Notes of a Bystander in Wartime Turmoil
The Wireless Praise and a broad mix of comments on radio rivalries, wartime sentiment, and political figures fill a column of breezy notes. It mentions Truth or Consequences topping broadcasts, Bill Shirer’s Germany coverage, and a lampoonish take on political players including Emil Hurja. A quoted exchange touches on fear of world obliteration and the president’s concern for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Shirer
Germany
Ber- Iin
Italian rumor sparks talk on Parl Revere and Lindbergh origins
The Front Pages notes a claim that Parl Revere is Italian, sparked by his wartime zeal. It highlights a peace-leaning group’s praise for Lindbergh while noting a conflicting view from his wartime stance. The piece mentions anti Britain factions and references to Hitler warnings and controversial figures linked to Bund and Gestapo circles.
New York Talks on Beloved Lawyer and Halifax Controversy
Readers debate a famed New York lawyer possibly facing jail for harboring Lepke. discuss the overseas “queer” presence and the power over his head. The broad opinion split on Lord Halifax succeeding Lothian, with distrust from certain groups and the retort that Churchill’s boss is Bewin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lepke the Guzz
Lord Halifax
Lothian
Churchill
Bewin
Disappearance of Norwegian Agent Amid Nazi Tensions
The report details a missing Norwegian agent beaten by Nazi seamen to deter a speech that could sway anti Nazi sentiment. Police struggle to resolve the case as investigations focus on wartime political friction and local Gestapo involvement in Yorkville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexports
Turner
Atty-Gen'l Jackson
Hughes
Jackson
Bund
Yorkville
Vanderbilt Dowager Curtsy Captures Wisthror Reception
Fragmented report shows Vanderbilt dowager curtsy at a Wisthror reception with 40 curtsies noted. Mrs V confides to Juana she felt compelled while a cold retort from the Printess follows amid chatter about The Schuberts starring Carmen and a London inspired show.
National Maritime Union backs march against government seizure
The National Maritime Union sponsors a protest march in Middanusry against government seizure of six American Merchant Marine vessels. Supported by the American Youth Congress and American Peace Mobilization, organizers report funding levels around $25 000 weekly, indicative of substantial backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Maritime Union
Wasteton
Middanusry
Byerican Youth Congress
Tian Gregters
Estermore
Stout
Weekly News Analysis Note of Periodic Press
A compact briefing outlines weekly news analysis with focus on trends, biases, and the role of press coverage. It notes evolving narratives and the influence of editors and writers on public perception, framing events across regions and topics.
Invasion and Defense Readiness Across Europe and Britain
The report describes a grim London after the holidays with incendiary bombs, robberies, and high losses. It notes Axis moves across Hungary to Romania and Bulgaria border tensions, and outlines potential invasion timelines and the need for rapid shipbuilding capacity in the United States to counter Britain’s defense and a possible German assault in the Balkans and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Nasi
Ian
Paternoster How
Ireland
Balkans
Germany
Hungary
Rumania
Bulgaria
Salonisa
Greece
Turkey
Russia
Lke
Hitler
Plan for 900 planes a day proposed by GM union leader
Walter Reuther of the United Automobile Workers presented a plan to President Roosevelt to convert 554000 feet of Detroit auto plant space once used by Hupmobile and Graham Paige for aircraft production. The scheme envisions 150000 planes per year within six months, producing light craft while heavy bombers stay with existing firms. Philip Murray aided, Undersecretary Paterson reviewed, and industry skeptics opposed. The Army expands enlistment under the draft, with thousands more called in late January for one year of training, including notable public safety and guard members who transition to military roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Reuther
