Change in war strategy on the eve of a new era
The article argues that air power is reshaping warfare, noting aircraft delivery of torpedoes sinking ships and the Bismarck being destroyed from the air. It suggests Britain seeks more planes and the United States should build a dominant fleet of aerial fighters and bombers.
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Europe
Norway
Crete
Great Britain
English Channel
Mediterranean
British Channel
Uncle Sam
Full Circle to Cave Dwelling at Papago Reservation
Dr Emil Haury of the University of Arizona reports Stone Age tools found in a Papago cave show continuous human occupation from about 5000 B C to 400 A D. The site offered security and shelter from weather and enemies, illustrating how modern people may again seek cave like refuges against bombers and threats.
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Papago Indian Reservation
Emil Haury
University of Arizona
Tanks by Plane and the Drive for Air Transport
Washington reports progress on a light tank adaptable for air delivery to the front following Crete’s use. Unofficial tallies push Army Navy fighting planes to 50,000 as auxiliary craft swell totals. More pilots boost output. carriers will move men and tank gear, potentially surpassing motor transport.
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Washington
Germany
Crete
Navy
Loud Speaker to Warn At Grade Crossings Adopted
Railroads report a decrease in grade crossing fatalities in the first four months of 1941 but note 108 fatal accidents in April. A new patented loud speaker device will be installed at small stations to issue stentorian warnings for approaching unprotected crossings in hopes of prompting drivers to pause for safety announcements.
Connecticut Woman Sews 74 Signatures Into Slumber Robe
A Connecticut woman gathered 74 autographs on satin strips and sewed them into a slumber robe. The clamor of famous names sparks amusement as some signatures are cited as conducive to a good nap.
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Connecticut
Bicycles Outshine Tanks as Recreation in Old Times
In playful contrast to armored tanks, historians note a preference for bicycles in early eras. Despite jokes about old pictures of men with handlebar mustaches, bicycles remain celebrated as a wholesome pastime of the horse and buggy days.
The Parent Problem Advice For Newlywed couples
The piece counsels newlyweds to cut apron strings, avoid living with in laws, and understand family patterns. It warns that small irritations can grow into divorce, urges mature behavior, and cautions against gossip that harms marriage.
Solving Parent Problems on Spanking a Late Dawdling Child
A columnist advises against spanking a nine year old for habitual tardiness in the morning and notes the discussion continues on page five. The answer reflects concern for child welfare and seeks gentler disciplinary approaches.
WPA and CCC roll criticism of federal relief programs
A reader argues that 1.7 million WPA workers and 250000 CCC youths drain public funds and calls for shifting them to private enterprise or military roles. The writer accuses bureaucrats of graft and urges cuts, while praising mature workers and urging apprenticeship for younger labor in skilled trades.
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WPA
United States
CCC
Howard O. Hunter
Hints and Dints on Social Etiquette and Gas Rationing
A column discusses sun times and Flag Day, warns about gas use on Sunday, and urges courteous behavior toward women. It notes test takers misjudging driving ability, and claims floods spared New Castle. The piece promotes polite conduct from men toward women and hints at social expectations.
Parrot Alarm Trains Block to Wake Up
A humorous exchange about a parrot kept beside an alarm clock to wake neighbors. Also mentions counterfeit dimes in circulation and a pun about parachutists landing. Notes defense planners face few landing fields but many for pontoon planes.
The Car Sparks Perkins Household Stir
Quotation marks reveal neighbors debating why Perkins paces before his home. Comments imply strain over his wife and a car as the focal point of concern. The exchange hints at domestic tension without detailing specifics or outcomes.
Farmers Need Practical Aid Over Market Waste
The piece questions aid strategies for farmers amid overproduction harming markets. It argues against blanket handouts for thousands of shoemakers and suggests sensible, targeted support instead of broad subsidies.
Lunchtime Help and Harsh Truths in a Patchwork Ode
A Scotsman and wife walk ten miles to a county fair with a heavy basket of lunch. The husband offers to carry it inside stating they might get separated. A female writer says a well funded woman is a luxury, not a necessity, yet women desire luxury.
