Railroads Prove Vital To War Mobility In Early War
In early World War II mobilization after Pearl Harbor, railroads carried unprecedented military cargo. Officials note rail networks must expand with new locomotives and freight cars to sustain troop and supply movements while private car use rises. Officials warn against hamstringing railroads by denying needed equipment.
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Hitler
Germany
Pearl Harbor
Military Transportation Office
Associaton
Milne
Josegh B. Bastman
Office of Defense Transportation
Ralse
Ford
Navy
The Third Front and Allied Fronts in War Talk
The piece argues the United States has already opened a second and now a third front through actions in the desert and Guadalcanal. It questions Mr Willkie’s perceived neglect of sacrifice in Europe and the Pacific while praising Allied unity and ongoing home-front efforts. Military blood is shed as plans unfold across fronts.
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Guadalcanal
Mirphite
Willkie
Pacific
Dewey’s 1944 bid and wartime political double talk
The piece reflects on Dewey's prewar presiden tial aspirations in 1944 and hints he might be a favorite son for New York. It warns that if chosen he could renege on claimed retirement from national politics, noting double talk risks distrust as voters weigh promises against actions. It also discusses public voting apathy, wartime censorship, and calls for cautious follow up on political statements.
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Dewey
New York State
Washington
Congress
School News From Fort Bliss and Local Areas
Harvey Hatch at Ft Bliss spent holidays on Shely ranches. Miss Albertine Starr and Miss Windolin McKelvey of El Paso visited Miss Starrs mother Mrs Mae Starr. Pat Beasley and son Joe Pat returned from Camp Wood to relatives. Boy Scouts hiked to Garden Springs during Thanksgiving break. Rev Miller trained them in knots and tests. Students look toward Christmas. Girl Scouts hike to Flat Rock with campfire supper and taps. They collect grease for defense, five houses per girl. Dale’s soldiers in blue uniforms. cartoons by George Lee Roy Ralph. Margaret enjoys candy from Jack. Thomas near despair, Hortencia gone to Del Rio. Registration book adds new names and odd destinations. Miss Dolly Henderson and Mrs Jimmy Easton noted. Corpus Christi trip ends column.
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Venus
Garden Springs
Miller
Girl Scout
Flat Rock
Kat Koluma
Dale
George
Lee Roy
Ralph
Margaret
Jack
Mise Wade
Thomas
Hortencia
del Rio
Dolly Henderson
Jimmy Easton
Biddy
Tingame
Cali
T. B. Hender
Irs
Easton
Billye
Jane Henderson
Corpus Christi
Coco
Alex
Fragmented schoolhouse vignettes hint at daily life
Cesario with straight hair Curtis an opera singer Effie Jo without a giggle The P E boys marching in step Bill losing weight Effie Jo taking her shoes from the typing room Alex stopping basketball practice The study hall clock running Pat with his feet on the floor Elizabeth whisper Arnold shaving more than once Miss Nail without an assignment All the P E girls agreeing to do the same thing Patronize the home town merchant and save money
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Curtis
Effie Jo
P. E. Boys
Bill
Alex
Pat
Elizabeth
Arnold
Miss Nail
P. E
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