Pressure for wartime strikes ban gains support
Washington reports indicate administration backing for legislation outlawing all strikes during war. Army pressure drives the push as soldiers and sailors abroad oppose labor disruptions and advise strong action. The Smith Connally law faces calls for more teeth and broader wartime control of manpower and union activity to protect the war effort.
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Guilt and courage split brothers Gerald and Bill in youth
Robert Quillen sketches two neighbor boys Gerald and Bill, one self conscious and religious, the other poised and unashamed. Gerald pursues praise and battles inner fear while Bill faces crowds calmly, never ashamed. Their contrast highlights nature and conscience shaping character beyond upbringing.
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Cyncete
Bill
Gerald
BilIl
Out of The Past quotes on greatness and goodness
The saying reflects on how nothing truly great is free of flaws yet all good things carry greatness. It attributes the thought to Demosthenes and frames a timeless reflection on value and virtue.
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Demosthenes
Son of Us urges 4 F readers to serve in other ways
Dr. Newton encourages readers who receive a 4-F military rejection to reframe disability as courage and usefulness. Civilian service is vital in total war, and many with handicaps still contribute heroically. All service counts before God, and collective effort advances justice, dignity, and freedom.
Internationalists Voice Frustration Over Party Unity
Rep Charles A Eaton of New Jersey laments trends in the United States and doubts both Republicans and Democrats can unite on a single foreign policy plank. Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana criticizes New Deal execution as wasteful. Joseph Grew, former U.S. ambassador to Japan, urges continuous war effort despite losses.
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Discipline as Answer to Youth Delinquency Says Mallon
Paul Mallon argues that discipline alone can curb juvenile delinquency and prevent modern societal ills. He contends contemporary permissiveness fuels misbehavior, urging strict enforcement of traditional social expectations to stop crime, prostitution, and parental violence by youths.
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Tan Many Narante and
Childran
Home and school discipline urged over state control
A column argues for restoring discipline at home and in schools to curb juvenile delinquency. It criticizes reliance on social workers and courts, warns against federal overreach, and calls for parental, school, and church leadership to reestablish order without expanding state power.
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Hitler
Mussolini
Eloquence of Truth From World Telegram On General Clark
The piece lauds General Clark’s Naples remark The Allies ask only enough of your Italian soil to bury our gallant dead. The author argues history will remember the line for its stark truth and enduring eloquence.
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Clark
Naples
Wartime gives San Francisco as air travel remains brisk
Raymond Clapper departs Washington to San Francisco and notes wartime changes in commercial air travel. He observes fewer civilian fliers, priority concerns, hospital nurse reassignments, new military logistics, and a peacetime bustle in the city while Pacific theater preparations expand.
Exploring Your Mind by Wiggam on Love and Fear
Dr. Albert E Wiggam discusses love lasting beyond a heartbreak and the traits of a good boss. He compares grief responses by gender, reports on acrophobia studies and memory, and cites a survey showing fathers’ involvement with children and perceptions of motherhood.
Quiz Kid's Father Tries to Hold His Own
A father and son exchange a rapid back and forth about hearing, explanations, slang, and war. Johnny flexes wit citing historic figures while Father laments family disputes and a desire for peace. The dialogue touches on language, slang, and the idea of ongoing conflict.
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J. P. McEvoy
Blame the Guy Who Mixes It in New Year Toast
A colorful note from Arthur Beer jokes about New Year plans and ringside tables costing ten dollars. The speaker boasts of a pie slot reservation, taunts an enemy named Adolf as weak, and hints at a celebratory toast for 1944 beating 1943. The bartender at the half mile track is named as the mixer.
Las Neatly Summed Up by a Cockerbur Tale
The piece recounts a middle-aged teacher who sunk her life savings into a swindled business venture after a convincing pitch. After her loss she consulted the Better Business Bureau, which confirmed the fraud and prompted a rueful remark about trusting guidance too late.
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Better Business Bureau
Brady Disease Child Poisoning Case Sees Quack Doctor Critique
Dr Brady recalls a child dying from diphtheria after parents rejected antidote use and trusted an inexperienced doctor. He parallels a radio pitch to the case, criticizing the federal bureau that allows such advertising. The reflection condemns quackery and emphasizes proper medical response.
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Federal Bureau
Understanding diphtheria toxin and refugee physicians delays
A historical column discusses diphtheria toxin in blood and antitoxin therapy, noting a child’s death despite early treatment. It also cites European refugee doctors entering the U.S. medical field, questions about licensing reciprocity, and public health guidance on apple spray residue and infant feeding practices. The piece ends with a patient case of a hemophiliac child and debates on serum injections.
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