Reassurances From Dr Funk Mask Nazis' Plans
A critical target of Dr Walter Funk, the Reich’s economic voice, is exposed as a persuasive but false narrator of Germany’s aims. The piece argues that his calls for global cooperation mask coercive, antidemocratic policies and gunpoint pressure from nations aligned with Hitler.
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Walter Funk
The
Reich
Germany
Dr. Funk
Funk
France
Italy
Bulgaria
Hungary
Rumania
Adolf Hitler
Prisoners in Atlanta Penitentiary Spar Over Hitler Cartoons
The Atlantian magazine in Atlanta Penitentiary ridicules Hitler’s Voelkischer Beobachter after prisoners boosted defense articles and a 25 percent production jump following a cartoon mocking Hitler. Germany’s paper condemns Atlantans, while the prison press defends its stance and notes Allied praise.
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Chimie
Atlantian
Excellent
Atlanta
Hitler
Voelkischer Beobachter
Germany
Wostkische Beobachter
Theal
Definition of liberal and the test of freedom
The piece opines on liberal self-view versus external labels. It cites Wendell Willkie at Yale with a definition of liberalism as defending freedom at home and abroad. It notes everyday tests of freedom amid wartime radio pronouncements and finance jargon.
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Himsel
Wendell Willkie
United States
Army expands nurse corps and mobile markets on wheels
Washington Daybook reports the U S Army expects nurses to grow from about 5,009 this year to over 8,000 by next year to meet medical needs. Special battalions will aid soldiers needing psychological or educational treatment, and maneuver units will test anti-waste mobile commissaries to protect local stores.
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Ark
Quartermaster Corps
Brownwood
Tex
Army Post Office
Atlantic
Newfoundland
Bahamas
Bermuda
Trinidad
Jamaica
Saint Lucia
Antigua
Springfield
S. W
Manchester
Tenn
Congress
Ech House
Senate
Seon
Morris Sheppard
Texas
C. Mel
Camp Benning
Man About Manhattan by George Tucker
A profile of Moe Gale the Harlem impresario dubbed the Great White Father of Harlem. It highlights his eye for Negro talent like Chick Webb Cab Calloway Erskine Hawkins Ella Fitzgerald and the Ink Spots plus his Savoy Ballroom and Savoy Stomp legacy. The piece also notes Ray H Potter’s meals chart NYC street incidents and Hamilton’s Grange address.
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New York
Moe Gale
Harlem
Chick Webb
Cab Calloway
Erskine Hawkins
Alabama
Ella Fitzgerald
Harlem Opera House
Gale
Rosetta Tharpe
Tiny Bradshaw
Savoy Sultans
Maxine Sullivan
Savoy
Moe
William Morris
Morris
U.S. A
Ray H. Potter
Forrest Hotel
6Th Avenue
Alexander Hamilton
The
Grange
14Th Street
Convent Avenue
No surrender or armistice claimed by Dutch government
Dr Alexander Louden Netherlands minister to the United States states that there has been no surrender of the Dutch government and no armistice concluded, contradicting other reports. The remark underscores ongoing resistance and independent stance amid wartime uncertainty.
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Alexander Louden
Netherlands
Trade Treaty Hearings Enter Final Session
Washington reports closing hearings on proposed trade treaties with Argentina and Uruguay amid protests over tariff cuts on meat and farm products. Witnesses including William J. Miller and William S. Culbertson urged protections for dairy and beef interests, while opponents warned of U.S. livestock competition and warned about casein and paper costs.
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Washington
Argentina
Uruguay
William J. Miller
Payne H. Ratner
Kansas
Kansas Agricultural and Dairy Associations
Britain
National Cooperative Milk Producers’ Association
William S. Culbertson
U.S
Chile
Argentine Meat Producers’ Association
United States
Culbertson
F. E. Mollin
Denver
American National Livestock Association
Ross Rizley
Okla
Oklahoma Livestock Interests
Gambler Charles Bailey Found Dead Near St Louis
Evansville Indiana man Charles Bailey 37 a professional gambler was found dying beside U S Highway 66 about 15 miles west of St Louis He apparently had been taken for a ride and was shot three times in the head and once in the wrist He died at St Louis county hospital Police said he talked briefly but could not be understood He had horse racing information and a check from East St Louis indicating gambling ties He had registered at the Vendome Hotel in Evansville as an oil company representative
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ST. Louis
Charles Bailey
Evansville
Ind
U.S. Highway 66
Here
St. Louis County Hospital
East St. Louis, Ill
Fairmount Race Track
Evansville Fiolice
Bailey
Vendome
Oil Company
Defense Bond questions and prices explained
The text explains Defense Savings Bond prices for small and large amounts and their projected value in ten years. It notes funds support the National Defense program and directs purchases through post offices or banks and a request to the Treasurer of the United States. It mentions the U S Navy flying school at Pensacola as the site of the first reforestation project.
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United States
Washington, D. C
U. S. Navy Flying School
Pensacola, Fla
New Wheat Crop Lifts Missouri River Barge Traffic
The Missouri river division of the federal barge lines reports its busiest year, moving 73 000 tons of freight and 60 000 tons of grain as high water enables two tow boats to outperform three last year. President Chester C Thompson says if trends continue a record total tonnage is likely. No definite defense shipments planned yet.
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ST. Louis
Missouri River Division
The
Federal Barge Lines
Kansas
Missouri
Chester C. Thompson
Barge Lines
Missouri River
Kansas City
National Defense
Thompson
Weldon Springs
TNT
St. Charles County
Hitler Bluff Fails in Balkans Report Says
Leon Kay, United Press Europe correspondent, reports Hitler aimed to seize Ukraine via bluff but Russia called it, leading to a shift toward broader conquest. Kay cites Balkan diplomats noting Russian defenses and Germany’s need for Ukraine to sustain a long war. Kay arrived from Lisbon aboard the Exeter.
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New York
Adolf Hitler
Russia
Ukraine
Leon Kay
United Press European
Balkans
Kay
Lisbon
Exeter. Tv
Hitler
Stalin
Germany
Hay
Jugoslavia
Belgrade
Uso-Gslavia
Kaya
Balkan
Bulgaria
Sofia
Berlin
Looking Backward June 23 1940 France ends hostilities
One year ago today France ended hostilities with Germany and Italy, marking a German victory reached in six weeks. The item notes the rapid course of World War II events and historical context from the era.
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France
Germany
Italy
Austria
Bucovina
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