German War Intensifies As Air and Sea Battles Rage
The article details ongoing air duels between Germany and Britain with fighter aircraft across Mediterranean and Atlantic theaters. It notes German numerical advantage but younger pilots, mixed French naval actions joining Allied efforts, and several ship losses or captures. It mentions the seizure of the French liner De De France at Singapore and the sinking of the French battleship Richelieu by a British motorboat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
England
Royal Air Force
Mediterranean Sea
North Africa
West Africa
Greece
British
Gibraltar
France
America
Singapore
Far East
Malay Peninsula
Hichelieu
Roosevelt pledges no troops for Europe seeks defense aid
President Roosevelt told Congress that no U S troops would be sent to European wars and that defense would focus on protecting the western hemisphere. He asked for billions in funding, aligning with the Republican peace plank and potentially shaping the 1940 race.
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U.S
Roosevelt
Congress
Western Hemisphere
Notable Names in Brief: Almazan Praises Election
Gen Juan Almazan lauds Mexican election as successful with only 50 killed. John Dewey returns to teach at Columbia after 10 years at age 80 before 1000 students. Col Brehon Somervell tears out four WPA murals at Floyd Bennett field claiming red propaganda. Franz Reichelt misidentified as Stalin jumper. 1912 Hittorf tower tragedy and stray symbols noted.
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Juan Almazan
John Dewey
Columbia University
Brehon Somervell
WPA
New York
Floyd Bennett Field
Brooklyn
Stalin
Franz Reichelt
Hitfel
Willkie Campaign Shuttle Proffers Rainy Glee and Rally Talk
Wendell Willkie appointed Joseph Martin as campaign manager and toured Colorado Nebraska while promising economic progress. John Hamilton remained NRCC executive director, with Russell Davenport and Oren Root coordinating volunteers. Journalists followed the 21 seat DC-3 as Democrats wrestled with UN term plans and Roosevelt family comments.
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Wendell Willkie
Joe Martin
Massachusetts
Colorado
Willkie
Nebraska
John Hamilton
Republican National Committee
Russell Davenport
Oren Root
Farley
Hyde Park
New York
McNutt
High Society Guards Split Across Modern Armored Roles
Squadron A, once famed for gray European hussar dress and polo culture, has shifted a third of its force to mechanization with 19 armored cars, leaving behind 97 horses as a measure of change. The Seventh Regiment, long the city’s elite infantry in gray 1812 uniforms with red stripes, remains parading yet has become an air defense unit attached to coast artillery, aging over 130 years.
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National Guard
New York City
Coast Artillery
Wings 11 Up Soaring Planes Poised for High Altitude Bombing
The United States aviation corps could acquire planes capable of 11 miles altitude, with bomb drops from 36 000 to 60 000 feet and speed up to 300 mph. Anti aircraft fire tops at 30 000 feet. Each air fortress uses 40 000 parts, and a government order may reach 1 000 aircraft.
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United States Aviation Corps
U.S
What a Job Reemployed Windsor Named Governor of Bahamas
The Duke of Windsor formerly King Edward VIII takes a $12 000 annual post as governor of the Bahamas governing 68 000 residents plus 6 officers and 124 policemen. Critics say the appointment removes him from Europe amid fears of a German invasion, with comments on Windsor’s popularity compared to others.
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Duke of Windsor
Edward VIII
Bahama Islands
Florida
United States
Bahamas
Nassau
New Providence
Windsor
Europe
England
Hitler
George
Edward
Elizabeth
Duchess Warfield
Petain favored by Vatican as France shapes fascist-style regime
Vatican endorses Marshal Petain as leader of a new French government modeled on Mussolini rules with senate for life and chamber representing trades. Unions abolished, labor family nation motto. Willkie contrasted with Hitler, Germanic heritage noted, Pershing and Roosevelt lineages mentioned.
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M. Petain
Marshal Petain
Verdun
Winston Churchill
Vatican
Petain
France
Spain
Weygand
Pierre Laval
Laval
Lafayette
Senate
Chamber
Mussolini
Rome
Paris
Reich complexities map Hitlerian domain and Axis allies
A summary notes the division of Hitler’s realm into eight main areas including Germany with Austria and the Sudeten and protectorates, plus France Italy Japan Spain Hungary and Russia as treaty partner. It discusses a continental currency and trade, U S gold dominance, and possible consequences of an axis victory for gold.
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Hitler
Germany
Austria
Sudeten
Danzig
Posen
Poland
Czecho- Slovakia
Norway
Denmark
Luxemburg
Holland
Belgium
France
Italy
Japan
Spain
Hungary
Russia
Constantinople
Sweden
Rumania
Hitler- Europe
Yankee Kentucky
Examinations on patriotism and modern manners
A compiled set of probing questions about national pride, politics, culture, and social behavior, contrasting old time virtues with contemporary cynicism. It cites figures like LaGuardia and references to The Star Spangled Banner, Luxuries, and civic duty within a satirical newspaper voice.
Vitamin B deficiency linked to neuritis pain relief
Health column explains that neuritis and related joint pains may stem from vitamin B deficiency rather than infection. Diets reducing starches and increasing fruits vegetables and dairy can help. Liver milk eggs beans and whole grains supply vitamin B plus brewer's yeast as a supplement option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Barton
Western Newspaper Union
W J McCormick
Toronto
Cancer Is Curable If Treated in Time
A campaign by The Women's Field Army promotes early cancer detection with the slogan Fight Cancer With Knowledge. It notes cases found early saved lives and cites nationwide support including the National Cancer Institute Bill of Congress and the Chicago Tumor Institute. It lists five painless signs prompting medical exams and answers reader questions on weight gain and joint cracking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Field Army
National Cancer Institute
An Old Washstand Becomes a Sideboard
Ruth Wyeth Spears shares a sketch from Sewing Book 5 showing how to remodel a washstand into a sideboard with a five inch deep frill on the top shelf. Books in the series cost 10 cents each and orders are sent to a listed address.
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Ruth Wyeth Spears
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