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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1941
Page
2
Wallace Named Defense Coordinator In Roosevelt Plan
The Roosevelt administration appointed Vice President Henry A. Wallace to coordinate all defense activities, giving him prominent authority and a cabinet role. The move aims to streamline war effort and place a trusted aide in charge while the President focuses on broader strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Roosevelt
House
United States
Henry A. Wallace
Republic
Harding
Wen
Congress
Senate
Wallace
Labor
Interior
Agriculture
White House
Messrs. Knudsen
Hillman
Henderson
Ickes
Gasoline shortage and war resource debate era
Readers weigh war fuel strain and St. Lawrence Power Project proposals. Letters argue Russian campaign drains German resources, criticize aid to Russia, defend American loyalty, and urge free speech while condemning opposition voices.
Quotations on free speech by Voltaire
A reader cites Voltaire's line I disapprove what you say but I defend to the death your right to say it. The quote is attributed to Voltaire though its precise origin is debated and it is widely used in discussions of free speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voltaire
Gasoline Carfew Tests Public Spirit
The piece argues for a 7 PM gasoline curfew to conserve fuel amid wartime loss of tanker supplies. It cites expected savings, the educational value for drivers, and the temporary nature of the shortage. Pipeline construction and possible rationing are noted, urging voluntary restraint as the preferred path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Nazis Will Exploit This Proposal
The column flatly denounces Senator D Worth Clark of Idaho for proposing U S takeover of Latin America and Canada. It warns Nazi propaganda would seize on the idea while noting tensions from Berlin regarding U S economic influence in Latin America. It questions isolationist motives and the fate of American respect for others right if action is rushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Worth Clark
Idaho
United States
Latin-America
Canada
Latin America
Frankfurter Zeitung
Washington
North
Senator Clark
Clark
Vichy Regime Seen as Nazi-Driven Rubber Stamp
The article argues the Vichy Petain Darlan government functions under Nazi influence. It claims Germany pushes plans to control the French fleet and expand influence in French Morocco Algeria and Dakar. It suggests Vichy leaders seek Nazi victory to retain power while Britain may restore the French Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vichy Petain-Darlan
Adolf Hitler
Vichy
Indo-China
Germany
France
French Morocco
Algeria
Dakar
Hitler
Petain
Darlan
Britain
French Republic
Darlans
Lavals
New Order
Mexico snubs Germany in inter American unity stance
Foreign Minister Ezequiel Padilla rejects Germany's protest against US Blacklist and affirms Mexico will follow inter American cooperation. The note contrasts Mexico's WWI stance and signals hemisphere solidarity. Chick hatchery output rises to 130 million monthly as eggs to Britain continues. Silk outlook bleak per Wall Street Journal. peace prospects seen as poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Germany
Berlin
Ezequiel Padilla
United States
Washington
Padilla
Rio Grande
Court outlook on price legislation and federal powers
The article, from Washington, notes questions of constitutionality in price legislation as the new Supreme Court era looms. It highlights Chief Justice Stone and Justice Roberts as Republicans likely to favor federal measures to curb defense program effects. It cites Stones views on property rights yielding to public restrictions including price fixing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Supreme Court
Stone
Roberts
Justice Stone
William Hard
Chief Justice
Readers Digest
Price control in constitutional law debates during emergency
The article discusses the balance between liberty and government action in emergencies. It recalls Nebbia v New York 1934 and Justice Roberts on property and contract rights, then examines federal power to regulate prices and rents, the role of voluntary cooperation, and potential moves toward rationing if cooperation fails. It notes Ickes push for price fixing powers amid defense needs and shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebbia
New York
Justice Roberts
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Ickes
General Johnson on gasoline rationing and fuel transport
Hugh S. Johnson questions wartime fuel policy arguing rationing may be needed despite abundant gas. He condemns transferring oil tankers from private owners to Britain, challenging who decides burdens and who speaks for Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Great Britain
Agriculture clash over cotton sales and parity price
Washington reports pressure from Southern Senators to override Agriculture Secretary Wickard and permit selling cotton above parity as part of price policy fights. The episode ties into the wheat penalty bill and broader government buying authority debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickard
Government
Defense
Is Gasoline Rationing Necessary and Public Spending
A critical column questions wartime aid to Britain and Russia, condemning Harry Hopkins as a profligate bookkeeper and warning that endless taxation and debt could expand government control. The piece argues the public bears the bill and distrusts big handouts as the economy strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Russia
O. K
Missouri
Great Britain
Harry Hopkins
Rasputin
London
Grant
Richmond
Winston
Parity Plan and Price Controls Stir Congressional Debate
The piece discusses Roosevelt price fixing plans, Congress limits on government buying and selling, and potential vetoes. It notes optimism about Britain’s safety from American production and considers Hitler’s prospects, with a reference to a Florida Senator Pepper and a would-be gunman presenting a satchel containing a machine gun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickard
Roosevelt
Congress
London
Hitler
Russia
Britain
Brookings Institute
Louis Marlio
Senate
Florida
Pepper
Washington
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Democratic Party
Detroit News
Rome
Italy
ST. Lawrence
Herald-Journal
Edward J. Noble
Seaway For Defense Committee
Noble
Central Europe
U.S
Solid Fuel and Allied Interests Committee
Coal
Mr. Noble
Armchair Squad
Japan
H. W. Clark
Syracuse
Stalin
Harry
Hopkins
America
God
Europe
Auburn
Joseph P. Doran
Ajax
Dundon
Fayetteville
O. MacDonald
Eaton
Ivat
Hally
The
Wall Street Journal
Our
Price Centre
Hugh S. Johnson
Paul Mallon
WPA
Deaiers
Aed
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