Air power reshapes naval strategy in evolving warfare
The article argues that aircraft and aerial torpedoes are altering war at sea and on land. It cites Norway Crete battles, Bismarck's destruction, and potential British invasion risks to urge rapid expansion of air forces and a dominant fleet of fighters and bombers by Britain and the United States.
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Europe
Ting
Norway
Crete
Baltic
Bismarck
Great Britain
English Channel
Mediterranean
Uncle Sam
The Parent Problem By Garry GC Myers Ph D
A dated advice piece on marriage that warns against living with in laws, urges emotional independence, and outlines patterns leading to marital trouble such as nagging, gossip, and drifting toward infidelity. It emphasizes mature adult behavior and understanding family patterns to avoid divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry GC. Myers
Ph. D
Act Grown-Ut
Voices on WPA and youth training in defense work
A reader argues that 1.7 million WPA workers and 250000 CCG camp youths are wasted on public payrolls. He urges shifting labor to private enterprise and Army training, criticizes bureaucrats for graft, and supports apprenticeship of younger workers while valuing experienced men over forty five. He notes projected WPA cuts by July 1 and highlights national defense project needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
United States
CCG
Paul
COC
Army
CCG Bureau
Howard Q. Hunter
Full Circle to Cave Dwelling on Papago Reservation
Dr Emil Haury of the University of Arizona reports stones and tools from a Papago cave showing prehistoric occupancy from about 5000 B C to 400 A D. He notes the cave offered security from enemies and weather, and remarks that modern humans, despite advances, sometimes retreat to cave life as a safety measure against bombers.
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Papago
Emil Haury
University of Arizona
Tanks by plane and the race for aircraft transport
Washington reports progress on a plane carried tank for battlefield use following Germany’s precedent in invasion planning. Officials cite rising demand for transport planes and expanding needs for pilot training and auxiliary craft. Unofficial figures set a fighting aircraft goal near 0,000 with troop movements shifting toward air and motorized transport.
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Washington
Germany
Creté
Navy
Grade Crossing Loud Speakers Introduced At Small Stations
Railroads report a drop of 22 in grade crossing fatalities for January to April 1841 versus the prior year, with 692 fatal and 1659 non fatal injuries, and 108 April fatalities. Most accidents arise from motorists colliding with trains. signs and alarms prove inadequate. A new loud speaker device will warn at unprotected crossings, starting at small stations, potentially persuading motorists to pause for announcements. A Connecticut woman has collected autographs of 74 ship notable figures on a white satin slumber robe. Modern views mock old bike photos but favor bicycles over armored tanks for recreation.
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Connecticut
Weill
Bible Thought For Today
The verse quotes John chapter six verse forty and offers a message of belief in the Son leading to eternal life and resurrection at the last day.
Hints and Dints From a Fragmented News Page
A jumble of jokes and snippets covers daily life and war era themes. The foggy text mentions alarms with parrots, counterfeit dimes, spies in Berlin, social etiquette, and wartime anecdotes about fuel and gas usage. It reads as scattered quips rather than a single cohesive story.
Foresight and Fashioned Viewpoints at the County Fair
A Scots couple trek ten miles to the county fair with a basket lunch. Inside, the husband offers to carry the basket to avoid being separated in the crowd. A female writer notes a woman with funds is a luxury, not a necessity, while many women still seek such luxury.
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Mary
Posture, manners, and politics from a 1941 column
A collage of advice and commentary from a 1941 column includes self help on posture, gender etiquette, and public life. It cites Edith and Kitty queries on poise and courtesy, then satirizes legislators and voter commentary. The piece ends noting visitors to Liberty Island amid the wartime mood.
Fragmented Miscellany of Phrases and Observations
A garbled collection of sentences discussing long distance calls saving time, laziness in letter writing, beauty as scenery at a beach, marriage without guarantees, a potato joke about frying and purchases, whisky comparisons, and a remark about drowning troubles. The text reads as damaged OCR with unclear context and names.
Don't cry pro rations to the paint of ridiculousness
Washington column discusses a Senate bloc opposing a House bill that would shift civilian priorities to military needs. It argues this would curb civilian voices on groceries and clothing while boosting military control, with broader calls to rationing faced by the public and industry.
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Kitty
Bill
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington
United States
House of Representatives
Senate
Roosevelt
Office of Production Management
Edward B. Stettinius, Jr
Army
Navy
E. E. Cox
Georgia
Wic Ried
Lkely
Edward Stettin
Joint
Army and Navy
Noted Figures Comment on War and Labor Standards
Joby Cudahy reports German dread of Versailles peace and resolve to fight on. Dr Mollie Carroll argues against unsafe practices in defense orders, stressing labor health, morale and productivity. Thomas Dewey advocates government power with individual freedom. Maj Gen H H Arnold calls for all out aviation backing with unified support.
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Internationsl News Service
New York
Joby Cudahy
United States
Belgium
Reich
Versailles
New Brunswick
N. J
Mollie R. Carroll
U. S. Labor Department
Division of
Scandards
She Naion
Canton
Thomas
Dewey
H. H. Arnold
United States Army
Words Of Wisdom From John Dewey For Parents And Community
A compact reflection on parental aims and community welfare attributed to John Dewey. Highlights the idea that what a wise parent desires for their child should guide what a whole community seeks for its children.
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Jonn Dewey
The Great Game Of Politics By FRANK RE KENT
Washington dispatch notes strong pressure on President Roosevelt to act on May radio pledge to back Britain and deliver goods. It argues no action taken, naval measures unimplemented, and plans for British American naval cooperation not yet vitalized, while advisers push for decisive moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank RE Kent
Washington
Roosevel
Atlantic
Brush
Just Folks Quatrains The Little Woman
Fragmentary verse notes reflect a dialogue portrait with lines about a little woman and marriage state imagery. The text blends quotes and oblique references to Avie, a governor, and themes of wisdom, fear, and shared pain in poetic fragments.
Memorials of Soldiers and Statesmen in Early America
June 11 entry notes Hal Joseph, Roxby Mass patrion and Bunker Hill volunteer, killed before commission as major general three days after authorization. Also mentions Daniel D. Tompkins, Scarsdale and New York figures, governor, judge, U S vice president, and chief entomologist in public health. References his works Mosquitoes How They Live.
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Hal—Joseph
Roxby Mass
Fighams
Bunker Hil
Great Britain
Daniel D. Tompkins
Scarsdale
N. Y
House of Representatives
New York Supreme Court
New
Etiquette Dilemma at Theater Prompts Passage Courtesy
A reader complains of crowded aisles and the need for polite passage in theaters. The note observes that stepping aside without knocking others’ belongings is courteous, and for some, maintaining balance and calm while rising from seats is challenging in tight rows.
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