White Collar Worker the Forgotten Man on War Plant
The piece contrasts Wilmington Illinois wage scales for carpenters at a government funded munitions plant with Chicago clerical pay, arguing white collar workers bear the tax burden and are the forgotten class. It also recounts rural Alsatian and Dutch farmers turning to sub chaser production and praises Ozark mountain life and American rural culture.
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Wilmington
Ill
Chicago
America
Dies Committee
Changes in Hawaii After Pearl Harbor Shakeup
Secretary Knox said Hawaii forces were not on alert but the disaster prompted a command reshuffle. Admiral Kimmel was replaced by Nimitz. Gen Emmons took over from Short, and Gen Martin was relieved with Gen Tinker to lead the Army air command. The Arizona was lost but the Pacific fleet remained active, and heroism by military and civilians inspired a resilient response.
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Knox
Hawaii
Roosevelt
England
Supreme Court
Owen Roberts
Husband Kimmel
Chester W. Nimitz
Delos C. Emmons
Walter C. Short
Hawaiian Department
F. L. Martin
Hawaiian Army Air Command
C. L. Tinker
Arizona
Great Ocean
Navy
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Roosevelt appointee Price heads U S censorship bureau
The United States adopt a central censorship led by Byron Price, an Associated Press editor, with Roosevelt backing a self run censorship unit. The move, praised as necessary for wartime stability, follows prior armed forces printing restrictions and seeks clearer guidelines for reporting casualties and war moves. Admiral Hart hints at US submarine activity near Japan as Pacific operations remain secret.
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Roosevelt
Byron Price
Associated Press
United States
Russians Press Ahead on All Fronts in World War II
Russian forces advanced across multiple fronts despite harsh weather. Reports claim large German prisoner and equipment captures, stating Kalinin's fall as a turning point and suggesting Germany faces a doomed winter defense and possible double encirclement near Leningrad and Moscow.
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Napoleon
Kalinin
Moscow
Leningrad
London
Germany
Ostland
Stockholm
Bern
Berlin
Hitler
Russia
Far East View on Pacific War Outlook
Military observers said Japan overestimated support in the Philippines and Hawaii. Malaya faced a major Japanese push with Indo China forces, threatening Singapore and the Hong Kong siege. A unified command with General MacArthur was viewed as vital.
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Pacific
Korea
Manchukuo
China
Indo-China
Perry
Japan
Philippines
Hawaii
Constantine Brown
Washington Star
MacArthur
Guam
Midway
Wake
Luzon
Malaya
Indo China
Thailand
Singapore
Hongkong
Renghens
Manila
United States
British Assault Advances in North Africa Near Tobruk and Derna
British forces push west of Tobruk and reach Derna as Rommel’s center concentrates 15 miles from Gazala. claims include destroying a 300 ton ammunition depot and taking 1 100 prisoners. U S registration plans would mobilize up to 5 000 000 men.
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North Africa
Tobruk
Derna
Rommel
Gazala
Cyrenaica
House
Senate
United States
Changed City Washington Becomes War Town Overnight
The capital shifts from boom to war readiness as Khaki clad soldiers guard pivotal sites between the White House and the state department. Searchlights blackout over the Capitol, Civilian Defense volunteers surge, and security tightens at government entrances. Kurt Sell, German correspondent, is taken by the FBI.
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Washington
White House
State Department
Capitol Dome
Civilian
LaGuardia
Waterside Drive
Falla
Scottie
Weekly News Analysis Editor's Note
An editorial analysis column issued by the Western Newspaper Union presents opinions of the news analyst. The note clarifies that views are the columnist's and not the newspaper's official stance.
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Western Newspaper Union
Fear of Public Speaking Conquered by Home Study
A 32 page booklet advises timid individuals to practice at home to gain ease in speaking. It promises simple steps, sample speeches, and rules of parliamentary procedure to develop an easy speech technique. Send your order to receive guidance.
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Ozarks
Ozark Hills
Marge Lyon
Free Book Offer From Dr. Coe for Piles and Fistula
An advertisement from Dr. C. M. Coe of 50 Pine Street St. Louis Missouri offers a free valuable book on piles and fistula claiming a payment to readers.
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C. M. Coe
Pine St
St. Louis
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