Personal economist Dr. Lauchlin Currie profiled in WNU feature
A portrait of Dr. Lauchlin Currie, President Roosevelt’s personal economist, detailing his career from Harvard to the White House. The piece cites his role in economic policy, prior teaching in Boston, and influence as a liaison on economic matters amid Washington jitters. Also notes Marie Curie’s granddaughter Mile. Eve Curie and violinist Rica Morini as contemporaries in a broader cultural sketch.
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Lincoln
Britain
Thorstein Veblen
Nova Scotia
New Deal
Harvard
Jacob Viner
Treasury Department
Marriner Eccles
Federal Reserve Board
White House
Boston
Hitler’s Eight-Year Rule Draws Berlin Crowd in 1941
On the eighth anniversary of his rise to power Adolf Hitler addressed 20 000 at the Berlin Sports Palace. He warned U S aid to Britain would be torpedoed and Europe would defend itself if Americans enter the war. He boasted of armed Germany and warned enemies, promising military surprises and a new European order in 1941. He claimed Germany is not against American interests.
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China
Britain’s Need for Lend Lease Quick Passage Grows
Congress moves to speed the Presidents lend and lease measure aiding Britain. Administration concessions include a time limit on powers, convoy prohibition, and quarterly reports. Viscount Halifax arrives in America aboard HMS King George V as Admiral Nomura heads to Washington amid a mission many expect to fail.
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Britain
U. S
Viscount Halifax
America
Annapolis
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Envoy Winant and Royal Visitors Shape Early February
Former New Hampshire governor John G. Winant is noted as acceptable in Britain as the American ambassador, succeeding Joseph Kennedy. Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg, living as a refugee in Canada, plans a White House visit in February for two days. Foreign Minister Matsuoka criticizes U.S. policy, calling it outrageous, and rejects Hull’s view of Manchuria’s invasion as a step toward world peace.
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Britain
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Canada
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White House
Yoshite Matsuoka
Washington
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Western Pacific
America
Cordell Hull
Manchuria
Japan
Historic Derna Story Echoes in Modern Libyan Conflict
The piece recalls the 1805 Eaton expedition to Derna ending in American victory during the Tripoli campaign and contrasts it with current World War II era style fighting in Libya as German and Italian forces clash with Greek and British units. It notes upheaval in Turin and Milan and rumors of Graziani and censorship shifts.
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Debts Rise as U S Debates New Debt Limit and Stamps
Congress considers raising the national debt limit from 45 billion to 65 billion to finance defense. A plan for 25 cent defense stamps is proposed, echoing War Savings stamps of 1917, while the Chamber of Commerce warns for federal debt coordination and minimal borrowing needs. The piece notes draft developments, price controls, notable individuals, and Chase Bank’s 1941 lead in deposits.
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G.O.P Leaders Debate Willkie Role in Lend-Lease Clash
In Washington a bloc of Midwest Republicans debates how to handle Willkie amid his stance for the lend-lease armament bill. The split reflects pressure on the party as Willkie backs Roosevelt policy while GOP chiefs resist. The piece also notes ongoing farm policy fights and internal AAA tensions.
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Wendell Willkie
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Republican Party
Draft efficiency and Morgenthau bill debate analyzed
A Washington writer lauds selective service efficiency and uniformity issues from draft boards while criticizing the Morgenthau loose end bill. The piece argues constitutional safeguards, congressional power, and potential presidential transfer of defense articles threaten democracy and U.S. armament control.
No Quarrel With America Hitler Claims
Editor notes reveal Hitler asserts no quarrel with America while warning aid to Britain ships will be sunk. New Japanese envoy heads to the United States as Congress debates lease lend policy, continuing a pivotal wartime stance.
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