Debate on Declaring War Over Goeben and Russian Aid
A Washington columnist argues the Goeben and Joseph Goebbels are shaping wartime strategy. He contends a U S declaration of war on Hitler now would force aid to China and the Soviet Union, preserve U S naval strength, and deter Japanese moves toward Singapore, with a window of opportunity before spring.
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M. Beatty
Ton
M James
North Atlantic
Adolf Hitler
Kit
Hitler
Nsider
Joseph Goeb
United States
Jer
Reuben James
United States Navy
Iceland
Atlantic
Pacific
Rus
Vladivostok
One Ocean Navy to Fight It Now
The author argues a US declaration of war now would aid the war effort by uniting the public and concentrating national resolve. Domestic considerations belong to the president and Congress, who must weigh pros and cons and gauge public sentiment before acting.
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United States
Presiden
Congress
Women Mere Are Some Very Sure Wars Not to Get That Job
Ruth Millett outlines simple missteps that signal lack of interest to employers. A woman should show clear eagerness by punctuality, readiness to work, and confident offers rather than excuses or passive attitudes. She warns against bragging of other offers and offhand responses that imply indifference to the position.
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Ruth Millett
Finside
The Cat Attracts A Gun Play On Mountain Hunt
Two Durango deer hunters split on a mountain hearing a meow. One man meowed back and hid near a boulder to surprise the other hunter, who also meowed from behind a rock, each stalking the other. A brigade of 5000 to 6300 men is under a brigadier general in the U S Army.
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Durango, Colo
Durango
United States Army
Oliver Writes From Alaska Frontier Soldier Diary
Sergeant Oliver chronicles arrival in Alaska aboard an army transport after eight days at sea. heavy seas and a five day unloading delay. mud and rain slow housing completion yet soldiers press on with tools in hand. mail service stalled by weather leaves two days behind schedule while good weather offers hope.
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Pete) Oliver
Alaska
Neil
Wether
Alaskan Letters From Home Amid Cold and Short Mail
A World War II era letter from a serviceman in Alaska describes limited mail, snow, reindeer, and camera hunting. He notes high local prices, scarce Coca Cola, warm memories of home, and requests better newspapers for air mail delivery. The piece mentions Betweens readers in Hempstead county and the Hope Star.
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Hope Star
Treavens
Yditor
Company
Hempstead
National Guard
Alogka
Seattle
Wash
Oliver
Hope
Pete Laird Sails Back to Lead State in Northwestern Clash
In University Town turmoil Pete Laird defies coach Din ty Dugan by asserting his independence and returns to play for State. George Landers and Anne Humphreys watch as Laird’s bold Chicago stopover with Hollywood star Stephanie Stevens tests loyalties ahead of a big Northwestern game. The 37 players retreat to a country club as Laird fuels the hype while Dugan orders a sharp, disciplined start. The opening play sees Laird sprint around end for a dramatic State touchdown before the first minute expires, echoing through the crowd and setting a tense mood for the season.
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Eam
George Landers
Dinty Dugan
Anne Humphreys
Star Foothriler
Pete Uaird
Anne
Xeema
Hollywood Adar
Stephanie Stevens
Pete
George
Stephanie
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Cone Plimenty
Laird
University Town
Chicago
STATE
Pete Laird
Ife
Hollywood
Vy Senior
Stevens
Lawrence
Dinty" Dugan
Pat Lester
Evry
Lester
Dugan
Mr. Dugan
O. K. Petey
George Sanders
Landers
Northwestern
Turner
Juanders
California
Sanders
Mike Tullio
Tullio
Joey Anderson
Dan Halloway
Wildcats
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