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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1941
Page
33
The Lafayette College treasurer urged allowing up to 450 in credits on income tax for families sending children to college, limited to incomes under 10 000. He warned that war finance may erode educational opportunities and tax burdens rise, yet he saw potential for a new ethic of self made men after conflict ends.
A critical essay attacks Japan’s imitative culture in art and poetry, ridiculing national poetry contests led by the emperor and praising ancient Chinese verse for its genuine beauty. It contrasts Japanese stagnation with Li Po’s spring imagery and Po Chui’s delicate four line miniature.
Westbrook Pegler condemns John L. Lewis and the arbitration board decision granting a closed shop in captive mines. He claims treachery, links to Hitler methods, and argues the President should stand by workers rather than appease union leaders amid wartime need. He asserts the vote betrays national unity and constitutional rights.
Neville Miller advises broadcasters to report war news calmly and slowly to avoid horror. The piece argues British radio is more factual and concise, while some American announcers overdramatize. It notes radio news should let listeners judge importance rather than stage drama.
An editorial piece reflects on how bullets once marked history and memory, praising their role as scars while lamenting the rise of precise modern locating technology. The author notes public sentiment toward bullets as tangible proofs of war, then questions a future where such physical markers fade.
Bugs Baer mocks wartime Army contracting revealing orders for 519000 white aprons 80000 asbestos mittens and millions of towels blankets and gear. He jokes about surplus gear including Tsar era blankets and a corporal's appendectomy under a short winter blanket.
A detailed account claims Secretary Hull pursued appeasement with Japan while Tokyo planned Pearl Harbor. It notes a memo by Far Eastern experts opposing talks, resignations, and transfers after their warnings were ignored. It also covers Koreans in the United States informing Hull of Japanese war plans.
The article argues small investors flattered into selling as stocks fell at the war’s outset while large investors such as banks and insurance firms held on. It predicts tax rises but overall government spending could boost business, with profits and dividends rising and long term demand expanding postwar.
The economist argues inflation and war debt threaten finances while stock investments are viable. Victory will unlock new economic possibilities to service debt, and the government has not adopted socialism as policy beyond public utilities. The war is for democratic liberty against German and Italian national socialism.
The report warns of Hitler’s production of long range bombers modeled after flying fortresses. Possible 50 aircraft could cross the Atlantic from France with a 5000 mile range and heavy bomb load. Crews might bail out or refuel in Canadian wilds via fifth columnists to reach home.
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