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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1940
Page
10
The columnist comments on a letter stream praising Mussolini and Italian Fascist culture. He notes the tone and threats within, including harsh threats toward Americans, and reflects on American inability to fully grasp the fascist aesthetic while recognizing its disturbing undercurrents.
The piece reports that the Defense Priority Board fails to control essential raw materials supply, raising Army fears of an ore shortage, especially chrome, manganese, and tungsten, while the government struggles with centralized authority and past World War II lessons. It notes friction between the Army and the Defense Commission and mentions broader geopolitical strains including Greece, Yugoslavia, and Turkey.
Elsie Robinson writes a fervent tribute praising RAF cadets and Britons for courage and decency. The piece invokes religious imagery to claim a shared dream of fair play and steadfast duty, asserting the young pilots embody a Voice that sustains hope.
A humorous essay links the 5th century ostracism of Aristides to modern politics. It quips that Henry F. Ashurst mirrors the noble Athenian while recounting a Senate nomination episode with mock martyrdom and self abasement as a critique of public virtue.
The essay argues Hitler blends benevolent tyranny and cruelty toward France, driven by a mixed reverence for Napoleon and contempt for the French. It contends his moderation toward France stems from this paradox, while his hatred of Britain arises from envy and perceived inferiority, shaping his imperial ambitions.
A brief exchange showing humor about cash on hand. A man lists his funds as between 98 and 100 dollars, then downplays two dollars as not significant, highlighting a playful contrast in money perception.
A reader recalls a school concert where students performed Hamlet. Many parents attended, some familiar with the piece, yet they still laughed at the children’s performance.
A humorous exchange compares shoes to traffic cops and their urge to keep moving. One character jokes that they will join once they change shoes, while the other asks why they are called traffic-cop shoes. The gag hinges on the idea that pausing triggers discomfort.
News from Tucson reports Mrs. P R Tully died four hours after her clothes caught fire while riding between Grass Valley and town. Mrs. R W Tully, already in California for health, learned of the tragedy by telegraph and hastened to join her husband. The community ex presses deep sorrow and extends sympathy to Mr Tully.
The 16th anniversary was celebrated with a night of illuminations at Levin's Park on the 15th and a daytime procession on the 16th. Speeches, music, and fireworks accompanied parades through the city amid repeated illuminations and a festive display. Reports note increased petty thefts in recent weeks and caution residents to secure property during celebrations.
Washington dispatch reports Roosevelt economists project 1941 national income near 80 billion dollars with industrial output rising to 140 in June and peaking around 150. Retail sales expected to set holiday records as defense industry capacity remains tight and consumer goods boost expansion.
A humorous column lampoons atomic science and wartime fears. The piece mocks Dr Swann of the Franklin Institute and scientists who idolize the atom while the world remains at war. It ends with a quip about a scientist returning from a month in the dark with a large electric bill.
A compact collection of Bugs Baer quips tied to historical dates from 1935 to 1920. The notes feature playful lines about Eliza’s win, political ambition, riot presence, coal bargaining, and Hoover’s League of Nations warning in a terse, period voice.
Unnamed military analysts argue war likely with Hitler. they favor starting in the Far East while Britain’s fleet protects the Atlantic. They claim faster home defense build up and a test field for later operations, but demand no more destroyers go to Britain. The Navy resists weakening its fleet amid U S policy on Japan.
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