President Roosevelt speech at Virginia modest on war stance
The article reviews Roosevelt’s Virginia address on entering Italy and war, noting emotion without new policy. It cites mixed reactions from Congress, Democratic leaders, and presses nationwide, highlighting a call for defense rather than immediate involvement and urging the people to decide. It ends with a stark image about fear of war.
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Roosevelt
University of Virginia
Italy
Bruce Catton
Washington
House
Senate
Hitler
Mussolini
Dewey
Pittman
King
Clongressmay Bloom
New York
House Committee On Foreign Relations
Congressman May
Kentucky
House Committee On
Wheeler
Lewisville Courier-Journal
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Washington Post
Minneapolis Morning Triune
Detroit Free Press
South
Memphis
Chattanooga Times
Baltimore Sun
The Lonely Vigil of the Pope During War
A reflective account praises the pope for steering Italy toward neutrality amid global conflict. It notes the pontiff bears a heavy burden, keeping his flock united across nations while resisting pressure from Mussolini. The piece also mentions Landon’s appeal for animal adoptions and hints at Mussolini’s wartime ambitions.
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Vatican
Italy
Rome
Easy on the horn sparks Falla crackdown trend
Great Falls targets horn tooters in a broad crackdown as Helena and most Montana cities enforce ordinances against unnecessary horn use. The issue spans downtown stores and traffic, as motorists grow irritated with persistent horn blasting and attention seeking behavior.
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Great Falla
Helena
Untitled Fragment on European Leadership and Disorder
Fragmentary text debates who should run Europe, mentioning delay, warning against loud looting, and uncertain prospects for governance after a Uno. The lines hint at political tension and the potential for unrest affecting nerves and stability.
CHECKING ON ALIENS AND MONTANA SAFETY NOTES
Immigration changes shift alien registration to Justice and target about 3.1 million noncitizens. Montana’s 1939 to 1940 auto fatalities show progress with safety gains, third in the western states. Alaska highway defense plans call for a 24 foot road from Washington to Alaska, with completion possible this year.
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Department of Justice
Washington
America
Montana
Ralph Robinson
Los Angeles
National Safety Council
International Highway Commission
Plana
Washington Line
British Columbia
Yukon
Alaska
Streamlined Merchantmen and wartime morale plan
The excerpt highlights calls to publicly reassure and motivate citizens amid war, praising a plan to deploy “Mr. Benalla” as a morale envoy. It warns against sensationalism and urges rational defense against disheartening news while noting America's new merchant fleet, the America, and two World War I era ships nearing India. Admiral Land notes cargo ships’ performance, suggesting postwar trade conditions remain uncertain.
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Britain
Benalla
Covery
Renssurance
Hera
Mr. Nonaenasules
Uncristian Science Monitor
Atmerica
New
America
Emory 9
Land
Chelrman
Maritime Conmmussion
India
New York Harbor
Wan
N.E.A. Service
Vermont conventions split on candidate support
Notice from Vermont reports Republicans pushing the defense job to the GOP while Democrats pledge their convention delegation to Mr. Rotsavalt. The piece notes potential outcome even if Mr Bonnevelt becomes candidate, Vermont and Malina are not counted to elect him.
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Vermont
Joe
New Deal subsistence homesteads once built to aid relief
Frederic Haskin recalls a near forgotten New Deal plan to relocate relief populations into self contained subsistence homesteads. Eleven projects across states like Indiana Wisconsin West Virginia New Jersey shifted workers to farmlike plots with small loans from federal corporations and private buyers, aiming to stabilize communities and demonstrate private capital potential.
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Niles
Ore
Mt Decatur
Ind
Wisconsin
Decatur
Falla
Arthurdale
Reedsville
W. Va
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Mowat
Fermera
Randolph County
Unie
Hig Town
N. J
New Jersey
Jamier
New York
Noneral
Pucceas
They Say UK democracy quoted by Gov Lahman in NY
An unclear fragment cites Gov. Herbert Lahman in New York commenting on UK democracy and survival in daily life. The text is garbled and lacks concrete names, dates, or events to establish a cohesive report.
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Herbert Lahman
New York
United States must reorganize for total defense and mobilization
A state of urgent mobilization is urged as World War II looms. The piece argues the United States must be organized, disciplined, and integrated, with universal service and strong national authority to deter a European-dominated future. It warns that partial reararmament will fail and calls for sweeping fiscal, conscription, and rationing measures to defend liberty and independence.
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Congress
Munrpe
United States
Eblon
Guar
Iuyraps
Africa
Saparate
Omzl
Europe
Vansat
Roosevelt
Svata
Slatenca
Stottinton
Bennor Byrd
Hyuteria
Mon Wongon
Hirmwnic
Tha Seeret Aervices
Pales
Dora
Menaures
St Choms
War era opinions and a recruit's awakening in a King’s uniform
Fragmentary quotes concern Americans facing wartime life and economic strain. Figures like McGowan and Moffatt urge self help and aid to Allies while Treasury voices warn of wartime arming and societal shifts. A recruit recalls misfitting the king’s uniform, highlighting identity amid upheaval.
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R.A McGowan
National Catholic Welfare Conforente
Yig
Jamen A. Moffatt
Ealifornia-Texas Ol Co
Christian Stigaee
Crosstown Exchange Customer Complaint Featured
An Exchange note records a customer complaint about a sandwich using quirky spellings. The reply hints at improving by a night mark to show which corner she meat da tal. The fragment reflects a humorous, garbled street conversation about food service.
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Laupsheonette
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