Wheeler calls for peace in Europe amid war talk
Senator Burton Wheeler argues for immediate peace in Europe before U S entry, proposing autonomous Poland and Czechoslovakia, restored France Holland Norway Belgium Denmark, German colonies, minority protections, Suez internationalized, no indemnities, and arms limits. He warns independence could only be compromised if Germany invades the Western Hemisphere.
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Secrecy Clouds U S Defense Procurement Delays
Washington article notes that while defense orders worth about 9 billion have been let, delivery dates remain opaque. The piece argues secrecy hides slow output, as procurement details appear in public appropriation hearings and suggests military caution is used to mask delays.
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American Planes Likely to Decide War in 1941
London dispatch reports American made aircraft expected to be the decisive factor in the air war next year. Royal Air Force sources say medium-weight fighters, superior to others flown thus far, will form the backbone of Allied airpower as 1941 unfolds. This view originates from production figures obtained for correspondents.
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Greeks Claim New Balkan Gains Against Italians
AP reports in the Balkans Greek forces captured thousands of Italians amid renewed Fascist counterattacks. Alpine ski troops were driven back by Greek advances and many were captured later. The Greek High Command says Fascist losses occurred in local fighting as Mussolini’s legions push with renewed activity.
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National Economy Faces Uncertainty as 1946 Closes
Washington observers note rising federal expenses and tax receipts amid a booming national incomeof about 74 billion dollars for 1940 while President and Congress seek a financial formula for the next year and a half. Experts warn spending speed complicates forecasts and future taxation. Continued on Page Six.
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Newspapers of Germany React to Roosevelt Aid Plan
Berlin dispatch reports German papers attack Roosevelt while avoiding provocation. Editors blame amplified emotions and urge American public conscience, noting Germany will not be drawn into unwarranted agitation. Papers suggest delaying measures unless hostility to Germany arises.
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Sure Cure for Goldbricking Recited by Nurse Greer
Cheyenne Wyoming December 31 Nurse Jean Greer says she found a sure fire cure for goldbricking the pretended illness used to dodge work The cure is flunky duty cleaning hospital utensils and similar tasks The method is described as permanent and lightning fast Also notes Americans spent at least twenty five percent more on entertainment in 1940 than in 1939
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Italian Transport Torpedoed Off Yugoslav Coast
Reports from Belgrade say an Italian transport carrying war materials in the Adriatic was torpedoed by a British war vessel and sank about 20 miles up the Yugoslav coast. No casualties are mentioned.
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Bardia Holds Against British Siege Amid Unclear Storming Plan
In Cairo the British Middle East Command reports Italian defenders at Bardia have been relentlessly pounded by artillery yet appear to await events. Defenders have replied somewhat to artillery but no date is given for a storming attack. The Libyan port has been under siege for two weeks with no firm capture timetable.
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Marion Post the Photographer Tells of Farm Work Across Nation
Marion Post, a full time Farm Security Administration photographer, has roamed the eastern states to document tenant farmers Okies and industrial workers. She talks of misperceptions about her, the wide territory covered, and how her work captures rural life from the Mississippi delta to Florida fruit pickers.
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Predictions for 1941 Foresee Crises and Global Shifts
Satko outlines Alaska colonization hopes along Eagle River and community plans, while astrologers forecast upheaval, U.S. rise as world power, signs of peace after 1941 great conjunction, and intensified British Empire ties amid war. Reports mention air links with Pan American and potential leadership role for the United States and Canada.
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Hitler Presses Vow of Victory in New Year Address
Hitler delivers a New Year message to German forces vowing that 1941 will bring the greatest victory in history as heavy weather limits air operations over Britain. Goering reviews a year of bombings, claiming German air power has fulfilled its pledge in retaliation for Allied raids.
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President Roosevelt to discuss war equipment plan
White House officials indicate President Roosevelt will likely address in a forthcoming message to Congress the plan to land or lease war equipment to England. Presidential Secretary Stephen Early said it seems logical the proposal will be in the address.
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Britons Face Food Shortage Warns Minister Woolton
British Food Minister Woolton warned Britons of shortages for 1941 urging more home grown potatoes oats and dairy to ease pressure. He said there will be less meat next year and appealed to housewives to use fewer tins. Vitamins A B D and B are found in milk.
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