Readers reply to Hearst on war and peace stance 1941
A flood of letters from readers in Milwaukee, Los Angeles, and New York respond to William Randolph Hearst's wartime editorials. Citizens urge peace, stronger defense, or cautious involvement, touching on draft age, American unity, and avoiding entanglement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mandolph Hearst
Los Angeles
Calif
Hearst
Milwaukee Sentinel
Washington
Park Ave
New York
Williarm Randolph Hearst
Wmegroud
California
Mr. Hearst
General Staff
Army
Tsoumdé
EL Hitmars
Wena Randolph Hearst
San Simeon
Tam
New York Journal American
America
Europe
Jefferson
William
Randolph Hearst
McCloud
Rose Streit
Greenberg
Rosa
Ater
UW. 8
England
India
Java
Gochin-China
W. B. Whittle
Maleat Ave
West
Los Angeles, Co
Marines enlist 17 year olds for duration of national emergency
The Marine Corps Reserve announces that enlistment minimum age is lowered from 18 to 17 effective immediately. The enlistment term changes from four years to for the duration of the national emergency. No 17 year olds were previously accepted, though some 18 year olds were recruited regularly. The move follows policy updates and graduation considerations at high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps Dwaiferine Corps’ Reserve
Marine Recrathing
Marine Corps Reserve
Us Mmey
Mas Vine Corps Des
Mintiniem
Stow Hive
Enneylye
I High School
Weather and climate notes from a fragmented May report
A garbled May weather summary lists wind, rainfall, and sunshine figures, with references to May averages and monthly totals. It mentions sun rise times around 6 47 and set times near 7 25, plus tides and moon phase. The piece also lists many U S cities with scattered cloudiness and temperature notes, interspersed with unrelated political and place names.
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Jorhee
ArAiwas Barsieht
Crete Drome Battle Rages Amid Allied Hold On Island
Dispatches report fierce fighting around Crete as German forces struggle to land troops and supplies. British and Greek forces press defense to repel landings while air support dwindles and transport losses mount. paratroopers and gliders face harsh terrain and damaged airfields as the battle continues with Allied naval pressure offshore.
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Ubatba
Candia
Sermsn
A. F
Catra
Promigal
Statl Bre
Greece
Crete
Makeshife
Vite
Tetas
Carlsbad Flood Strands 1000 Homeless in New Mexico
Albuquer que New Mexico May 24 more than 1900 persons homeless and many missing after two days of torrential floods hit Carlsbad, New Mexico. Clouds linger with rain possible as 10 to 11 inches drenched the area. Water poured from canyons into the Pecos River, then receded. Relief groups housed and fed victims in schools and churches. Red Cross reports say missing people likely perished though confirmation awaited. Traffic halted on highways into and out of the town and nearby Carlsbad Caverns area. The Rio Grande flood further displaced hundreds, with relief efforts ongoing.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Devett
New
Mexico
Carls
New Mexico
Carlsbad
Carlsb
Red Cross
Carlsbad Caverns
New Meatco
Rio Grande
Lindbergh and Wheeler warn democracy danger at New York rally
Chartes Lindbergh and Senator Berton Wheeler spoke at Madison Square Garden in a rally for the America First committee claiming U S participation in the European war would end American democracy. About 20,000 attended as Flynn denounced anti semitic speakers and police guarded the event amid a single heckler removal.
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New York
Chartes A. Lindbergh
Berton K. Wheeler
D.mont
United States
Madison Square Garden
America Fieet Committee
Lindbergh
America
Aff
Wheelers
Ulue Chlerie
Miro
John T. Flynn
The
America First Committee
Joseph E. McWilliams
American Destiny Party
Yorkville
Flynn
McWilliatx
America Firsh Committee
War News From A Century Past On This Date
Twenty five years have passed since the war began as Allied forces clash at Tumvament and Gortrich retakes a fort with heavy losses. Germany faces seizure of ments while peace talk in Berky hints mediation. Allied advances near the Somme threaten the German army, King George appeals for endurance, and air power disrupts transport across France Belgium and the Rhine.
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Tinvament
Gortrichs
Germany
Wilson
Berky
Battle reports Passionate fight for Crete rages at Maleme
War roundup notes fifth day of Crete fighting as British and Greek defenders resist at Maleme airfield held by German troops with artillery support. Axis claims a sinking of British ships, and German and Italian sources report losses to Allied convoys and air attacks while RAF targets Cologne and Boulogne.
