Stars Win Hearts Across Forces in Wartime Mail
In wartime, stars like Ann Sheridan Lana Turner Jane Russell Olivia de Havilland and others win fan mail from armed services, with Ann Sheridan praised by units from Fort Devens Mass to Royal Australian Artillery crews and sailors worldwide. Readers are quizzed on wartime etiquette and letter-writing, with a suggested solution emphasizing good natured acceptance of leave issues.
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Lana Turner
Jane Russell
Olivia de Havilland
Ann Sherman
Miss Sheridan
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Star Aoe
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Dorothy Dix
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Today's Puzzle Horizontal and Vertical Word Quiz
A compact puzzle list with across and down clues covering dog names leads, metals symbols, animals and objects. Clues include Pictured dog's name six letters Lariat opposite prefix kitchen police abbr and many more with cross references across and down.
Hitler uses Laval to control France amid global war
The essay argues Hitler’s seizure of the Laval led French government reshapes resistance and unity. It warns Laval’s power could fracture France while Britain, America, and Russia must concentrate forces to counter Hitler. The piece links France’s fate to Western Allied strength in 1942.
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Around Town Highlights Local People and News
A collage of social visits births moves and hometown notes. Readers learn of travels to Waco San Antonio Dallas and Amarillo along with new babies births and family updates. Military moves and hometown couples planning marriages appear alongside hospital news and community items.
Marine roles open to women sparks national debate
Washington reports the House passed a measure to open Navy ranks to women and create a feminine Marine Corps branch. The piece humorously imagines how husbands cope with Marinettes and Sailorettes, balancing tradition with changing gender roles in the service.
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Answers to War Quiz from Editorial Page One
Victory medal for World War I question. Siangsham lies about 550 miles from Nagasaki and Sasebo, a key naval base, could host bombers if allied. Burma is home to U Paw and U Saw as named figures.
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Tsouderos Becomes Greece's New Prime Minister
A year ago United Press reports Alexis Tsouderos as Greece's new prime minister as the country shifts to new positions of resistance. Meanwhile Japan's Matsuoka heads home and Vichy France denies Axis requisition of 53 ships.
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Proverbs and Goethe Quotes on Temper and Peace
A compact reflection contrasts a gentle response with provocation, noting soft answers reduce anger while harsh speech escalates disputes. It pairs a Scriptural verse from Proverbs 15:1 with Goethe’s line on the absence of stain in the heart bringing ease.
Eleanor Roosevelt Advice on Confidence and Optimism
Dale Carnegie recalls an interview with Eleanor Roosevelt at the White House offering three parenting tips to build child confidence: express unconditional love, show belief, and grant early responsibility. She shares personal hardships, praising resilience and kindness amid ridicule, and cites Fanny Crosby’s cheerful endurance. The piece closes with the Optimist International creed promoting peace of mind, positive talk, and unwavering optimism.
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Optimist International
Laval And The Game For The United States
Dorothy Thompson analyzes the Laval appointment as a Nazi tactic aimed at dividing the United States and challenging the American war effort. She argues Laval serves strategic aims, notes Petain’s disdain, and contrasts Laval with Petain and Darlan while detailing Laval’s corrupt rise and political skill.
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