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Berlin
Mary
Bible Thought For Today Quote on eternal life and belief
A devotional reflection cites John 6 40 where Jesus states that those who see the Son and believe in him may have eternal life and will be raised up on the last day. The verse emphasizes faith as the path to resurrection.
Close to the Razor for Battle Readiness
A wartime exchange between sergeant and recruit urges tighter formation near the razor edge of danger. The dialogue notes Hitler’s avoidance of war and suggests even failed leaders give wiser counsel than successful men. A countryside scene interrupts with a funeral misperception as a car approaches a line of parked vehicles.
Posture and etiquette guidance from a 1920s advice column
The reader is urged to adopt proper carriage by bracing the abdomen, lifting the head, and practicing standing alone to gain poise. It also discusses gender etiquette, advising against holding a man’s coat and noting that men should give courtesies, while a man’s embarrassment is acknowledged.
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K Edith
Senator Carr Reflects On Hill Life In 1941
In a Senate speech dated May 29, 1941, J. W. Carr critiques fellow lawmakers as self serving and playful while warning readers to think carefully to choose the right path. He jokes about public life and contrasts appearances with motives, noting Liberty’s visitors and social habits.
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Golly
Thunder
J. W. Carr
Senate
Whisky of today mirrors old spirits in relief of troubles
A snappy line compares modern whisky to its elder stock, suggesting today’s drink offers similar solace and character, while hinting at persistent difficulties and the enduring appeal of distilled comfort.
Senators oppose broadening civilian rationing powers
Central Press columnist notes a bloc of U S senators protest a House bill to place civilian as well as military supply orders under the priorities division in the Stettinius led Office of Production Management. They warn such control would curb civilian voice on groceries clothing and other essentials amid war needs and shortages.
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Central Press
Washington
United States
House of Representatives
Senate
Roosevelt
Office of Production Management
Edward B. Stettinius, Jr
E. E. Cox
Georgia
Edward Stettinius
Joint
Army and Navy Munitions Board
Army and Navy Board
Stettinius
Army
Navy
Axis
Harold L. Ickes
Lord Woolton England
What Noted People Say What Noted People Say
John Cudahy returns from the Reich with the view that Germans fear a harsher peace than Versailles and are united to fight to victory. Mollie R Carroll argues labor health standards are vital to defense. Dewey urges using government power without curtailing individual freedom. Arnold calls for full national backing with no middle ground.
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International News Service
New York
John Cudahy
United States
Belgium
Reich
Versailles
New Brunswick
N. J
Mollie R. Carroll
U. S. Labor Department
Division of Standards
Canton
N. Y
Thomas_ E. Dewey
H. H. Arnold
United States Army
Words Of Wisdom For Our Children From John Dewey
A community reflection on the best and wisest goals a parent wishes for every child as voiced by John Dewey. The quotation emphasizes shared aims for education, character, and future opportunities in society.
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John Dewey
Roosevelt urged to act on May speech as Atlantic policy stalls
Washington dispatch notes strong pressure on President Roosevelt to fulfill his May 27 radio pledge to aid Britain and curb Hitler. The article claims naval patrols and convoy plans have not advanced, despite expert support for convoying and destroyers, while aides push for stronger action.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hitler
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Hopkins
Willian
C. Bullitt
Ambassador Winant
Benjamin Cohen
London
Just Folks by Edgar A. Glest Quatrains
A short verse collage presents humorous notations on marriage the little woman and state government. It contrasts playful lines about a wife with a mock geography of marriage and ends with reflections on defeatism and the balance of skill and empathy.
Notable 18th century figures linked to Roxbury and Scarsdale
Entries mark June 11 1741 with Joseph Warren killed at Roxbury before his major general commission he authored the Suffolk Resolves urging resistance to Britain. 1774 notes Daniel D. Tompkins a Scarsdale lawyer politician who became New York governor and Monroe VP. 1867 lists Leland Ossian Howard entomologist in Rockford chief of the US Federal Bureau of Entomology who wrote Mosquitoes How They Live.
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Joseph Warren
Roxbury
Mass
Unker Hill
Suffolk
Great Britain
Daniel D. Tompkins
Scarsdale
N. Y
House of Representatives
New York Supreme Court
New York
United States
James Monroe
Leland Ossian Howard
Rockford
Federal Bureau of Entomology
U. S. Public Health Service
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