Normandy Invasion Boosts Allied Progress Says Editorial
The editorial reflects on the Normandy landings and asks why German resistance was lighter early on. It notes US aid to Russia via lend lease and praises merchant seamen and naval escorts for delivering through dangerous seas. Also mentions Hitler visiting the Normandy beaches shortly before D day.
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Fence Mending and Postwar Economic Plan in Debated Terms
Washington observes a planned Congressional recess for party conventions while private talks reveal a push to fix postwar economic policy. Mallon argues for a coordinated plan to sustain national income, reconversion, and tax reform, naming Byrnes and others as potential leaders.
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Germans Are No Pushovers Even Now
Ernie Pyle writes from France that American readers overestimate the rapid outcome of the invasion. He explains the campaign in phases from securing the beachhead to building a sustained war effort, noting phases 1 through 3 establish the foothold, phase 4 builds up supplies and manpower, and phase 5 will be the major, prolonged conflict. He cautions patience as the foundation is laid before a full advance.
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Polk Street Professor Misplaced Lipstick Tale
A downtown family anecdote follows a sister who misplaces lipstick and then her purse and car. The car is found with the ignition on and a flat tire. A six dollar purse is mentioned as part of the mislaid items. The story ends with a wry note on lipstick as a modern essential.
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Lipppmann on the GOP platform and Dewey’s challenge
Walter Lippmann argues the Republican platform will be vague and reflective of the party’s opposition era. He assesses Governor Dewey’s leadership prospects, the need to control the party, and the risk of adopting an oppositional, nonaffirmative stance. He predicts judgment by August and September on Dewey’s effectiveness and tone.
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Crossword Puzzle Horizontal and Vertical Clues
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Quotes on war weariness from Crowley and Nelson
The speaker laments the virtual disappearance of international law and laments the fatigue of workers. Crowley calls for expediency as the new rule while Nelson says the hardest part of peacetime work lies ahead and people want normal life and food.
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Donald M. Nelson
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