Portrait of a Hero MacArthur in Scotch Pride and War Feats
A retrospective celebrates General Douglas MacArthur as a legendary Scotsman and wartime leader. Tales recount his daring in France, his hat over helmet defiance, and a career marked by bold bets, political feuds, and steadfast loyalty to Roosevelt and the Philippines defense.
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MacArthur
MacArthurs
Smervie Mohr
King Arthur of
Andrew Jackson
Jeb Stuart
Ulysses S. Grant
France
General Menoher
Home-Grown Fascists and Good War News In One Report
The article reports Attorney General Biddle resisting wartime crackdowns on domestic fascist figures, then being urged by White House advisers to take swift action. It also describes a pro Allied production surge led by the United States and Britain, with Baruch warning of ongoing problems yet overall war materiel output outpacing the Axis. Congressional critics are condemned by A F Whitney for attempts to undermine Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Biddle
Roosevelt
Biddle
Washington
Noble
Father Coughlin
Francis P. Moran
Boston
Gerald L. K. Smith
Michigan
Charles B. Hudson
Omaha
Coughlin
Germany
Russia
England
Japan
Asia
United States
Britain
U. S
British Empire
A. F Whitney
Union
Whitney
Senate
Australia Faces Greatest Struggle in History Says Column
The piece portrays Australia as the last practical Allied base against Japan, highlighting its population of seven million over three million square miles, major cities Sydney and Melbourne, and defense efforts including road and rail links. It notes oil limits, expanding industries, and a frontier spirit similar to 19th century America, with MacArthur’s leadership sought by Australians.
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Cliff Lange
Union
Australia
United States
MacArthur
Georgia
Sydney
Melbourne
Darwin
Canberra
Adelaide
Alice Springs
Territory
Tion
California
Pacific
Commonwealth of Australia
Commonwealth
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
Victoria
Western Australia
Tasmania
Northern Territory
Southwest Pacific
Great Britain
United
Our Son John in the Army and the World War II Call
A farmer reflects on his son John joining the armed forces and the global reach of the current war. He compares it to World War I, notes Americans from diverse backgrounds serving, and critiques Congress while praising workers, farmers, and industry for supporting the war effort. He recalls a past draft plan and its unfulfilled promise.
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John
Farmer Nordholm
United States
England
Ireland
Russia
Iran
Egypt
Libya
Java
Burma
India
Australia
South Pacific
Africa
Dutch Guiana
Canal Zone
Caribbean Sea
Philippines
China
Norway
Globe
America
Europe
Asia
Australasia
South America
Congress
Washington
Animal Curiosities for Yankees in Australia
The piece notes unusual Australian animals for Yankee soldiers including roaming buffalos in a vast territory, nomadic tribes using sticks and spears, wombats, the spotted native cat, and a blind deaf and dumb mole. It likens early US frontier life to Australia’s northern regions and warns soldiers to expect these curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Australia
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Rainbow
Cote de Chatillon
Pres. Roosevelt
Manuel Quezon
Rip van Winkles
Napoleon of
Luzon
Pres
AEF
Philippine Department
Manila
Pearl Harbor
Rainbow Division
Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
House
Labor Party
WNU
John Curtin
London
Wright A. Fe
Atlantic
Black Sea
Italy
East Indies
Far East
Denen Sea
British Isles
Raleigh
Leigh Hunt
Onvel
Pinkham
Aken
Lydia E. Pinkham
Burke
Blacklegol
Aare Ag9
Uty
Seneca
Doan
Doans
HOTEL
Ben Lomond
Ogden, Utah
Rotary
Kiwanis—Executives Exchange—Optimista
Chamber of Commerce and Ad Club
Ben Lomond Ogden
Utah
Hubert B. Visick
Mgr
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