Intrigue Tangles War Production Board Over Wilson Resignation
A long sourced analysis describes New Dealers pressuring the Roosevelt White House to oust Charles E. Wilson from the War Production Board. The piece suggests a plan to elevate Julius A. Krug, TVA ally, as Wilson’s successor while Donald Nelson’s position remains contested amid reconversion debates and army navy anxieties.
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Roosevelt
War Production Board
Donald Nelson
Charles E. Wilson
White House
China
Cabal
Easy Way to See Through Labels Across American Politics
A polemic urging voters to question political labels and leadership. It argues that unions Labor and other groups are often misrepresented by misleading names and calls for laws to ensure transparency and accountability. The piece critiques fascist labeling, warns against exploiting workers, and advocates stricter union oversight and electoral reforms.
First Things Are Incomparable Says Today's Talk
George Matthew Adams notes firsts in life shape all later experiences. He cites origins from childhood meals to first book, first trip, and first sight of the Grand Canyon, arguing these early moments color memory, joy, and one’s sense of God in nature.
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Louisa Alcott
Grand Canyon
Arizona
God
Out of the Past Quote on Bigotry by O W Holmes
A reflective quote notes that a bigot’s mind narrows as more light is poured upon it, comparing understanding to the eye’s pupil that contracts under excess illumination. The author credited is O W Holmes.
Insults and Golf Banter Amid Heat Wave Humor
By Arthur Baer humor column explores the August heat slowing committees and a jokey take on September, oysters, and insults in season. The author and Ripley joke about a gentleman's agreement in golf, each winning two of three holes, ending with a quip that such an agreement is no good between two bums.
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Gentlemar
Ripley
Myself
Demobilization Delays Stir Postwar Job Fear and Policy
Economists warn a slow postwar demobilization will keep unemployment high as troops return. Army plans project two to three years to wind down duties with 200,000–250,000 discharged monthly only if shipping holds. Navy dismissals lag until Japan ends. industry can convert to peacetime in a year. The War Labor Board and Murray-Kilgore air policy bids prompt debate over postwar labor and aviation governance.
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Armed Services
Senate
War Department
Europe
North Atlantic
Germany
France
Italy
Japan
Ontana
Murray
CIO
Senate Commerce
Administration
Berle
London
Lord Beaverbrook
Dewey’s Foreign Policy Push Champions Peace Plan
Raymond Moley argues Governor Dewey’s public clash over foreign policy signals strong tactical play. Dewey exposes Roosevelt Hull secrecy on Dumbar ton Oaks talks, showcases Dulles as a premier international lawyer, and outlines a two-track postwar peace framework with a four-power police council and a broad league of nations.
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Dewey
Roosevelt
Hull
Wilson
Dumbarton Oaks
Germany
Japan
Willkie
Republican Party
Coffee Myths and Medical Guidance From Dr Brady
Dr Brady addresses common beliefs about coffee and health, clarifying caffeine effects on sleep and heart function. He advises cautious use for children, cautions heart patients, and notes caffeine can aid blood flow in certain conditions but only with physician guidance. He also includes Q&A on nail polish allergy and insulin shock misunderstandings.
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Brady
Nelson and Wilson clash with army over wartime production
By Drew Pearson, the column chronicles Nelson of Sears Roebuck and Charles E. Wilson as allies against Somervell and Patterson in a heated battle to control WPB powers and civilian economy during World War II. It notes Baruch's waning influence and the friction over comics and Seven Up. The piece cites anecdotes about brass mills and a supposedly sharp exchange with General Somervell.
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Donald
Wacen
Roosevelt
Missouri
Mississippi
Chicago
Sears Roebuck
Nelson
White House
B. B. Somervell
Patterson
Faruch
Baruch
Somervell
Military
Charles E. Wilson
General Electric
Washington
War Production Board
Wilson
Army
WPPE
WPB
Gen. Somervell
Charley Wilson
Experts Clearing the Air for Peace Planners on Oil Quotas
Marquis W. Childs says 1919 peace planners faced many problems and recent oil talks reduced underbrush. Disagreement remains on production quotas with Britain favoring limits tied to exchange strength, while the United States opposes fixed ceilings. A three to four month notice clause was agreed. A new international commission will name four experts from each country to prepare for a broader conference.
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Paris
State Department
Oil Conference Noise Masks Uncertain Path Forward
The piece notes many unknowns yet several knowns as oil policy debates begin. It highlights Joseph N Pew Jr of Sun Oil attacking government cartels while others warn politicians lack oil expertise. Final decisions loom on the horizon amid party politics and industry caution.
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Joseph N. Pew, Jr
Sun Oi Company
Joe Pew
Flattery, War Causes and Women's Emancipation Insights
Dr. Aiber t E Wiggam explores mind puzzles on flattery's effect with beauty versus brains and notes population pressure triggers conflict only when nations feel threatened. He cites Thomp son on Japan and Australia and argues women's emancipation hinges on confidence and shifting beliefs about gender.
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Tennessee Valley Authority
Mr. Krug
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TVA
Eberstadt
Krug
Rex Art
Quillen
Patriotic Mothers of America
League of Christian Patriots
America
Stalin
Russia
Empire
George Matthew Adams
O. W. Holmes
Arthur “Bugs” Baer
George Clark
By Paul Malion
Asone
WAR Labor Board
Firestone Tire and Rubber
By Raymond Moley
Mr. Dewey
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Hull
John Foster Dulles
Dulles
John Hayl
Mr. Dulles
Joh W. Foster
Grandpa Foster
James G. Blaine
Mr. Foster
Hawaii
Cleveland
Wm. Brady
M.aes
M.M
Drew Pearson
Pearson
F.D.R
Don
Bernard M. Baruch
War Industries Board
Lamg Island
Marquis W. Childs
Britain
England
India
Iran
Iraq
Dr. Aiber
T E. Wiggam
Pebatane
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Warren Thompson
Netherlands
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