Letters to Hearst praise and wartime letters from readers
A collage of reader letters dated June 1941 praising The News column by William Randolph Hearst. Contributors from Los Angeles Hollywood Bronx Brooklyn Detroit and other places express gratitude for antiwar views, vivisection stance, and calls to counter prowar propaganda.
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Bayside
Randolph Heanst
Mclland
Calif
John Emerson
Emerson
Mr. Hearst
Collins
Clarence Emerson
Detroit
Mich
William Randolph Hearst
McCloud
Calf
Dearoir
Detroit Times
Silay
Vacant Room Ad Promises Funds for Vacation Efforts
A brief notice touts using a vacant room to raise money for a vacation. It notes business improvements and defense jobs attract youths to the city, and that the best rooms fill quickly as advertised.
Plague of Worms Feared for West
A speculative report from LSU experts warns of a potential outbreak of screwworms across the Midwest and Southwest. W.T. Cobb cites a tripled population in southern wintering grounds and predicts northward spread affecting cattle and other livestock, raising alarm over possible impact on agriculture.
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Cobb
Portable Jail Is Reported Stolen
A portable jail facility used for Border Days celebrations, reportedly walked away. Sheriff Bud Taylor said the portable house is missing and may have been taken during the event preparations in GRANvsviuns on June 21.
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Granvsviuns
Isang
Bud Taylor
Nazi Soviet Hondo clash on front as war spreads
Advices from Ankara describe Germany and Russia tightening on the European front with units and weapons moving toward the Suez corridor. Reports cite Hungarian Slovak and Romanian alignment with Germany, German campaigns in the Balkans, and Red Army redeployments near Petsamo and Ukraine, while RAF raids strike Kiel Boulogne and British bases as Berlin claims several ships sunk.
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Tahy
Ravslg
Ievane
Sportance
Atraterists
Germany
Ursia
Suez
Comuh
Ankara
Russia
Ruments
Hungary
Slovakia
Reuters
Pene Agency
Isten- Reuters
Si¢gmund List
Balkan
Stagov
Bucharest
Finland
Red Army
Petsamo
Pinland
Arctic
Red Sammy
Deense
Kilev
Ukraine
Minsk
Mowe
Lithuania
Hitler
Britain
Kiel
French Channel
Haided
Grimsby
Great Yarmouth
England
Midlands
Fort Wiliam
Scotland
Humber
Afden
Alexandria
Bugbug
Egypt
Tobruk
Libya
Freech Somaliland
The War 25 Years Ago Today Report
War notes from a 25 year past date describe U S forces shifting strategy under General Pershing as German and Allied actions unfold along the Styr river and in French and Belgian theaters. Ambushes, battles, and bombardments are reported with references to Carranza era events and Libyan raids.
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Ione
United States
Washington
Carranna
Carranaa
Rapa
Pershing
U. S
Styr River
Ratssiyn
Petuln
Bordeaux
Ttatian
Libya
Erikes
Ree
War Economy in Axis Strengthened
Rome reports that the Axis war economy has been strengthened after Berlin talks. Agreements reached by committees in the past two weeks place armed forces in position for new tasks and address economic, financial, and monetary issues tied to Italy and Germany's occupation of Yugoslavia and Greece.
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Rome
Tub
Italy
Germany
Berlin
Econonie
Yugoslavia
Greece
Hope Abandoned for Sen Harrison
Washington dispatch reports friends and relatives have largely given up hope for Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi, in critical condition at Emergency Hospital after surgery for an intestinal obstruction. Harrison, president pro tempore of the Senate and finance committee chairman, had been gravely ill since the operation.
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Washington
Pat Harison
D.-Miss
Gravely
Terrison
Senate
California education chief backs defense training for adults
California's state superintendent Dr Walter P Dexter argues adults should prepare for national defense through work and finished schooling, not expose schoolchildren. He notes defense education boosted vocational attendance and urges teachers to sustain progressive, student-centered teaching amid aging youth.
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Sacramento
Tale
INS
California
Adoulta
Walter P. Dexter
Dexter
Thn
Stanp sized letters used in Middle East mail
In Cairo on June 21 a first batch of allgraph photo letters reached British service personnel in the Middle East. The miniature letters, reduced to postage stamp size, weighed far less than ordinary letters and carried up to 700 words printed on special forms before being mailed home.
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Cairo
Middle East
Arabia
Palestine
Egypt
Veaders
Ea Phates ‘Jr
Dlapateh
Weta
Navy May End Talk of Submarine Rescue Efforts
Navy officials reported renewed efforts to communicate with the sunken submarine Equalus near New England as divers prepared from New London. The Falcon found large quantities of cork for air and decking while crews studied the wreck about 18 miles from the coast. 60 divers remained ashore awaiting a call. President Roosevelt received updates noting the mood was not optimistic.
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Eliaé
Sess
Richard Edwards
Aboeta
Falcon
Sata
Anf
Chewink
Uitmarina
New London
Conn
Edwards
New England
Equalus
Dorn
Washington
Edmund Jewell
Agw Re
Jewell
Amn
Roosevelt
Navy
New York Laundrymen to Serve At Fort Bragg
Eight Chinese Laundrymen from New York's Chinatown, selected for Army duty, will be assigned to Fort Bragg's new $500,000 laundry after six weeks of basic training. The irony of Army life shows itself as these men await their post, seeking change from their patrolling duties.
