Unity symbols urged to sustain wartime national purpose
Editorial argues President Roosevelt should invite top industrial and labor leaders to join a national wartime governance effort. It calls for demobilizing war controls after victory and using symbolic acts in Washington to reinforce unity, urging inclusion of capable Americans across parties to maintain national cohesion and momentum.
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White House
Washington
Pearl Harbor
Ma. Roosevelt
Rovecvelt
Roosevelt
United States
Buy More Bonds Says Morgenthau at Chicago Speech
Secretary Morgenthau urged all Americans including 35 million wage earners to buy defense bonds to fund two wars. He framed inflation as the home enemy and urged daily savings from pay to reach the bond purchase limit after essential needs.
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United States
Henry Morgenthis
the Treasury
Chicago
America
Secretary Morgenthau
Book fragment on Mitchells warn of air defense and Manila
An archival piece discusses General Billy Mitchell and his defense theories, noting his controversial air power advocacy. It highlights Manila's fall to Japan, the fate of ships like Repulse and Prince of Wales, and a San Antonio resident valuing a 1825 Wing and Defense book for its historic ties to military aviation debates.
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Manila
Jordne
Iss
MacArthur
Bill Mitchell
G. P. Putnam's Sone
Mitchell
Nic
Gesuibant
United States Air Force
Fragmented American Dream on Edge of City Slums
A verbose, dated vent sketches 18 families on a shabby edge street. It contrasts their comfort with deprivation, describes daily life from cooking to radio, notes their sense of belonging and a failed wartime vigor. The piece reflects longing for purpose as war effort and America loom distant.
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O'Cotrte
Nwarminig
Pratl
Marbur
America
Armevlon
Boo
Mittonas
Milienn
Tyra
Dramatic Tidbits Hint at Home Front Echoes
By Elsie Robinson notes a city scene where couples discuss events over coffee and donuts, contrasting gossip with a broader sense of wartime values. The piece mentions women knitting, men practicing at an old garage, and residents rallying around a new faith while following war news and national prayers.
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Rome
King VF Syn
Ind
Behind the News on Philippines Defense Failures in 1941
Washington analyzes long debated causes of American Pacific weakness prior to Pearl Harbor. The piece critiques disarmament pledges with Japan, lack of airfields and underground hangars in the Philippines, and strategic missteps by U S and allied forces, suggesting missed opportunities and planning flaws. It discusses British and German lessons, mobility versus fortifications, and public defense information cautions.
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Europe
Libya
Manila
Pearth Harbor
Hawaii
Philippines
Daps
Pacific
Philippine
Jossen
Mitchel Field
Pearl Harbor
Poor Appetite In Children From Bad Habits And Illness
Dr. Herman N. Bundesen discusses how lack of appetite in children stems from various causes beyond diet. He notes that acute infections, dental issues, improper habits, fatigue, and hostile environments can lead to anorexia, and stresses thorough examination to identify underlying disease or faulty training.
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Aris
Unclear 1930s Political Notices From OCR Fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes reference dated items in January with names and political actions. Mentions include Japan apology sales, American government, Carlos Bec of San Antonio warning against Democratic dominion, and a 1922 reference to Guiver versus Shamberlain in a district congress context.
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Frei Wishingin
le Amercan
Japan
Guiver
Shamberlain
Carlos Bec
San Antonio
Congress
Marry Go Round Queen Elizabeth Pad the Well Idea
A fragmentary account notes public interest in Queen Elizabeth and her talk to Americans. It praises her attire and aims to win approval from American women, mentioning royalty and imagined impressions. A stray line references Lilian Roglane and a speculative future event.
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Helen
Will Jong
Chile
Aikle
America
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