Great Britain May Lose U.S. Ships If Neutrality Act Isn’t Amended
The article argues the Neutrality Act revision could leave Britain without U.S. fast freighters after the war and claims merchant marine gains are a key goal. It notes contracts favor big business, with Congress considering action amid concerns over priorities and U.S. policy toward Japan and the Burma Road.
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Fragmented World War II Commentary on Prices and Policy
A damaged clipping critiques wartime economic policy and public opinion. It discusses price controls, farm and dairy price impacts, and inflation fears. It questions Roosevelt’s mine policy and labor relations, mentions embargoes and Asia, and mocks diplomatic exchanges. The tone is satirical about officials and public commentary.
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Dutch Guiana
Vichy
Africa
Roosevelt
Quotas Safeguard Cotton Prices in 1924 Style Plan
The article notes American cotton prices near parity after a drop in exports due to war, aided by AAA marketing quotas and price-support programs. It recalls 1926-37 price declines from surpluses, then a rise with quotas and demand lifting prices, and mentions a referendum on December 14 on pegging quotas and potential effects on local law and production.
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AAA
Lilly
Eagle Squadron Hero of the RAF recounts deadly air duel
Chicago pilot John Flyne and a British escort engage two German fighters over Occupied France. Flyne describes a ten minute dogfight near the English Channel ending as they reach Dover cliffs. He recalls firing a final burst that sent the German plane into the sea and the two aircraft parting.
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Gifts for Lads in Service in the War Era
Gift ideas for servicemen emphasize practicality and frugality. Items range from simple tobacco and candy to brass and silver keepsakes, photo case, writing kit, pocket diary, and even a pilot kit. Practical gear like shaving sets, shaving kits, and bedroom slippers with leather soles are suggested, alongside affordable personal items for a broad range of budgets.
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York
Goldlee
Sam
Diere
OPM Directory Spotlight on Knudsen’s Recepting Room
William Knudsen hosts visitors in his reception room as he jokes about testing a new army machine gun. He hints at broad interest from officers in Spanish and Portuguese classes signaling possible hemispheric defense expansion and South American connections.
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OPM
Knudsen
Wether
Exhausted pilot recalls daring Luftwaffe encounter
The narrator, half asleep after a long journey, describes a moment when a lone Luftwaffe fighter, deemed unlikely to challenge a Spitfire in rain over England, was met with unexpected nerve. The account emphasizes fatigue and the tension of air combat in wartime.
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Luftwaffe
Pyonce
England
Bargain buys teased in a wartime shopper list
A fragmentary ad lists inexpensive items such as horsehide gloves at 95 cents, heavy coat hangers 1.95 with pants clamp, khaki pillows, electric pants presser 3.95, toothpaste and razor blades, shaving cream, handkerchiefs, and small travel goods including a portable radio and a duffle bag. It hints at broader sale items and casual consumer push.
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Navy
Frederick the Great’s dinner and national fuel use
The fragment notes Frederick the Great’s distinct dining and a chef with a private kitchen for his special offerings. It also estimates more than a third of the nation’s fuels and materials are used for highway infrastructure across the United States.
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