Labor Wins A Decision On The 40 Hour Week
The House, following White House and war board advice, chose not to act on the 40 hour week. The piece argues for wartime labor leadership as statesmen, warns of inflation from rising costs, and notes the 40 hour week appears saved while urging broader national sacrifice. A banker from East Liverpool contributes a 30 ton bridge to scrap metal salvage.
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House of Representatives
White House
War Labor Board
Roosevelt
T. H. Fisher
East Liverpool
Commonwealth Replaces Victorian Empire System
A British Commonwealth of Nations replaces the old London driven imperial framework as nations shift toward self governance and intergovernmental cooperation. The transition signals reduced centralized control and broader participation by former colonies in global decision making.
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British Commonwealth of Nations
End of empire shifts eyed in Churchill cabinet changes
In Washington in 1942 observers note shifts in British policy as Cripps and others drift toward liberal democratic leanings. Churchill’s new ministers, including the archbishop of Canterbury, appear chosen to push reform rather than empire expansion. India may gain real freedom, Canada seeks peace, and Australia awaits defense support while Britain reframes as a commonwealth.
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Ashington
Churchill
Stafford Cripps
Labor Party
Canterbury
York
Blackouts and the American spirit in wartime misery
The piece playfully argues that blackouts offer odd comforts and social diversions for Americans. It cites a tired businessman, rumpus rooms, croquinole boards, and ping pong as ways to endure air raid alerts. It lauds adaptability and rough resilience amid wartime restrictions.
100 Years Ago and 40 Years Ago Capsule News
Up Through A Century details the Burgundy's Havre voyage from Jan 9 and tensions between France Russia and France Spain. The 40 Years Ago note reports Pittsburgh flood crest at 31.9 feet, bond plans for city waterworks, and local civic updates including Lindbergh baby kidnapping, Weiss reelected, and Henninger heading Canton Hardware seed dept.
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Burgundy
Havre
France
Russia
Spain
Pittsburgh
Waterworks Board of Trustees
City Council
Lindbergh
Hopewell
N. J
Harry H. Weiss
County Board of Elections
F. O. Henninger
Canton Hardware Pd
Missing Americans Aboard Galgorm Sinking
Twenty five years ago two more Americans were reported missing due to the submarine sinking of the British steamer Galgorm. Berlin said the grace period ended and submarines would issue new warnings to Atlantic ships. Eggs dropped four cents per dozen, totaling a ten cent fall in two days to 40 cents. A house bill allowing Wilson to arm American ships passed 403 to 13.
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Galgorm
Berlin
Atlantic
Wilson
House
Metal alloy shift for wartime nickels proclaimed
The piece notes a 1941 U S mint plan to change nickel composition from 75 percent copper and 25 percent nickel to 50 50 copper and silver to conserve metals for war. It says 300 million nickels weighing 1 740 tons would replace 435 tons of nickel and 435 tons of copper with 870 tons silver in the first 300 million coins, cutting civilian usage and making nickels worth more in silver though appearance and behavior stay similar.
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United States
Right General Right Gun From The New York Times
MacArthur praised the Garand but the weapon proved no news to Garand. The rifle, adopted in 1936, was tested under mud sand salt water and heat, proving rugged and efficient. MacArthur's insistence on a .30 caliber alignment streamlined ammunition for Philippine forces. The semi automatic design boosted infantry firepower and balanced weight and mechanism, aiding Philippine troops against larger foes.
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Gen. MacArthur
John C. Garand
Garand
Army
Navy
U. S
MacArthur
John Garand
Philippine Army
Pledge of Allegiance Text
The passage reproduces the Pledge of Allegiance with its historic wording. It declares allegiance to the flag of the United States, the republic it represents, and the ideals of liberty and justice for all. The phrase emphasizes unity and indivisibility of the nation.
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United States of America
Side Glances Straight From The Shoulder
Joseph Staulien and other Russian leaders allegedly favor direct dealings with diplomats, preferring frank, blunt diplomacy over lengthy formal channels according to surfaced notes. The fragment suggests tension between leadership style and official diplomacy in Moscow.
Admiral Standley Seen as Moscow Ambassador Pick
The pick of Admiral William H Standley as U S ambassador to Moscow could please Reds. The 69 year old veteran urged war declarations in 1940 and 1941 and warned it would be too late to defend the country. He served 40 years in the navy and remains active in government and naval circles.
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Hitler
Schickelgruber
John Gunther
Europe
Heidler
Heidlér
Adolf
William H
Bill) Standley
U. S
Moscow
Standley
United States
Britain
New York Young Men’s Board of Trade
Congress
Roosevelt
Jones
Smith
Navy
Naval Operations
Priorities Board
OPM
Russia
Harriman
Navy Knox
Admiral Standley
Naval High Command
This Is Ohio Indians Fest Day Celebration Description
This Is Ohio Indians celebrated their festival days with pomp. The green corn dance lasted 12 days in August. The longhouse served as the festival center where tribesmen and families camped. Animals sacrifice heads hung on a white pole while squaws prepared corn and provisions for the feast. Warriors applied new corn to their bodies before the feast, after the chief thanked the great spirit. Caleb Atwater noted immense provisions distributed among the people.
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Caleb Atwater
Immunization as a wartime duty urged by Dr Daily
Dr Edwin F Daily of the U S Labor Department argues immunization is essential for a healthy nation at war. He notes Greece's diphtheria deaths and urges extending protection to all children, likening it to safeguarding soldiers against diseases such as smallpox and typhoid.
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Isease
Edwin F. Daily
Division of Health Services
Children’s Bureau
U. S. Department of Labor
Hitler
Greece
The Tarps Ethel Thinks Salt For Fires In Case Of Air Raids
Ethel argues salt is not a practical fire suppressant for air raid conditions. The remark comes amid wartime safety debates, with officials weighing simple measures against effective firefighting tactics.
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Ethel
Salt hoarder Piggy drives a Brooklyn visit
Damon Runyon reports a visit to neighbors the Browns reveals Joe Turp and his wife Ethel uncover a household mix up about sand and salt. Conversation turns humorous as Piggy is accused of hoarding sugar in buckets while the salt twist becomes evidence.
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Ethel
Brown
Mickles Brown
Mickles
Coney Island
Joe
Browns
Brooklyn
Joe Turp
No Place For Snobbery by Ruth Millett
Civic and parental leaders in White Plains confront high school fraternities and sororities amid a local tragedy a teen’s suicide after a sorority dispute. Millett urges all parents to study Greek life in public schools and decide its place in taxpayer supported education.
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White Plains
N. Y
Johnny
Mary
NEA Inc
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Associated Press
Labor
Great Britain
Organized
America
Paul Mallon
Amiral Darlan
Vichy
Welles
United Nations
Germany
Stalin
King Features Syndicate, Inc
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Harry Brown
Canton
Cleveland
Mr. Brown
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EMI
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