South Americans on Democracy and Independence
In this excerpt from Louis Adamic’s writings, contrasts between North and South American democratic development are examined. The author notes the U S led head start, feudal remnants in South America fading, and a shared goal of individual freedom, while highlighting nationalism, Good Neighbor ties, and anti Nazi sentiment shaping postwar political life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
United States
Simon Bolivar
Medical Men Fear Spread of Disease
The AMA warned that wartime conditions and faster transport raise the risk of sudden widespread disease in the United States. Endemic threats like malaria yellow fever typhus and plague require stringent public health efforts to prevent epidemics. Plague is identified as the greatest potential danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Journal of the American Medical Association
United States
AMA
Europe
South American Democracy Amid Nazi Threats and Dictatorships
The speaker argues Nazi activity in South America is limited but present through active consulates. He notes the Uruguay outbreak and Bolivia’s failed putsch as signs neighbors will reject interference, while praising South American moves toward democracy alongside U.S. goals of cooperation in defense and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Uruguay
Bolivia
South
Huey Long
Bogus Berlin Built to Fool RAF Bombers
London papers report travelers from Berlin describe a fake Berlin outside the real capital. A wood and cardboard city with landmarks like Unter den Linden and Kurfuerstendamm allegedly misleads RAF bombers. experts say navigation limits its value. surrounding camouflage hides waterways and stations to thwart starlight guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Unter den Linden
Kurfuerstendamm
Potsdamer
Lietenzee
RAF
Opposites Attract on Park Bench
A humorous exchange shows two men on a park bench. One says he never takes advice. the other retorts that he has heeded everybody's advice. The quip highlights contrasting attitudes with a punchy punchline.
Churches Issued Shin Plaster Money in Schenectady 1790
In 1790 with scarce small change, the Dutch Reformed Church of Schenectady issued two by three inch shin plaster bills for four pence to aid weekly collections. Printed by C. R. and G. Webster of Albany, these notes bore the consistory seal and were widely accepted locally. The Vatican has been the home of the popes since 1377.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyrck Romeyn
Old
Dutch Reformed Church
Schenectady
N. Y
Union College
D. Romeyn
C. R. and
G. Webster
Albany
Garand’s Little Brother Tested in War Department Report
The War Department announced a new semi automatic carbine as a defensive and offensive substitute for the .45 caliber service pistol. Described as a “little brother” to the Garand, the .30 caliber weapon weighs five pounds and extends fire power by about 1,000 rifles per infantry unit. It targets infantry engineers naval artillery parachute troops and other branches, with an effective range of 300 yards and feed by 10 and 20 round clips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Henry L. Stim
Department
Naval Artillery
Engineers
Army Corps
Katy’s busiest month in a decade signals rising traffic
Denison figures from the Katy road transportation office show July as the peak month in a decade with over 5,800 cars serviced, a heavy increase from last year. In the first seven months of 1940 the road moved 30 carloads more than the same period in 1939, while airline sickness rates dropped from 3.3 to 1.2 per thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Katy Road
Recei
Katy
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Council For Democracy
Chile-Argentine
Peru
Venezuela
By Carl Crow
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Argentina
Bolivar
Continents
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Texaco
Texaco Indian
Texaco Motor Oil
Havoline Motor Oil
Sinclair Motor Oil Willard
Yeager’s Service Station
S. H. Montgomery Agency
Brazil
Louisiana
Glen Earnheart
Whitewright, Texas
A. Y. Creager CO. M. & P. Bank Building
Sherman, Texas
Vatican
Garand
Airlines
Ashburn
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