Morgenthau’s 15 percent tax proposal, payroll tax talk, and possible compulsory savings as remedies. Non-defense budget cuts are urged, with Byrd pushing for economy while supporting anti-Hitler policies.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Morgenthau
Senate
Contreas
Congress Must Face Economic Issues Now
The text argues that the nation should adopt policies on fecal, wage, and price matters to meet the times. It notes Administration officials feel pressure as heat rises on decision makers. It claims the country lags behind England and urges Congress to address economic problems affecting every citizen.
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England
Congress
United States
Aluminum Aftermath Reveals Scrap Collection Flaws
Four months into the scrap metal surge many heaps sat idle as smelters were overwhelmed. Regular dealers who sorted and shipped the material efficiently moved 85 percent of aluminum to smelters, while delays hindered defense needs. The experience yields lessons for future collection.
Let's Not Talk About It Diplomatic Reply
Diplomatic notes from South American states protesting Nazi brutality receive a nonresponse. Germany refuses to consider third party observations and asserts the issue is none of their business. Mexico and others are told to “let’s not talk about it.” The exchange illustrates rising fear and ambiguity in wartime diplomacy.
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Mexico
WE THE WOMEN Only College Can Teach You This Lesson
Ruth Milleit argues that students must plan beyond current defense needs. Educators like Rowland Haynes and Thurston Davies urge long term thinking to avoid future job and leadership gaps. They warn against training solely for mechanized war and stress broader cultural and economic preparation.
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Rowland Haynes
University of Omaha
Burt
Thurston J. “Davies
Colorado College
They Say and Speak on Freedom and Enterprise
Quotes from S Getulio Vargas and President Roosevelt on constitutional leadership and national defense. Donald Nelson criticizes manufacturers relying on government aid, warning against undermining free enterprise.
Record Hunting Season In South Dakota Ends
The 1941 pheasant hunting season in South Dakota closed after a record year. Non resident licenses far exceeded prior totals as thousands of visitors flocked to the state, drawn by a long season and large bag limits. Despite the high harvest, residents still found ample birds across northeastern South Dakota, with another good year anticipated barring adverse weather or other disruptions.
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Watertown
South Dakota
Phaasanta
Hursting
Clapper Frames Mexico Affair as U S Spirit in Small Nations
Raymond Clapper argues in a Washington dispatch that U S sympathy for small nations is reflected in how the United States handles relations with Mexico and Vichy France. He warns of German moves toward Atlantic bases and discusses diplomatic options, including breaking or preserving recognition of Vichy and increasing Western Hemisphere defenses with Latin American cooperation.
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Raymond Clapper
Mexico
U.S
Washington
Atlantic
Vichy
Hitler
John L. Lewis
South Atlantic
Africa
Dakar
Casablanca
Weygand
Ave
Wey
Gand
French Africa
Rep. Stearns
New Hampshire
Western Hemisphere
United States
Latin America
Radio Programs Schedule Highlights From New York
New York reports a dense program lineup for Tuesday and Wednesday with time slots across MBS NBC CBS and NBC-Blue networks. Highlights include Leon Henderson on business cooperation for defense, Burns and Allen, Bob Hope and Easy Aces among comedy and variety shows, plus orchestral and news programs and the Ned Jordan drama.
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New York
Nbc-Red
CBS
Nbc-Blue
NBC
Leon Henderson
Defense
M_Ornham
Union
Burns
Allen
Horace Heidt
Fibber McGee
Bob Hope
Red Skelton
Bob
NBC Symphony
Leopold Stokowski
MBS
Ned Jordan
Gene Krupa
Ben Bernie
Cis
Denver
Hedda Hopper
Stella Unger
Frank Parker
Lowell Thomas
F. Waring
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Abe
Lanny Ross
Kyw
Mister Meek
Joe Kelly
G. Robinson
Plantation
Jean Hershall
Christran
Elmer Davis
Eddie Cantor
Fred Allen
Melody
Orch
Kay Kyser
Women's Club Holds Meeting at Doland
The Business Women's Club met at Doland with Mrs Arthur Janes hosting. Supt G W Cook spoke directing the open discussion as Mrs Leslie Coats welcomed guests including Mrs P T Hansen and Mrs Otto Kitzman. New member Mrs William Carr was enrolled. plans to sponsor a December musical entertainment were made. Lunch was served by Ruth Sherwood and Kathryn Albrecht.
Tales From Times Square Burlesque Tales and Revelry in New York
Collector notes a string of nightlife anecdotes from Broadway and Times Square. Critics and actors like George Jean Nathan Mildred Natwick Xavier Cugat and Lawrence Tibbet discuss performances and humor. Humorous barroom misadventures and hotel tales unfold in a breezy city spotlight.
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Times Square
George
Jean Nathan
Walter Lippmann Urges Labor Cooperation Over Coercion
Walter Lippmann argues that cooperation between labor and government should guide U S defense policy, not coercion. He cites Washington’s use of force as last resort, urges Congress to declare an emergency, and calls for industrial councils and a broader trust in labor to sustain national defense.
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Ruban Bleu
Mildred
Natwick
Columbia University
Miss Watnick
Watnick
Walter Lippmann
Huvonite
U. S. Aim
George Washington
Pennsylvania
Carolinas
Washington
Hamilton
Burress
Bennett Rich
Edmund Randolph
Hugh Brackenridge
Congress
Murray
C.lco
Willkie
Mr. Murray
C.S.C
Reuther
USA
Lator
Lewis
Keuther
le Pot
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Hickory House
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Lawrence Tibbett
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