Wartime Darkening of Society and Public Fear
Wartime periodical items warn of public debt rise since the war began and urge caution to radio amateurs to avoid transmitting information that could aid the enemy. Wartime tempo shifts include clock changes and propaganda by Herr Gubbels while housing shortages and emergency living conditions grow in many communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Herr Gubbels
Wotan
Adolf
Hiro Hitler
Washington
NHA
Alon
Zoasts
Ili
Social Calendar Burility and church circles march events
Social calendar item lists events at First Presbyterian First Christian and First Baptist churches. Circles meet at homes and churches from 1 to 9 o'clock with speakers, entertainments, and missionary council gatherings led by named members including Mrs Myrtle C Marton Mrs Carter Johnson Miss Elizabeth Bridewell and Mrs C D Dickinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareh
Chilittun
Myrtle C, Marton
North Lite Rock
Moray, Mareh Ty
First Presbyterian Church
Carter Johnson
Elizabeth Bridewell
The
First Christian Church
C. D. Dickinson
South Mainstreet
Church and club meetings listed for May and March
The Wanton Society of Christ and First Methodist Church will hold service and meeting groups at 3 and 3 50 PM. Garden club entertainment at Mrs Wingfield's with a gift exchange occurs. Mrs Allbritton hosts a program. Daughters of the American Revolution book review at 3 PM requests a bank or silver offering. Cemetery Association meets Friday at city hall with low attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wanton's Society of Christ
Ian Service
First Methodiat Churely
Iria Garden Club
FB. O. Wingfield
A. A. Allbritton
Thici Yard
BR. B. Jackson
Weatherhead
John Cat
Daughters of the American Revolutlion
Ufvluck
Cemetery Association
W. G. Allison
Personal Mention in Camden and Hot Springs Weekend Talks
Mrs Whitworth and Mrs Tarbonzer slated for Camden. Mr and Mrs Spencer departed for Washington DC and My. Mrs Low Robins and daughter Nancy, a student at Ave kines State Teachers college, visiting Hot Springs. Mrs Pearl Nordstrom of Lenven visiting daughter Mrs J W Chandler in Hot Springs. Mr and Mrs O W Witson depart for Harrison then Waco. Evelyn Dussett weekend in Shreveport. Mrs Myrlio C Morton to speak at First Methodist, Sunday. Mrs J A Green home from Little Rock after visit with Mrs Jim Mead in St Vincent’s. Farmers plan a big wheat crop. picnics soon to forget everything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Low Robins
Nancy
Avekines State Teachers’ College
Hot Springs
Pearl Nordstrom
Lenven, Mo
J. W. Chandler
Chandler
West Mth Street
Iki
Myrlio C. Morton
North Little Rock
Dolphus Whitten
J. AL. Green
Little Rock
Jimmy Mead
St. Vincent's Infirmary
Mead
J. L. Greens
War Affects Trade Wars On South America
Edson in Washington discusses economic warfare as a key factor in World War II, citing blacklist measures against axis firms in Mexico Cuba and Guatemala. The piece notes Brazil Bolivia and Uruguay show improved trade balances and public wealth disclosures as wartime prosperity shifts assets and debt relief.
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Hitler
Germany
Japen
United States
Mexico
Bankkribey
Cuba
Guatemala
Geran Insurance
South Americ
Brazil
Bolivia
New York
Standard Oil
New Jersey
South American
Uruguay
Chamber of Deputies
Javanese Natives Aid Dutch in World War II Defense
The article notes small sturdy Javanese natives helping Dutch forces against Japanese invaders in the East Indies. It describes Java, Batavia, and native market figures who once moved quietly through life now guiding troops through island thickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netherlands East Indies
Java
Malay Archipelago
Sunda Islands
Dutch East Indies
Batavia
American habits and travel speed shape life expectations
An agency notes married men excel as collectors, while Americans crave belt discipline before buckling down. It observes life expectancy around 2b years for a cain and cites rapid travel as a factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain
What Critics Say of Capital Hill
Washington sees Senate and Congress as a hidden power. Senator Truman defends the interstate commerce committee against claims wire tapping spurred Pearl Harbor. He notes House delays and testimony stressing caution, with labor opposition fearing misuse against workers and spies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Stinnett
Washington
Hill
Congress
Senate
Oratorien
Harry S. Truman
Missouri
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Button K. Wheeler
Senat
Pearl Harbor
Truman
House
House Committee
Singing Those Hired Help Blues
Lucrece Hudgins writes about wartime Washington households struggling to hire reliable help. A string of comic misfortunes follows, from vanished towels to a cook who leaves for government work, highlighting the era’s domestic labor shortages and unpredictability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucrece Hudgins
Wide World
Washington
Robinson Crusoe
Marybelle
Jack Bells
Jack
Mr. Bell
Susie Jack
Susie
Jack Hells
C. C. Worthngtons
Defense of Senator Truman on Pearl Harbor aftermath and wire tapping
In remarks about the Pearl Harbor period Senator Truman defends himself against criticism as many senators were absent and urgent issues dominated Washington. He cites FBI wiretapping in Hawaii before December 7 1941 and DOJ opinions that only evidence obtained that way faced legal limits. Senator Walsh and others debate congressional responsibility and the idea of general public smugness shared by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Washington
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Hawaii
Department of Justice
Sen
Alben Barkley
David I. Wash
Massachusetts
Pearl Harbor
Congress
Senator Barkley
Senstor Walsh
Defense Housing Mess Highlights Government Agency Muddle
Washington faces a sprawling housing crisis as 16 agencies failed to coordinate defense housing for workers. President creates the National Housing Agency with John B. Blaadford Sr. at the helm, while Charles F. Palmer prepares to study wartime housing in England. Congress delays risk worsening conditions in the capital as defense labor soars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Stinnett
Washington
National Ofense
National
John B. Blaadford
House Committee On Public Buildings and Grounds
Lanham
District of Columbia
Palmer
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Roundhouse Googan
Googan
Billy Mitchell
John &. Mitchell
William
Billy) Mitchell
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the Church
First Presbyterian Hub
O'Ethel
Bresghytering Church
BE. A Greening
Saenger
Rialto
Horsagack
Texas
Perrison’s Jewelry Store
South Walnut
Eric Ross
Keith
Woman's Christian Council of the First Christian Church
Mra
Oliver Adams
O'Ploet
Whitworth
Tarbonzer
Camden
Bonntar
Liayi
Spencer
Washington D. Cc
Evelyn Dussett
Shreveport
Clair
Neu Saenger
Hoytoy-Toy
Gary
Barbara
ATA
Howard Hawks
Samuel Goldwyn
Charles Brocket
God Billy Wilder
RKO Radio Pictures
Edson
Axis
Aiaga
Capital Hill
Fzaak Walton
Donna Reed
Pride of
Denison
Dudley
National Housing Agency
W.B. Williams
Capital Barber Shop
Bob Elmore
Auto Supply
Seb Elmore
Oriana Ament Boyett
South Male Street
Harry W. Shiver
Main
Arkansas Machine Specialty CO
Nope, Arkansas
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