Pact Between Axis Powers Shifts World War Fronts
Germany Italy and Japan sign a three nation pact in Berlin forging a new order in Europe and Greater Asia. The United States cuts scrap iron to Japan as France under Petain faces assaults while De Gaulle leads Free French troops at Dakar backed by Britain. 77 refugee children die when a ship is sunk en route to America.
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Willkie Swing Opens Campaign in Madison
Wendell Willkie launched his first U.S. tour with large Madison crowds opposing New Deal spending and third term policies. He outlined a three point program aimed at reviving industry, strengthening defense, and uniting the nation. In Philadelphia Roosevelt accepted a law degree at Penns 200th anniversary as the university joked about the timing.
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Names in the News Amid Warsaw Bombing and NY Campaign Feud
The article recalls Mayor Stefan Starzynski directing Warsaw’s defense before capture and probable execution in Berlin. It also covers a German Nazi supporter, Joseph McWilliams contesting a New York congressional bid in Yorkville, while Joe Mc Nazi faced a sanity evaluation after a hospital visit.
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The Debunking Dept and New York Nights Amid War News
A collage of satirical bullets and wartime reflections from papers in London and New York. Notes mock Lindbergh free speech debates, Roosevelts limits, and Axis bombings while city life survives in clubs, murals, and street chatter. Major names include Lindbergh Roosevelt Woodruff and Murrow in a brisk, period tone.
Tin-Doggling in Washington Stays Stalled by Red Tape
Washington fights tin shortage while Japan edges closer to tin supplies in the Indies. Jesse Jones keeps tight control over a 2 million dollar tin smelter loan as officials wait for his detailed review. Also notes betting tips and political shifts in the 1940s race.
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General Hugh Johnson on pilot training policy and Britain debate
The column questions civilian pilot training and its oversight, citing $37 million in funding and limited military commitment. It notes inspectorate losses, pay disparities, and a push for congressional inquiry after the election. It also critiques Defend America by Defending Britain and Anglophile pressure to enter another world war.
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Luke the writer and the gospel's divine source
An instructional sermon note outlines Luke as a Gentile physician and friend of Paul who wrote the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. It emphasizes Luke's sources, method, and purpose while encouraging study to know with certainty the truths taught by the Holy Spirit. It also invites readers to request a booklet titled Can America Be Saved? and to send comments.
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