Fair Enough Critique of Labor Leader and Union Racketeers
The piece attacks William Green of the AFL for hypocrisy in calling for law enforcement against union crooks while alleging a conspiracy involving George Browne Willie Bioff and Joe Padway. It details a FBI search for Nick Circella Dean, ties to Chicago’s Colony Club, and accuses Green of failing to mobilize the four million members.
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Hero of Economy's Revolt in Defiance of Veto
Congress narrowly overrode the Roosevelt veto on a large defense highway bill but fell short by one vote in the Senate. Alabama's Rep. Jarman stood alone against bigger treasury gifts, praised as a martyr for economy and restraint.
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Howler in Semantics on Roosevelt Iran Accord Reports
The piece argues Roosevelt denied an Iran accord with Britain after London reports suggested such talks. It notes the president likely knew only what the state department and British embassy conveyed, with no real agreement or Persian Gulf Charter. The dialect humorously critiques headlines and diplomacy phrasing.
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Russia At War bulletin promotes Soviet industry aid
No. 4 of the American Russian Institute bulletin argues Soviet industry can replace lost German capacity with U S help. It notes Ukraine’s small share of grain but major role in iron ore, coal, steel, salt and sugar, and highlights vast ore resources in the Urals and Siberia.
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Senate confirms Tugwell as Puerto Rico governor in unity vote
New evidence of unity emerges as the Senate confirms Dr. Rexford Guy Tugwell for governor of Puerto Rico. Some observers question whether the confirmation disguises a political banishment from the mainland or a strategic exile.
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War official urges end to percolator donation daydream
Undersecretary Patterson chides Americans for thinking donating a leaky percolator to the government suffices for patriotism. He notes Washington did not speak this way before the percolator program.
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Washington
Treasury streamlines tax forms for clubs and payers
After a decade of effort, new tax forms simplify the process for taxpayers and organizations alike. The revised forms aim to reduce confusion and improve understanding across varied filers.
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Editorial Round Table Riff on Roosevelt and Press
A compilation of editorial quips from various papers attacking the idea of a liberal press and President Roosevelt. It cites foreign press antipathy, notes on Mussolini and Hitler, and cheeky one liners about fishing, hog prices, and waiters. The tone is caustic and opinionated, reflecting wartime-era skepticism of international media.
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Baer Funny Bits On Odd Hobbies And Odd People
Arthur Baer humorously skewers unusual pastimes from ventriloquist dummies to ambergris collecting and radiator cap ornaments. He riffs on the absurdities of hobbyists, rogue elephants, and even a barber’s toupee caper with wry, observational wit.
Why U S Pilots Ferry Planes Across Africa
In 1941 the Pan American Airways ferrying of warplanes across Africa to the Near East is framed as essential for supporting Russia’s oil fields and Iran. Roosevelts move to use Pan American stems from high loss rates among British crews flying Czech French Polish and Dutch aircraft through uncharted central Africa.
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Burke on Free Government and British Constitution
A condensed reflection cites Edmund Burke from 1790 urging that building a free government requires blending liberty with restraint. He argues stability comes from preserving inherited constitutional ground rather than copying revolutionary France’s hurried flights.
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Edmund Burke
Peace Formula for War-Plane Makers Appears Set
In Washington, Sidney Hillman urged a uniform labor peace plan for Southern California war aircraft firms and unions. The scheme aims for consistent wages and hours, with separate talks by union groups, and a final coordinated agreement despite objections. A stalled Kearny shipyard strike tests uniform peace.
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California
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Generals and War Department Clash Over Tank Production
Assistant War Secretary Patterson objects to generals insisting on Army method over defense approach. Efforts to coordinate tank production by merging the OPM tank division with War Department ordnance face opposition and likely reversal.
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Can Han More Gas The Affected East Coast Markets
The eastern seaboard faces fallout as gasoline shortages draw attention and policy chatter. Dealers monitor supply curves and consumer demand while officials weigh possible price controls and emergency reserves actions.
Britain Seeks Iran Line Control Stirring Classified Debate
U S officials mock Britain for rushing to open supply routes via Iran while London and Moscow push plausible but incomplete justifications. An American diplomat notes Britain would have won faster by controlling the Iran railway to feed Russia, highlighting missed precedents in Norway Greece and other zones.
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