General Hugh S Johnson loans to foreign lands
Washington. A column argues against using US funds to loan and buy surplus agricultural products for Latin American markets. It criticizes private loans, warns of market manipulation, and urges direct domestic subsidies like parity prices and food stamp type programs to aid American farmers rather than funding Latin American governments.
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Washington
Pace
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Heosenvelt
Hoover
Roosevelt
Mr. Wallace
Joseph
Egypt
Pearly Gates
Henry
Wallace
Hitler
Teagan
Uncle Sam
Aladdin
Peacetime Draft discussion draws congressional focus
Spectator Farnhart F. Dudgeon analyzes congressional focus on a peacetime draft plan as air battles rage over England. The column reflects Western Newcaster Union release notes and contextual commentary on wartime policy and strategic defense.
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England
United States prepares draft era military training plan
Brig. Gen. William E. Shedd testified before the House Military Affairs Committee that if Burke Wadsworth draft legislation passes, 400000 men would begin training October 1 this year and another 400000 next April 1, with 600000 more on October 1, 1941. Registration for males 18 to 64 would start September 1. ages 21 to 45 would be eligible for active service. Opponents like Sen Norris warn the measure could make the U S an international bully.
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Congress
United States
Army
House Military Affairs Committee
William E. Shedd
Army Chief of Staff
U. S
Shedd
Senate
House
Norris
Names in the News and War Talk Across Eras
A fragmentary report ties Halle Selassie to Africa’s freedom fight with Mussolini’s invasion. It notes reactions from George Gernard Bhaw who denounces coverage as false and mentions Edgar Moo-Ver’s police chief remarks. Morgenthau eases tax return copy rules for U S citizens through guidance on duplicates.
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Halle Selassie
Ethiopia
Italy
Benito Mussolini
Africa
London
Britain
George Gernard Bhaw
Woteve
Drusla
FHS
Dice Cast as England Rolls War Budget and Campaign Moves
The article portrays Britain's hard line against a German invasion with Helifax's vow to resist until freedom is secured and a looming general offensive. It notes Britain’s wartime budget and sharp tax rises to fund the war, plus U.S. tax details on purchases. It also covers the 1940 campaign: Wendell Willkie’s August 17 nomination date at Elwood Indiana and a Republican cross-party campaign committee, with Willkie touring the West.
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England
Viscount Helifax
Adolf Hitler
Churchill
Germany
Herlin
British
Jef 4
Knovm
London
Ani
Hitler
Britain
Italy
U. S
Balla
Woodrow Wilson
Charles Evans Hughes
Wendell Willkie
Elwood
Ind
Wyoming
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
West
Wilikie
New Deglery
Defense volunteers train Lords, doctors, lawyers and priests
London reports show members of the House of Lords and Commons along with medical and legal professionals being drilled by local defense volunteers. Dr Jocklyn Perkins, secretary to Westminster Abbey, participates in rifle drill under instruction.
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London
House of Lords and Commons
Jocklyn Perkins
Westminster Abbey
Tucat
Pan America talks in Havana shape hemispheric unity plan
Proceedings at the Havana conference bring 21 American republics to discuss handling European colonial effects, fifth column threats, and postwar economic relief. The United States pushes a $506 million fund and joint trusteeship, with Argentina resisting colonization tweaks amid trade concerns. Venezuela and Guatemala show competing territorial ambitions.
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Havana
Cuba
Western Hemisphere
Europe
United States
Cordell Hull
Congress
Argentina
Falkland Islands
England
Germany
Venezuela
Netherlands East Indies
Guatemala
British Honduras
Defense orders energize U S industry amid wartime buildup
Article notes orders for defense goods have surged since the preparedness program began, with over one billion dollars in army and navy contracts awarded. Shipyards, ammunition plants, fuel storage, barracks, and aircraft orders drive a broad rise in business activity, while nonmilitary firms show similar gains. Also reports strong half year profits for Schenley Distillers and Brunswick-Balke-Collender as the era of wartime demand continues, and notes the indictment of twenty four leaders of the Great TTC Am cult for mail fraud.
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U.S
Briish
Schenlley Distillers Corporation
Liquor
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company
Stimson Gains Full Authority in War Department
President Roosevelt grants Henry L. Stimson complete control to reorganize the war department and remove Democratic appointees. Stimson, who has served in three cabinets, seeks trusted aides and warned he cannot work 13 to 20 hours daily. Benedict Crowell to survey and report on current department conditions before Stimson’s oath. Col. Frank Knox new secretary of the navy is seen as hard boiled yet capable, with Admirals noting they dislike a secretary who runs the show. Senator George McGill pursues Land Bank commission post with Farm Bureau backing amid banking policy pressure.
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Washington, D.C
Yale University
Roosevelt
Stimson
Henry
New York
Harvard
Senate
Washington
Benedict Crowell
Central National Bank of Cleveland
Woodrow Wilson
Navy
Crowell
War Department
Nome
Col
Frank Knox
Knox
George McGill
Kansas
Land Bank
Roy Green
University of Colorao
McGill
American Farm Bureau
Waterlily Metal for Your Luncheon Set
PNRICH unveils a luncheon cloth with water lily motif and cross stick design. Features a pastel lily and green leaves for natural effect. Pattern code 20163 priced at 15 cents includes corner motifs and matching napkin designs. Completing the set yields a cool, decorative table.
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Pnrich
Ask Me Another A General Quiz
Questions cover military ranks state suffrage history penultimate day abbreviations and naval terminology among others. The quiz lists seven items including generals who bore the title general of the armies, the first Union state granting equal suffrage, penultimate day, nq veh meaning, four living apes, lightest boxing class, and how Brazilian battleship names are chosen.
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Pershing
Fragmentary notes from an old listing or quiz
The text lists items such as Anmiers I Washington Grant Sherman Wyoming and next to the Just The Lath guod vide ing which gee. It mentions Gibbons chimpanzees orangutans and gorillas and notes Firweight 112 pounds from the states.
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Wyoming
Public Good as a Common Bank for Shareholders
The piece argues that public welfare resembles a common bank where every citizen holds a share. When the bank is harmed, all shareholders suffer, linking individual harm to collective destiny and urging shared responsibility.
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