Gannett warns democracy danger from autocracy
Publisher Frank E. Gannett, addressing a Chicago audience, warns that overbearing economic strain and concentrated power threaten liberties. He cites rising unemployment, expansion of executive powers, and references to Europe, urging Americans to resist trends toward autocratic control to preserve constitutional rights.
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Roosevelt Das
George
Washington
Coughlin Discusses Poverty Causes
Detroit February 21 Reverend Charles E Coughlin spoke on his Sunday broadcast arguing that order alone does not guarantee prosperity. He asked why nations face poverty and war and criticized surface remedies and class conflict while urging consideration of deeper reforms.
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Detroit
Charles E. Coushhi
Coughlin Samoon
Alcatraz
Sing Sing
York
Coushhin
Jewish Refugee from Reich Shot to Death
A Jewish refugee from the Reich described as a former German dentist and years in practice was found shot to death in a Chicago hotel room. He had recently arrived seeking asylum and was connected to studies at the University and dental school. His body was discovered with an expensive fur overcoat nearby.
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Greemany
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Bentisiy
Bentisiy At the Universes of Iumate Dental School
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Widow At Loss To Account For Dentist S Murder
New York report says Tasa Savaineri widow of Dr Max Sammett claims she and her husband were drivers from GeuSt Ras Te Is but she denies involvement or knowledge of any political activity. The fragmentary text suggests confusion over the couple's movements and possible connection to the dentist's murder.
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New York
Tasa Savaineri
Slim Praneite
Max Sammett
Easy to Remember Children's Birthdays in Charleston WV
Railroad engineer H E Connex notes he has trouble remembering his children's birthdays Gail turns 13 on March 25 Woodrow on September 23 and a few other dates listed for family birthdays in Charleston West Virginia February 21.
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H. E. Connex
Gail
Woodrow
British airman bombs ship off Hongkong in attack
A British airman from the carrier squadron claims to have destroyed a Japanese aircraft carrier near Canton while reporting multiple bombs dropped. The incident caused panic and damage as ambulances rushed to the scene near one of Canton’s old ports, with casualties feared.
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Hongkong
Bhanghat
Manes
Canton
Formosa
Armmren
Seize Oil Reserves Navy Urges in Crisis Debate
In 1933 Washington a Navy push argues for seizure of oil and submerged lands to back a modern fleet. Secretary Swanson faces a Senate resolution seeking compulsory acquisition but weighs national defense power against compensation concerns.
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William S. Real
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Mons
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Aulaomit
Ioseil
Sven Thoush
Clary
Congress
Mary Swanson
Navy New
Calif
New York Firms Enter Major U.S. War Production Pact
The United States and General Electric announce a joint war production contract. The deal focuses on plants at Schenectady New York West Lynn Massachusetts Bridgeport Connecticut Cleveland Ohio Kenston Pennsylvania and Fort Wayne Indiana. The pact aims to boost output by about half the workforce, including tens of thousands of women, and reshapes industrial labor during the war effort.
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Fopine Worlers
Aime 24
INS
Rade Aml Maiva
CL Ve Nrumise
Scheneclaat
West Linn
Mass- Bridgeport
Connine Ciereland Ryumoene Works
Cleveland Net
Kensmzton, Pa
Fort Warne
Monroe Doctrine Back in Parlor
The column by Arthur Bugs Baer comments on renewed interest in the Monroe Doctrine amid Latin American tensions and European influence. It frames shifts in policy as gradual progress, cautioning against entanglement with ancient rivalries and promising a measured approach to hemispheric affairs.
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Arthur
Bugs) Baer
Monroe
North
South America
General MacArthur Receives First Child in Manila
In Manila on February 71 a son weighing over a half pound was born to General Douglas MacArthur, retired U S Army officer and chief of Philippine defense. The infant was named Arts Mother and ten were reported doing 7.
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Manila
Douglas Macarthur
United States Army
Philippine Defense
50 Strikes Settled in New York Labor Tensions
New York state officials report that 340 threatened strikes were averted as labor disputes were settled. The update, dated February, notes Governor Herbert P. Lehman in charge and the state board of appeals overseeing the settlements.
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New York
Lerbert FL Letman
Ppelataans Board
Tihe
Momihe
Ies Sxistb
On the Airwaves Tonight and Tomorrow
Radio schedule fragment lists WHAM WRAM WEAF and other stations with mentions of programs and times though lines are garbled. Notable names include Joan Edwards and Mr Wert. Contents are fragmentary but indicate a network morning or evening lineup across multiple stations.
Beards Wrestling and Science Event Highlights
Local station schedule lists a mix of programs including science segments at Papakor and a science quiz. Notable entries mention Beards wrestling, NFBI events, and a chorus or singing segment on WR stations. Schedule details are fragmented but show various talks and entertainment across WFBL WEAP and WEAF networks.
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NFBI
MWEAF
Orpsan
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