Civil liberties group cites war dissent prosecutions
The American Civil Liberties Union releases a scorecard showing 26 federal cases involving 130 people for utterances or publications obstructing the conduct of the war through August 1943, compared with nearly 1000 cases and over 1500 people in 1917-18. The FBI’s record counters claims of lax pursuit of sedition, noting a more sane public view of disloyalty than in World War I.
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American Civil Liberties Union
Justice Department
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Petain’s last-minute plan undercuts Allied unity
The French underground reports Petain hopes to jump the Allied bandwagon after invasion by proposing a democratic constitutional government. The piece recalls Petain’s WWI misjudgments and warns that if he acts, he may bet on the wrong outcome. A Chicago conference note suggests labor and industry must abandon rigid stances to avoid dividing the nation and hinder progress.
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Marshal Petain
Petain
Verdun
England
Hitler
France
North Africa
Marshal
Chicago
U. A
Republicans ride wave of anti administration sentiment across states
In Upper New York City district and Colorado, Republicans gain despite weak candidates. Bennet, 73, loses narrowly as anti New Deal mood grows. Governors election momentum, Dewey delegate hopes, and Taft potential Senate leadership shift reshape party unity.
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Paul Mallon
Washington
New York City
Colorado
William S. Bennet
Congress
Kentucky
Roosevelt
Senate
Taft
Ohio
Republican National Committee
Junior edition of W. C. Fields in Italy tale
Ernie Pyle describes Sgt. Gilford Muncy of Hyden Kentucky as a pint sized, witty aerial gunner who dominates a rutted Italian tent. The piece paints his stove prone to explosions and his generous, mountaineer persona while detailing pranks, meals, and village hospitality amid war zones.
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Ernie Pyle
Italy
Wireless
W. C. Fields
Sgt
Gilford Muncy
Muncy
Hyden
Jack Bohn
Scranton
Jack
War Voices on Unity and Peace in Wartime Texts
A collection of wartime quotes from public figures: Truman Committee chair, Edward R. Stettinius Jr., Charles E. Wilson, and John Gunther. The remarks cover government restraint, allied unity, bombing aversion, postwar planning, and the paradoxical draw of war.
I Spent Yesterday by Evelyn Boyd
A Red Cross volunteer recalls aiding Amarillo families during wartime. She assisted soldiers’ wives with records, furloughs, benefits, and emergency needs while coordinating with Miss Ivy Hendricks and Mrs. Barrick at the Potter County chapter.
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Potter County
Red Cross
Ivy O. Hendricks
St. Louis
U. S
International Red Cross
Miss Hendricks
W. N. Barrick
Veterans Administration
Polk Street Professor and the German Foreman Tale
A Texas tale recounts Eli Bruce, who toiled seven hours chopping wood for a German foreman. When he paused briefly the German orders him to continue, declaring he would signal when Eli grew tired. A neighbor recalls the German's stern disposition and few allies.
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Eli Bruce
East Texas
Eli
Crossword Puzzle Animal Horizontal and Vertical Clues
A compact word puzzle listing numerous horizontal and vertical clues. It includes animal themed entries and standard crossword items such as censure bravery and portico. The puzzle features clues ranging from names and abbreviations to geographical and scientific terms.
Taxpayers Not Unhappy
Secretary Morgenthau notes public acceptance of wartime taxes despite groans while a National Institute survey during late February and early March found nine of ten taxpayers think their amount owed is fair. The study shows business and professionals express slightly more complaint than wage earners and new taxpayers.
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