Willkie Talkie Talkie and Axis Moves Across Europe
The piece surveys Italian expansion from Ethiopia to Albania and Greek tensions under Metaxas, alongside Soviet actions in the Baltics. It notes Britain’s response in Somaliland, Luftwaffe/RAF air battles, Goering’s strategy, and contrasts German and British air forces. It reports Willkie challenging Roosevelt to debates, his calls for selective service, aid to Britain, and campaign dynamics. National Guard mobilization, Roosevelt’s mobilization plans, and Burke-Wadsworth debates are covered, plus Chrysler’s plan to build a 13 month tank plant near Detroit amid wartime urgency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Philippine Islands
Blessings From War Scene Inspire Odd Trade In Chickens
A farmer in England received payment from a neighbor for a chicken salvaged after a German air raid. The woman, patriotic and romantic, paid 30 pounds for one bird and another amount for a second, totaling 960.30 in American money. The exchange rate cited reflects 4.03 dollars per pound.
The League Plays With Names and Nations in Nightclub Tale
A fragmentary column mentions the League of Nations, McGill University as a hideaway, and John Winant as labor office director. It cites Luxembourg’s invasions in 1914 and 1940, iron wealth, Alsace Lorraine, and Belgium. The piece also notes a New York crackdown on nightclubs and a wave of printing in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Matrons
Geneva
France
Portugal
Tne Economie
Anancia
League
Princeton University
Woodrow Wilson
International Labor Office
McGill University
Montreal
Canada
John Winant
New Hampshire
McGilly Wire
Luxemburg
Grand Duchy
Germany
Belgium
St Hee
Eupen
Malmedy
Helcians
Alsace-Lorraine
Amertom
Royal Luxembourgeota
Rookevelt
Names in the News Highlight Early 1940s Figures
The piece lists Nelson Rockefeller receiving a government post under the Council of National Defense as co-ordinator of commercial and cultural relations among American republics and chair of an inter-departmental committee on Inter-American affairs. It also notes Goering’s new uniform, Bruce Lockhart’s appointment as British ambassador to Czechoslovakia, and Prince Roger von Hohenberg’s aristocratic entourage and wartime movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Rockefeller
John D, Sr
Roosevelt
Council of National Defense
Young Trockefeller
Caracag
Venezuela
Marshal Goering
Bruce Lockhart
Smart
Czechoslovakia
England
Prince Roger Blarhemberg
Hilley
Austria
France
Arthur V. Davis
Aluminum Corporation of America
Justice Department
Chemical Cartel
I. G. Farbenindustrie
Germany
Hitler
Davis
Justice ‘Department
New York
Britain would trade island for naval support in talks
Washington column outlines Britain's offer to exchange naval aid for U S bases and territories, with terms discussed by Roosevelt aides. Also notes reluctance of President to move despite favorable cabinet views.
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Washington, D. C
Great Britain
Aceaea
Owl
United States
Siiteia
Britfah
United Sigtts
Western Hemisphere
Gisa
United
Britain
Roosevelt
Stiman
Navy
Knox
Fragmented historical note on gender and public attire
A garbled source fragment references women and public dress with unclear terms. The text is largely unreadable, offering few concrete facts, names, dates, or places to anchor a coherent newspaper item.
Fragmented wartime column satire and political jabs
A fragmented wartime column mixes satirical poems and quips about U boats gas masks and civilians including mothers and babies. It mocks fuel shortages and gas rationing while tossing in references to McCarthy de Gaulle LaGuardia and Chamberlain with jabs at democracy and leadership.
Irish immigrant Craugh to Milwaukee built vast fortune
An article traces the life of an Irish immigrant who settled in Milwaukee, rising to immense wealth through business ventures. It also recaps political and diplomatic service, including a 1930s ambassadorial career, criticisms in Congress, and reflections on faith, praise, and moral guidance amid difficult times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VOLLA
Psychological Corporation
United States
Henry C. Link
U. §. Rubber
Lord & Taylor
Gimbels
Fortune Palling
Numerus Palls
P, C
P. C
F.C
Palla
Ee A
Bes
Milwaukee
Cadahy
Racnevelit
Poland
Irish Free State
Broseris
Joseph E. Davies
Atate
Slevy
Yardley Page
Orient
Mr. Page
Satan
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By Roger Bhaw
Somaliland
Greece
Italy
Geozon
Nalyat
Meccanelly
MqwsDaner
Carmany
Avatria
Denmark
Norway
Lunemburg
Holland
Party
Russia
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Pod
Finland
Rumania
Ethiopia
Albania
Gracie
Gener Metaxas
Roman Empire
Signor Mussolini
Mussolini
Berbera
British Somaliland
Somalandles
Samatiland
Dunkirk
Aviation
Somme
Royal Air Force
Goering
Churchill
Willkie
Wendell Willie
Elwood
Indiana
G. QO. P
Willete
Americs
Chrysler
Chrysler Corporaion
Detroit
Metaxas
Gaman
Wendell
Tad
Mipeeek
THE
Babylon
Otha
Asi Solo
Oyrce
Capiton Hill
Jim Far
Dey
Carter Glase
Albert H. Lesche
Ste Page
Washington
Sphilipr
Red Cross
Tokyo
Uncle Sam
Joe McCarthy
Treasury Department
Quentin Reynolds
General de Gaulle
One Gaulle
Dingh! Shore
United States Congress
Neville Chamberlain
Adolf Hitler
Brooklyn
Ike
Henry Ford
Foch
John Cudahy
Tatkon
Lemuel F. Parton
Wat
Cordell Hull
Cudahy
Togetheer
Leopold of
Helgium
Ronsevelt
Harvard
Wisconsin
United States Army
New Mexico
Congress
Sen. Bush
Halt
Dem
W. Va
Renate
National Guard
Sen
Sherman
Minton
Holt
Daya
Henry Clay
Henry C. Maifeld
Warhoroe
Br. Patrick's School
Weet
Virginia
Silesca
White House
Marcee
Went
Masia
Framing Gop Foe
Pasim
Paatm
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