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Fort Bragg
Army Life
New York
Chinatown
Receipt helps thwart theft attempt at office
In International Falls two youths brandishing a weapon entered attorney Lew Wilson’s office and demanded $10. He asked for a receipt and obtained one, signed with unclear names. Wilson recognized the clue, and the suspects were soon arrested.
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International Falls
Lew ‘Wilson
Feng
Wilson
War Roundup as Axis, Allies clash near frontier
Reported deadlock on front with bloodshed and yielding seen as only solution. Axis powers push war economy to meet new tasks while Red Army shows no fear. Roosevelt criticizes policy pushing toward war. Britain and Berlin exchange anxious signals as RAF raids continue on northeastern Germany.
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Germany
Rusatea
Red Army
Italy
Guyda Mkens
Roosevelt
Robin
Moor
Washington
Robin Moor
Berlin
U. S
R.A. F
Britain
Crew list of missing submarine U-9 released
New London announces the crew roster aboard the missing submarine U-9, detailing 31 officers and enlisted men from diverse hometowns. The vessel departed New London for trials off Forkmouth, New Hampshire, with Commander Howard J. Abbott and Ensign M. P. Wanganess among the officers.
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New London
Conn
Liewt
George C
Craw
Forkmouth
N.H
Iient
Howard J. Abbott
Osceoin
Ows
Crawford
M. ‘P. Wanganess
Navel Reservist
San Diego
Calif
Maryin D. Barry
Seanon
Arcond Viass
Manhattan
Ken
W. R. Gonmady
Mace
Blytheville
Ark
Wits
Seaman
Solt F. Dufresne
Machinst
Bob A. Gardrer
Alsea
Ore
N. Gergen
Seatus
Bronx
N.Y
James G. Gilles
Hestelare
Port Richmond
N. Y
Francia H. Golden
Holyoke
Main
F. A. Griffiths
Bellfontaine
Ohio
Francis L. Gruen
Greenville
Henry J. Gunn
Garr
Neb
Joe A. Hartsog
Cook
Ardmore
Oklo
Gaddis J. Hendy
Mountain View
Calli
Walter 3. Jasnokowick
Brooklyn
Willam CG. Kaufmen
Indianapolis
Levitt
Krueger
Alan H. Littleford
Wasterford
Chester Lb. Miller
Harrisburg
Emile A. Owiletta
Central Falla
R. 1
FL Pchneider
New York City
Bom E. Sonnenbueg
James &. Shreng
Yeamaz
Thomas W.W. Titery Jr
Barke, Varnier
San Angeles
Bernard
The American Weekly tease on science and mysteries
An advertising flurry for The American Weekly features an astronomy piece by Dr. George Gamow explaining how stars are born and die and what would happen if the sun exploded. It promotes mystery stories like The Green Thorn and behind-the-scenes town profiles, plus a South Carolina recipe tour and home almanack features to be distributed with Sunday’s edition.
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Dillon Street
Los Angeles
Wuac
Randolph Hearst
Ban Simeon
Cxilf
Mr. Hearst
America
Hearsh
Bank of England
George Sawaya
Tomorrax
George Gamow
George Washington University
Bpring Valley
George Candie
Milady
Candle
Coltiunn
Hale Ays
American Weekly
UAL Tie
Irmis Johnson
Tyler
Patrick
Tomorrow
Lilo Cutt
Stanvir
Good Diets Beat Aid for Farmers
Washington dispatch reports Surgeon General Thomas Parran says Americans are the nation's best potential market for agricultural products. Government estimates show dietary increases for vegetables fruits butter milk eggs and meats could absorb most surplus, except wheat, if intake rises 10 to 30 percent in some items and 50 to 70 percent in others.
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Washington
INS
Thomas
H. Parran
U. S. Public Health Service
Sweden and Switzerland freed to renew US funds
Washington reports the release of frozen assets of neutral Sweden and Switzerland allowing renewed financial transactions. The Treasury issued licenses exempting the two nations from the prior sweeping order tied by President Roosevelt to German and Italian holdings in the United States, affecting about 3.6 billion dollars in total. Swiss holdings are about 1.4 billion. Swedish credit amounts were not disclosed.
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Washington
Sweden
Switzerland
United States
Treasury
Roosevelt
Recreation Group to Hear Schultz Speaker at Collins Yard
Vic Schulz will address the San Antonio Recreation Council meeting at Collins Yarding at 10 A M Monday Mrs Bennett Harcour presides and Mrs Td Dewers will deliver a magazine report The session features light on sustained wanted sets and a Broadway at Firth Street scene
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Vic Schulz
M Teatsing
San Antonio Recreation Cornel
Collins
Bennett Harcour
Td Dewers
Suston
Comelia Broadway
Firth Street
Middle Age Care Urged By Ohio Health Director
Ohio Health Director Fr. H. Markeith warns middle aged adults to slow down as spring urges activity. He stresses balancing rest with light exercise to avoid exhaustion and to maintain health, noting mental sharpness can outlive physical fitness.
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Columbin
Ump
Ohio Health
FR. H. Markeith
Markwith
Pod Albly
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