Pearl Harbor blame debate and calls for full disclosure
The public seeks clear responsibility for Pearl Harbor failures, challenging claims against Admiral Kimmel and General Short and criticizing Washington’s handling. The piece urges releasing the Roberts Committee findings, blaming Marshall in part, and demands full evidence about warnings, reconnaissance lapses, and Hawaii’s security posture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Kimmel
General Short
Pearl Harbor
Washington
State Department
Roosevelt
Hawaii
Kimmel
Short
Army
Navy
General Marshall
Pacific
Harold Stark
Stark
Marshall
Roberts
George C. Marshall
Truman
Roosevelt’s Post Presidency Newspaper Plan Revealed
Steve Early recalls F D R’s idea to publish a New York tabloid after leaving office. He vowed a paper free of editorials and slant, contrasting Roosevelt’s known battles with many papers. The Mulligan on supporting outlets like P M and the Chicago Sun is noted, highlighting press tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Early
Roosevelt
New York City
F.D.R
Early
P.M
New York
Marshal Field
Recall of Argentine ambassador stirs debate on U S policy
David Lawrence reports that Washington recalls Ambassador Braden to Argentina amid criticism of ambassadorial recalls as empty gestures. The piece notes Braden’s promotion to Assistant Secretary, the wait for a new envoy, and contrasts Chilean ambassador Claude Bowers’s stance with U S aims to avoid renewed failed policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Argentina
Department of State
United States
Arnaldo Cortesi
New York Times
Buenos Aires
Wrres
Braden
Spruille Braden
Chile
Claude Bowers
Roosevelt
Spain
Bowers
Great Britain
London
The Supreme Paper and Roosevelt's Propaganda Speculation
A critical rant argues that a Roosevelt era paper might lack editorial independence and be designed to support liberal reform while suppressing opposition. It speculates on aims, editorial balance, and the fate of brain trust influenced journals.
Induction Debate on Occupation Troops and United Nations Role
The piece argues for continued recruitment of 18 to 25 year olds for occupation forces amid war weariness. It notes volunteers may stay for inducement pay while education and recreation entice many. It states Americans prefer not to draft or occupy but may need to, stressing UN actions will shape future security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Earth
Public Forum Letters Urge War-Ending Home Returns
A reader advocates letting married soldiers with children return home first and others later, arguing it would save money and ease family hardship. The letter, signed by Mrs. Janey Osler Ewington, urges humane policy and reflects on postwar justice and national renewal with a religious tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Texas
Roosevelt
Janey Osler Ewington
Silent memories of hard times and political quarrels in Glouster
In a 1920s era reminiscence the writer recalls hunger and bank holidays, the Great Depression era, and debates over Roosevelt and party loyalties. The piece invokes Glouster, Nagging shortages, Red Cross aid, and cries of citizens as the nation faced economic collapse. It contrasts Republican and Democratic lines and laments the era’s scissor bills and political divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Glouster
Red Cross
Hoovers
FLD
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Agnes Clark
LS. A
Army
Navy
Ezra
Buck Shaw
Syracuse News Notes recap of local visits and happenings
Local item notes multiple family visits and travels. Lawrence Sellers and family returned to Columbus after a week with R. B. Sellers. William Stobert and daughter toured from Lake Island to Syracuse. Lenora Campbell spent time with Romito family in Point Pleasant. Activities include WSCS meeting plans, residents visiting Cambridge and Brooklyn, and business move by Captain Franklin Rizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Lawrence Sellers
R. B. Sellers
Columbus
William Stobert
Lake Island
Fla
Dormer
Herbert Stebert
Lenora Campbell
Andrew Romito
Point Pleasant
Mattie Springer
WSCS
Upper
Ernest Duffy
Kathleen Frances
Mark Duerr
Cambridge
Lawrence Soulshy
E. J. Soulshy
Vernon Jones
Brooklyn
New York
Harry, Jones
Henry Zeiher
Lannie
Franklin Rizer
Leibrand
van Johnson
Middleport
Gladys Gibson
Pomeroy
Poets and Patriots Echo In War Time Verses
A collage of World War II era lines laments victory, praises nations, and recalls battles from Stalingrad to Tobruk. It cites political figures, acts of defiance, and calls for unity while interweaving poems by Bessie M. Gorslene and Laura Anne Boyer. A treason trial update for Vidkun Quisling notes a delayed hearing due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
International Union
Hidden Despair and Quiet Crisis on the Terrace
Thayer contemplates a painful rift as Brock and Moya’s past confession looms. Thayer resolves to help Brock regain wholeness while Brock remains unaware of the tension. Thayer and Brock’s uneasy night ends with a plan for medical help and a vow to stay silent.
Occupation of Japan Seen Through Military Reform
DeWitt Mackenzie argues the Japanese occupation hinges on initial US contact and education, led by MacArthur and General Hichelberger. He praises cautious reform, disciplined command, and avoidance of harsh oppression to shape Japan into a cooperative global citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt MacKenzie
Japan
MacArthur
Tokyo
Nippon
Orient
Robert Hichel ¢Berger
Eighth Army
Reopening Plan Shocks Thayer At Vickers Restaurant
Thayer awoke to a knock and found Brock beside her as plans to reopen Ing Vickers Restaurant unfold. Mrs Clifford Vickers notes the place is a long standing family venture established by Mr and Mrs Herbert Mra Kittridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brock
Thayer
Bridge
Clifford Vickers
Ing Vickers
Ing
Vickers
Herbert
Kittridge
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Oewe
Erein
Oble
Ohio
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Claus Mattet
Art of Wes
Ip Mationa
John W Cullen Company
Obitene
Claveton
Hume
F.D.R. Newspaper
David Lawrence
National Dispatch
Pat F.ulr
the Public Forum
Leonard Tucker
Nelsonville, R.D
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Englang
France
Russia
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Australia
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Reich
England
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Tobruk
Alemain
Dieppe
St. Nazaire
Norway
Copenhagen
Denmark
Poland
Chopin
Greece
Aladdin
Jason
David
Wally
Bessie M. Gorslene
Laura Anne Boyer Mason
W.va
Frank E. Coe
Reynoldsburg
Oslo
Vidkund
Quisling
Erik Solem Waz
Igourt
Jahe
Egein
Moya
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