Inaugural Address Stresses Democracy Faith Amid Union Crisis
President Roosevelt pledges to protect democracy in a third term inaugural amid fierce lease lend debate. Churchill warns Britain cannot avoid hardship in 1941 while U S cabinet members press for aid to Britain. A global crisis fuels political fault lines as war tension rises in Asia and Europe.
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Defense loan commitments reach 1.1 billion for war effort
Federal Loan Administrator Jones reported RFC defense commitments exceed 1.1 billion dollars. The loans include about 50 million for defense plant construction, 125 million to manufacturers, 20 million for strategic metals, and 140 million for rubber stock acquisitions.
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War Dept Plans Army Strength For Next Fiscal Year
The War Department states the army will remain at 1 418 000 enlisted men and 97 371 officers in the coming fiscal year. The force includes selectees and National Guardsmen. Four long streams of American made aircraft are flown from Botwood Newfoundland to England, a round trip record from breakfast to tea time.
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Greeks Press Forward as Axis Aid Stalls in Albania
Greek forces push along the Adriatic front against Italy while Allied observers note slow progress and potential German movement through Yugoslavia or Bulgaria. In Africa, Tobruk falls outlook grows. British advances toward Derna and Benghazi continue. The Southampton is sunk after air attack. the Illustrious limps to port under power.
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Private Papers Reveal Taunts and War Commentary
The excerpt prints taunting lines to Adolf Schickelgruber, remarks on FDR’s speech, and Quentin Reynolds’ London observations. It notes Reynolds autographing his book “The Wounded Don’t Cry,” mentions a London bombing mood, and quotes wartime dispatches and Alcoholics Anonymous activity in New York.
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Chuck Barnett
Adolf Schickelgruber
Berlin
Quentin Reynolds
London
Lake Como
Quentin
New York
Jack Dempsey
How to Sew a Chair into Style with Slip Covers
A titled piece by Ruth Wyeth Spears explains using a slip cover to transform an awkward chair. It describes selecting colors and fabrics to echo room wallpaper, creating a two piece frock style, and using bold striped material to balance a floral backdrop.
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Ruth Wyeth Spears
New York Scene Highlights and Local Gossip
An account sketches Rudy Madison’s rise from St Louis tenor to Met audition and a career with the Barber Shop quartet at Bill's Gay 90s. It lists celebrity sightings and cultural notes including Thomas Mitchell, Olive Major, and various magazine and theater glimpses.
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Around the House Tips for Winter Cooking and Storage
A window box of seasoning is handy for winter meals. Grease the measuring cup before syrup to avoid sticking. To keep brown sugar moist, store it with a fresh lemon piece. If two glasses wedged, place cold water on the top and warm water below to separate. Don’t waste on extreme vegetable sizes.
Remarkable 19th Century Voices Preserved on Canned Phonograph
Canned voices of many eminent 19th century figures still exist including P T Barnum Edwin Booth Johannes Brahms William E Gladstone Benjamin Harrison Jenny Lind Florence Nightingale Lord Tennyson and Queen Victoria among others showing early preservation of famous personalities.
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Jenny Lind
Florence Nightingale
Lord Tennyson
Queen Victoria
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