Axis Pact and Dakar Battle Shape War News
The Germany Italy and Japan alliance is signed in Berlin creating a new order in Europe and Greater Asia. De Gaulle leads a Dakar attack backed by Britain as Petain forces resist, while Britain plans to land troops to hold Senegal. London endures nightly bombing as RAF targets Berlin. 248 refugees die in a ship sinking, including 7 to and Rudolf Olden is aboard.
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Germany
Italy
Japan
Berlin
United States
Great Britain
China
Adolf Hitler
New Order
Europe
Greater
Asia
France
Charles de Gaulle
Free French Committee
London
Petain
Dakar
Senegal
French West Africa
de Gaulle
Brazil
South Atlantic
Latin America
New York
de Gaulla
Gibraltar
Census and radio shifts shape postwar forecasts
Census data show U S population in April at 131 409 880 with 7 percent growth in the last decade the slowest on record. Radio frequencies will be realigned by FCC across the U S Cuba Mexico and Canada affecting many stations and requiring set adjustments.
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United States
United States Census Bureau
William L. Austin
Federal Communications Commission
U. S
Cuba
Mexico
Canada
FCC
Warsaw Mayor's Radio Order Amid Nazi Invasion
The article recalls Mayor Stefan Starzynski directing Warsaw’s defense by radio as German bombers attacked. He was later arrested and disappeared on the anniversary of his arrest. In New York City, in the Yorkville area, Joseph McWilliams, calling himself the American Fuehrer, preached Nazi doctrine and was defeated. He was hospitalized the next day for a sanity test.
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Wendell Willkie
Madison
Wis
Willie
Warsaw
Stefan Starzynski
Ber. Starsyask
Congress
Yorkville
New York City
Joseph McWilliams
Fuehrer
Clint Soe
Joe McNazi
New York
Boston Legislator Named Democratic Floor Leader
Rep John W McCormack of Boston mass was elected Democratic floor leader of the house succeeding Rep Sam Rayburn who became speaker after the death of William B Bankhead McCormack is described as an ardent dealer in party interests and is poised to steer floor strategy in the lower chamber.
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Rep
John W. McCormack
Boston
Mass
House of Representatives
Sam Rayburn
House
William B. Bankhead
Definitions Then and Now Ultimatum 1910 1940
A list contrasting terms from 1910 and 1940 with changed meanings, including weapons, warfare, and political concepts. The piece frames shifts in threat, technology, and global outlook, highlighting how language reflects eras. It cites examples such as blitzkrieg, gas mask, sabotage, and peace, illustrating evolving perceptions of war and policy.
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Axia
Axis
Homemaking booklets offer helpful tips and ordering details
A note explains that the homemaking booklet No 5 provides descriptions of other numbers and 32 pages of clever illustrated ideas. It states costs and mailing, and requests readers send orders to the stated address.
Around the House Tips for Cooking and Fire Safety
Practical kitchen notes advise moist marshmallows in bread boxes and baking pies in square or rectangular pans for even portions. Use bread flour for stiffer dough, keep fat from overheating to prevent flames, and employ tools like a siphon extinguisher or alarm clock to aid cooking and safety.
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Pennsylvania
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Thei Sen
Tank
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Morl Fremon
Marshal Petain
Bing Croaby
Wendell
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Choles
Renere
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Bedford Mills
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