Sneak Jap Attack on Soviet Not Unlikely
Washington analysts debate wartime strategy as postwar conferences focus on military planning. The piece envisions possible Japanese aggression against Siberia and explores shifts in command structure across Asia, with MacArthur and Nimitz roles outlined and Russia maintaining a separate theater in Siberia.
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No Law Can Alter Our Moral Standards Says Quillen
Robert Quillen argues moral judgment differs by position and culture. He cites examples from clerical double standards, drunken driving, and gender expectations to show people demand more from women and preachers, while faith or charity cannot fix every flaw.
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Louise
America
One God Theme Draws Praise From Reverend Adams
A reader praises Florence Mary Fitchs One God a book exploring Jewish Catholic and Protestant worship. The reviewer honors its photographs and the overarching idea of worshipping the one God without creed disputes. He emphasizes shared reverence to the Father and Friend above all sects.
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MacArthur’s Island Hops Prove Tough Yet Rewarding
By Arthur Bugs Baer comments on MacArthur’s march across the Pacific. He notes the hard but effective island hopping campaign and reflects on liberation of the Philippines, mentioning Quezon and the transfer of duties to Filipinos completed in July 1946.
Out of the Past Notion of Talent and Purpose
The quote argues that success comes from purposeful effort rather than raw talent. It frames labor as the decisive factor in achievement, asserting that willpower to work determines outcomes more than innate ability.
Scarcity of Skilled Technicians Hinders Army Limb Reform
Representives of the army surgeon general meet with artificial limb manufacturers in Chicago to standardize prosthetics for servicemen. Delays in VA funding for quality limbs plus a shortage of trained technicians plague readjustment, while temporary unbending limbs complicate transitions to permanent devices.
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Army Surgeon General’s Office
Chicago
Walter Reed Hospital
Forest Glen Convalescent Home
Rochester
N. Y
Veterans’ Administration
Adjutant General’s Office
Admiral Hart Enter Senate as Connecticut Republican
Admiral Thomas C. Hart is named senator from Connecticut, the first high ranking naval officer to enter the Senate. His appointment by Gov. Baldwin shifts party balance to 39 Republicans, 56 Democrats, and one Progressive, as the postwar outlook and U S naval policy loom large.
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Thomas C. Hart
Connecticut
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Senate
Francis T. Maloney
Davidson
Mich
David D. Aitken
Annapolis
Michigan
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Pearl Harbor
Mart
Raymond E. Baldwin
State House of Representatives
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General Board of the Navy
Roosevelt
Education Crisis Calls for Federal Aid to Save Higher Ed
A Washington Post analysis warns of severe financial distress across colleges and universities after World War II. It urges creation of a non-partisan emergency federal aid commission to fund standby services, with contracts terminable six months postwar to avoid federal control.
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Commission
Buckwheat Pancake Recipe From H A T for Yeast-Raised Flat Cakes
Reader H A T submits a prize recipe for old fashioned yeast raised buckwheat pancakes. Use pure buckwheat flour with dry yeast soaked in warm water overnight, salt, and warm water to form a thick batter. Let rise overnight in a warm place, stir sparingly, cook on a hot griddle without stirring, and adjust batter consistency by adding flour or water as needed.
English Love of Tradition Can Be a Handicap
Marquis W. Childs argues that Britain's postwar chamber design battles tradition and practicality. Churchill backs a small, intimate chamber while others demand space for offices and dialogue with constituents. The piece frames tradition as strength in crisis but a potential obstacle for future governance.
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Churchill
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Britain
Explore Your Mind From Wiggam on Morals And Travel
Dr. Albert E. Wiggam discusses business morals versus private morals and the one suit of morals for service clubs. He cites Rotarian views, postwar travel's impact on intermarriage, and psychology of loafing with quotes from James.
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