War After Victory Debate on National Economic Plans
The piece discusses the National Resources Planning Board led by Frederic A. Delano proposing postwar plans to avert depression. It cites employment projections for 1944, possible government financing of industry, concerns about state capitalism, and the impact on American life and free enterprise. It includes cautions about continuing war production versus peacetime needs and the role of farmers and science in rebuilding prosperity.
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National Resources Planning Board
Frederic A. Delano
Charles E. Merriam
George F. Yantis
United States
America
Italy
Americp
Wheeler McMilles
Atina
Chemurgy
Japan Attacks United States in the Pacific
Edward Wayne analysis reports a sudden Japanese strike in the Pacific, signaling a pivotal wartime action. It discusses the broader implications for the United States and the ongoing conflict, with editorial notes and newspaper union disclaimers.
Without Warning or Declaration Japan: War in the Pacific
President Roosevelt sought to clarify the Japanese issue when Nippon was asked to explain its actions. Japan launched a surprise air attack on Pearl Harbor and other Pacific bases. Within two hours a formal war declaration followed, drawing Britain, Australia, China, the United States and others into global conflict. Numerous losses and property damage spurred calls for unity and mobilization across the nation.
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Pacific
Roosevelt
Nippon Ad
Asang
Todo-China
Thailand
Dura
Willmarnps
Fapan
Saoday Inormlus
Prlicipal
Central
Western Pacific
Aqmeticas Naval Tase
Pearl Harbor
SI Hawath
Ponppine Islands
Singapore
Shandai
Malay States
Wake
Gani Islands
Ber
Tokyo
Australia
China
United States
Canada
Costa Rica
South America
Congress
America First Com
Victory at Rostov reshapes eastern front in World War II
Soviet reports claim Red Army trapped German forces near Rostov and split Von Leists forces from their supply lines. German retreat acknowledged as tactical, while Soviet commander Kirov emphasizes encirclement and pursuit around Kharkov and the Moscow axis. Sun newspaper previews Marshall Field II publication launch with fanfare unseen before.
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Red Army
Rostov
von Kieist
Timoshensken
Germany
Tront
Moscow
Muthyshev
von Steist
Sea of Asov
Rome Admits Fifth Column Plot Amid War Turmoil
Rome disclosed a major fifth column plot tied to sabotage since the war’s start, naming Britain and Russia as sponsors. The Trieste hub allegedly saw attacks on Italian factories, with leaders arrested but many perpetrators still at large and large quantities of explosives and arms reported. British Libya drive meets Rommel’s counteroffensive. despite setbacks, UK forces regroup as naval reinforcements aid the front. The report notes shifting fronts and uncertain prospects in the broader conflict.
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Colupia
Sisty
Inaders
Mussolini
Oiciet Rome
Britain
Russia
Trieste
Talaitioas
Sto‘tin
Italy
Tiiely
Libya
Rommel
London
Catie Muniques
Royal Navy
Thay
Rail Settlement Ends Strike Threat With Wage Increases
Roosevelt disclosed the settlement ending a rail strike that would have involved about 1.2 million Brotherhood members. The accord raises base pay for operating workers by 90 cents a day and barlo pay by 65 cents, to commence by September 1 on a partial basis, preserving labor peace.
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Brotherhoods Ant
Cleveland’s first rivetless welded tank named 26-4
In Cleveland a rivetless welded tank prototype was completed and prepared for a month of testing at a local factory. The project vehicles to be called 26-4, signaling a milestone in tank design and production.
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Navies Grid for Action in World War II Far East
British 35,000 ton battleship Prince of Wales leads a Far East fleet with Admiral Phillips, while Washington reports heavy American launchings in November. Churchill pushes large conscription and women’s service, and tensions rise over aid to Russia as logistics and timing issues threaten material shipments amid a 1942 crisis.
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Prince of Wales
Singapore
Washington
Britain
Tom Thumb" Phillips
Indiana
Cleveland
Churchill
Atlantic
U. S. Navy
House of Commons
Uniformed Services
Little Isle
Russia
United States
Archangel
Private Papers and London Tales of a Cub Reporter
Thornton Wilder’s London visit recalled after lunch with Barrie where Max Beerbohm quips about the Thames and Gene Tunney. A Chicago psychiatrist under FBI scrutiny hosts Mussolini portraits, Horvath ties, and a questioned Donovan job. A Women’s Business group dinner probes US civilian defense picks. Chinatown massacre recollection ends with a joke about unpaid bills.
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Thornton Wilder
London
Barrie
Max Beerbohm
Wilder
Thames
Beerbolm
Gene Tunney
Notes of an Innocent Bystanders and Radio Revelations
A collage of media blurbs on Dinah Shere’s Sun day spot, Frank Black on NBC, and Betty Hutton with Bob Hope. Mentions Paul Muni Judith Anderson Raymond Massey Ruth Gannon and a Red Cross program. Also surveys Time and Chicago Tribune takes on Middle West isolationism and newsroom anecdotes.
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Dinah Shere
Frank Black
NBC
Paul Muni
Judith Anderson
Raymond Massey
Ruth Gannon
Red Cross
Betty Hutton
Bob
Richard Crooks
The
Met
James Melton
R. V. Times
Times
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