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Beers
Crete
Malem
Candia
Retimo
Mediterranean
Greenland
RAF
Cologne
Rhine Valley
Boulogne
Luftwaffe
Nazi Raid Fails as 5,000 Germans Sink or Die
Alexandria May 24 British naval squadron reports destroying or sinking a large convoy bound for Crete. Italian destroyers, merchantmen, and sailing ships went down after a night engagement, with at least 40 calques carrying Nazis sunk and many survivors fleeing. A British cruiser trio and four destroyers pressed the attack, sinking destroyers and a steamer, while rescuers could not reach scattered Germans in the sea.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Crete
Greece
Bea
Bo Ster
Garmmage
Suds Bay
Acreen
Jenemy
Caiques
Anti Invasion Methods Outlined For Home Defense
A leaked plan instructs civilians and home guards to remain calm and avoid aiding invaders. It urges orderly conduct, no contact with enemies, and to support troops while withholding information. The pamphlet stresses personal action aligned with national defense and warns that many could be killed or captured on landings.
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Rome
Gay
Douglass Junior School Holds Promotion Exercises
Promotion exercises for Lin Bd elias of Douglass Junior school were held in the school auditorium. Certificates were presented by Thomas B. Portwood, assistant superintendent of San Antonio public Schools. The invocation was given by Rev. Robert Mosby. Welcome was extended by Ella Louise Hammonds. Panel discussion featured Marjorie Thompson, Mart Wallace, Margaret Johnson, Jimmie Ellioth and Maxine Bellinger.
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Lin Bdelias
Douglass Junior School
Thomas B. Portwood
Permhinndent
San Antonio
Robert 8. Mosby
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Ella Louise Hammonds
Marjorie Thompson
Marti: Wallace
Margaret Johnson
Jimmie Ellioth
Maxine Bellinger
New Motors Strike Threat Looms Amid Wage Fight
General Motors faces a fresh walkout threat after the Pontiac local of the CIO UAW filed notice to strike over anti union activity. Meanwhile three GM plants accepted a new wage contract. Navy may step in at some shipyards as machinists strike ties up billions in naval work. Coal board studies pay disputes as Southern operators resist Northern wage levels.
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General Motors
Pontiac
Michigan Abtor
Esterday
G. M. Focals
Olis
Mobile
Lansing
Mich
Fisher Stamping
Grant Rapids
Chevrolet
Janesville
Wis
NAVY
San Francisco
Harry Hock
Businest
AFP
L. Union
Mare Island
Board Studies Coal
Washington
Defense Mediation Board
Ubied
Nether
Wiliam Green
A.fl of L
A. P. of L
Reynolds Metal
Ominim
Boris Shishkin
Green
Sila
Elks Club Fountain Ends Spin With Water From Lake
Milwaukee officials shut off a fountain in front of the Elks club after it started dispensing what appeared to be Lake Michigan spring water. The unexpected supply had Milwaukeans carrying home bottles, sparing them further exercise.
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Milwaukee
Elks Club
Lake Michigan
Revivalist to Deliver Baccalaureate Sermon at Taylor High
The Rev. F A Newmeister, pastor of Highland Park Lutheran Church, will give the baccalaureate sermon for Taylor High School graduates Sunday night at Taylor. The article notes money saving and opportunity on parade in the Vacation Want Ad section of The Sunday Light.
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Neumeister
F A. Newmeister
Highland Park Lutheran Church
Taylor High School
Taylor
Olga Livesay
William G. Live-' Bay
Fontry
Martern Ronk
Arthur Ronk
Highland Park
San Antonio area news highlights and notable births
The Bexar Facts notes a chamber of commerce goodwill trip with limited travel by F. D. Traub, a San Antonio Beautification program, and the 1942 Habitat convention aiming to attract 16 000 visitors. It lists births and notable people connected to San Antonio including Andy Smith, Harry Roghes, James Deyo, Olga Livesay, and Gloria Tatsch, plus several local educators and artists visiting or teaching, and Edison High graduates entering medicine or military service.
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Inman
Chamber of Commerce
Rie
Grane Valley
F. D
Plare
Brownnylife
Ness Week
San Antonio
Andy Smith
Harry Roghhs
James Deyoe
Nathan Sinkin Rites Sunday
Funeral services for Nathan Sinkin, 53, of 414 East Evergreen Street in San Antonio, will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the family residence with Rabbi Dashd Tomarkin officiating. Sinkin, a native of Russia who came to San Antonio 33 years ago, owned M. Sinkin Wholesale Dry Goods and was president of Sunshine Clothing Manufacturing. Survivors include his widow, two sons William and Sam Sinkin, a daughter Rosalie Binkin, and a brother Abe Sink. Interment will be at Agudas Adh Im Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
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Nathan Sinkin
Evergreen Street
San Antonio
Abe Sink
Agudas Adh
F. Josephson
A. D. Zucht
M. B. Freed
Morris Richbook
Don Pearlman
Abe Goldberg
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Eo Sala
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