What is Imperialism and when is it good or bad
The piece analyzes imperialism debates amid wartime rhetoric. It contrasts Willkie’s anti imperialist stance with Britain’s and France’s colonial legacies, noting Churchill's pledge to keep France's empire intact and warning against American calls to dismantle existing empires. It questions who benefits from empire and the implications for postwar policy.
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Willkie
United Nations
East
Britain
Wilkie
Glee Hon
Bible Thought Ace and Guardian Angel Theme
A brief religious verse excerpt reflects on angels not all ministering spirits but guardians aiding heirs of salvation. It contrasts divine provision with human care and pleasure amid faith. The fragment cites Hebrews 1 14 and a Samuel Rogish style attribution.
Psychological warfare in war aid policy grows in scope
The White House announces that food clothing and arms will be provided to occupied peoples under the lend lease program. Analysts say supply bases submarines and surface ships will aid delivery as American forces pursue psychological warfare to win popular support and possibly spur revolutions against Axis regimes.
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Washington
Morele
Baa’ Ren
White House
United States
Mediterranean
State of siege declared in Corsica over Italian landings
Radio from State of Siege control in Morocco reports that a state of siege is in effect at Ajaccio and other Corsican towns due to active opposition by the local garrison and civilian population to Italian landings.
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Morocco
Radio
Ajaccio
Corsica
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The News Columns
Local items note an accident at W W Leases Gem store where a shelf collapse dumped glassware and other goods, a major fire destroyed The Flarono Hotel in Carroll County with $8900 value and 3 guests lucky to escape, Rufus A Roger of Frederick granted a patent for a combined pipe holder and rise, Charles Reeder crowned champion corn husker with 40 shocks in Rocky Springs, Jesse Brown to wheel Chas Strainman in a North Market street election bet, and a drum procession led by Prof. Davis planned for the event payoffs.
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W. W. Lease
Flarono
Double Pipe Creek
Carrol County
Westminster
W. H. Moser
Rufus A Roger
Frederick
Charles Reeder
Pleasant Hill
Rocky Springs
Jesse Brown
Chas. Strainman
Market and
All Saints Streets
Twenty Years Ago Local News From The Column Of The News
This item recaps November 16 1922 local notes. Dr North commended Fredericks high school setup after inspecting county town schools. City ordinance on bicycle speed enforcement is stated by Mayor Culler. Wheat futures closed at 118 per bushel. Egg prices retail at 60 cents a dozen or five cents each with a five cent weekly hike.
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the News
Frederick
Dr North
Culler
Conciliate the Minds to Gain Friendship and Advantage
A concise note on conciliation as prudent strategy. It cites Cicero and explains using the word conciliate to obtain friendship. The text includes guidance on pronunciation usage and related word study cues to expand vocabulary.
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Cicero
Weather Summary for November 1942
The report shows no precipitation in the last 24 hours ending 8 a m. November precipitation totals reach .83 inches for the month to date with normal November rainfall at 2.33 inches. Temperatures yesterday high of 47 and low of 21 with a year ago low of 33. Rivers: Monday clear at Ceresville and Potomac clear at Knoxville. The note lists sun times, moon phases, and minor location data.
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Mondcacy
Ceresville
Potomac
Knoxville
County homemakers clubs schedule announced
Miss Edythe M Turner announces meetings for Montgomery County homemakers clubs. Schedule lists Burtonsville Four Corners Browningsville Travilah Darnestown Silver Spring Omex Sunshine Germantown Colesville clubs with hosts Mrs Clara Carr Mrs Philip Brown Mrs Margaret Watkins Mrs Earl Sharkes Mrs A W Balker Mrs Leonard C Burns Mrs L A Dickinson and Mrs Charles Leadingham with dates from November 23 to December 4.
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Edythe M Turner
Montgomery County
Burtonsville Club
Clara Carr
Four Corners Club
Philip Brown
Browningsville Club
Margaret Watkins
Travilah-Darnestown
Earl Sharkes
Silver Spring
A W Balker
Omex-Sunshine Club
Leonard C Burns
Germantown
Hoffman elected president of Hagerstown Kiwanis Club
In Hagerstown on November 13 Jacob A Hoffman was elected president of the Kiwanis Club succeeding Dr. B L Russell. New officers include Vice President John C O Connell and directors Joan E Miller Carroll R Poffenberger Dr H L Potterfield John Roessner and Arley Sica for the upcoming term.
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Hagerstown
Jacop A Hoffman
War seen at critical junctures in Africa and Solomons
Dispatches place North Africa's forthcoming weeks as pivotal to the long term outcome of the Allied offensive under General Anderson. In the Solomons the Guadalcanal defense remains strong while Japanese forces are scattered, though uncertainty remains about next moves. Admiral Darlan’s influence looms over the political crisis as Tunisia, Dakar, and the French garrison depend on his orders to shape the potential occupation.
