Roosevelt plans big war mobilization angering critics
A major 1940 era front page hints the Administration seeks to mobilize 10 million service members for Europe and Asia. FDR faces charges he deceived voters while Capita In accuses him of evading Congress. Stimson defense and labor schemings with Murray exposed.
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Labor tensions and political clashes in 1941 era
A parsing of a late 1941 newspaper excerpt shows United States diplomacy criticized for slow arms to Allies. It notes anti-Nazi campaigns, internal political battles with Tammany Hall, and rising labor influence. It cites coercive blacklist misuse in Latin America, New York City council power struggles, and calls for reform amid mayoral tensions.
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New York Democrats Split as Machines Clash in City
In New York, rival Democratic machines intensify within the party as factions led by local power brokers vie for influence. The dispute centers on control of patronage, endorsements, and electoral strategy, reflecting a broader battle for party dominance.
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New York
Burton Heath
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Government shifts amid debate over Labor friendly lawmakers
Fragmentary OCR describes legislators shifting stance as a dangerous quagmire grows. Representative Robert Ramspeck notes it's time to decide if the government should be run by the duly elected officials, signaling a pivotal moment in labor politics.
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Gerous
Robert Ramspeck
Battle Over Labor Leaders Leaves Waller and Loywis Blamed
Fragmentary report shows representatives of the people and Francis B E Waller clashing with Loywis in an AFL dispute. Tensions rise as William Green and his lieutenants fear collapsed unity and blame appears among unions. A second note mentions a 1740 drink on a British frigate later nicknamed grog. Raw asbestos is found in 12 countries with Canada as top producer followed by Rhodesia and South Africa.
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Francis BE. Waller
Loywis
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William Green
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Canada
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Union of South Africa
Remote Guatemalan towns still use ancient 365 day year
Three inland Guatemalan towns reportedly observe a Mayan calendar of 18 months of 20 days with five extra days added to form a 365 day year. Indians there maintain the cycle as described in a natural history publication.
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Guatemala
Natural History
Lake Temperatures at Lake Bottoms in Cold Regions
In temperature regions the bottom water of deep lakes remains around 4 degrees Celsius. This equates to about 39 degrees Fahrenheit, influencing aquatic life and stratification patterns in winter and early spring.
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