Two World War Fronts Clash In Promised Pacific War
Washington reports echo a stark warning that U S strategy in Europe delays the Pacific fight. Wei Tao-ming hands Chiang Kai-shek letter to Roosevelt as Japan’s gains threaten China, Burma, Malaya, and the Philippines, while observers fear a collapsing Chinese resistance and a stronger Japanese fortress Asia.
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Washington
Chungking
Europe
Pacific
White House
Wei Tao-Ming
Chiang Kai-Shek
Roosevelt
Ray Richards
Hearst
China
United States
Japan
Chuinghing
Peiping-Hankow
Chita
India
mid-Pacific
Asia
Hitler
Joseph C. Grew
Mr. Grew
Greater East Asia
Burma
Malaysia
The
East Indies
Philippines
Grew
Siam
Indo-China
Bertrand W. Gearhardt
California
Harbin
Rangoon
Australasia
Americas
Chronic anxiety linked to eye and body fatigue in armed forces
Army doctors describe chronic anxiety as a source of eye and bodily symptoms. Patients may suffer rapid heartbeats headaches fainting numbness breathing trouble and digestive upset. Eye problems include daytime and nighttime vision issues headaches spots watering eyes and may reflect underlying disease.
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Issac GC. Michaelson
England
Eye symptoms explained by anxiety not eye disease
The article discusses that eye trouble may stem from nervous conditions rather than organic disease. It emphasizes careful eye exams by specialists, patient reassurance, and addressing the patient’s emotions to resolve symptoms caused by fear and worry.
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Copyrt
Klog, Pow
Byad., Inc
Appeal of united Negro College Fund sparks constructive plan
The piece touts a $1.5 million fund for 27 Negro colleges, led by Walter Hoving at 38 Hash Fifty-seventh Street New York. It argues education improves self-respect and opportunity, urges generous tax-deductible contributions, and criticizes segregation while stressing the need for real leadership and honest purpose to solve the Negro problem.
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United Negro College Fund
Chaiman
Walter Hoving
Hash Tifty-seventh Street
New York
N. Y
Africa
Europe
America
United States
Gener
Sound Negro Leadership and Notable Americans
Sokolsky praises heroic black leadership and unity against hateful politicking. He highlights Booker T. Washington Robard Moton and George Washington Carver as exemplary Americans, stressing generosity and selfless service over self-interest. The piece reflects wartime era attitudes and includes unrelated notes on gorillas, eye aids, and rumor clinics.
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Booker T. Washington
Robard Moton
Tuskedgee
George Washington Carver
King Fees
Syn, Inc
The Father of Texas and His Flawed Ambition
A frustrated portrait of Stephen F. Austin as a leader whose refined tastes and eastern manners contrasted with the rugged Texan frontier. The text notes his banking acumen and salesmanship that launched colonization, his role in military campaigns, and his effort to build a judicial system under Mexican rule, all driven by a steadfast promise to his father and empire.
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Stephen F. Austin
Owl Patent
Texas
Middle West
Southwest
Ife
Aurlin'k
Wen
War Mothers to Convene in San Antonio Convention
Graying heads will bow in memory of sons and daughters who died in the World War as approximately 300 War Mothers from across the state gather for the annual convention of the American War Mothers in San Antonio on June 7. May 27, 1934. Also note a May 25, 1924 notice of a 221 percent retaxation in lay assessments to all Bexar county property owners by the county commissioners at a Board of Equalization meeting.
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American War Mothers
San Antonio
Bexar County
Commissionere Cour
Board of Equalization
Texas
Maly
Dany and Sanday
White
Inside Book Warns of Hitler Style Presidency Power
A British wartime handbook titled A Handbook of the United States of America is described as praising executive power and warning it could reshape U S government if the New Deal continues. Representative Taber cites the work as promoting a Hitler-like system with the president as ruler, while Elmer Davis defends it as a factual government portrait.
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United States of America
England
Office of War Information
John Taber
New York
Congress
Taber
Great Britain
Elmer Davis
America
United States
Roosevelt Wallace Dilemma Looms In Democratic Talks
In Washington the talk centers on whether President Roosevelt will renominate Wallace as running mate. Congressional observers see party factions and CIO pressure shaping the choice, with Rayburn or Barkley favored over Wallace in a free Senate vote. The CIO has spent about 700000 on its campaign apparatus, signaling influence while Roosevelt’s grip on delegates remains strong.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Wallace
Rayburn
Barkley
INS
Senate
CTO
I Am an American Day Celebrated in Pittsburgh
In Schenley Park Flagstaff Hill about 25 000 gathered for the I Am an American Day ceremony with Old Glory, addressing dignitaries including Rear Admiral W T Cluverius Bishop Hugh Boyle Staff Sgt Charles E Kelly and Capt Frederick L Oliver. Mayor Cornelius D Scully notes Pittsburgh will continue annual observances of the day.
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William Randolph Hearst
McCloud
Calif
Pittsburgh
Flagstaff
Schenley Park
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Carnegie
University of Pittsburgh
Cathedral of Learning
Stephen Colling Foster
Sehenley Park
W. T. Cluverius
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Hugh Boyle
Charles E
Commando
Commando) Kelly
Our Own
Frederick L. Oliver
Pittsburgh Naval District
A. L. Wolk
Rome
Cornelius D. Scully
City of
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Aircraft Workers District
Los Angeles
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Oregon
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War Labor Board
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CIO
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