THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 30, 1940.

* FDR's historic "Arsenal of Democracy" Fireside Chat
* London - Worst Air Raid Attack

The front page has the 3-line, 4-column dramatic headline: "PRESIDENT URGES U.S. TO BE 'ARSENAL FOR DEMOCRACY'. PREDICTS AXIS WILL NOW WIN". with supporting text. Page 9 contains the entire text of his historic "Fireside Chat", which includes: "We must be the great arsenal of democracy. For us this is an emergency as serious as war itself. We must apply ourselves with the same resolution, the same sense of urgency, the same spirit of patriotism and sacrifice as we would show were we at war.".
Also present on the front page is the three column headline on the front page: "LONDONERS FIGHT FIERCE FIRES SET BY NAZI BOMBERS", with subheads that include: "German Raid One Of Most Destructive", "Casualties Said Extremely Heavy", and more. Tells of the worst-ever air raid in London.
Other news of the day throughout.
Complete in 16 pages, some browning with a little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.