What Democracy Means and Weather Censorship in War
A 1940s era column argues democracy relies on the Bill of Rights guaranteeing free press and worship, condemns censorship, and stresses freedom against state control. It contrasts two systems of living, highlights global conflict, and urges united resistance with Britain, Canada, Australia, Russia, and China, noting broader alliance prospects.
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United States
Japan
Manchuria
Germany
Italy
Britain
Canada
Australia
Russia
China
Costa Rica
Jon
World War becomes global after Pearl Harbor cited
Elkins Inter-Mountain argues declarations of war by the United States, Germany, and Italy widen the conflict into a world war. It contends Japan’s attack reflects a broader world situation, noting American commitments in the Atlantic and allied nations’ status influenced the events.
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Elkins
United States
Germany
Italy
Japan
United ‘States
Britain
Netherlands
France
Titler
Slitler
Civil air rules urged with pilot regrant and patrol call
The Civil Aeronautics Board announced rules for private flying to protect aircraft and prevent espionage. Civil pilot certificates suspended last Sunday may be reinstated after screening for US citizenship and loyalty, with identification requirements for pilots after January 1. A Cumberland Pilots club proposal for a civil air patrol is cited as a potential defense asset amid 94 080 licensed pilots and 98 133 students expected to graduate.
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CIVIZ
Cumberland News
Civil Aeronautics Board
Civil Aeronautics
Cumberland Pilots Club
Civil Air Patrol
Citaizen
United States
Bill of Rights noted in wartime observance in Fairmont
The Fairmont Times reports Fifth Region Civilian Defense in Columbus says the nation will celebrate adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution as America enters war with Japan. Columnist Charles P. Stewart links Nazi and Japanese aims, urging unity and defense of freedoms.
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Fairmont Times
Japan
U.S
Columbus
Ohio
J.S. Deutschle
Free America
Cor Robert S.harsh
Tanin
Razing of Historic Taylor County Home Sparks Reminiscence
Article recalls the Thayer family home at 207 Maple Avenue in Grafton, tied to early settlers and prominent locals like Caroline Thayer Latham. It notes 1924 plans to replace the old frame house with a modern grade school on the Boys Industrial School site at Pruntytown, plus details on school buildings, administration, and health programs through 1920s.
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Franklin ‘Thayer
Maple Avenue
Massachusetts
Virginia
Ginia
Nancy Mason
Grafton
Caroline
George R. Latham
Charles O. Thayer
West Grafton
Miller's
Knottsville
Seren Wiley, Spies
Taylor County
Lin Sr
Nancy Mason Thayer
Franklin 2Nd
Stephen
Mary
Frank Mn
Bwa McPherson
State Board of Control
Pruntytown
Joan Bell
Webster Pruntytown Pike
H. E
Flesher
Lakin
Lain Macon Con
Harrold A. Rice
Hedges
Caroline Brown
Jane
Find the Typical Farmer's Daughter Contest Night
Susan Farmer prepares to perform on stage at Radio Center for a $5,000 prize. The drama unfolds in a barnyard studio setup at station YAZB with Mrs Jones and sponsor dynamics, while Miss Alice Farmer and Fred Mosher host a live broadcast counting down to the big reveal. The scene features a parade of celebrities and a build up to Susan’s moment as the studio audience listens in.
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Mr. Jones
Susan
Ardendale
Alice Farm
Fred Mosher
Fred
Miss Alice
Miss Altes
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YAZB
Trans- Continental Airways
Diana Dairies
Miss Allee
YAZBT
Kerathy
Trisie
Alice
Francis Cartwell
Hollywood
Hiya
Franca
Patricia Potelli
Healgher
Madison Avenue
Firs
Jon Richards
Madison Square Garden
Eeener
Aieer
Dainty Diana Dairies
Toothcome
Colin
Ming Susan Amine
Patt Bo Conti
Roosevelt Hughes Bond Meeting Atnight Addresses Plans
University faculty members plan to buy bonds that night to Fund government efforts. President Roosevelt and Charles Evans Hughes will speak and Helen Hayes will star in a play. The event discusses agency powers over alien property and transactions and sets censorship on foreign communications.
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Roosevelt
Charles Evans Hughes
Helen Hayes
Army Wants Trained Workers For Expanded Ranks
The Army seeks trained factory workers to fill expanding ranks and avoid recruiting unfit personnel. President Roosevelt contemplates broad powers to transfer government agencies to speed war production as the selective service measure moves to both houses for action.
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Rooetvelt
U S Boost of Super Fuel Reported Amid Engine Warnings
The article notes an emphasis on increasing octane and lead content for fuels, detailing implications for engine performance. It mentions that not all nations share the United States in adopting higher octane fuel and cites concerns over excess lead. Specific figures are incomplete, with scattered references to percentages, cylinders, and supply lines. The piece hints at growing fuel production and a push toward more octane plants, but concrete data are missing.
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United ‘'States
Promias
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