Vice President Jenny Wallace Quietly Shapes Senate
Washington reports Vice-President Jenny A Wallace has become a behind the scenes power in the Senate for five months. Observers compare her influence to John Nance Garner with Wallace actively engaging lawmakers, hosting sessions at the president's table, and guiding minor legislation. She meets with pro and anti Deal members alike, chats with senators on floor, and travels as a White House spokesperson in practice.
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Wallaces Senate Faux Pas and a Travel Hint
The article notes Senator Wallace failed to attend a critical vote on Argentine beef, missing a tie-breaking opportunity. It suggests his strong Senate rapport and White House accessibility may still boost his standing, while hinting at a possible Mexican vacation plan.
Gracie Fields Real Ambition Shifts from Stage to Home Life
Gracie Fields aims to retire from the music hall and build a home with Monty Banks. The England star plans factory morale singing under ENSA to boost munitions workers then return to the United States for a fall war benefit tour. She dreams of cooking at home, adopting children, and settling in Peacehaven.
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Food shortages debate shifts to U S supply outlook
Washington discussion centers on Donald Nelson's warning of potential food shortages as war demands push up prices and drive extra purchases for Britain and Allied allies. Marketing and Office of Production Management teams coordinate Army and Navy needs while forecasts vary on grain, eggs, lard and beef supplies.
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Americans Are Seeing the U. S. Travel Boom Reports 1941 Peak
Washington reports a travel boom as 1941 promises record car registrations gasoline use and park visits. AAA data show large percentage gains in Michigan Philadelphia New York and California with Canada Mexico and Latin America on rising tourist paths.
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The Capital in Wartime by Jack Stinnett
A critical column examining Finland as a wartime ally and the paradox of Allied support. It highlights Finland’s shifting alliances, public figures linked to “For Finland, Inc.”, and the complex stance of U.S. leaders and organizations amid World War II dynamics.
Simple case of restiveness and rising incomes
The text argues restlessness accompanies national tension and rising money prompts action. It notes people head out to see the Gagpe, Popocalepetl, or visit son John, who earns $21 per as trainee in Uncle Sang's blitzgrieg army.
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Daylight Saving Is Discussed Amid Defense Debates
Washington discusses proposed legislation to allow the President to set daylight saving regions or year-round use. The issue splits farm communities and urban centers, with debates over electricity savings and farmer schedules. The Federal Power Commission supports executive discretion to decide where daylight saving would apply.
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Office of Production Management
Letter From Finland and the Fight for National Right
The piece cites a Letter from Finland describing Finns fighting for their own interests and homeland. It notes how officials of For Finland Inc consider fitting events into a historical equation while acknowledging Nazi and Allied dynamics in the Russia conflict and Britain's response.
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President's daylight saving plan stirs old clock battle
The article notes the President's push for daylight saving legislation and the FPC tables suggest greater savings in plain states and Pacific Northwest including farming regions. Observers warn this could trigger renewed bitter debate, likening it to the 1918 clock controversy as a potential administration trump.
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