Inside Story: Hitler’s Moderates Turn Against Him
A front page interpretive piece recalls 1938 Berlin debates and key moderates like Captain Wiedemann who urged caution, delaying Czechoslovakia and Munich talks. It discusses Ribbentrop’s dominance, Wiedemann’s transfers, and warnings that war could have been avoided. Also notes U S piracy law as a possible response to Nazi raids.
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Germany
Hitler
United States
Hans Dieckhoff
Washington
Berlin
von Ribbentrop
Ribbentrop
der Fuehrer
Himmler
Dieckhoff
Baron von Neurath
Czechoslovakia
Hjalmar Schacht
Reichsbank
Capt
Fritz Wiedemann
San Francisco
Field Marshal
Goering
Wiedemann
Cezchoslovakia
Chamberlain
Daladier
Munich
U.S.A
Tientsin
China
New Phase in War Seen as Consulates Evacuated and Kearney Sunk
Reported simultaneous events mark a new war phase with the evacuation of foreign consulates from Moscow and the torpedoing of the U S S Kearney off Iceland. Roosevelt declares the Kearney attack within American defense zone as Congress debates neutrality changes and aid for Russia expands.
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Kearney
Iceland
U. S
Russia
United States
Great Britain
Washington
Navy
Roosevelt
Practically Over The Nazi War Effort Seen Collapsed
Dispatches in the United States portray the German military collapse in Russia as nearing completion with foiled defenses and vast Russian losses. The political scene shows push for lend lease to aid Britain and friction with non interventionists. Strikes rise across industries including auto and rail, complicating wartime production. Jeanne Luckermeyer returns to New York saying she has come home to die, reflecting change in attitudes toward Hitler.
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Bryansk
Vyazma
Churchill
Roosevelt
Lozovsky
Hitler
New York
Lisbon
Gotham
Jeanne Luckermyer
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Navy press access to British warships in dry dock
Reports describe a policy shift allowing press aboard ships in drydock after earlier censorship. Battleship Warspite lay at Bremerton and a 24,000 ton carrier was in Philadelphia while photographers captured interviews and images. Senator Norris warned Russia would pull Japan into war with the US, and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor drew a massive Baltimore crowd during their visit, with wide receptions and public interest.
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Bremerton
Wash
Philadelphia
Norris
Senate
Russia
Germany
Japan
Nippon
Duke
Duchess of Windsor
Baltimore
United States
Edward
Scotland
Weekly news analysis on consulates, destroyer loss and cabinet collapse
An editorial analyzes a new war phase noting removal of consulates from Moscow and the torpedoing of a U.S. destroyer. It argues the crisis deepens as Japan's cabinet falls, signaling strategic shifts and political upheaval.
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Moscow
U. S
Japan
Mixed wartime items touch cinema, air combat and police pay
Nicholas Schenck testified Bi off pressed for a 2 million shakedown to avoid strikes in Hollywood. The BBC cites German losses since Moscow offensive totaling 160000 killed and 450000 wounded. An American Eagle Squadron joins convoy patrols in London. Kansas City police gain raises of 15000 and 20000 as defense jobs lure officers. Berlin reports 12 more Czechs executed in Bohemia Moravia for sabotage or weapon possession.
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Nicholas Schenck
Bioff
B.B.C
Moscow
London
Kansas City
Berlin
Bohemia-Moravia
Roosevelt Era Reflections On Prices and Women Leaders
Eleanor Roosevelt discusses civilian defense procedures and the need for legal controls on rising prices. She notes plans to include consumer representatives on defense councils and highlights talks with South American visitors Graciela Mandujano and Ana Rosa de Martinez Guerrero about women’s roles. She writes of army life, the desire for better world affairs dialogue among soldiers, and recommends Reader's Observer readings on democracy and religion.
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Office of Civilian Defense
White House
Harriet Elliott
Division of Consumer Protection
Mary Winslow
Senorita Graciela Mandujano
Chile
Senora Ana Rosa de Martinez-Guerrero
Senorita Mandujano
United States
Maine
Senora de Martinez - Guerrero
Buenos Aires
Junta de la Victoria
Senora de Martinez-Guerrero
Americas
Paris Island
Quantico
Virginia
New Jersey
Washington
Money's Value in Uncertain Times
A short reflective note on money’s fluctuating worth and its occasional emptiness, quoting Carlyle to emphasize volatility and doubt about intrinsic value.
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Carlyle
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