Smuggling Saga: American Tries to Exit Dublin with Goods
Henry McLemore recounts a trip to Dublin where he attempted to smuggle a warehouse of items into Northern Ireland. He faces Free State customs, is overwhelmed by stockings, cosmetics, and edibles, pays duties under protest, and reflects on Irish attitudes toward Americans and the wartime moral stance.
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Elfast
Ireland
Henry McLemore
Dublin
Free State
London
New York
Northern Ireland
Elizabeth Arden
Helena Rubinstein
Belfast
McLemore
Shillalah McLemore
Free States
Trish
de Valera
MeLemore
Daytona Beach
Charless Grill
Melemere
Henry Wallace
Dressing Up Reflects Respect and Social Courtesy
In a Quillen column on attire, the author argues dressing up stems from manners and consideration for others. He links appearance to respect, church reverence, and morale, noting the social function of grooming as a gesture toward those around us.
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Rome
Remembering Fred Newton on his birthday and afterlife
Dr. Joseph Fort Newton recalls his brother Fred in a personal tribute. Wayne Williams remembers Fred, who faced infantile paralysis yet lived with joy, humor, and friendship, drowning more than 40 years ago while swimming. The piece reflects on memory, loss, and the enduring glow of Fred’s spirit.
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Fred
Wayne Williams
Pal
Sunshine
Heaven
Quote on temper and circumstance by Hume
An old aphorism notes happiness comes to those whose life fits their mood, but true excellence lies in adapting one s temper to any situation. The line underscores flexible character over rigid temperament and remains a common reflection in moral philosophy.
Voices on War Aims From Leaders and Officials
A compilation of quotes from Mme Chiang Kai-shek Secretary of Navy Frank Knox and Adolf A Berle Jr emphasizing fair peace, sacrifice, and a restructured world built on four freedom-loving powers led by the United States Great Britain Russia and China.
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Mme, Chiang Kai-shek
Secretary of Navy
Frank Knox
United States
Great Britain
Russia
China
Adolf A. Berle, Jr
Pay-as-You-Go Tax Split Triggers 1945 Democratic Angst
Jay Hayden reports that a pay-as-you-go tax forgiveness plan failed in the House while Democrats split over the Rums plan. McCormack and leaders warn the issue could shape the 1945 election as party factions, city bosses, and states from New York to California react to the vote. The fight centers on debt, new taxes, and chances to veto future measures amid a looming war revenue bill.
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TOR Vic
John W McCormack
House
Ways and Means Committee
Tuan
White House
New York
Pennseylvana
Ohio
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Michigan
Missouri
Indiana
California
Connecticut
West Virginia
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Oregon
Kansas
Solid South
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Mannyland
New Mesteeo
Empire State
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Boston
Chicago
Milwaukee
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Frank Hague
Kelly Nash
New York City
Detroit
United Automobile Workers’ Union
Somervell Seeks Private Help for Handicapped Veterans
Army General Somervell urged industry to reabsorb wounded soldiers after demobilization. He called for nationwide business associations to plan industry wide placement, retraining in civilian work, and a non charity oriented approach to prevent a dependent class. He noted wartime manpower strain and praised American soldiers as capable, urging supportive, timely recruitment and supply efforts.
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Vashington
Brehon B Somervell
Services of Supply
Pentagon
Potomac
Saa
Humes
Hue Mane
Wisconsin
Acid test of Congress on Trade Agreements renewal
Welles says renewal of the Trade Agreements Act in June will be a world acid test of U S intentions for postwar economic cooperation. The act, negotiated by Hull, governs reciprocal tariffs with about thirty nations and is pivotal to signaling bipartisan support for renewed international trade.
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NDER
Welles
Chamber of Commerce of
New York State
Congress
Hull
House of Representatives
United Nations
United States
Bugler Zylman Hero of WWI Tour Promises Medal
The article lauds Claence Zyilman of the American Expeditionary Force in England for extraordinary bravery and a moral act that rescued a bugler from a harsh tradition. His valor is celebrated even as he is set to tour Great Britain to demonstrate his boogie-woogie arrangement, earning recognition that may surpass any medal.
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Claence Zyilman
England
Zylman
Reveille
Tommy Tucker
Bugler Zylman
Headquarters
Great Britain
Bugler
Hero Zylman
Duck country Stuttgart Arkansas during wartime whiskey and guns
J C Brenner reports Stuttgart Arkansas has become a wartime gun and hunting hub as a defense plant and airfield expand population to 9000. Ducks migrate through the area with 40 million via Mississippi flyway and 3.5 million in Stuttgart region. A new canning plant for gar fish slated for June. town boasts no fatal hunting accidents but remains wary of Nazi threats.
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United States
Mississippi
Arkansas
Stuttgart
Union
Harry Weiman
Gar
Adam Buerkle
Germany
Drunken driver on Long Island ends with comic verdict
A Long Island woman, driving while intoxicated, sideswiped a stamppost and knocked over a policeman before parking beside a comet. After the wreck was untangled a judge fined her fifty days or collars and she paid with both.
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Long Island
Question on Barbiturates and Heart Disease Risks
A physician warns that barbiturates depress respiration and may trigger cyanosis edema and death in heart disease patients. The column also addresses saccharin safety noting up to five grains daily is without ill effect and one quarter grain sweetens as much as sugar.
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