Axis foes snub conference as Italy and Germany back nonintervention
In a coordinated stance, Germany and Italy refuse to attend the Nyon conference to end Mediterranean piracy, citing Soviet accusations against Italian submarines and preferring nonintervention talks. Meanwhile Britain seeks to broker passage for merchant ships through danger zones as Far East tensions rise.
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Germany
Nyon
Switzerland
Mediterranean
Russia
Committee For Non
Britain
Palermo
Sicily
Plague Upon a Plague by John L. Lewis speech
John L. Lewis fire eating chair of the Committee for Industrial Organization delivers a sharp rebuke to President Roosevelt over implied backwater on campaign promises. He hints at a showdown that could pit labor against its adversaries in a deadly clash.
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John L. Lewis
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Committee For Industrial Organization
Roosevelt
Japan wants peaceful North China as war funds rise
Hirota linked China’s refusal to cooperate with Japan to continuing hostilities in the region. The emperor and parliament reviewed war aims as Japan prepared further appropriations, bringing the war chest to 737 million dollars for campaigns in China. Dodd and Hull clash over US representation at the Nazi congress, with Gilber t leading the American stance.
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Koki
Nippon
Hirota
Japan
Asia
China
McGrady resigns to join RCA as labor relations chief
Edward F. McGrady assistant secretary of labor and strike troubleshooter for Mme Frances Perkins resigns from a $9,000 a year post to become executive vice president in charge of industrial relations at the Radio Corporation of America. Roosevelt expresses deep regret and notes his efforts served the public interest. McGrady had been one of federal mediators in the failed C I O strike against Little Steel.
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Little Steel
Hitler manifesto pledges alliance with Italy and Japan
Adolf Hitler declares a defense alliance with Italy and Japan in a manifesto. He claims the Sino-Japanese and Spanish Civil Wars stem from attempts to spread communism and expands Germany and Italy’s community of interests. He warns of impending conflicts and economic pressures in Central America.
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Adolf Hitler
Italy
Japan
Germany
Quotations on the Essence of Institutions and Moral Duty
An assorted excerpt presents quotations touching on national unity, governance, and social responsibility. It cites N D Baker remarks on boards of directors and a warning about the burden of home preservation attributed to a mother in law, with Gene Howe offering a cautionary view.
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America
N. D. Baker
Gene Howe
There Is Room at the Top for the Dignified
A concise reflection on leadership and attention. It argues that vast networks hinder personal focus. The piece contends self-respect, not wealth, defines true dignity, though achieving it requires effort and forethought.
Worth of Friends and Happiness Quote
A quotation cites Chamfort on true happiness stemming from valued friends and truth rather than numbers. It contrasts happiness with illusory pleasure and emphasizes careful choice of companions.
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