English Views on War and America Des Moines Letters
Reprinted letters from Alan Turner, a British World War I veteran and mathematics teacher at Walsall school, describe life in England before and after France's collapse. May 15 letter details rationing, food plans, air raid shelters, and the LDV. July 11 letter reflects wartime duties, antiwar sentiment, and calls for U.S. aid and eventual Allied cooperation.
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Des Moines
Alan Turner
Walsall School
England
France
Turner
L.D.V
Untitled wartime reflection on pacifism and foreseen tragedy
S. A. argues that long warned of tragic results from timidity and peace seeking, noting how unpreparedness has aided Hitler's gains and eroded past progress. The speaker urges decisive action to avert further losses and disputes complacency in the face of aggression.
Fifth Column Coined in 1936
Washington Aug 14 The phrase fifth column was coined during the early days of the Spanish civil war by Gen Emilio Mola who led public safety under King Alfonso XIII and fled to Portugal in 1931 His radio broadcasts and prediction of four columns marching on Madrid with a fifth inside led to a manhunt and executions of Nationalist sympathizers in Madrid.
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Washington, D. C
Emilio Mola
Alfonso XIII
Spain
Portugal
Mola
Popular Front
Puerta del Sol
Madrid
Teacher Wilkie Speech Draws Elwood Educator
Dr. Oscar H. Williams, former Elwood elementary principal and Kent State dean emeritus, will attend Wen dell L. Willkie’s August 17 Republican nomination acceptance in Elwood Indiana. Williams recalls Willkie as precocious and mischievous with straight A and B grades and being ahead of his age.
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Kent
Wendell L. Willkie
Elwood
Ind
Oscar H. Willams
Kent State University
Williams
Willkie
Wendell
Prin
Principal Refuses Return Until Steps Closed
A school administrator bars a student from returning until the exterior stairway is closed, signaling ongoing safety or access concerns. Local officials have not released additional details.
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Cipal
Birthday salute for Fr. H Goecker on 82nd
Fr. H Goecker of Clarinda celebrated his 82nd birthday with a party attended by five other octogenarians.
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Fr. H. Goecker
Clarinda
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