Battle for Ocean Shipping Dominates War Coverage
Weekly News Analysis by Edward C Wayne reports on the struggle for control of sea lanes overshadowing other war fronts. It also notes rumors and propaganda surrounding Rudolf Hess and his flight to Great Britain, reflecting wartime editorial emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolf Hess
Great Britain
Rook
Anthony Eden
Britain
Turkey
Syria
Iraq
Habbaniyah
Suez
Canal
Asia Minor
Stalin
America
Flight from Germany stirs rumors over Hess landing in Scotland
In a Glasgow hospital Hess receives treatment for a broken ankle after parachuting from a Messerschmitt. Britain hints at desertion while Berlin says Hess was missing after an unscheduled flight. The episode sparks theories of peace messages or personal disputes with Hitler as Allied aid to Britain and North Africa escalates amid a global war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Scotland
Rudolf Hess
Fuehrer
Hess
Glasgow
Winston Churchill
Downing Street
Messerschmitt
England
Berlin
Hitler
Secret Police
North Africa
Britain
United States
Grecian
British Isles
Asia Minor
Suez
Alexandria
Malta
Atlantic
U. S
Convoys Dominate Debate as Roosevelt Illens Radio Plans
As convoys occupy congressional time, President Roosevelt’s illness delays a public statement on the issue. Willkie backs aiding Britain, Nye labels him a turncoat, and Lindbergh pushes for negotiated peace while warning that free speech may fade if the war drags on. The piece covers diplomacy, Britain’s position, and Eurasian theatre amid fear of U.S. entry into war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkie
Nye
Lindbergh
Bell-Wether
Europe
G.O.P
U. S
First Lady Chooses Dress for Madame Chiang Kai Shek
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt is shown with Miss Lee Ya Ching, a Chinese debutante and aviatrix. Roosevelt selected a Chinese print dress as a present for Madame Chiang Kai Shek, while Miss Ching wears the dress chosen for Mme Chiang and Roosevelt wears a dress she picked for herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Lee Ya Ching
Roosevelt
Mme
Chiang Kai Shek
China
Miss Ching
Madame Chiang
Mrs. Roosevelt
Strikes and WW2 shipyards dominate early war news
The article reports renewed strikes by the AFL and CIO in 11 West Coast shipyards and drydocks over defense contracts, plus Atlantic carrier crews seeking bonuses. It notes NMU and other unions opposing convoys, Detroit truck drivers, Newport carpenters, Boston construction workers, and a stalled auto workers walkout at GM. Also covers French surrender aftermath and German aims on the fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. of L
Atlantic
Australia
Far East
National Maritime Union
C.I.0
U. S. Congress
N.M.A
Detroit
Newport
R. L
Boston
General Motors
Knox
Government covers Japan war risk insurance claims
Washington reports reveal U S government pays war risk insurance to Japanese linked to insuring U S shipping. Reinsurance by American, foreign firms lets Axis data flow from injured vessels. Debates arise over freezing Axis funds and private versus public insurance roles in wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Japan
United States
America
U. S
Justice Department
Knox
Germany
U.S. A
Maritime Commission
Commission
Ask Me Another A General Quiz Item Answers Revealed
A mixed quiz from a vintage page reveals that alligators sprint at speed, Paraguay Lithuania Yemen Arabia flags differ by side, Lake Titicaca is the high navigable lake, English marriages occur between 6 am and 6 pm on weekdays, tympanist means drummer, and the southern states favor Portuguese Italian and German as languages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Brazil
Paraguay
Lithuania
Yemen
Arabia
Lake Titicaca
Bolivia
New Ideas for Home Makers by Ruth Wyeth Spears
clever slip cover tricks transform rooms with chintz. old chairs become lively, tables and lampshades slip covered. a camp stool becomes a coffee table with a removable top and frill. directions for remodeling and slip covering many items are offered in a series of home making booklets with orders.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward C. Wayne
JPTE
Colomne
Western Newspaper Union
Burbank
California
Vichy
France
North
Africa
Gibraltar
Petain
Darlan
U.S
de Brinon
Hull
Jesse Jones
Norway
Denmark
Belgium
Holland
Greece
New Orleans
Mexico
Buenos Aires
Vladivostok
Nelson Rockefeller
South America
Douglas Fairbanks
Franklin Roosevelt Jr
Fairbanks
LaGuardia
FDR
Civil Defense Commission
Ruth Wyeth
Spears
Schaw
Ruth Wyeth Spears
Bedford Hills
Firestone
ARCA
Aarty T
Richard Crooks
Margaret Speaks
Firestone Symphony Orchestra
Alfred Wallenstula
N. B. C. Red
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