A Veteran Soldier Remembers the West and War
Major George Fitzgerald Lee, a World War veteran, reflects on a military life spanning Indian wars to the World War I era as he spends winter in San Diego. The piece contrasts his era with modern labor disputes and the risk of worker control of factories, warning of potential national disaster. Buy Defense Bonds.
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George Fitzgerald Lee
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George Lee
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Cuba
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Reuther
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America
Russia
Italy
Germany
Congress
No Soviet Nazi Peace Outlook From Bullitt Report
Ambassador Bullitt told Roosevelt there is no chance of Russia making peace with Germany and that Russia will stand with the United Nations to the last ditch. He warned Australia could fall if Japan advances and noted Indian loyalty and tribal wartime mobilization.
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William C. Bullitt
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Germany
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Middle East
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India
Australia
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Editor's Note on Opinion Columns
An editor’s note explains that opinions in the column reflect the columnist views and not the newspaper’s official stance. It cautions readers about potential bias and emphasizes separation between editorial voice and newsroom reporting.
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Western Newspaper Union
Washington News Highlights Clean Up Efforts and War Strain
The capital moves to clean house as Roosevelt limits agency overlap amid OCD probes. Congress repeals a pension rider amid public outcry. MacArthur’s men seek bomber support, while Atlantic storms and U boats threaten shipping. Rangoon falls, Burma Road pressure grows, and American lease lead shipments push toward China under British defense near the Sittang river.
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Representative Reed
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Mixed wartime brief items across cities
Washington warns textile mills not producing for the armed services will lack machine access by mid 1942. Cleveland reports a labor dispute crippling output of a firm making airplane and bomb parts. Washington notes soaring wool commands for new uniforms may curb civilian use. Baltimore says CPA to fix rent ceilings in defense areas. Buenos Aires reports Argentina withdraws representation from Italy in the Western Hemisphere.
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Guerrilla Warfare and Labor Strife Sweep Wartime Russia and U.S.
Reports detail Red Army partisans resurfacing behind German lines and Nazis brutalizing civilians. Elsewhere, wartime labor tensions rise in the United States with debates over a 40 hour week and notable strikes and protests in St Louis and San Pedro. Australians brace for defense duties as the war widens.
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Sidney Hillman
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Power Company
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