House Launches Rearmament Inquiry As Labor Turmoil Spreads
Weekly News Analysis notes Edward C. Wayne reports on a government inquiry into rearmament amid ongoing labor disputes disrupting plant operations vital to defense. Balkan developments are highlighted as central to the war scene and policy responses.
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Balkans
Labor War Grips Nation Amid Spreading Strikes
The nation faces escalating labor warfare as Congress probes rearmament strikes led by the CIO. Ford River Rouge and Allis-Chalmers clashes draw violence and state intervention. Soft coal walkout by 400,000 workers threatens defense, while calls for a national defense labor law rise amid growing disruptions and draftee unrest.
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House
Ford
Allis-Chalmers
Knox
Knudsen
Wisconsin
Heil
Roosevelt
Milwaukee
Henry Ford
River Rouge
General Motors-Chrysler
John L. Lewis
Dr. Dykstra
U. S
Washington
Harvill
Jugoslavia War Threshold and Axis Tensions Rise
Jugoslavia stands on the verge of war as Nazi reconnaissance planes raid a southern Serbia city and Berlin press target Anthony Eden. Axis reactions frame seaborne seizures and deportation actions while Jugoslav leader Macek wavers in a cabinet reshuffle amid Croat-Serb tensions.
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Jugoslavia
Serbia
Berlin
Anthony Eden
Balkans
Turkey
Greece
Britain
Eden
Macek
Vienna
Simovic
Italians Still Losing On African Front
Cairo reports Imperial forces trapped nearly 100000 Fascist troops in East Africa with Asmara fell after minimal fighting. British advances toward Addis Ababa push on as the Duke of Aosta’s 40000 men are joined by retreating units, total Fascist strength around 60000.
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Asmara
Eritrea
Cheren
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
Duke of Aosta
Africa
Bengal
Hitler seen as Civil War expert by Fox in Washington
Washington notes recount Albert W. Fox meeting Hitler in Germany in 1939. Fox, a Civil War strategy specialist, found Hitler highly knowledgeable about battles and campaigns, claiming the Nazi leader could outknow him in Civil War strategy. The piece portrays Fox praising Hitler’s grasp of Civil War tactics.
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Bell Syndicate
WNU Service
Washington
Britain
France
United States
Albert W. Fox
Fox
Stonewall Jackson
Chancellorsville
Lee
Longstreet
Gettysburg
Germany
Jeb Stuart
Food production missteps mirror Britain’s wartime error
The piece argues the United States repeats Britain’s 1939 food strategy miscalculation by paying farmers not to grow crops. It warns such price supports keep costs high, risks inflation, and costs defense funds, urging a hands-off approach to spur domestic production and avert future food shortages.
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U. S
London Times
Argentina
Buenos Aires
United States
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Hidden Ways at Mino’s with Allegra and a Coincidence
In a crowded nightspot Allegra and I seek a late meal after a tense evening. A familiar voiced host in the next booth jolts memory of a past case, while I search for calm amid music, hunger, and uncertain loyalties.
Mystery in the Booth Aboard a New York Evening
In a crowded restaurant a man encounters Lyon and Ione Ferriter, suspects a disguise, and shares a tense, revealing moment with Allegra. The evening ends with doubt about Lyon as a murderer, a near kiss, and an uneasy promise to reveal the payoff later.
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Lyon
Ione Ferriter
Allegra
Grove
Early Start Forest Fire Campaign Aims at Patriotism
Secretary Wickard accepted a painting by James Montgomery Flagg for 300000 posters to be distributed by the Forest Service. The slogan Forest Defense Is National Defense aims to arouse patriotism and cut the annual fire toll.
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C. R. Wickard
James Montgomery Flagg
Forest Service
National Defense
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