Economic Highlights as War Fears Shift to Far East
The piece notes Europe’s war focus but growing expert attention on the Far East. It argues there is little near term risk of war in Europe while a real possibility of conflict with Japan exists. It cites shifts in U S policy toward Nippon and commitment to defend Philippines, Dutch East Indies, and British Malaya against threats.
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Europe
Far East
Japan
Nippon
United States
Tokio
Philippines
Dutch East Indies
British Malaya
Rising Japanese threat and looming economic war analysis
The piece argues Japan aims to dominate the Pacific and threaten Australia and New Zealand, with Singapore as a potential flashpoint. It discusses embargoes on oil and other goods, the impact of boycotts on silk, and strategic naval considerations including bases at Singapore and Pearl Harbor. It also notes Mussolini's weak position, Hitler’s dominance, and fascist influence in Italy amid looming global conflict.
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Japan
Pacific
Oceania
Singapore
Australia
New Zealand
Philippines
Washington
Guam
Naval Operations
Stark
Congress
U. S
Britain
China
Pearl Harbor
Manila
Manilla
Cayete
Litte
Mussolini
Hitler
Gestapo
Itay
War Office
Germany
Churchill
Italy
English Policy and Risks of Naval War Under Discussion
The article weighs potential U S intervention if war with Japan erupts, noting President and Bailey warnings, lease lend policy as security with war risk, and possible U S naval and air involvement. Britain needs sea control, convoy duties, and faces Japan's growing air power in the Pacific. Possible moves include protecting Hong Kong and Singapore as Japan eyes Indo China and Dutch holdings.
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England
Bailey
Japan
Britain
North Sea
Mediterranean
Far
Near East
New World
Oceania
Orient
Ors
Philippines
Pacific Islands
Indo-China
Netherlands
Singapore
Sons of Nippon
Hongkong
Senate debate on lend-lease reveals war risk admission
AP writer Richard L. Turner notes a new, startling phase in arguing for helping Britain as the Senate debates the lease- lend bill. Opponents have long warned it could drag the nation into war, a point now acknowledged by supporters like Senator Barkley and Senator Pepper, who admit risk in the course.
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Associated Press
Richard L. Turner
Great Britain
Senate
Examle
Barkley
Pepper
Britain
Tradeoff Between War Readiness and Peace Time Production
The article surveys American sentiment on Hitler's spring strategy and the nation’s readiness for potential war. It notes divided views on defense progress, reports improvements in defense bureaus, and anticipates a shift from civilian to war-oriented production, with possible temporary halting of new car models next year.
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Hitler
Balkang
Rgwk Loreto
Hunter Eludes Fox In Nest, Claims Bounty
Raymond Hang of Summer shot a red fox that had climbed a tree into a crow's nest and claimed the bounty, asserting the hunt ended with the quarry felled by his shot.
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Red Fox
Crows Nest
Raymond Hang
Summer
Hang
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