Decisive Months of War Are Just Ahead
A veteran forecast argues that invasion of Europe could defeat Germany by fall or early 1945. It cites limited western German strength, continued Soviet pressure, risk to Ploesti oil, and the surge of U S forces and munitions. The article predicts rapid, decisive action once invasion begins and notes a shift from pessimism to cautious optimism.
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Russia
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Romania
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Japan
Pacific
Red Army
Wehrmacht
Japanese Plans Revolution in India and War Outlook
The article analyzes Japanese efforts to incite revolt in India via Subhas Chandra Bose and to cut rail links to the Ledo road before the monsoon. It also discusses Russian entrance to the Pacific war, Sakhalin oil and coal rights, and current U.S. wartime economic and military shifts including butter price points, shipbuilding, and transport plane camouflage. It lists upcoming state and national party primaries across several states with candidate names and delegation details.
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Ledo
China
Subhas Chandra Bose
Japan
Sakhalin
Washington
Russia
Pacific
Asia
Manchurian
Port Arthur
Ill educated third of nation misspends effort on repeats
Dr. E E Hoyt from Iowa State College discusses why adult education misses the neediest. An Ames study found half of poor mothers say money suffices, while 457 problems show education could help with food choice, health, time and money management. Teachers misread poor learners' norms and lags.
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Roosevelt
Iowa State College
Ames
Washington row over deferment of essential war workers
Backstage battle in Washington pits WPB and army navy leaders against War Production Board chief Donald Nelson and Charley Wilson over who should control industrial draft deferments and reconversion policy. White House mediation awaited as intraagency disputes spill into public view.
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WPB
Wilson
Tashington
Washington
Army Navy
Donald Nelson
Charley Wilson
Paul McNutt
White House
Patterson
Army
Production Executive Committee
Army-Navy
War Production Board
D. Nelson
Lucius Clay
Somervell
Clay
Nelson-Wilson
Cedar Rapids Zoo Monkeys and City Developments Highlight 40 Years Ago
Forty years ago in Cedar Rapids the death of Betty the monkey at Bever Park drew local interest as officials planned adding animals for spring beyond the advent of streetcars. The Allison hotel project was set to begin soon at the old Clifton site to provide a first class fireproof hotel. Grocers debated Sunday closures and the Rogers Brothers with Joseph Coyne toured Cedar Rapids to cap a strong theatre season. A language program at the Bohemian school, taught by Miss Sarah Hrbek, trained newcomers in English.
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Cedar Rapids
Betty
Bever Park
Clifton
Rogers Brothers
Joseph Coyne
Bohemian School
Sarah Hrbek
Croquette Quip Joins Cobb Collection in Detroit News
The Detroit News reprints a line from Irvin S. Cobb’s drolleries noting humor about a croquette. The quip describes a croquette as hash that came to a head in a playful, dated voice.
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Detroit News
Irvin S. Cobb
Soviet tactics outpace Allies in coordinated war effort
William L. Shirer argues the Soviet Union outmaneuvered Britain and the United States in merging military action with political messaging. He cites Molotov's Romania move as timing perfection that undercuts Nazi propaganda, reassures Balkan states, and signals a clear path toward Berlin while exposing Western policy weaknesses.
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Russia
William L. Shirer
Berlin
Dies Committee
Romania
Britain
America
Great Britain
United States
We Need a Ten Strike on Italy Front Says Baer
Arthur Baer argues that Allied strategy in Italy proves its toughness and effectiveness. He compares invasion risks to a bowling alley and emphasizes that Italy serves as a jumping-off point rather than a diving-board for further operations.
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Italy
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