War mobilization system built for industrial surge
Bruce Catton outlines U S efforts from 1917 to mobilize industry for war. The War Industries Board and allied agencies centralized control, ended bidding, and aligned transportation, manufacturing, and raw materials. Current plans mirror 1917 readiness with National War Resources Board and mobilization framework ready for Congress.
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Catton
Anterice
Bruce Catton
Washington
United States
America
War Industries Board
U.S. Chamber of Conwnence
Shipping Board
War Trade Board
Louis Johnson
National War Resources Board
National Resources Planning Board
Amariva
Iean
War Department
A Thought Doing the will of God leaves me no time for disputing
Quote attributed to G. Macdonald. Brief reflection on living by divine will, leaving little room for questioning plans.
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God
G. Macdonald
Cranium Crackers Word Building Puzzles
Begin with a woman remove pane letter to form a barrier then add senility to yield detriment. Begin with a clergyman subtract a woman's name to form a vehicle then add a composer’s name to obtain a ship. Start with a famous city subtract three letters to form a boy’s name then add an old French chain to reach an Anglo Egyptian protectorate. Take a cattle house subtract one fetter to get a soap form then add a bird to form a tool. Answers on Page Two.
Germans Seek To Pacify Reds Japs Alliance Hopes
Moscow reports indicate Germany pursues a non aggression pact between Soviet Union and Japan amid heavy fighting on the Manchoukuo Mongolia frontier. Soviet and Outer Mongolian forces claim Japanese losses rise, but rumors of a Russia Germany military alliance are viewed skeptically by informed sources.
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Moscow
Russia
Germany
Japan
Manchoukuo
Quley Mongolia
Japa
Prescott Youth Held In Alleged Rape Case
A Prescott youth was held in Hempstead county jail on Saturday as officers investigated an alleged rape case involving a Hope girl. The youth was arrested at Prescott by Sheriff Brad Bright and returned to Hempstead county by Sheriff C E Baker. Names of those involved were not released pending completion of the investigation.
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Prescott
Hempstead
Washington
Hope
Brad Bright
Hempstead County
C. E. Baker
State Aid Payments Set For Hempstead County This Month
This week 1626.75 in public assistance payments are mailed to 253 Hempstead county recipients covering old age assistance aid to dependent children and aid to the blind. State totals include 22,066 checks totaling 140,521.50 with 103,043.25 for old age, 82,711.25 for dependent children, and 4,167.00 for blind cases. Payroll rise shows 107 more cases and 230.25 higher than August.
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Hempstead
GSC
Arkansans
Tennis Tourney To Begin On Monday
The second annual southwest Arkansas tennis tournament starts Monday at Fair Paul and runs three days with only afternoon sessions. Entry deadline is 14 m. Monday. For entry contact Garrett Story Jr or Ralph Hill. The public is invited to attend the tournament. Le Automobile gaskets in shock absorbers should be inspected periodically for leaks.
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Southwest Arkansas
Fair Paul
Garrett Story, Jr
Ralph Hill
le Automobile
Hoover Urges U S To Stay Out Of It
In San Francisco, former President Hoover warned that a European war would be long and deadly. He urged Americans to back President Roosevelt in keeping the United States out of conflict, noting the likely slow attrition and potential barbarism of a drawn out war. His remarks emphasized restraint and avoiding entanglement as a priority.
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U.S
San Francisco
Cal
Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Poland
France
England
U. S&s
Washington
White House
Stephen Early
German Envoy Is Handed Passport O rdered To Leave
Poland declares state of war as President Masvicki notes Polish forces resist on three fronts. An extraordinary session of parliament enacts emergency measures. The German chargé d’affaires is handed his passport and ordered to leave Poland. Heavy fighting reported overnight along the border with few details.
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Warsaw
Poland
Masvicki
Sweet
Bruce Catton on War Anxiety and Congressional Leadership
Bruce Catton argues public opinion is broadly anti Hitler but not fixed enough to force Washington to follow a party line. He notes Americans want to avoid war yet are unsure how to proceed, with Congress and administration still split between aid to democracies and isolationist aims. The piece reflects on a forthcoming congressional session and growing war questions.
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Bruce Catton
Washington
Europe
Congress
Hitler
East
Middle West
United States
Othe
Sesson
Germans May Grab But Little Then Hang On
Washington reports officials believe Germany is not deploying full force in Poland and may aim to seize Danzig and the Polish Corridor then pause to pressure the West. Three explanations are offered: seek peace by intimidation, use hostilities to press terms, or failures in German communications and transport. The last is deemed unlikely.
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Washington
Germany
Poland
Danzig
LSU Athletics Faces Audit Over Unpaid Athlete Loans
An official audit report released Friday criticizes LSU for lax recording of tickets and sports event finances. It notes loans to athletes and others were not repaid, with refunds from the athletic fund usually covering nothing. The outstanding LSU loans to athletes, students, and staff exceed $100,000.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana State University
War Declaration Delayed as Poland crisis deepens
Paris premier Daladier told the Chamber of Deputies that France would fight for Poland if German aggression continued, while Britain delays a war-declaration statement as Chamberlain seeks to halt German advance. Roosevelt signals patience, and Britain and France warn Germany of grave consequences if it advances in Poland.
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France
Daladier
Chamber of Deputies
Poland
Chamber
Germany
Duke of Windsor
England
Wallis Warfield
Britain
London
Great Britain
House of Commons
Chamberlain
Commons
John Simon
Heidi
Eng
Nevile Henderson
von Ribbentrop
Berlin
Cotton Quotations Update From New York Openings
The Star reports a change in the cotton market from New Orleans to New York quotations effective today. The October cotton opened Saturday at 52 and closed at 8 57 with New York middling spot cited as R.Si.
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Associated Press
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New York
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