Byron Campaign Gains Momentum In Sixth District Race
Democrats express growing confidence in Katharine E. Byron's bid for Congress as support solidifies in Maryland counties. Party leaders and workers unite at the Democratic Organization Club headquarters to back her candidacy and pledge full cooperation to mobilize voters on election day.
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Let Us Not Wait for War With Hitler Time
The New York Times editor urges immediate U S support for Britain, warning a defeat would force war on Americans under Hitler’s terms. It calls for fighting on our own terms now to keep Britain in the war before resources are turned against the Allies.
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Hitler
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Modify The Draft Age In Light Of World War II Pressures
The piece discusses adjusting draft age after reserves, proposing ages between 18 and 25 as best fit for military service. It notes public desire to avoid drafting but wartime needs push toward compulsory service and older candidates offer judgment and experience. The decision hinges on perceived war threat and impact on family life and industry.
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Mother's Day Reverence and Reminders for Families
The article marks Mother's Day as a widely observed May reminder of love and duty. It urges appreciation for mothers, notes the neglect of parental sacrifices, and emphasizes the day as a chance to honor mothers through thanks and care. It argues the occasion strengthens family bonds.
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Sun
New Iraqi War Crater Opens Stage for Global Conflict
An overnight Iraqi crater expands warfront as British forces struggle to hold positions against Hitler-backed Iraqi onslaught aimed at cutting oil to the British navy. The piece raises fears of Nazi crossovers via Turkey or Syria and potential U S involvement as Red Sea traffic and Suez fate loom in a wider war.
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Mulitzer Prize Offered to Columnsist Westbrook Pegier
The Mulitzer committee could have chosen a harsher fate but awarded a prize to columnist Westbrook Pegier in a decision praised for its restraint.
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Wagner and Labor Act flaws spurred Roosevelt clash
The piece recounts Senator Wagner's refusal to publicly discuss amendments to the Wagner Act, the pressure from President Roosevelt, and a contemporary reporter Heath’s accounts. It argues the act threatens economic recovery and seeks to rally workers to oppose the administration’s tactics until reforms are publicly admitted.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Congress debates first defense era tax bill amid war fears
Congress considers a $3.5 billion levy to fund the defense build up amid public acceptance of higher taxes. The piece argues the nation must sacrifice now to avoid debt, noting opposition is limited and familiar groups resist administrative measures. It recalls past disarmament and warns of Japan and Nazi expansion if the U.S. delays preparedness.
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Young messenger snaps famous photo of Kreisler accident
Melvin N Spitulnick, an 18 year old Postal Telegraph messenger from New York, carried a camera and took pictures of violinist Fritz Kreisler after he was struck by a truck. The photos were sold to the Associated Press, boosting the boy's earnings and proving his belief that cameras are worth the cost. The lad asked that his name be used with the image, and editors complied. Market Wise won a race that night, paying $18 for a $2 bet.
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Tax Burden Seen As Price of National Eminence in Harsh Speech
A columnist recalls 25 years of party leadership and warns that higher taxes are the price of sustaining U S power and living standards. He argues the nation faces a pirate-like aggressor, rejects appeasement, and defends required weapons and trade against Axis-style disruption.
The World Needs This Bond
Two students, one Chinese and one Japanese, share a Pullman car encounter. A Bible slips from a suitcase, dissolving hostility as they discuss faith and Christian experiences. The piece argues religion unites nations and Christians should lead global understanding.
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Babson Newspaper Syndicate
Ireland Fears Nazi Bases as Atlantic Patrol Weighs
Washington warns that Germany could seize Ireland and place bases that would extend into the Atlantic, threatening supply routes to Britain. Gliders are reportedly under development for rapid troop landings in Ireland, complicating defense plans and alliance efforts.
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