Solidarity grows in Western Hemisphere under good neighbor policy
Secretary Hull praised Latin American unity as governments cooperated with Washington in wartime. The Rio conference from Jan 15 will discuss security measures, economic collaboration, and curbs on alien activities, with plans for postwar reconstruction and shared objectives against the Axis.
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Rio de Janeiro
Latin America
Germany
Italy
Japan
Victory Book campaign promotes reading for troops
The Victory Book drive begins tomorrow to collect 10 million used books for soldiers and mariners. Managed by the American Library Association United Service Organizations and the Red Cross, with local headquarters near the library and collection boxes citywide.
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Tapering Off Daylight Saving Time Plan Quoted
Washington work on easing Americans into daylight saving time proposes a 12 day taper with clocks advanced five minutes daily and by day five people would reach destinations 55 minutes early. The public would not notice as all clocks shift together, likened to chronically early sunrise revealing human limits. The piece warns the plan may mislead and leaves the outcome uncertain.
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Washington
How To Win The War Dept
After Pearl Harbor the editor notes practical citizen ideas to aid the war effort. A caller warns broken glass in streets threatens public security and urges better municipal upkeep. A later tip urges homeowners to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice to help pedestrians and save tires.
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Pearl Harbor
Preparing for Price Day and OPA enforcement
The article outlines the upcoming Price Day when a new federal price control law takes effect. It notes enforcement aims to close gaps between existing ceilings and the new regime, praises compliance under OPA orders, and highlights public disclosure as a weapon against noncompliance. It profiles Brunson MacChesney as chief enforcer and recounts the loyalty and honesty shown by many market participants.
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Disappointments In War Not New For U S Reverses In Pacific
The piece traces historic American reverses across wars from the Revolutionary War through the Civil War, War of 1812, and Civil War again, noting frequent defeats and strategic setbacks before eventual victories, and highlighting the long pattern of resilience amid losses.
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Highways Safer in 1942 Through Rationing and Enforcement
Joseph M. Koren argues Stark county roads will be safer in 1942 amid car and tire rationing and reduced travel. He cites 1941 toll of 104 deaths, plus expected drops from lower traffic, stricter enforcement, and conservation of rubber stocks as speeds and violators decline.
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Stark County
Why Japan failed to adapt to the modern world
Dr Hu Shih argues Japan showed only veneer of modernity while feudal patterns persisted. He contrasts Japan with China where gradual cultural evolution yielded deeper transformations. He warns dictatorial states prize efficiency but prove most inefficient, war being their sole purpose.
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Pearl Harbor
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United States
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Century Robbery and Historical Notes From The Era
A 100 year slice notes a Washington City patent office robbery with items sent to President Van Buren from the Imaam of Muscat valued at 14 000 to 15 000 dollars and a 1 000 dollar reward. A separate 40 year item recalls a bandit hold up at Carnahan Tin Plate mill on Mahoning road near Cook Park.
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Greece Accepts Entente Ultimatum as King Mobilizes Guns
Twenty five years ago Greece accepted the entente ultimatum and the king immediately began delivering over six batteries of mountain guns, signaling a rapid military escalation.
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Election 1930s era unrest and labor strikes around world
Ten years ago Gandhi was arrested in Bombay for aiding the no tax campaign. In Cuba soldiers seized control after five explosions. In Chile machine guns were mounted on 100 taxicabs as 20 000 state railway workers went on strike. Lester Hoeger led Winesburg Farmers Institute.
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Chile
Lester Hoeger
Winesburg Farmers’ Institute
Stephen Collins Foster Lived in Cincinnati 1846 to 1849
This Is Ohio notes Stephen Collins Foster, a songwriter based in Cincinnati from 1846 to 1849, writing songs sung by minstrel performers. Publisher William Peters published many Foster tunes including Susanna, Louisiana Belle and Old Uncle Ned, earning over ten thousand dollars while Foster reportedly received little. Peters' early profits helped him expand into a leading Midwest music publisher.
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Cincinnati
William C. Peters
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Susanna
Ned
Midwest
Political quote on public service by Paul V McNutt
A concise remark from Paul V McNutt, federal security administrator, arguing that enduring power at any level depends on serving the American people. The line emphasizes governance tied to public benefit and accountability.
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America
Paul V. McNutt
Federal Security Administrator
A Querulous Voice Targets Hash Slingers Over Fillet Fee
A heated citizen voices criticism of hash slingers demanding a fee for fillet, accusing the vendors of overcharging and complicating local dining choices. The exchange highlights price tensions in town commerce and consumer frustration amid rising food costs.
Back in the Army and Frustrations Over Fillet Pronunciations
A humorous column rails at French menu terms as an American soldier vows to return to service. It quips about pronunciation of filet and fillet, jokes about bilingual waiters, and weaves in pop culture and wartime references, ending with a light anecdote about a paper vendor and nitroglycerine workers.
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Bill Saroyan
Piasgredge
T. W. Needs
Theodore Burstein
Army Medical Corps
Auer V. F. W. Post
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