Britain Should Stay Out Of U S Politics Says David Lawrence
The piece argues British commentary on the U S presidential race risks inflaming anti British sentiment and altering American views. It stresses American voters should decide freely without foreign influence, while noting continuity in war policy aids allied aims and that outside pressure could backfire on favored candidates.
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America
Roosevelt
Little Joe Martin
House
Martin
Worley
Serer
GOP
White House
Book That Makes Sin Seem Innocent Review
Robert Quillen analyzes a controversial Book of the Month selection about a meet on a night boat to Ireland. A married woman and an unnamed man travel together and justify their adultery as innocent while clashing with a priest and societal norms. The column critiques postwar morals, chastity, and honesty.
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England
Ireland
France
Postmaster General
Esquire
Out of the Past We See How Much a Man Has
A reflective quote recalling Jeremiah Seed on envy and pity. It notes that recognizing others' wealth may breed envy, while understanding their lack of enjoyment should inspire pity. The line frames a moral about perception versus happiness.
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Pacific
Massachusetts
Navy
New Jersey
Tennessee
Juilliard School
New York
Morale for Today by George Matthew Adams
Today's Talk stresses morale as the key to high efficiency and happiness. It argues that letters from home lift soldiers, reading diverse works keeps the mind alert, and prayer and nature feed morale. The piece urges daily effort to sustain a positive, influential morale at home and front.
War notes from leaders clash over Europe and Pacific
Quotes from Vice Admiral Ross T. McIntyre and Admiral Chester W. Nimitz stress continued hardship in the South Pacific and a prolonged European war, while Vice-President Henry Wallace urges broader postwar industry reconversion beyond Wall Street interests.
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Europe
South Pacific
Ross T. McIntyre
Wall Street
Henry Wallace
Chester W Nimitz
Right Leadership Keeps Morale High Among Men on Carrier
Naval editor notes the carrier crew's high morale under a captain they trust and respect. Young sailors praise his talks before battle, calm decisions amid near misses, and steady leadership that inspires loyalty and readiness for further action. The piece highlights confidence in the skipper despite broader wartime worries.
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Tokyo
Rabaul
Congressmen Must Resign If They Seek War Service
The President told four congressmen that the ban on serving in the armed forces remains in force. Reps. Lyle Boren, Joe Hendricks, Will Rogers Jr., and John Fogarty urged rescission, arguing other nations allow leaves of absence. Roosevelt cited constitutional bars and noted past leaves caused conflict.
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Ashington
Congress
Lyle Boren
Oklahoma
Joe Hendricks
Florida
Will Rogers, Jr
California
John Fogarty
Rhode Island
Roosevelt
United States
Biddle
House
Senate
Lonely Trumpet to the G O P
Marquis W. Childs argues Willkie is the lone major challenger in the presidential year while Roosevelt, Bricker, Dewey, and MacArthur loom in the background. Taft hopes Willkie falls short at Chicago, aiding a broader avowed-candidate push. The piece notes Willkie’s bid and moderates seeking pre convention strength, with references to war time politics and party dynamics.
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Washington
Wendell Willkie
Roosevelt
Gov. Bricker
Ohio
Gov. Dewey
New York
MacArthur
Southwest Pacific
Justice Brandeis
Comdr. Stassen
Minnesota
Admiral Halsey
Pacific
Gov. Warren
California
Willkie
Sen. Taft
Sen
Taft
Eas
Chicago
Republican Party
Dewey
Discriminations Against Mexicans Hurt Good Neighbor Policy
Sumner Welles argues that local discrimination against Mexicans harms the inter American relationship and the Good Neighbor Policy. He cites schools, hotels, theaters, and transit exclusions, urges public opinion to drive change, and notes cooperative Mexico United States efforts and recent high level visits signaling improved understanding.
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Sumner Welles
Ment
Mexico
Texas
United States
Adolf Tops Nap’s Retreat Amid Moscow Woes
In 1942 Baer notes Adolf Hitler surpasses Napoleon by outmaneuvering in Russia with rapid retreats from Moscow Leningrad and Stalingrad. He lists rivers as Beresina Don Donetz Dnieper and Bug, then compares both leaders finishing their campaigns as card players running out of stacks.
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Nap
Beresina
Adolf
Don
Donetz
Bug
Cascara Sagrada as a tonic laxative in chronic constipation
Dr. Wm Brady discusses Cascara Sagrada, the laxative from bark of a coastal tree, noting its official name and geographic sources. He argues that in sub-laxative doses taken regularly, cascara can restore bowel tone and offer lasting benefit, while cautioning against large doses which cause inflammation.
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California
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
British Columbia
U. S
McGuigan
Materia Medica
Saunders
Bastedo
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