Crisis Outlook Washington Sees War With Japan Within 90 Days
Washington observers foresee a possible U S war with Japan within 60 to 90 days driven by lend lease policy and Axis partnerships. They warn of simultaneous Atlantic and Pacific fronts as Germany targets Britain and Tokyo seeks cabinet powers amid a looming world conflict. Berlin celebrates Hitler’s power while promising no US aid to Britain and intensified bombing of British ships. In North Africa British progress presses on against Benghazi and Eritrea as Italian forces retreat. German and Italian channel port fire targets England with Bertha howitzers reaching inland.
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Willkie War Visit Provokes Split in Republican Ranks
Wendell Willkie traveled to England to observe the war and report back, drawing criticism from isolationists and some Republican factions. The Des Moines Young Republicans discussed a resolution condemning his lend‑lease stance, though it failed, while Pennsylvania Republicans urged support for the policy. Some Republican papers called him a Quisling for backing Roosevelt’s foreign policy.
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Defense Awards Big Truck Contract to Fargo Motor of Detroit
The War Department announced a 10 million plus contract to Fargo Motor Co for trucks while Ford Motor Co was the low bidder whose bid was disqualified for refusing to agree to labor policy restrictions. Ford previously clashed with government over NRA and Wagner Act compliance.
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Citizenship Revoked for Austro‑born Doctor over Graf Spee Service
The United States voided the citizenship of Dr. Herman Frederick Erben, a Sacramento physician born in Austria, after discovering he served as a ship doctor on the Graf Spee. The court ruled the action based on false statements in his naturalization petition. Aaron Shaddinger is killed in a New Orleans quarrel. two bullets in his brain were from 18 year old prior wounds that had not been removed.
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Peace: It's Wonderful Peace in Indo China conflict with Japan
The article describes Japan pressuring for mediation to end the Indo China war after Siam attacked French forces. Japan seeks 80 percent of Indo China crops as payment and bases naval forces in Saigon and Hanoi. It warns that seizing Singapore or Philippines bases could trigger war with the United States.
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Youth group faces criticism over policy and influence
The American Youth Congress, linked to hundreds of organizations, organized in 1934 with 3.4 million members, faced Dies Committee scrutiny for communism and mixed White House encounters. Mrs. Roosevelt supported it despite criticism as it opposed selective service and lend lease, while supporters depart. Mixed notes include real estate income trends and editor Edward W. Scott's deportation from Panama, with police timing crowd demonstrations.
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Washington Observer Urges U S Propaganda Reboot
Washington s Washington Observer reports Avra Warren testified on Germany occupied regions revealing civil resentment and wartime supply strength. It notes proposed U S propaganda plans mirror Creel era to sway Italian German publics and unite domestic public opinion. It cites Sen Elbert Thomas lone Japanese speaker and Rep Jennings Randolph s daily rose from his mother.
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Leases and Lend Debate Analyzes 1941 Aid Question
J General Hugh S Johnson argues against the lease-lend bill for aid to Britain, applying a three question test. He claims the proposal cedes too much control to the President, risks U.S. defense, and ignores core military realities including bayonet in close combat and the limits of armor. He cites Greek Evzones and historical lessons to urge restraint.
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Publicity and planes in wartime satire from a New Yorker note
A New Yorker note observes forum debates on stifling the Fifth Column and praises publicity as a antidote to rodents. It mocks war experts like Lindbergh and Rickenbacker while noting Princeton students allowed panther soup and Norway bishops condemning Nazis.
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Pedestrian Poker Named Game Of Names On City Street
Local loiterers play a street game called Pedestrian Poker by shouting common nicknames such as Bill and Jack at passing crowds to attract number of people who turn their heads. The player with the larger neck count wins the pot.
Pronunciation of Knudsen Name Clarified
A colyum notes commentators should say Nood-sen not Ka-nood-sen. A Defense Chief’s spokesperson says K is silent, and Leon Henderson confirms the name is Ka-noo-sen with the d silent.
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Kanoosen Bet Sparks Old Time Poker Bluff
At the 18 Club Pat Harrington reports Mr Kanoosen playing poker with Washington critics. The limit was a dollar and during a large pot he was about to raise to call a bluff. The opposing player warned that it would equal a whole year’s government pay.
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Sign outside London church mocks knees and puns on justice
A London church board displays a quip reading If your knees are knocking kneel on them The joke appears alongside a note that Germany's Minister of Justice has died The line plays on a pun linking justice and kneeling while noting the obituary in the same item
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Wealth and power spark blunt remarks at Hollywood party
Barbara Hut ton hosts friends on the Coast as Herb Stein of the Hollywood Reporter chats in a dim corner. The exchange turns on columns and money, revealing social snubs linked to influence and wealth.
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Racing officials toast funding then vote down the daily double
New York racing officials met and toasted over funds from the state via track parimutuel betting. They voted down the daily double, calling it outright gambling, with officials claiming the move should enter history for its rationale.
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Sallies in Our Alley Here. man sees dragons on sleeve
New York scene comedy column recounts Joe E. Lewis sharing a gag about a man who visits a psychiatrist. The patient insists dragons are on his sleeve and brushes them off, prompting the doctor to retreat in laughter.
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Libel suit and visa clash in midsummer memories
Glenn Warner, vet football coach, sues the Satevepost for 100000 over a libel claim about football boners. A top town paper fails to secure a British visa for a star reporter due to pro-Hitler utterances. Bob Benchley emerges as the town's leading pacifist and a provocateur in debates.
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Manhattan Murals and Midtown Vibe Prompt City Scene
A vivid snapshot of New York life with tuxedo wearers in crowds of subway riders, midtown French restaurants full of cheerful diners, a black car blocking 47th Street, a bookshop boast "We Fill Bookends," and a cabaret sign "No Minimum No Cover" challenged by a patron’s scribbled quip.
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