Facts and Opinion by David Lawrence on Wallace as commerce secretary
The piece critiques Henry Wallace’s confirmation and argues the need for equity financing and tax reform to aid small business. It claims postwar job growth requires private investment, fewer obstacles to new ventures, and a fairer tax system that favors small firms over established giants. It urges Wallace to press New Deal reforms to foster competition and capital formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Jesse Jones
Senate
New Deal
Congress
Out of the Past and the Law on Consideration
A quotation discusses how law dissolves contracts lacking valuable consideration and how a valuable consideration can dissolve the law, attributed to Fielding.
By Robert Quillen War Reflection on Prevention and Peace
The piece argues disease prevention and civic conscience can avert war. It recalls vaccines curbing diphtheria and polio and condemns war as organized theft driven by politics. It warns civilization is scarred by this conflict and questions any claim nations cannot prevent future wars.
Roosevelt and war policy draw mixed public judgment
A columnist argues Roosevelt cannot stop all war and may be judged by how he leads the nation through World War II. The piece cites US prestige, Russia, and the cost to American soldiers, urging action to prevent war and preserve history. It also muses on public speakership, tolerance, and wartime finance.
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America
Russia
Roosevelt
France
Interests as fuel for happiness and growth
The piece argues happiness stems from self directed mind power and ongoing interests. It cites a retired railroader who shared stimulating reading with others, urging daily mental effort and varied pursuits to keep the body and mind active and resilient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Browning
Everybody's Happy About Yalta Omelet Rule
The writer jokes that the Yalta conference yields everyone claiming the best deal and compares it to making omelets from broken eggs. He notes Switzerland Rapallo Hague and Versailles miss peace talks while meetings seem staged in nations most affected by the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Rapallo
the Hague
Versailles
Command Clash in Pacific Shapes War Strategy
The article discusses U S command tensions in the Southwest Pacific between Gen Douglas MacArthur and Admiral Chester Nimitz. It notes Roosevelt's unclear initial delegation, naval resentment, and strategic divergence over use of sea and air power versus land operations to defeat Japan.
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Manila Bay
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
Chester W. Nimitz
Tokyo
Roosevelt
Gen. MacArthur
Pacific
MacArthur
Australia
Congress
Naval High Command
William F. Halsey
New Guinea
Thomas C. Kinkaid
Philippine
Navy Department
Manila
Nimitz
Japan
Europe in Transition to One Man Rule and Pacific War Progress
The piece discusses Europe’s shift toward statism under a single autocratic ruler, contrasting democratic backsliding with a mass-admired dictatorship. It then shifts to World War II, noting MacArthur and Nimitz advancing toward Tokyo, the naval emphasis, and the call for a unified American command under one leader for the final assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Nimitz
Tokyo
Manila
Formosa
Gilberts
Marshalls
Marianas
Guam
Iwo Jima
Paris Under Siege Feels Hunger and Hardship Sharply
Marquis W. Childs reports Paris still displays pretense of luxury while daily life crumbles under rationing and black market prices. He notes shortages of butter tires and meat. the U.S. aid reliefs hunger and infant mortality climbs as the city endures occupation and autocratic rule.
Iodized Salt Reduces Goiter Prevalence Says Dr Brady
Dr Brady argues iodine in sea foods and iodized salt prevents endemic goiter in the Great Lakes region. He notes soil and water iodine shortages, claims iodized salt costs the same as ordinary salt and provides sufficient iodine. He urges universal iodized salt use for all households and domestic purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes Basin
Canada
United States
Great Lakes
Non-Recognition Policy to Guide Pan American Talks
Drew Pearson reports Hull will push non-recognition of Argentina at the Pan-American Conference in Mexico City though he is absent. The policy shifts under Stettinius and Rockefeller favor dialogue but keep Argentine non-recognition as the core stance amid regional pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Hull
Argentina
Mexico City
Farrell
Cordell Hull
State Department
Martins
Nelson Rockefeller
Stettinius
Julio Gonzales Iramain
Washington
Iramain
Patria Libre
Rockefeller
Polkan
Warren
Romain
United States
Mind habits for better thinking and confidence
Dr. Wiggam explains closing eyes can aid concentration by reducing light and sensations. He cites self confidence as the basis for true humility and suggests forming multiple good habits to balance weaknesses, including interest in others, tolerance, decisiveness, and self discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William James
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