Washington DC Auto Cut Draws Army Disappointment
The 26 percent cut in auto production drew little cheer from the War Department which sought at least a 50 percent slash to free materials for planes tanks and ships. Even with the cut production remains 10 percent above 1938 and 1939 levels, and Henderson's pressure helped boost the reduction to 26 percent, 61 percent above the original plan.
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OPM
War Department
OPACS
Leon Henderson
Army
Henderson
Purge in Laval and Iran Drive War News
Three men were guillotined in Laval as part of a purge against anti Vichy elements after Laval and Dent were shot. The article links a supposed Communist conspiracy to the attack and describes Iran Britain and Russia plotting control of routes and oil facilities as invasion shifts toward occupation. A Senate inquiry on fuel shortages and a pipeline plan are noted alongside Atlanta officials questioning fuel supplies and propaganda.
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Paris
Pierre Laval
Marcel Dent
Germany
Laval
Leon Henderson
Senate
Britain
Atlanta
Oil Administration
Russia Still Fighting Despite German Advances
The article asserts Soviet resistance despite losses at Dniepropetrovsk and German claims of success. It notes Leningrad air defense, German advances eight to nine miles daily south of the city, and a Soviet counter effort to cut German lines at Gomel. British reports praise Moscow’s defense and hint at uncertain outcomes.
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Dniepropetrovsk
Leningrad
France
Poland
Moscow
Hitler
Dnieper
Russia
Britain
Gomel
Japan Eyes Oil Shipments Amid Storm Over Allied Warnings
The article notes Japan facing a storm for proposing oil shipments to Vladivostok by Britain the US or the Dutch East Indies. Russia warns such action would be unfriendly if it affects its Siberian commerce. Observers see Japan hedging as Britain and the US consider actions against Japan.
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Vladivostok
Britain
United States
Dutch East Indies
Nippon
Japan
Churchill
Russia
Siberian
Germany
Eleanor Roosevelt Visits Girl Scout Encampment in Otis Ma
Eleanor Roosevelt attends Western Hemisphere Girl Scout Encampment near Otis Massachusetts with representation from 24 states and 16 countries. She tours camp activities, observes horsemanship at Camp Bonnie Brae, broadcasts to scouts nationwide, and travels on to Hyde Park then New York and Washington.
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Girl Scout
Berkshires
Otis
Mass
Lyman Delano
Arthur Choate
Frederick Brooke
Enchanted Forest
Bonnie Brae
Leigh-White
England
Puttnam
Springfield
Washington
Miss Thompson
New York City
la Guardia Field
White House
Weekly News Analysis: Communists Charged After Laval Shooting
Vichy authorities accuse a Communist group of involvement in the Laval shooting. British and Russian forces seize strategic positions in Iran as tensions rise. The U S Senate initiates a probe into gas shortages amid wartime strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vichy
Laval
Iran
Senate
Kremlin Fortress Vast City Within A Wall
Collier's notes the Kremlin in Moscow as the world's most concentrated seat of government. About 60 buildings house Russia's top executives in 90 acres, enclosed by a 50 foot brick wall and 19 guard towers. No visitors allowed since 1934 to prevent sabotage.
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Kremlin
Moscow
Collier’s
Russia
Basque dress design for junior girls catches bright old world charm
A new Barbara Bell Pattern 1447 B offers a basque frock with a curving basque bodice and wide waistband, featuring a low square neckline and swirling skirt. Available for sizes 11 through 19 with busts 29 to 37 inches, pattern calls for 35 1/2 yards of 36 inch fabric for size 13. Send your order to the publisher.
Integrity and Fame Crown Life Beyond Death
Quote by John Webster about integrity as life’s enduring fame beyond death, highlighting noble devotion and lasting recognition.
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John Webster
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