General Motors
C. I. Os
United Automobile Workers
Roosevelt
Philip Murray
C. I
Reuther
Detroit
Hupmobile and
Graham-Paige
Murray
Patterzan
War Department
ARMY
Alfus G. Moore
Washington, D. C
Iran
Mejor
St Louis
William Schneider
Missouri National Guard
William Schneider Jr
Aar Corps
Fateful Year Sees President Warn of War’s Reach
The seventeenth month of the war opened with a grim New Year preface as President Roosevelt warned that defeat of Britain would let Axis powers seize Europe and oceans. He cited dangers to the United States and noted secret Axis activity in the Americas while urging unity and defense production. reactions varied across nations and political lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Knudsen
Hillman
Stimton
Knox
Fish
Americas
Jamestown
Plymouth Rock
Great Britain
Europe
Africa
Australasia
High Seas
South America
United States
Britain
W&, Barbars
U. S
Wheeler
Mant
Erruth
Thera
Axia
Alfred Smith
AL Landon
Vandenberg
Mich
Austin
Meine
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
der Puehrer
God
Germany
Mussolini
Virginia Gayda
America
Names in the News Ousted From Overseas Press Club
The Overseas Press Club in New York, once dominated by foreign correspondents, expelled George Sylvester Viereck for bringing homing extremist figures to meetings. Viereck, an American, is listed by the State Department as an $800 a month correspondent for a Munich newspaper. The report also notes the death of theater impresario Death-Daniel Brabman at 89, Agnes Ayres death in Hollywood, and Franklin D Roosevelt See 21, who recently graduated from the University of Virginia and sought a legal job in New York. Also mentioned are Gloria Jean facing a $335,000 suit over contract earnings for a minor star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parl Revere
Italy
Lindbergh
Hitler
Britain
Cluir
George Sylvester Viereck
Gestapo
Overseas Press Club
New York
U. S
Viereck
State Department
Munich
Daniel Brabman
America
Agnes Ayres
Lacy
Rudolph Valentino
Hollywood
Franklin D. Roosevelt
University of Virginia
Johns
Wright
Gosdon
2Ochry
Parlin
Baerment
Gloria Jean
General Hugh S. Johnson on defense priorities and a new order
Johnson discusses a Washington move to recreate a War Industries board style structure with Stimson Knox Knudsen Hillman and Henderson in key posts. He warns against mixing armed services with labor and industry decisions, critiques a regimented economic system, and defends free enterprise versus centralized control, citing Jefferson and Smith as guiding ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingto Defense
Washington
War Industries Board
White I
Stimson
Army
Knox
Navy
Knudgen
Hillman
Knudsel
War Industries
Stettiolus
Sidney Hillman
Tabor
Sean Henderson
Advisory Commission
Exmy
Roudsen
Velkin
Armed Services
Organized Labor
Mr. Hillman
England
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Duke of Marlborough
America
Thomas Jefferson
Adar Smith
Mr. Smith
Jefferson
Jesus
Veritable Pattern Dress Descriptions for Party Frocks
The text outlines waist scoops and a tall crown style for a party frock in velveteen or taffeta with a white silk pioneer collar. It notes sizes 13 15 17 and bust measurements, plus fabric options like flannel rayon or corduroy and a contrasting collar detail, pattern No UR.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Raymond Gram Swing
Anne Lindbergh
Balanchine
Calver
Emil Hurja
G.O.P
Repub+lican
E.13.r
Lincoln
Bixby
Edward G. Wayne
Mediterranean
Aenr Ae
Shugh Deotding
Anarthal
Royal Air Force
Canada
Norway
France
Mustolini
Libya
Bledterranean
Albania
Eire
Treland
der Fuehrer
Sline
I Grilaln
Bug Ireland
Batdia
Manila
Germen
Nauru
Pacific
ILLIA
Congress
Inter- Parliamentary Congress
Cleveland
City Hall
Barold
Burton
Edward Blythin
Eworn Ihn
Firm
Baron Note Beromer
Ohio
U.S
Hugh S. Johnson
Pera
Tess
Wil
San Francisco
Walter Noa
Holal
Adlertea Gatt
Reina
Adlerika
Limture
Mademe Necker
Tofoss
Beloton
Ted
Abe
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