Lawmakers urged to redefine wage and price controls
David Lawrence discusses a House select committee led by Howard Smith proposing amendments to War Labor and National Labor Relations boards. The plan seeks court review access, defined jurisdiction, and clearer rules on bargaining agents and maintenance of membership, amid calls to protect citizen rights during wartime policy.
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Congress
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House of Representatives
Howard Smith
Dva
Select Committee
War Labor Board
National Labor Relations Board
National War Labor Board
Costello
California
Hershey
Arends
Thomason
If Any Man Forceme to Mile Then Two in Gospel
A Roman soldier orders a Jew to bear his burden for a mile. The Jew carries it two miles, recalling Jesus words that one should go the second mile. The act reveals restraint, dignity, and a moral lesson about burden and mercy beyond power and force.
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la Hewdend
Jesus
The Triumphant Spirit Inside Every Person
A George Matthew Adams Talk notes an inner latent force in humans, akin to sun rays felt not seen. It can be both good and evil, shaping character and leadership. The piece recalls Albert Payson Terhune on sensing fear, and Emerson on loud inner thunder, praising those who radiate faith, confidence, and spiritual cheer without words. Copyright 1944.7
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Adams
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Vandenberg
Martin
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Spangler
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MacArthur
Willkie
Out of the Past Quote on Virtue in Old Age
A concise epigram states that when men grow virtuous in old age they resemble offering to God the devil's leavings, attributed to Swilt.
What They Say Enough and On Time
Pre invasion assurance by WPB Chief Don ald M Nelson promises the finest war material in great amounts to match soldiers courage and discipline. Comedienne Ilka Chase mocks men for hooting about women's clothes and jokes about men's sports jackets loud socks and ties.
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Donald M. Nelson
Comedienne
Ilka Chase
Warren Named GOP Keynoter Shifts Convention Dynamics
Paul Mallon Spangler orchestrated Warren's surprise selection as GOP keynoter, edging out Luce and Vandenberg scrambles. The move prompts talk of a new leadership style, potential Warren-Dewey ticket roles, and a shift from traditional predicts.
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Purseington
California
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Dewey
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Clare Luce
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Martin
Chicago
McKellar Aims to Control TVA Personnel and Funds
Senate patron Kenneth McKellar pushes a Tennessee Valley Authority proviso to require senate confirmation for all TVA earners over 4500 a year, bolstering his power over TVA and challenging David Lilienthal. The plan mirrors McKellar family patronage and aims to redirect TVA income back to the treasury. The House faces tough questions as draft and manpower issues provoke clashes among lawmakers.
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Congress
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Tennessee
Capitol Hill
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Appropriations Committee
Tennessean
Tennessee Valley Authority
U.S.A
House of Representatives
TVA
David Lilienthal
Tennssee
Treasury
Pennsylvania Railroad
Standard Oil
General Accounting Office
Handbook of U S History Criticized for Overseas Use
The Office of War Information questions a publication titled A Handbook of the United States of America circulated overseas. The New York Sun notes its selective praise of only eight American works and 17 Roosevelt addresses. Critics ask why American taxpayers should fund the volume and its impact on public understanding.
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PHE Office of War Informa —Tion
United States of America
New York Sun
Jane Addams
Eleanor Roosevelt
The
Republic
Signs of Old Age and Nutrition Boost Through Milk and Vitamins
Dr Brady explains aging signs tied to nutritional deficiency and highlights riboflavin and B complex vitamins as essential for skin hair and nails. He advocates daily milk intake or alternatives plus cheese for calcium and vitamin D, recommending a daily vitamin regimen for the elderly.
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E. V. McCollum
Goiter treatment and saccharin use questions answered
Reader inquiries advise medical consultation for goiter and note simple teen goiters are often curable with medical treatment while exophthalmic or cystic goiters may require surgery. A separate column gives corn care tips including separating toes, cotton padding, and salicylic acid dressings to reduce pain and sweating.
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Neutrals under pressure over aiding Germany says Hull
Marquis W. Childs reports that European neutrals face tough scrutiny as the United States and Britain push to end aid to Germany. Turkey stops chrome exports, Sweden trims iron ore and ball bearings shipments, while Spain clings to wolfram exports amid mounting pressure. The piece contrasts neutral caution with Allied urgency and notes Swedes defend January treaty pledges.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Britain
Spain
England
America
Reich
Sweden
Turkey
Nice. Not to Have Around Invasion Talk
By Arthur Bugs Baer a sharp jab at Laval and Schickelgruber with biting metaphors. The writer recalls Laval in 1939 and mocks his loyalty while noting the war heats up and Laval’s future French speech may fade.
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