Midwest isolationism shapes 1940 election debate in Chicago
In Washington and Illinois readers weigh how midwest isolationist sentiment affects the 1940 race. Republicans seek a flexible foreign plank while Democrats face a split risk as workers, farmers, and independents debate whether to “throw out” the administration or avoid crossing the river.
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Army Food Lab Works Wonders on Soldier Rations
The quartermaster subsistence research lab in Chicago improves field meals for troops. Under Col Rohland A Isker and Dr Jesse H White, scientists test boneless beef, canned meats, army spread, dehydrated cheese and new bread formulas. Rations evolve from K to D bars with coastal ocean water bread tests and Guinea Pig Club tastings.
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Hollywood Scene Sparks Glammerville At Beverly Hills Hotel Pool
A hurried collage of star power and wartime morale scenes sets a lively tone with Al Jolson Bette Davis Veronico Lake and Lana Turner amid Marines at Beverly Hills Hotel pool The piece notes Rommel humor and a sharp wit about war plus gossip from Hollywood clubs and industry chatter about songs and reviews.
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Johnny Weismuller
Volunteers Needed to Sustain Price Control Program
About 90 000 more volunteers are needed to continue the price control program. The piece notes 32 500 from Mexico 6 250 from Jamaica 5 100 from the Bahama Islands and 450 from Newfoundland are working on American farms. Since the war began 15 000 trans Atlantic flights between the United States and England have been made. Volunteers for spare time labor may apply for special gasoline rations to get to and from this work.
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Chaplains weigh duty in Anglo American marriages
An army chaplain reports up to 40 000 American servicemen have married English women. He notes cross cultural ties and the heavy responsibility of interviewing soldiers and prospective brides, reviewing service records, and advising on marriage eligibility amid international implications.
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