Raemaekers and Tesla Dominate Wartime Headlines This Week
Dutch cartoonist Louis Raemaekers, 72, continues a relentless anti German campaign through posters for Belgians in Britain and allied groups. Nikola Tesla recalls his lifetime of invention, from the rotary magnetic field to power transmission, as he eyes future projects and a world power network.
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New Yorker
Japan’s New Government Faces Uncertain World
Observers split on the regime’s aims after a new government formed under the same premier. Projections include a sterner war against China, no tripartite pact change, a placatory US stance if goals hold, stronger Manchukuo and Siberian positions, and a probable southern Pacific grab in Indo China risking US involvement.
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Burma
Anthony Eden
Indo-China
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London
Russia and Nazi Claims Amid Moscow Air Raid Debates
The article notes cautious Russian denials of German claims on Moscow after a large air raid, contrasting with optimistic Nazi and British reports. It covers Marshall and Roosevelt pushing emergency legislation, and shifts in attitudes toward extending service, including automatic deferment for selectees 28 and older.
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Defense workers urged to contact Patterson for releases
In Washington it was stated that defense manufacturers can request release of skilled workers already in the guard or selective service. Robert T. Patterson, undersecretary of war, is the contact. The policy allows trained soldiers to be released when their services are urgently needed in defense industries.
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Washington Defense Incidents and subversive activity noted
Press summary details 26 major defense plant incidents last month with 14 sabotage cases including four fires and 10 mechanical damages. Communist and Nazi links are discussed, plus Japanese espionage on the West Coast and shifts toward Mexico. It also covers a proposed five man AAA board, Farm Bureau infighting, and Roosevelt Wickard ties with the plan seen as unlikely this session.
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U S Attitude Shifts as Drive to South Threatens Supplies
分析 by Edward C Wayne argues Washington rethinks policy toward Japan with a new focus on a drive to the South seen as jeopardizing vital East Indies shipments. The column also notes Soviet raids on Moscow and frames these events in a broader wartime context.
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The excerpt references a repeated line about a count and ages, followed by a pun about a sister’s age and a wise man’s platonic friendship. It presents a playful exchange and a proverb-like remark.
Umpires and Fans Clash Over Conduct at Ballpark
In a heated exchange, an umpire urges action over words while fans admit preferring vocal support to bottle-throwing. The banter highlights pressure on officials and crowd behavior at games.
Get Together Day Defines a Picnic
Jitters answers that a picnic is a day set apart to better know the ants bugs worms mosquitoes chiggers ticks and poison ivy. The tongue in cheek remark hints at discomforts while framing a social gathering as shared outdoor experience.
Flush-Not Blush Boogy Aims for First Victory
A playful column notes a victory mood described as a first flush of success rather than blush. It uses dance imagery to capture celebratory energy and a victorious stance in a humorous tone. The piece centers on enthusiasm and lighthearted bravado.
Wealth and marriage echo in a sharp social chat
Gladys laments a friend's choice of husband while acknowledging admiration for his wealth. The exchange hints at societal values and personal conflict over love versus money in a concise, witty dialogue.
If That's Expression Evelyn Helen Sings With Expression
A witty exchange notes Evelyn Helen sings with much expression and facial theatrics while a cash register’s role is humorously described as the man who counts in this world.
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Quite at Home says Freda still in the profession
A lighthearted exchange suggests Freda regrets nothing about leaving the stage for marriage. She describes feeling perpetually active in the profession with one scene after another.
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Lockless Suez Canal Overview
The Suez canal is a sea level waterway from Port Said to Port Taufiq spanning 104.5 miles. It has a current depth of 45 feet and a narrowest width of 70 yards with mostly sandy or gravel banks. The northern stretch runs through desert while the south passes through lake expanses to absorb tidal flow.
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