World After the War and Free World Blueprint
The piece argues the United States must shape a postwar world free of Nazi domination, prioritizing freedom from fear and want, with Eden backing Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms and India’s self rule as hopeful steps. It stresses the British cautious stance, the need for a credible blueprint, and that a reasonably free world is essential for progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dunkerque
Crete
Aiaen
Eden
Roosevelt
India
American Division Ottawa estimates 8200 serve with Canada forces
Ottawa estimates 8200 Americans are already serving with Canada's fighting forces. 6400 in the army 500 as staff men or ferry pilots in the Atlantic service 1800 in the air corps. The figures imply a force nearly a full division, and reflect a broader world crisis beyond national boundaries. Many enlisted without oath, preserving US loyalty while fighting for a larger cause.
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Ottawa
Canada
Army
Atlantic
Air Corps
America
United States
Spain
Barbs and a baffling travel tale mix in murky note
A fragmented comic vignette shows a mother figure, a grandparent’s disapproval, and a quarrel about oysters. A young man learns the meaning of a grand travel dream when taking a girl on a poorly planned trip. The piece is muddled and distant from clear events.
Man About Manhattan returns with raccoon guests at Riviera
New York column notes the return of the riverbank raccoon colony near Ben Marden's Riviera in Fort Lee New Jersey. The fat, friendly scavengers mingle with staff and guests, become club mascots, and rival showbiz stars in audience attention. Savo headlines the stage, famed for a one man River Stay Away from My Door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ben Marden
Riveria
Riviera
Palisades
Ft. Lee
N. J
Marden
Florida
River
Words of the Wise on democracy and war voices
A compilation of quotes from Fosdick Strelt Smith Hobson and Nelson urging peace, resisting tyranny, and a united national effort. The quotes frame democratic revival, antiwar caution, and resolve against Nazi aggression, urging leadership and collective action.
Hollywood Notes: Sky on set and jail stunt mishap
Lucie Neville reports from Hollywood on Korda's Nantucket Island set for Tilusians where a sky cyclorama and 90,000 pounds daily ice snow battles heighten realism. A broken wrist halted director Julian Duvivier, and a failed jail breach sequence for Randolph Scott and Linda Darnell prompted Irving Cummings to threaten a collapsible wall plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucie Neville
NEA
Hollywood
20Th Fox
Randolph Scott
Linda Darnell
Nantucket Island
Alexander Korda
Julian Duvivier
Merle Oberon
Alan Marshal
Gether
Korda
Vincent Korda
Kordas
Bastille
Randy Scott
Belle Starr
Irving Cummings
Tokyo's Problem Probed on China Aid and Hostile Powers
Tokyo dispatch notes Chugai Shogyo editorial asserting British and American aid to China grows clearer while Japan faces the key issue of handling third powers with hostile natures. The paper, aligned with major financial interests, weighs options amid rising international pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
United States
China
Japan
Chugai Shogyo
Farm labor supply shifts as war drives wages up
Washington reports no general farm labor shortage yet. Wage increases have reduced surpluses, with a national average of about $1.70 a day. Areas near defense plants show the strongest competition for workers, while some regions see migrant labor rising and machinery filling gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Selective Service
Claude R. Wickard
Lewis B. Hershey
ATEST
Agricultural Marketing Service Estit
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Minnesota
New England
Atlantic
North Carolina
Michigan
Lakes
Buffalo
Philadelphia-Wilmington
Glorifying Yourself by Alicia Hart
Summer care for children stresses frequent baths, face and hand washing, and sun protection. Two daily baths and regular shampooing reduce heat irritation. Use easy care play clothes, limit sun exposure, and dry hair with multiple rinses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Susie
Footsteps in the Fog Returns a Soldier to Cape Cod
Deborah hosts Stephan at her Cape Cod home after his abrupt departure. A letter explains his sudden exit and lingering ambiguity. Their reunion triggers memories, fear, and a tense, hopeful bid to reconcile as fog, wind, and Bridgie preside over the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angela
Stephan
Deborah
Cape Cod
United States
Europe
Reine
Ett
Lovett Bray
Uncle Sam
Coast Guard
Bridgie
California
Oetgie
Bildgie
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Lus
Ays
Panama City
Lynn Haven Free Press
Bay County Publishers, Inc
John H. Perry
William Pinney
Braden Ball
Toni Veverka
Baitor
John H. Perry Associates
West 39Th Street
N. Y
Poast Office
Manhattan
George Tucker
Sophie Tucker
Harry Richman
Joe E. Lewis
Pancho
Jimmy Savo
Milton Berle
Eddie Cantor
Raye
Naldi
Rio
Hudson
Savo
Jimmy
Words OF
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Clarence Strelt
Lincoln
al Smith
Hitler
Henry Wise Hobson
Protestant Episcopal Church
Donald Nelson
OPM
Paul Harrison
Cummings
Washington
Peter Edson
Edson
Glorifying Yourself
Alicia Hartner
Elinore Cowan Stone
NEA Service
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