Hugh Johnson a devout New Dealer and tireless columnist
Westbrook Pegler recalls Hugh Johnson as the most qualified cosmic columnist, a man who worked long hours, wrote in bed before death, and combined zeal for public service with steadfast loyalty to Baruch. Johnson lectured nationwide, advised WPA and NRA efforts, and defended reforms despite political pushback.
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Hitler marks 53rd birthday as Smolensk-tense front shifts
Bulk of air strength reportedly shifted to the eastern front with Adolf Hitler at eastern headquarters near Smolensk, as General Zhukov's central front army neared the city. Reports say the Führer sought to reassert blitz air power while Britain pressed western offensive with limited success.
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Atlanta crowd honors veteran negro preacher in revival finale
In Atlanta 5000 whites packed the municipal auditorium to honor Dr Edward Randolph Carter, longtime pastor of Friendship Baptist Church. The service followed a week of revival led by Dr George W Truett. Carter, who left his ill wife to attend, spoke of faith and shared a mortgage story before receiving the tribute. His wife died shortly after the procession.
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London
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Walter F. George
Laval Calls Cabinet Meet Amid French Crisis
Pierre Laval, new head of the Vichy government, convened the first formal cabinet session to carry out Marshal Petain’s mandate as France faces a crisis likened to the June defeat. Petain said Laval would direct internal and external policy under his authority while Admiral Darlan handles defense.
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Seven year old killed in Seattle auto crash after Hawaii air raid
April 20. Ronald Homer Canady, a seven year old who survived the December 7 Hawaii air raid, was brought to Seattle for a safe home while his father served with the navy. An automobile struck and killed Ronald after arrival in Seattle.
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Gordon Canady
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Russians said to mass guns before Smolensk
London April 20 UP Soviet long range artillery was reported drawn up within range of Smolensk 239 miles west of Moscow. Russian attacks were described along the Volkhov front south of Leningrad and against the Finns on the Svir river. Zhukov’s forces were said to be advancing from the northeast within 18 miles of Smolensk as Berlin radio noted a reinforced division in the area.
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G O P Meant for War Stand Showdown in Chicago
The Republican national committee met in Chicago on April 2 to map the party stance on war. Wendell Willkie prepared a resolution denouncing isolationism and urging international responsibilities. Taft and Brooks proposed resolutions drew fire from Sinclair Weeks as the committee to consider resolutions before wider distribution.
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Taft calls for price ceilings on raw materials
Senator Taft of Ohio urged a shift from retail controls to ceilings on raw materials, including basic farm products, arguing current price rises are too rapid. He endorsed wartime rules drafted with Henderson and Democratic leaders, warning Congress did not adequately apply controls to farm goods and that further increases are expected. He said freezing pork prices to aid consumers ignores broader hog pricing needs.
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Taft
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Leon Henderson
Congress
Execution of 30 held people ordered in Vichy
German occupation authorities at Rouen ordered the execution of 30 French held after a German troop train incident on April 16. The announcement, carried by Journal de Rouen, gave few details and censorship limited further information. Earlier reports cited executions in Calais for railroad sabotage and attacks on soldiers.
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Allied weapons pledge to support MacArthur in Pacific drive
The five nation coalition including Australia, United States, Great Britain, New Zealand and the Netherlands formalized General Douglas MacArthur as supreme commander of all land, sea, and air forces in the southwest Pacific. Premier Curtin hailed the move as a turning point while Allied air raids against Rabaul intensified, signaling a planned offensive. Curtin noted MacArthur would lead the crusade shaping the war’s future.
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Two Steel Firms Face Charges in War Orders
Washington April 20 The justice department seeks injunctions against Carnegie Illinois Steel and Jones and Laughlin Steel for diverting steel plate to private customers. The War Production Board accuses repeated violations of priorities from May 31, 1941 to today, affecting shipbuilding needs.
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Jones and Laughlin Steel
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Negro, 112 Years Old, Catches Fire in Greenville
Ed Moore, who says he is 112, passed Fire Station No. 1 in Greenville Mississippi when smoke appeared from his trousers. Fireman W B Smith grabbed his coat and the pocket on fire. tobacco in the sack burned away as Moore admitted he felt warm but did not realize the pocket was aflame.
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Roosevelt to outline anti inflation policy to Congress
Congressional leaders announced President Roosevelt would send a message to Congress in a week or ten days detailing anti inflation measures. McCormack said it would outline costs of living during the war, factors like wages taxes profits and savings. A fireside radio address may follow. The message aims to set policy, not request specific legislation, and drafts are not final.
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Malta Casualties Extremely Small Despite Daily Bombs
An anti air craft officer returning from Malta said casualties were extremely small despite near daily bombing. He praised Malta's anti aircraft fire as highly effective and noted dive bomber formations shot down frequently. German Junkers attack at 8000 to 19000 feet, Italian planes bombing from high altitude, sleep shortages for gunners. A prior Italian motor torpedo boat strike on Valletta harbor was described as very feeble.
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Governors Meet In Hot Springs
The Southern Governors Conference opened in Hot Springs Arkansas with excitement over Tokyo bombing. Governors discussed federal aid war plant production speed freight rates taxation and labor education issues. Entertainment included Little Rock sites and defense plant tours. The conference closes tomorrow.
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Coast alert ends after 3 hour hold off coast
California's central coast region was under a three hour and fifteen minute alert early Sunday due to an unidentified target offshore. It marked the 14th and longest alert for the San Francisco area during the war, with no blackout implemented.
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Oil center recaptured by Chinese force in Burma
Chinese troops recaptured Yenangyaung, Burmese oil center, after two days of bitter fighting, freeing a British force from Japanese encirclement. American and Australian fliers destroyed 40 Japanese planes in raids on Rabaul, while Bataan and Cavite came under fire from Japanese gunners.
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National A P Meeting Opens at Waldorf Astoria
National Associated Press members from all sections gather in New York for the 42nd annual meeting at the Waldorf Astoria. The session could extend beyond one day if a record attendance nears 600. Major by law revisions, director elections, and membership applications are on the agenda.
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Office of Facts and Figures
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Grayson Soldier’s Leg Amputated After Accident
Private Perelly Meredith of Grayson. Camp Blanding, FIs on furlough shot himself in the foot. His right leg was amputated below the knee at St Francis sanitarium after gangrene developed. Condition improved by Monday. he is 21 and the son of Lonnie Meredith.
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