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North Africa
The
Solomons
Washington
London
Guadalcanal
Anderson
Tunisia
Dakar
mid-Africa
United Nations
Middle East
India
Airfelds
Sicily
Bizerte
Tunis
Mahan Tripoli
Romwestth
Eitzenhower
Algeria
Bone
Philippeville
Darlan
Marshal Petain
Af Darlan
French Morocco
Giraud
Strength For Today by Earl L Douglass
A Gripsholm returnee recounts a Chinese Christian grandfather whose kidnapped grandson was freed after two weeks through collective prayer. The boy’s safe delivery and the father’s conversion follow the ordeal, with the bandits’ ransom demand ignored.
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Earl L. Douglass
D. D
Gripsholm
Tae
French Islands in Focus as U S Occupies North African Holdings
Peter Edson reviews U S control of French Caribbean and South American possessions including Martinique Guadeloupe and French Guiana. He notes aims to safeguard American interests prevent use by Nazis and ensure postwar return to France amid occasional disputes with Vichy and De Gaulle forces.
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Peter Edson
Washington
Laval
France
U.S
Martinique
Paris
United States
Caribbean
U. S
Blakely
Marinnique
Fort de France
French Guiana
Dutch Guiana
U. S. Army
Navy
Surinam
de Gaulle
Europe
National Housing Agency
Army
Gracie Fields A World War Era Star In New York Spotlight
New York dated November 16 reports Gracie Fields, famed as the world’s top earning entertainer, continuing war relief work despite returning to performance. She organized amusements for the BEF, raised funds in Canada and the United States, sponsors a London orphanage, and plans a movie while hosting radio and supper shows. Her war efforts and tour earnings support charities. she remains upbeat about victory.
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New York
Gracie Fields
Yile
Retira
Gracie
France
BEF
Dunkerque
Atlantic
United States
Broadway
Saratoga
Chicago
Waldorf-Astoria
London
Finding God in Travail Echoes Lincoln Legacy
A fragment reflects on spiritual resilience during hardship, invoking Abraham Lincoln’s remark that in dark days of the Civil War he prayed on his knees because there was nowhere else to turn. The quoted sentiment connects personal faith to national struggle in historical memory.
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Abraham Lincoln
Babsom
Byad
Wedding Dinner Honors West and Harbaugh Couple
A wedding dinner was served by Mr. and Mrs. A. Roy Six of Taney town on November 8 in honor of their daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. Samuel West and also for Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Harbaugh. The table featured a patriotic three tier cake with twin brides and grooms as the centerpiece. Guests included numerous Six and related families, plus Miss Pauline Pittinger and Miss Mary Kathryn Eyler of Philadelphia. The couples will reside at the brides homes for the present.
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A. Roy
Taneytown
Samuel West
Clifford Harbaugh
Harry Clabaugh
Arthur
Charles
Betty
Mary
Marlin
Audrey
George and
Elis Martin
Delores
Ray Fraunfelter
Pauline Pittinger
Mary Kathryn Eyler
Philadelphia
Franklin Repp
Russell Fraunfelter
Today In History and Birthdays Snapshot
A compact list of anniversaries and birthdays: historic events from 1664 Sherman’s march to the Sea, 1881 McClure’s syndication, 1914 Federal Reserve, to 1950s figures like Mary T P Mann and Henry Cassaway Davis. Birthdays include Maj. Gen. Walter C. Sweeney, Arthur Krock, Philip D Reed, Lawrence Tibbett, and more.
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James McHenry
Titland
J. Meigs
Ohio
Middletown
Conn
Mary T. P. Mann
Boston
Cambridge
Mass
Henry Cassaway Davis
West Virginia
Baltimore
Charles Eliot Norton
Harvard
Minnie Hauk
New York
Sherman
Atlanta
South
S S. McClure
Yale
U. S
Canada
Walter C. Sweeney
Philip D Reed
General Electric
Mulwsmee
Lawrence Tibbett
Bakershela
Cal
John Downes
George S. Kaufman
Pittsburgh
Floyd W Reeves
American Youth Commission
Washington
Castalia
S. C
Burgess Meredith
Cleveland
Joel H. Hildebrand
Univ. of California
College of Letters and Science
Camden
N. J
Mary M McBride
Paris
Luf's Sturt IN THE INTEREST OF VICTORY
A local note laments rising prices and scarce goods as the town prepares for January first tax changes. The writer, N. A. Lufburrow, urges continued optimism and grit despite shortages and inflation.
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Luf
N. A. Lufburrow
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Gavin Lawrence
Yugoslavia
Greece
Belgium
Holland
Italy
Austria
Gerany
Balkan
Maradig
Austia
America
Germany
Storm Troopers
Aoeves
Geren Podpla Tegceialy
Ix Im
Hitler
Central
Kiwanis Club
Edward E. Bomar
Edson
Manhattan
George Tucker
Mamie
Wheeling
W. Va
Arthur Krock
New York Times
Iene
Wba
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