Quiet Hero of War Boards Steps Down from WPB
John Lord O’Brian of Buffalo resigns as general counsel of the War Production Board after guiding the legal staff since the board’s start. He is praised as fair, reliable, and unifying, having balanced legal risks without court tests and kept politics from derailing wartime production. His www service spans both world wars, and his legacy is an unsung standard of public service and integrity.
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Ings
Supreme Court
Tennessee Valley Authority
Supreme Court of the United States
O’brian
WPB
Jesus Death Was Not a Part of His Work
A reader question about why Jesus had to die is answered with a parable of the vineyard owner and his son. The letter explains Jesus died to deliver a message, not as part of his mission, and compares sacrifice to military duty. Ends with reflections on politics and history.
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Virginia
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Quoting Mackintosh on Opinion and Truth
A quotation asserts that those most divergent from peers are often most sure of their own truth, attributed to Mackintosh, reflecting on confidence and dissent in belief.
Heavenly Father I pray for strength and comfort
A devotional prayer to God requesting healing for a bereaved mother who honors a beloved fallen hero. The speaker asks for courage, guidance, and comfort during long days and sleepless nights, seeking divine light and fulfillment through faith in Christ.
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Christ
Slogan in Ash Can Have You Been Pegging the Switches
Arthur Baer notes political shifts in Washington as party changes ripple through the administration. He ridicules Demmics slogans, mocks internal struggles, and recalls Jefferson on resignation while warning that reform can derail well Oiled systems.
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Cigaret Shortage Explained by Facts and Frontline Needs
Marquis W. Childs argues the cigarette shortage ties to wartime demand and distribution. He notes 30 percent of production goes to armed forces, lends 1 billion cigarettes abroad, and home buyers hoard, urging more supply to front lines and reduced civilian demand.
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North Africa
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Congress Probes Lend Lease Misuse and Clerical Pay Rise
U S reports say Congress may press a probe into British use of lend lease goods including ships trucks and trademarks in Greece Italy Belgium and Ethiopia amid fears of British policy. The piece also notes a planned rise in clerk hire allowances to 9500 and concerns over nepotism and salaries in Congress.
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Iraq
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Exploring Mind and Personality with Dr Wiggam Q&A
Dr Wiggam discusses self confidence in bull headed people as bluffers, then explores energy in failure and the value of bodily exercise. Advice covers how to say no without harming pride, debate tactics, and when talk reflects thinking versus superficial chatter.
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Henry Link
Stettinius Life and Work Shape a Busy State Department
Edward R. Stettinius, undersecretary since 1943, balances a demanding Washington schedule with visits from ambassadors, daily briefings, and policy planning. He blends immigrant grit with a pragmatic push to staff key posts with military experience and to advance world peace through economic and social welfare.
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