Raid Shelters Foil Jap Bombs In War Capital
New York story reports Chungking as a fortified war capital, safer from air raids today than two years ago. Ronald Rees cites extensive underground shelters and beehive tunnels, with key relief work and transport links fueling China’s war effort.
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Gerald Wilson
Union
New York City
Chungking
Ronald Rees
National Christian Council
New York
China
Rees
United China Relief
Mr. Rees
Japan
Free China
Europe
Hongkong
Hongkong-Chungking
Chinese National Aviation Corporation
Eurasia
CNAC
Kunming
Rangoon
Chengtu
Lanchow
Russia
Germany
Yangtze River
Udinsk
Sergiopol
Yangtze
Chialing
Shanghai
Hankow
United China Relief Campaign Fund
Loyal Americans of German Descent formed to oppose Hitler
New York reports the creation of the Loyal Americans of German Descent a militant pro democracy group with 18 state directors and sponsors. Led by Robert F. Wagner Jr and Dr George N Shuster the body calls for all German Americans to oppose Hitler defending democracy and urging unity among diverse citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert F. Wagner Jr
George N. Shuster
Hunter College
Hitler
Adolf Hitler
America
Quisling
Karl Brandt
Food Research Institute
Stanford University
Calif
Gotthilf P. Bronisch
Elisabeth Christman
National Women's Trade Union League
Washington, D. C
Carl Holderman
Textile Workers Union
Newark
N. J
Clara Leiser
William Allan Neilson
Falls Village
Conn
F. Wilhelm Sollmann
Wallingford
Edward J. Volz
International Photo Engravers Union
Felix Wittmer
N. J. State Teachers College
Montclair
Record Farm Crop Prospects and Market Trends in 1941
L. G. Elliott reports rising farm income and a favorable 1941 season. Prices exceed any period since 1980 except a brief spike in 19387. With strong industrial demand and government programs, farmers expect a record harvest and ongoing income growth. Government aid includes soil conservation payments and acreage controls. new rulings allow selling 1941 excess wheat acreage without penalty. Farmers urged to boost dairy, pork, beef, fruits, vegetables and beans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Elliott
la Salle Extension University
Chicago
Cit
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Warfare of Dollars in South America Moves Forward
The piece outlines economic warfare against the Axis via blacklisting pro Axis firms in South America and freezing Japanese trade. It details four campaigns including purchases of surplus South American goods, transferring Axis firms to local hands, nationalizing airlines, and government loans to stabilize currencies and boost markets for American goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Sates
South America
O'Mahoney
Senate
United States
Berlin
Bolivia
Uruguay
Hoowever
John D. Rockefeller
Western Hemisphere
Axis “Trust
America
Axis
la Paz
Jesse Jones
Airlines
Peru
Brazil
Argentina
Central America
Briefs warn on democracy versus force and war prospects
A Bankhage BRIEFS item quotes Hitler on democracy and force. It notes reports from Washington that Germany paused tank output to produce tractors likely for Ukraine. It adds that government egg purchases have surpassed one billion since March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Washington
Ukraine
Truth at Last and The Line Up Dish the Truth in Street Talk
A fragmentary exchange from a paper features lines about family members and a humorous fish story. Teen dialogue touches on siblings, a plan to dodge Jack, and a motherly note on children telling fibs or truth at inopportune moments. The tone mirrors casual urban chatter and cross street chatter.
Irving-Yes Slice Taken In Pie Debate
Edward-Golf weighs in on a pie dispute as Irving confirms another slice was taken. The exchange suggests a lighthearted kitchen debate over portions and sharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Irving
Traveler Seeks Chicago Trip From Palm Reading
A man visits a fortune teller who reads his palm and predicts a forthcoming journey. He goes to the railway station, asks for a ticket to Chicago, and the clerk asks if it is single or return. The man hesitates, asking the palm to decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
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Adolph Hitler
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Terence
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Nashville
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Ano ‘Ioe
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