Relics of History on British Cabinet Records of 1940
An editorial examines declassified 1940 British cabinet records showing Chamberlain and others doubting Roosevelt's wartime diplomacy and possible peace overtures to Germany. It notes Vansittart's accusation that Roosevelt would risk Western democracies to aid re election, and calls the documents mainly of conjectural historical interest.
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Neville Chamberlain
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Sec
Sumner Welles
Germany
Chamberlain
Roosevelt
Welles
Hitler
Robert Vansittart
Foreign Office
United States
Nixon May Regret Attack on Senate and Congress
President Nixon criticized the Senate calling it unable to decide or act. The clash with a Democratic-controlled Congress shapes the 92nd Congress with battles over defense versus domestic spending and proposed health reform and welfare changes.
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Washington
Nixon
Senate
Congress
White House
Legislative Branch
Treasury
No Cuban Celebration As 12th Castro Anniversary Passes
Report notes absence of public celebration in Cuba as Fidel Castro marks 12 years in power. Economy in slump with missed sugar target and calls for further sacrifices. Blackouts and shortages persist while industry shifts to sugar production amid strained foreign debt.
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Cuba
Fidel Castro
Castro
Castroland
Russia
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Dates Set
The 34th annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival will run April 27 to 29. Winchester AAUW and Winchester Rotary Club sponsor a lecture series on international relations via the University of Virginia division. Clarke County seeks agreement to use Frederick County dump and plans survey for maintenance and expansion.
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Winchester
American Association of University Women
Winchester Rotary Club
University of Virginia
Division of Extension and
Clarke County
Frederick County
It Can Happen Today The Great Revival Message
A historic reflection on how the 1857 revival grew from nationwide prayer among earnest Christians amid public and individual corruption. The piece credits small prayer groups with sparking a widespread spiritual awakening that converted about a half million people and strengthened churches, urging continued faith.
Use of Coercion in Wage Hikes Deplored
A columnist laments union led wage coercion harming private property and press freedom. He argues collective bargaining is misused to force closings, inflating wages and prices, and calls for government arbitration to curb abusive wage demands amidst inflation. He fears widespread inflation and loss of employer rights.
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Washington
Congress
United States
America
Letter condemns My Lai killings and military leadership
Hugh Brent III denounces the My Lai massacre and the actions of Captain Medina and Lieutenant Calley. He argues commissioned officers must exercise mature judgment and condemn orders that slaughter civilians.
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Mylai
Calley
Medina
Snow tires studs and chains for safe winter driving
The guide weighs options Snow tires studded tires and wheel chains for icy and snowy roads Discusses cost benefits and best uses for rear and front wheels and cautions on adapting driving style to winter conditions Includes a short quiz and page cue for answers.
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el Centro
Calif
Jacksonville
Fla
Arkutsk
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