Universal Military Training Debate Prompts Public Still in Question
David Lawrence argues the United States will need a large potential army for years after the war with estimates of 500 000 regulars and up to 3 000 000 trained youths. He notes college presidents oppose disruption but the war and navy departments push immediate legislation for training to prevent disintegration of wartime forces. He suggests candor from the administration could sway public opinion.
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War
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League of Nations
America
War Department
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Russia
France
Britain
Republic
Holland
Belgium
Luxembourg
Boeing Can't Change Right or Wrong a Silly Custom
Robert Quillen notes a playful yet earnest warning on human folly. The piece cites a European entertainer’s boast about American audiences’ kindness, describing how applause or silence reflects support and reaction to performances.
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Boeing
Louise
Europe
After War Voice On Booing And Public Morals
A collection of reflections on public behavior and postwar society. It cites booing as cowardly and unamerican, calls for responsible listening, notes the role of public opinion, and touches on diplomacy, taxes, entertainment pay, and a wartime supply perspective. Strong figures include MacArthur and USC, with themes of decency and resilience.
Healthy growth through daily renewal and new beginnings
By George Matthew Adams reflects on progress and renewal in life. He cites Oliver Wendell Holmes on the Chambered Nautilus and Lincoln’s better angels urging a forward mindset. The message: today matters, forgive, and embrace fresh starts with every moment.
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Lincoln
Coatroom Concession At White House Commentary
Baer muses on the shift from a White House spokesman to an Assistant President figure. He questions constitutional basis and salary funding while hinting at new income sources for Franklin D. Roosevelt amid political theater.
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White House
Air Conference Sets Path for Free Global Air Transport
The piece argues for U S leadership to establish rules enabling air commerce and landing rights while urging reciprocity. It notes the United States’ air supremacy and the need for international agreements, and praises progress toward free fair competition in aviation.
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United States
Topeka
Kan
Admiral Peary
Japan
Rich Men on List for Stettinius Aides In State Dept
Drew Pearson outlines potential appointments for Ed Stettinius as secretary of state. Suggested aides include Nelson Rockefeller to lead Latin American affairs, Will Clayton on economic matters, Adolf Berle remaining, Lew Douglas as undersecretary, Jimmy Dunn rising, and Pearson notes Brazil-Argentina tensions influence policy and possible reshaping of Pan American relations under a Stettinius tenure.
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Jesse Jones
Clayton
Brazil
Adolf Berle
New York
Lew Douglas
Douglas
Sumner Welles
F.D.R
Stettinius
Mutual Life Insurance of
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J. P. Morgan
Jimmy Dunn
Cordell Hull
Hopkins
U. S
W. Averell Harriman
Moscow
Nelson Rockefeller
State Department
France Eyes Closer Ties With Soviet Union Says Moley
The analysis argues French industry and politics push toward closer relations with Russia. It cites nationalization of coal mines and De Gaulle's Kremlin visit as signs of seeking security through cooperation with the Soviet bloc and a customs union with Benelux.
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Gen. de Gaulle
Russia
France
Stalin
Germany
M. Ernest Mercier
M. Mercier
Soviet
Hair anatomy and growth patterns explained in medical note
Dr. Wm Brady outlines hair physiology including follicles, arrectores pilorum, and growth rates. notes variation by color and body region, with scalp hair averaging about 0.5 inches monthly and total head hairs around 120,000 to 140,000 by color. Provides brief guidance on diagnosing nervous colon and vitamin questions, urging honest medical assessment.
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Stelnagon
Hopkins Influence Remains a Potent Factor in US Policy
The piece credits Harry L. Hopkins as a key architect behind lend lease and State Department reforms. It notes his close ties with Churchill and the President, his roles in shaping Stettinius and postwar planning, and his enduring influence despite illness. It also highlights Hopkins mentoring Stettinius and promoting others into top roles.
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Washington
Harry L. Hopkins
Lord Keynes
London
Hopkins
Churchill
Britain
John G. Winant
London Post
Winant
European Postwar Advisory Commission
Stettinius
State Department
One Target, Many Paths to Success Advice
The piece urges focus on a single achievement to unlock outstanding success across life including politics literature and music. It argues that directing all energy to one channel yields progress and that to hit the bullseye one must miss everything else.
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Priendly Chat Magazine
Mind and motive in school life and love
Dr. Wiggam argues psychiatrists rival athletic coaches in public schools for guiding behavior and reducing truancy and maladjustment. He notes Gary Indiana's adoption of a school psychiatrist and cites Carl Menninger on unconscious death wishes among drinkers and neurotics as part of personal crisis habits.
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John M. Dorsey
Karl Menninger
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