War as game not like glamorous Nazi image, wartime reflections
A World War II era column contrasts combat with sportsmanship, noting the grim reality of battles as Allied progress pushes toward the Rhine. It includes editorial voices from Lieut. Col. Joseph L. Canby and Dr. Everett Case on civilian impact and stimulants.
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Germany
United States of America
Rhine
Sicily
Italy
Reich
Joseph L. Canby
Wynnewood, Pa
7Th Army
Everett Case
Colgate U
De Gaulle Affair as France Struggles for Power and Unity
Dorothy Thompson argues France must regain economic vitality and political unity to lead Europe after World War II. De Gaulle's stance, internal divisions, and the French role in San Francisco and Dumbarton Oaks are analyzed as weakness and risk to France and European civilization.
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Charles de Gaulle
France
Europe
Germany
Italy
Balkan
Paris
de Gaulle
Pierre Mendes- France
Yalta
Russia
Britain
United States
San Francisco
Dumbarton Oaks
Moscow
Crew Chief Is Worth Weight in Gold
Ernie Pyle describes Major Robinson and his WWII flight crew in the Marianas, noting long training, strong team bonds, and losses including a wounded bombardier. The crew preserves their blue caps with unit numbers, renames their ship Battlin Betty II, and hopes for films from Robinson’s mission video.
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Marianas Islands
Robinson
Hawaii
Paul O'Brien
Dayton, O
O'Brien
America
Labor split in 1944 vote deepens study shows union vs non union shifts
George Gallup reports three key findings from labor voting patterns in the 1944 presidential election. Roosevelt won a large labor vote but lost strength within the group compared with 1940, with non union labor defecting more than union labor. Union loyalty remained strong for CIO and AFL members, while overall union versus non union splits widened this year.
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Princeton
N. J
Roosevelt
Sedeens
A. F
A. F.F
A. F. of L
Survey on southern versus northern superstition sparks debate
A reader poll from 1930 to 1955 canvasses opinions on regional superstition. Reactions cite slavery legacies, proximity to African Americans, and personal experience as sources of perceived northern or southern superstition.
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South
North
Vernon Decker
Governor HORIZONTAL 60 Pertaining to laity 32 Lieutenant (ab.) 63 Searcher 64 Lasts asure
A puzzle style word list lists clues and partial answers across a variety of definitions. It presents a grid of numbered hints covering topics from titles and roles to foods and colors, with several abbreviations and archaic forms.
Polk Street Professor Watch at the Bus Stop
A vivid vignette describes a Polk Street professor observing drivers passing a bus stop. Some motorists ignore him, others seem to avoid eye contact, while a few acknowledge the scene as he remains at the curb.
Moroline Diaper Rash Jelly Ad Promotes Quality
An old classified style ad touts Moroline petroleum jelly for diaper rash and dating use. It claims high quality with promotional prices 5c for single, triple size 10c.
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Young Plan
Herbert Hoover
U. S
Hidalgo County
Lord Marley
International Committee
Borah
King
McGill
Texas
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Edouard Daladier
White House
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Man With the
Hoe
New York City
Honey Bunch
Latvia
Crimson
MOONS
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Rita
Daigle
Rodoene
Honeybunch
Moon
Willie
Donald Duck
Superman
Buz
Dyfine
Polk Street
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Southern Equipment & Supply Co
West 7Th St
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Ralph Pellow
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Ocer
Erean
WEY
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Metropolitan Opera
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