Doolittle raid details spark debate on truth and victory
The piece argues the Tokyo raid narrative was misrepresented by officials. It notes Lt Hyatt’s status as a prisoner and refers to Doolittle’s remarks upon return. It contends public faith in a decisive victory faded as facts emerged, urging truth from authorities without compromising security.
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Jimmy” Doolittle
Robson
Havana
Washington
Doolittle
White House
China
Tokyo
Franklin D
Willkie Warns But Sees U S War Aims
An analysis recalls Willkie urging firm public stance on wartime policy and sacrifices. He highlights Roosevelt’s limits on leading India and urges Congress to focus on winning the war amid advisories and political reactions. The piece notes mixed reactions from presidential allies to his address.
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Vance
White House
Elimer Davis
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Russia
China
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India
London
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Winning the War by Albert N. Leman
A 1940s style column notes mixed sentiment in U S armed ranks toward Labor, industry managers, and political leaders. It cites a secret survey showing soldiers favoring private enterprise and questioning White House leverage, while predicting continued partisan maneuvering as veterans gain clout. It also discusses Allied air power and preparations for future campaigns in the Mediterranean and Europe.
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Albert N. Leman
New Deal
Iga Mvass
Ihhiefs
Viero Weaves Silk From Spider Webs in Nest
A historical note describes the viero harvesting silken tissue from spider webs to construct its nest. A separate report states Germany’s hog population was estimated at 24,800,000 in December 1939, reflecting wartime agricultural data.
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Germany
Public Warned Against Slick War Rackets
War era con men target rationed goods and civilian defense gear, selling false solutions and fake inspections. BBB warns of gas pills water tricks tire schemes and inflated “Make Em Last” repairs. Promoted officer Roger G. Martin, a Fort Belvoir engineer officer cadet.
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National
Better Business Bureau
BBB
National Bbb
Crook’s Paradise
iCivilian Defense
West Coast
Gve
New England
National Better Business Bureau
Army
Navy
Roger G. Marfin
High Point
Fort Belvoir
Overseas Saucy
Armed Forces
Martin
If Our Sun Explodes Earth Turns To Gas Instantly
The statement notes that if the sun were to explode as some stars do annually, the Earth would be turned into thin gas immediately, highlighting a dramatic cosmic impossibility for life as we know it.
Lepke Buchidler must die in Sing Sing electric chair
New Yorks highest court ruled Lepke Buchidler alias Louis Capone and his co defendants must die for ordering the 1936 murder of Joseph Rozen in Brooklyn. The Court of Appeals upheld first degree murder convictions for Weiss Capone and indicated other federal sentences must be resolved before NY custody.
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Albany
N. Y
New York
Louis
Lepke) Buchidlter
New York City
Sing Sing
Lepke
Brooklyn
Emanuel Mendy Weiss
Louis Capone
Joseph Rozen
Rozen
Thomas E. Dewey
Manhattan
Court of Appeals
Weiss
Capone
Kings County
William O'Dwyer
Roosevelt
Atlanta
Supreme Court of the United States
Death House
Vuncannon Returns to Waverly After Visit
A M Vuncannon of Waverly Kansas returned home after a two and a half week stay in this section where he formerly lived He visited three sisters Mrs R J Shoemaker Mrs M B Shoemaker and Mrs R C Goyd and a brother S C Vuncannon in addition to relatives in Asheboro He is engaged in farming in Kansas.
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Mwaverly
Kansas
Mr. Vuncannon
R. J. Shoemaker
West Green Street
M. B. Shoemaker
R. C. Goyd
English Street
S. C. Vuncannon
Ferndale Drive
A. O. Vuncannon
Portsmouth
I Miss Allah Vuncannon
Charlotte
C. A. Vuncannon
Asheboro
Vuncannon
Funeral set for railway inspector killed by boxcar
George Henry Morrow age 37 a Southern Railway inspector was killed when a boxcar ran over him in the Spencer railway yards. The funeral is scheduled for tomorrow.
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Salisbury
George Henry Morrow
Southern Railway
Spencer
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