Nazi Fifth Column In Americas Sparks Government Action
Willis Thornton reports a roundup of Nazi activities across Argentina Uruguay Peru Colombia Brazil Cuba and Mexico. Police raids investigations and propaganda exposure show German agents and sympathizers active while governments pledge countermeasures amid growing totalitarian influence.
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Americas
Willis Thornton
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Argentina
Woleby
Germany
Arrobl
Defensa
Fanciat
Uruguay
Herita
Peru
Lotal Nagin Rales Rumpus
Ehowlage
Colombia
Ribbentrop
Brazil
Vargas
Aghdat
Cuba
Mexico
Norway
Denmark
Belgium
Leopold of Belgium Widely condemned for surrendering forces
The American press largely denounces King Leopold for yielding to Germany as half a million Allied troops faced danger. The Belgian government repudiates his action, calling him a traitor, while Nazis defend him. Comparisons to King Albert highlight a perceived decline in Belgian resolve.
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Leopold
Germany
Hitler
Belgium
Albert
Judas
WAR WEATHER From Nazi weather advantage in Poland invasion
In wartime analysis experts claim German meteorology, aided by a system of mass analysis and Norway’s stations, may have supplied intelligence on weather. The Nazis reportedly control Norwegian weather services including Vilhelm Bjerknes, aiding plans for Poland and potentially shaping blitzkrieg outcomes.
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United States
Germany
Hitler
Poland
Norway
Vilhelm Bjerknes
Narvik
Preparedness talk and defense efforts amid war debate
The piece discusses information gaps in Berlin, observation posts in Bergen, and weather's impact on campaigns in Poland Norway and the Low Countries. It notes America's preparedness push, Brown finding industry underprepared for defense, worker shortages, and a push to mobilize through CCC training for war support.
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Berlin
Bergen
Bjerknes
Hitler
Poland
Norway
Low Countries
Lettuce Lawns Invade Western Pennsylvanian Gardens
Editors note a whimsical shift in gardening as lettuce and other vegetables spread across lawns in the Alleghenies. The piece riffs on a proposal to replace grass with carrot tops and asparagus as a clever solution to lawn mowing and safety for children, citing a Christian Science Monitor excerpt describing a garden takeover and the playful idea of wall-fertilized plots growing amid turf.
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Dix
Uceda
Christian Science Monitor
Army faults recognized in Strat maneuvers critique
Maj. Gen. H. J. Brees, chief maneuvers control officer, faulted large scale army South Strat exercises for failures in using importing weapons, lack of coordination between forces, and poor aviation observation. He blamed a mix of inexperienced officers and overreliance on textbook training. The remarks carry hope that faults will be corrected before August maneuvers in Kansas City.
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H. J. Brees
Breed
Cooginsa
Army High Command
Brens
Kanaae City
Borrowed Timers Club Defies Doctors In Washington
The Borrowed Timers, founded by Mrs Nancy Green of Billsburg and a friend both given ten weeks to live, now boast 26 members who have surpassed the doctors verdict by years. The group promotes duty, handicraft work, and radio contests, showing resilient will to live and overcome illness.
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America
Clib
Mre
Nancy Green
Bilonsburg
Wash
Friend
Thore
Mfe
Han
Meagazine
Desalines Hero of Haiti’s Independence Remembered
The Haskin Letter reflects on Jean Jacques Dessalines, founder of Haiti’s independence, detailing his rise, battles with Toussaint L Ouverture, and role as leader then emperor. It notes his death on May 17, 1808, his impact on Haiti and the western hemisphere, and Haiti’s status as the first Black republic in the Americas.
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Washington, D
Jean Jacque Dowaudines
Haiti
Dantellnes
Halti
George Woatington
Descallnea
Desuolines
South America
Jean Jacques Densalinos
Haltl
Wesern
Grands Riviere
Wattinga Hacamae
Dorsalines
Laclerc
Deesalines
Varder
Fran
Hat
Latin America
Républic
Dominican Republis
Nanaral
Quotations and jests on war and society from old papers
A mosaic of wartime quotes and light verse appears, including remarks on Hoover and American solidarity, a discussion of labor movements, and a joke about a father teaching time. The pieces reflect postwar sentiment and humor with references to France, Mexico, and Canada.
Roosevelt's high command and urgent defense decisions
The piece argues the president cannot alone command national defense. It emphasizes a need for Congress and seasoned leaders to participate, warning Roosevelt of immense upcoming choices on foreign policy and military organization that could shape generations. It likens the moment to Monroe Doctrine era stakes and urges immediate, informed collaboration.
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Walter
Congress
Lolthin
Bualneas
Roonévelt
Hueman
White House
Roosevelt
Canada
South America
Washington
Ane'mas
Monrroe
Republic
Monroe
Nation must appoint decisive wartime leadership units
The piece argues for a single strong wartime administration with a responsible head and appointed experts to run production, defense, and training. It rejects a seven-person commission and urges new secretaries of war navy and labor, with clear authority and nonpolitical experience to mobilize and equip the armed forces. It cites The Baltimore Sun praising candid government and stresses informing the public honestly about burdens and sacrifices.
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Kuudhen
Messrs
Knudsen
Atettinian
Budd
Hoover
Mini- Howe
Johor
Answers to Questions From the Helena Bureau
The Helena Independent Information Bureau provides replies on federal prisons, wedding attire, and wartime work. The department of justice says two hundred federal prisons operate with six more under construction. About half a million French women work in the nation’s war industries. The Galveston hurricane struck on September 8.
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Helena
Q. Wiesse
United States
W.flk
Department of Junitca
Navona Induatria
Mear
France
Galveston
Grant Galveston
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