Inaugural Address Reaffirms Democracy’s Strength and Duty
Washington dispatch outlines President Roosevelts inaugural message stressing democracy as the enduring form of government, its global reach, and the nation’s duty to defend freedom. He recalls past crises and urges action to sustain the republic through unity, reform, and vigilance. The piece highlights the three branches, Bill of Rights, and the American spirit guiding policy.
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América
Destiny of America in early 1941 prophecy
Fragmentary wartime rhetoric from a 1941 era speech recalls Washington’s inaugural promises. It asserts national defense and democratic integrity as guiding imperatives, urging unity and sacrifice to preserve liberty and faith amid looming global conflict.
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Americas
America
Republic
Washington
Perlix
Amertes
Gel
How To Hold FALSE TEETH More Firmly In Place
An old advertisement promotes FASTEETH powder to secure false teeth. It claims the product stiffens mounts, reduces slipping, and improves comfort. The copy emphasizes odor control and easy use with simple sprinkling on dentures.
F D R Sworn in for Third Term and Inaugural Gala Scenes
The article recounts F D R taking a third term oath amid Plaza crowds and security lines, with Mrs. J Edward Burns of Kansas City among attendees. It notes the festive mood despite looming crises and the defense program. President Roosevelt and Willkie exchange messages on democracy as the inaugural gala features Chaplin, Ethel Barrymore, and Massey delivering lines about liberty and democracy.
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J. Edward Burns
Kansas City
Capitol Plaza
Roosevelt
British Empire
Willkie
Wenwell L. Willkie
Denner
Electoral College
Sara Dellano Roosevelt
Shower Guitts
Charles Chaplin
Ethel Barrymore
Walt Whiteman
Raymond Massey
Abraham Jinsels
Three Months Body Found in Camden Household
Two sisters cared for an elderly third sister whose body lay in the house for three months. Miss Jennifer, 63, died last October, found beneath overcoats and blankets in bed by welfare authorities during an investigation prompted by Rebecca, 53, wandering nearby. Margaret, 86, confirmed the upstairs sick sister may be dead. Neighbors said the trio had been living in filth and isolation, last seen July 15, 1940.
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Camden
Jan
Mein
Patralman Dohn
Toa
Ulaware
Tad
Jennifei
Harry Leonard
Toal
Rebecca
Margaret
Levintise
Hedceen
Leonard
Jvine
Neigh Joe
Bexar County Seeks Legislation for Higher Tax Revenue
County officials led by Judge Charles W. Anderson push state lawmakers to authorize a new levy enabling Bexar to raise taxes for relief measures. The City-County Welfare agency head Greer notes two haul tracks stored for relief work, while Anderson says the county must handle the relief burden with limited city aid.
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Charles W. Anderson
Bexar County
Baxter
Greer
Welfare Agniy
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Anderson
Petain Keeps Cabinet as Talks with Germany Continue
Vichy reports Petain will stay with the present cabinet while German replies to Christmas messages are studied. Cabinet changes hinge on Fernand de Brinon’s arrival and the status of Laval, who resigned in December. Negotiations with Laval’s return remain unsettled as tension lingers over Franco German collaboration.
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Vichy
Franer
Stain
Omer
Marsha
Philippe Petal
Hitler
Dulbing
Tals
Fernand de Brinon
Petain
France
Hiller
de Aringa
Pierre Laval
Laval
Scottie Banned from Inaugural Car Tale
President Roosevelt and his dog Scottie are involved in a lighthearted inauguration moment. As he prepared to depart in his automobile on the White House grounds, the dog jumped into the vehicle’s flag behind him, and the president refused the pet a ride for the ceremony.
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Washington
Janey le — Falla
Roosevelt
Memican Officer To Report At Houston Monday
Tantela Ballnag of the Max dean Army Ward is expected to report at Fork and Houston Monday afternoon to observe training of the Second Division. Here A Held are tilory officer.
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Tantela Ballnag
Fork &Am Houtston
British Forces Push Into Eritrea From Kassala
British headquarters announced a two point advance into Eritrea from Kassala on the Sudan border as Italian forces retreat. The report said forces were operating eastward of Tessenei and Sabderat in contest with the retreating enemy, with Tessenei located about 30 miles southeast of the recaptured town.
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Egypt
Sudan
Eritrea
Kassala
Tessenei
Sabderat
Tessen¢i
Mallés
Britres
Sabderal
Tessenet
British front reports Axis advances near Massaua and Valletta raid
War bulletin notes Brusn drive toward Massaua on the River Gash while Valletta harbors are bombed by German dive bombers. R A F claims 15 raiders shot down and a British fighter missing. Libyan offensive aid hits Italian East Africa with light tanks. Kassala fallen by Ethiopian undercover forces disrupting Italian supply lines. Ethiopian drums signal renewed royal resistance around Holet Selassie region.
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Tessenei
Tront
Mediterranean
Valletta
Malta
Suez Canal Zone
Totrbk
Libya
Italian East Africa
Sudan
Kassala
French Siamese Ships in Battle Off Koh Chang Island
British style summaries report a naval clash near Koh Chang in the Gulf of Siam. Seven French warships led by Lamotte Picquet attacked Thai forces in dawn and morning shelling and air bombardment. The Lamotte Picquet disappeared after retreat. the Dhenburi scored hits and engine-room fires. Thai forces reportedly sank or damaged several French vessels. Thai bombers dropped over three tons of bombs on Protch naval base at Ream Bay.
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Thailand
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Lamotte-Picquet
Koh Chang
Gulf of Siam
Thaimayal
Jéan Varlan al Vichy
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Thatigh Command
Protch
Jat Ream
Gulf of Siar
Death by Own Action Ends Romance in Subway Tragedy
New York report details a suicide pact between Israel Hurwitz and Carrie Hartwell Patterson. They, jobless with nearly nothing, rode a subway to a cheap room in Manhattan. Hurwitz survived with severe injuries, Patterson died as the train struck. Detectives traced a plan driven by poverty and a desire for reprieve.
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Jan
Israel Hurwitz
Carrie Hartwell Patterson
Hurwitz
Belfast
Boston
omif-Manhatta
Hurowitz
Public Relations Offices Changed Col Teayden Williamson
Col Teayden Williamson, public relations officer for the Eighth Corps, moved Monday to the office formerly occupied by the Red Cross on the east side of the Quadrangle. His previous office was on the second floor of the town treasury, south section of the Quad.
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Teayden Willamson
Eighth Corps
Red Cross
Tiast Bean
Towastery
Rangie
Morgenthau Cites Good Fiscal Conditions On Defense Push
Secretary Morgenthau said the fiscal and monetary affairs are very satisfactory as the United States begins a costly defense program. He outlined aims to increase tax on interest from government securities, adjust the borrowing program to include all citizens and soldiers, and uphold the ability to pay in any tax increases over the next four years.
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Washington
Morgenthau
San Antonio Airport Bond Drive Faces Secret Opposition
Backers push a $890,000 bond issue for a new municipal airport six miles north of San Antonio amid a last minute plea by Col. W B Tuttle and Mayor Maury Maverick to unite voters. City to cover the gap with federal aid, land options chosen, and condemnation possible for needed parcels as army activity grows.
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Solonel Tuttle
Maury Maverick
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Army Sit Corps Activites
Stinson Leld
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