America's View of the War by Matanga in NZ Herald
The article analyzes President Roosevelt's wartime policy stance, noting a shift from strict neutrality toward aiding the Allies short of war. It highlights Congress as a key check on funds, his personal balance between persuasion and caution, and the emphasis on a Western Hemisphere approach while keeping isolationist sentiment. The piece argues Roosevelt remains strong yet constrained by domestic politics as Europe darkens.
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Matty
Roosevelt
United States
France
Franklin Roosevelt
Congress
Western Hemisphere
America
Europe
Americas
Britain
Atlantic
Ten Killed in Canberra Air Crash Disaster
A Canberra air crash on a Melbourne to Canberra flight killed ten people including three senior federal ministers G A Street J W Fairbairn and Henry Gullett together with Sir Brudenell White and eight other officials. Eyewitness accounts described a spiral dive near the Canberra aerodrome ending in a fireball. Police identified victims by belongings and brought remains to the Canberra Morgue for clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Street
Army
D. V. Fairbairn
Air
Henry Gutlett
Executive Council
Brudenell White
Australan
Melbourne
Canberra
RAAF
J. W. Fairbairn
Henry Gullett
C. Brandenell White
F. Thornthwaite
Simmie and Co., Ltd
J. Tillyard
Tillyard
FA. Tetley
Queanbeyan
Lawrence O'Brien
O'Brien
Mr. Tetley
Tetley
Canberra Air Force Station
Sutton Valley
Britaln Shocked Parliament Mourns War Ministers Loss
In a wartime session both Houses express sorrow over the deaths of senior Ministers and officers. Prime Minister Churchill notes the shock and grief as the Commonwealth and Empire lose leaders at the war’s center. Australia is described as robbed of its best. The House extends sympathy to families and Mr Menzies. The mood is to close the yanks and carry on.
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House of Commons
Churchill
Commonwealth
Empire
Australia
Menzies
Sydney stock and pig market reports from Winchcombe Carson Ltd
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports in Sydney cattle yardings of 1312 head with best quality brighter and prices up to 56 shillings for steers to 47 for heifers and 42 for bullocks while cows reach 41. Pigs sold at Tuesday auctions with baconers firm and porkers irregular. backfatters to 120 shillings per head and baconers 120 to 140 shillings per 100 lb. Rabbit skins showed general demand but softer on average. Winters ranged from 64 to 90+ pence per lb depending on grade and condition with various pelts and damaged lots priced across the spectrum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homebush
Sydney
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Stapleford Pay golf draw set for tomorrow
The Stapleford Pay competition draws include Higgins versus Mc Rae and Garner versus Leedham. High field meets Rye McGown and Glover Chariton faces Stevens. Punton plays Brennan, Lymn versus Channon, and Coote has a bye.
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Stapleford
Higgins
McRae
Garner
Leedham
Highfield
Rye
McGown
Glover Chariton
Stevens
Punton Y Brennan
Lymn
Channon
Coote
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Brocie Brassiers
F.E. Jones
Church Street
Gloucester
Matanga
NZ. Herald
W. R. Irwin
Britaln
MR. Churchill
Et Ises
Custuz
Syme
Igor Suan
Stu
Mel
Chapman's Pharmacy
Street & Parish, Pty., Ltd
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