U S Pledges Billion in War Supplies for Russia
U S officials announce pledge of one billion dollars in war aid to Russia as Stalin vents frustration over the lack of a second front. Moscow reports counter moves around Moscow and Leningrad while Berlin presses advances toward the Crimea and Rostov. Finland faces pressure to cease fighting as U S Britain warn against continued German aggression against Russia.
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Russia
Stalin
Finland
U.S
State Department
Josef Stalin
Hitler
Germany
U.S.S.R
Moscow
Leningrad
Berlin
Crimea
Caucasus
Rostov
Lozovsky
United States
Great Britain
Austria
Britain
Sian
America
Week in review highlights from cities around the world
The week’s highlights note anti German demonstrations in Helsinki leading to arrests, shifting defense tastes in Chicago libraries toward mechanical and technical works, and a possible Wavell led collaboration with Russians to defend Caucasus oil interests. Dublin’s Riley Layman turns 71, becoming a father of twins and starting a new factory job on his birthday.
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United States
Helsinki
Chicago
National Defense
London
Wavell
North Africa
India
Uged
Caucasus
Dublin
Ind
Riley Layman
Luck Man Survives Near-Death Run On Four Ships
Phil Lip McBride of Chicago narrowly escaped death as torpedoed and attacked ships crossed his path. He survived transfers from S. S. Greer to S. S. Kearny and then to Salinas, continuing his luck as one torpedo struck nearby.
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U. S
Salinas
Phillip McBride
Chicago
Greer
Paul Flato
Wally
FPA
the Tribune
Guffey
Dlana Barrymore
Navy Battles U Boats and Gramicidin Miracle Drug
Reports from the Atlantic near Iceland describe German subs preying on convoys and hitting ships like the Reuben James with heavy casualties. The Salinas tanker also torpedoed while details of damage remain sparse. Gramicidin, a new drug from Rene Dubose, shows extraordinary germ killing power, potentially revolutionizing pneumonia and other infections.
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Iceland
Germany
Hitler
Navy Department
Reuben James
Salinas
Rene DuBose
Boston University
Walter Put Man About Town Rumors Stir About Washington Gossip
A Washington Times Herald span reveals chatter about 24 congress members entangled in a federal grand jury probe into foreign influence, celebrity romances, and society observations. It surveys intrigue around Petain, Odlum, Knudsen, Doris Duke, Stefanie Hohenlohe, and Olivia De Havilland, with pop culture notes on actresses, radio stars, and high society culture scenes.
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Docy
Washington Times- Herald
Congress
Federal Grand Jury
Petain
Von Papen and Varied Fronts in War Time Europe
Washington notes Franz von Papen as a pivotal NATO era figure to watch in Turkey and Europe. The piece recounts his 1915 intrigues in Washington and Mexico and connects his current Turkey diplomacy with broader Nazi strategy. It also covers Averell Harriman’s Russian aid requests, inflation controls by Leon Henderson, and quick vignettes from wartime public life and defense industry reporting.
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Europe
Hitler
Turkey
Franz von Papen
von Papen
Austria
Russia
Ambassador von Papen
United States
Washington
Count Johann von Bernstorff
Pattern 2045 for making the doll and clothes
Pattern 2045 provides instructions and materials list for creating the doll and its garments. The note directs readers to submit their order to the specified address for purchase.
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