Pearl Harbor inquiry and a note on national unity
The editorial argues the Pearl Harbor investigation should not end yet and that full truth matters despite security. It cautions against whitewash, notes possible shifts in conclusions, and recalls 3,000 deaths. It also comments on bipartisan politics as Republicans critique Wall Street while praising a cabinet member, urging unity.
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Pearl Harbor
War and Business Navy
Walter C. Short
National Security
General Short
Husband FE. Kimmel
Stimson
Washington
Roberts
Navy
Congress
Senate
Wall Street
House of Morgan
Langer
North Dakota
Stittinius
British flier composer earns New York performance
A British pilot and composer sent a new score to the New York Philharmonic's conductor who pledged a New York premiere after the pilot shot down five Nazi planes. The pilot met the target and the conductor kept the bargain. The remark ends with a provocative idea about testing non combatant singers similarly before public performances.
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New York Philharmonic Symphony
New York
New Diplomacy Signals Rethink of State Department
The piece argues Edward R. Stettinius will lead a reorganized State Department with Joseph C. Grew Wil Clayton Nelson Rockefeller and Archibald MacLeish as aides to implement a unified postwar program. It criticizes prior execution gaps and foresees streamlined authority and bipartisan cooperation under Dean Acheson to push a United Nations aligned policy.
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Joseph C. Grew
Wil Clayton
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Archibald MacLeish
State Department
Roosevelt
United Nations
Stettinius
Clayton
MacLeish
Rockefeller
Grew
Groton
Harvard
Union Square
Foreign Service
Hull
Mr. Roosevelt
Stem
Stern
Dean Acheson
Congress
Czars of Purity A critique of political Czars in sports and government
George E Sokolsky argues that modern Czars, like judges and administrators, are hired to enforce virtue in others. He questions their qualifications and moral record, noting the absence of a clear heir after Judge Landis and exploring what makes a true Czar in baseball and public life.
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George E. Sokolsky
United States
Judge Landis
Will Hays
Farley Suggested as Baseball Czar Successor
A long column argues Jim Farley should become the next baseball Czar replacing Judge Landis. It compares standards of honesty decency and religious faith to public figures and notes Farley’s potential fit. The piece blends politics with sports governance and media commentary.
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al Capones
Judge Landis
Jim Farley
Public Pulse favors United States policy on liberated nations
Readers weigh in on Greece and Italy policy with United States support. Joyce Evans and Skeet Gibson praise self government and the Atlantic Charter idea. B W Hayden Mrs Burgan and Paul Glovier echo the US stance advocating individual freedom and nations shaping their destinies.
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Britain
United States
Greece
Italy
Joyce Evans
Skeet” Gibson
B. W. Hayden
John Burgan
Paul Glovier
Prose Reflections On Faith And Truth
A collection of quoted scripture and a Carlyle remark on error linking belief in truth. Includes phrases about walking in truth and divine judgment, ending with a modern adage about ongoing effort and completion.
Navy Leader Picture Abbrev puzzle clue sheet
A compact word puzzle listing across and down clues for a maritime themed crossword. Includes references to U S Navy figures and military terms with abbreviations and cryptic hints.
Polk Street Professor on Roosevelt Poll Finds Canadian Support
Canadian Institute of Public Opinion reports Roosevelt favored by Canadians after U S election. Survey notes 12 percent cannot name both candidates while 88 percent know them. Ontario and British Columbia show higher recognition.
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Canadian Institute OF Public Opinion
Gallup
Canada
Dominion
United States
Roosevelt
Dewey
Eral
Ontario
British Columbia
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