Cabot funds progress and fights for democracy in Latin America
Dr. Godfrey Lowell Cabot of Boston, 80, awards and philanthropy linked to the Maria Moors Cabot Latin American Journalism prize. He backs solar energy schemes, funds Harvard and MIT projects, promotes peaceful aviation help, and believes democracy must reinvest gains. Prize coverage also honors Carlos Davila, former Chilean president and journalist, noting his militant defense of democracy and role as editor, ambassador, and Lincoln-like bridge between North and South America.
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Godfrey Lowell Cabot
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New York
Little business snarled by defense contracts report
A confidential White House memo by Lowell Mellett criticizes defense contract handling. It claims big firms win orders, small businesses are shut out by the priority system, and legacy agencies fail to aid small manufacturers. The memo warns of electoral consequences if not corrected.
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Mechanized Troops Fight On in Libya and Nazis Rise in Russia
Weekly analysis notes ongoing mechanized fighting in Libya while reporting on Nazi strength in Russia. It discusses arming American merchant ships as a shift in convoy plans and notes the editor's opinion column stance.
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Japan and Britain in wartime moves and diplomacy
Reports from Shanghai describe a southward Japanese thrust toward Thailand as Tokyo frames a renvoi and Washington notes no talks with Japanese diplomats. In Washington, Thurman Arnold builds a Small Business section led by Guy Holcomb, aiding little firms. Britain battles Rommel in Libya as Nazi pressure on Turkey grows, while Bill Bullitt declines a photo with Ann Corio. A defense-industry workforce rise is forecast, and a coal strike ends with higher pay. Roosevelt signals anti-strike flexibility to Congress.
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Washington
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France
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Tripoli
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Rommel
New Zealand
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Congress
Convoy Shifts US Role in Atlantic Supply War
Reports say the United States may take over greater responsibility for supplying Britain with armament and materials, arming merchant ships and escorting them closer to the British Isles with American naval protection. British help would continue from there as convoys proceed.
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New York City
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Harriman
London
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Germany
Britain
British Isles
Commandos Return From Normandy Raid Wounded One
British commandos reportedly carried out a Normandy coast sortie with only one man wounded. A retired admiral condemned high command for delaying use of the unit, while Nazi airmen became notable POWs after a bold escape. Bullitt assigned as special envoy to North Africa to assess lease lead needs and near East operations. American troops occupy Dutch Guiana as Dakar tensions rise. Chicago freight handlers end a strike with a pay rise.
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Eleanor Roosevelt in North Carolina appraises postwar farming
In Wilson and Greenville North Carolina Eleanor Roosevelt tours the region met by Dr. Leon R Meadows East Carolina Teachers College president and notes on tobacco markets postwar shifts. She praises home canning nutrition programs and community planning while highlighting radio and Red Cross drives and a New York trip with political figures.
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