Fortune survey shows U.S. support for world role grows
A Fortune magazine survey finds 61.6 percent of Americans favor compensating with foreign territory or trade rights for aiding in defeating Hitler and 58.4 percent want a larger U.S. role in world affairs after the war. About 54 percent back intervention, with 27.5 percent supporting full government program. The south Atlantic and south west regions show strongest intervention sentiment.
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New York
United States
Hitler
Fortune Magazine
Fortune
Rcent
Great Britain
Western Hemisphere
South Atlantic
England
Africa War Front Shrinks Axis Grip Yet Expands Stakes
The article argues Britain and Free French leadership shifts in North Africa reshape the war. It notes strategic aims to ease pressure on Russia and protect Suez, while warning that loss of French bases like Dakar could widen Axis access and complicate Atlantic trade. It highlights French desert raids and supply links as potential flanks for a broader winter campaign across North Africa.
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Freetown
Letters From Santa Recieve Requests From Area Children
A collection of child letters to Santa Claus from the public square igloo reveal wishes for cars, trains, dolls, school items, and toys. Young writers such as Jimmy Bracken Marcia Anne Lewers Todd Allen Palmer Gary Lee McAdam Diane Buckins James David Ray Renie John Ferencz and Mary Kathleen Boyce express excitement about Christmas and ask for gifts ranging from slippers and desks to trains and sleds while reminding Santa to help all other children.
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Marcia Anne
Larry Robert Lewers
Pearl
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Daddy
Todd Allen Palmer
2Nd St SE
Cars Wanted to Sell Quick in Repositor y Ad
The notice advertises quick sale of a 1936 LGHEVROLET coupe in good condition with radio heater and defroster. It invites readers with cars to sell to phone 5101 and have a Want Ad inserted for tomorrow's paper to reach interested buyers.
Jan Valtin Pardoned to Halt Deportation
Richard Krebs known as Jan Valtin, author of Out of the Night, received a full unconditional pardon from Gov. Culbert Olson in Los Angeles. The move aimed to stop his pending deportation to Germany after a California assault conviction tied to his former Communist Party ties.
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Los Angeles
Richard Krebs
California
Communist Party
Culbert L. Olson
Germany
Krebs
Gestapo
O.G.P.U
San Quentin
Maurice Goodstein
Jan Valtin
Goodstein
Gov. Olson
Millersburg Opens Yale Seal Campaign Begins
Christmas Seals association launched its annual drive in Millersburg to raise 800 for tuberculosis. Supt. W. W. Wilson is named chairman to replace Rev. H. H. Craeger, who moves to Barberton. Other officers are Walter Skemp treasurer Mrs. C. J. Fisher secretary and Richard Cary campaign treasurer.
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Millersburg
Christmas Seals Association
W. W. Wilson
H. H. Creager
Barberton
Walter Skemp
C. J. Fisher
Richard Cary
Illinois Well Fixed as Zuppke Keeps Illini Hopeful
Champaign reports coach Bob Zuppke leads the Illinois football program with a hopeful outlook as eight sophomores join the 1941 varsity, marking a transition moment for the team and hinting at future depth.
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Illinois
Champaign
Bob Zuppke
Floods Carry Fresh Produce Down Willamette River
Albany residents found bags of pumpkins squash watermelons and other vegetables flowing past homes as floodwaters from upstream lowland gardens carried yields down the Willamette River.
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Albany
Ore
Williamette River
Well Fortified Health Tip Promotes Father Johns Medicine
An article extols strong bodily resistance as key to fighting colds and credits Father Johns Medicine with five years of use. It emphasizes vitamins A and B D and asserts no harmful drugs are present while recommending the product for protection.
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Father John
University class writes its own textbook in Pittsburgh
A University of Pittsburgh summer workshop produced a 131 page guide titled Youth Education in Practical Living. The source book assists functional high school education and curriculum study for Tri State schools involved in local curriculum development programs.
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United Pittsburgh, Ec
University of Pittsburgh
Pitt Summer Workshop
Tristate
Pin No Safeguard Mishap in New Boston Theft
Dec 1 report from New Boston New Hampshire notes David Blaisdell lost his wallet containing $41 to two strangers who lifted the case as he directed them on their way. The elderly farmer remained unharmed though wallet and cash were taken.
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New Boston
N. H
David Blaisdell
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