American aviation eyes 50 thousand planes in 1942 output
John H. Jouett of the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce says U S aircraft production will reach 50 000 fighters and bombers in 1942 and 100 000 for 1942 and 1943 combined. Charles H Dolan notes U S output now surpasses Germany and will exceed rest of world next year.
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Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce
America
Charles H. Dolan
Lafayette Escadrille
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
New York
Hitler
Mr. Jouett
Britain
A Prairie Genius Albert Weaver of Bird City Dies at 77
Albert Weaver of Bird City Kansas is remembered as a prairie genius and wheat pioneer. He started wheat culture fifty four years ago and by 1937 averaged twenty bushels per acre across a harvest of 1 040 000 bushels. He mastered soil moisture, used large acreage and modern tools to maximize yields and founded a pioneering method in western wheat production.
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Midwest
Albert Weaver
Bird City
Kansas
Weaver
West
Santa Claus Keeps Christmas Cheer With American Ornaments
War shortages and rumors of conflict could have hurt tree decor but producers pivoted to plastics and domestic makes. ersatz figures from Germany and Czecho Slovakia vanished in wartime, yet U S manufacturers now supply most seasonal ornaments. American children can expect Santa and his reindeer to brighten the blackout season.
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Santa Claus
Germany
Czecho-Slovakia
America
Army Chief Sees Need for More Equipment in War Readiness
Lieut. Gen. Lesley J. McNair warns that U S forces could fight effectively only with complete gear and more training. He notes heavy potential losses against Germany and calls for improved anti aircraft and anti tank weapons mechanized equipment motor transport and airplanes. Marshal George C Marshall concurs, praising the American soldier and urging industrial support.
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Lesley J. McNair
Army General Headquarters
United States Army
Uncle Sam
McNair
Tennessee
Louisiana
George C. Marshall
Army
Record-breaking taxes spark bold statehood secession talk
The note cites $16.6 billion in taxes paid by Americans as a record that will be broken. It mentions a new statehood movement in parts of Northern California and Southern Oregon seeking to abolish forty-nine states if the federal government seizes all power.
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California
Oregon
The Parent Problem and Its View on Child Development
A newspaper feature discusses parental aims for autonomy and initiative in children, warning against overprotection and urging balanced guidance. It covers fostering independence, health, happiness, and social adaptability, and contrasts with the spoiled child. An at home measurement sheet and a quirk about a child refusing help are included.
Noted Leaders Speak on Postwar, Nutrition, and Politics
Alfred P. Sloan Jr of General Motors urges preparation for the postwar era. Ernest Bevin stresses a joint aim to win the war without hindering property or people. Frank G. Boudreau links nutrition to eye disease mysteries. Alf Landon argues for preserving a two party system to keep sane governance.
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International News Service
New York
Alfred P. Sloan Jr
General Motors
London
Labor
Ernest Bevin
Frank G. Boudreau
Milbank Memorial Fund
Topeka
Kas
Alf M. Landon
America
Republic
Republican Party
Bible Thought Yor Today
Keep thy heart with all diligence for out of it are the issues of life Proverbs 4 23 presented as a devotional note for today.
Hints and Dints of Everyday Quips and Quirks
A collage of humorous observations and social jests from everyday life. Jokes about work honesty experts immigration officers and cultural quirks mingle with anecdotes about a drafted Santa and a barber encountered at a post office. Light reflections on self service and making friends appear among playful one liners.
Advice on divorce secrecy and holiday gifts in society
A columnist counsels that divorced women should keep court details private to avoid public judgment. Readers ask about Christmas gifts for employers and gifts for a 25th wedding anniversary, with guidance favoring a card to the boss and recommending silver or alternatives for silver anniversaries.
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H.D
Mary
M. M
No reason to fuss and other assorted vignettes
A collection of quips and anecdotes covers a matron maid breakfast dispute a joke about a slot machine theft and a note on press censorship. It also mentions a long London to United States flight nine times as near eight hours and twenty three minutes a Pittsburgh man jailed twenty years for auto theft and a cheeky line about birds liking jailhouse.
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London
United States
Christmas humor and social quips from a 1930s column
A collage of light anecdotes on work, dreams, family, and public figures. Old Sam jokes about a late boss and unfulfilled ambitions. A wife jokes about bringing her mother back from back east. A dog quote and Santa humor mix with party etiquette and a quip about Hoover and Europe.
Washington lobbyists in uproar as inquiry widens
Washington faces a storm of lobbying criticism as Congress opens yet another probe. Ex congressman Charles West of Ohio sparks the clash by suing to collect fees from interests claiming government contracts. The piece notes a bias against lobbyists and highlights stakes for small businesses organized labor and the government.
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Washington
Congress
Charles West
Ohio
Villian
One Man's Opinion on International News Service Style
A satirical voice mocks diplomacy with a penguin delegation in town to present a case for the south pole. The piece riffs on U S aid rhetoric and political reach while poking fun at payments debts and rights, finishing with a witty thought for the day about creditors and popularity.
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International News Service
South Pole
Things Right Live On In Time and Truth
A concise reflective poem expresses that truth, virtue, and right conduct endure while evil and power abused fade. Time and good men prevail, rebuilding what is broken and ensuring justice outlasts violence.
Speed should be used on brakes more than highways
A fragmentary editorial note arguing drivers should apply brakes more in city driving than on highways. It reflects old time habits and social remarks about women’s fashion and restraint, quoting a dated viewpoint on propriety and driving behavior.
Court Finds No Duty for Father to Pay College Tuition
The Pennsylvania Superior Court rules there is no legal obligation for a father to fund a son's college education. The decision notes worthy parents with greater means may refrain from providing financial aid. It emphasizes character as the essential foundation of education beyond a degree.
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Pennsylvania Superior Court
Japan Axis Ally Shapes Pacific War Strategy
Editorial argues Japan is a full partner of Hitler and warns that Pacific actions affect the global war. It asserts Japan partners with Axis aims to pressure the Allies, disrupt supplies to Britain and the Soviet front, and delay the Battle of the Atlantic. The piece endorses steady leadership from the President and Hull to prevent further aggression.
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Ashington
Pacific
Hull
Japan
United States
England
State Department
Russia
Atlantic
Africa
Hitler
Collective Bargaining Clause and Labor Power in Roosevelt Era
The piece argues the NRA Act's Section 7-A introduced collective bargaining between labor and capital, supposedly due to an agreement between John L. Lewis and Franklin D. Roosevelt before 1932. It claims Lewis funded Roosevelts campaign and would gain influence to organize the CIO, making the clause a Frankenstein to the administration. It laments labor leaders’ influence and urges drastic action to end national turmoil while recalling old shop committees as peacemakers between workers and management.
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Roosevelt
NRA
John L. Lewis
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Lewis
Miners’ Union
Congress
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