Truk raid marks turning point in Pacific war
United States forces declare Truk operations a decisive blow as naval bases fall and Japanese fleets retreat toward home waters. Analysts see potential for further land based air strikes from western Pacific bases within six to nine months, signaling a shift to offensive reach toward Tokyo and the Mariana chain.
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Womans worry over reception of wounded Bill on train
Mary travels to meet Bill at a seaport and dreams of reactions to her injury unseen by letters. Her anxieties fade as a loving reunion dawns with Bill, who smiles and welcomes her, making fear vanish in contrast to cruel, judgmental voices in her sleep.
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Do the Thing That Gives You Happiness
Endless people remain unhappy by doing work they dislike and even endure wars for better pay. The key choice is to pursue what brings genuine happiness. A physician found spiritual reward in serving Chinese patients, while Dr. Frank Crane and Wendell Phillips illustrate choosing satisfying work. The main decision is life work, as personal happiness often benefits others.
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Frank Crane
Wendell Phillips
Out of the Past Phrase on Deceit and Self Deception
A compact reflection on human trust contrasts being betrayed by others with accepting mistreatment by oneself, noting that self-deception can be as common as deceit from friends or foes. The quotation emphasizes the paradox of preferring familiar harm over confronting it.
War quotes from Knox Somervell and Knudsen urge victory
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox proclaims expanding air and naval power enables offensive actions. Lt. Gen. Brehon Somervell warns there is no easy victory as invaders must pass mine fields to Berlin, while Lt. Gen. William Knudsen cautions against premature optimism.
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Brehon Somervell
Rome as Fortress Threatens Allied Strategy in War
Drew Pearson reports that Allied chiefs fear bombing Rome if Nazi forces use the city as a natural fortress after Cassino. Prof Salvemini weighs Vatican influence, while a WPB-OPA clash over wax oil shoe treatments shows wartime economy pressures. The Kilgore committee pushes Nelson to mandate sole protection.
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Lawrence B. Sheppard
Hanover Shoe Company
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Roosevelt confronts Congress in bitter veto battle over tax bill
The article describes President Roosevelt facing a veto fight with Congress over a 10 billion tax bill and social security funding changes. It notes party splits, with southern Republicans and Wallace supporters backing strong anti federal action, and surveys showing near party parity ahead of the 1944 elections.
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Veto likely to revive social security tax face off
Congressional Republicans aim to override the veto with a separate bill while more by elections test public reaction. The Feb 29 New York 21st district race looms, with three other contested seats in Colorado Oklahoma and Illinois set for March to April as Democrats reel from 1942 margins. Roosevelt’s veto sparks doubt about any further tax legislation before terms end.
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Fewer Eyesores in Chicago Parks Commented On
In the Chicago Daily News a columnist notes that no top commander in the current conflict rides a horse, arguing this reduces the need for new statues in city parks and avoids crowding the landscape with equestrian monuments.
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Chicago Daily News
Bundle from Heaven Exchange Joke Noted
Two men recall a humorous exchange about a bundle from heaven. One asks if it is a boy or girl, and the other replies that it is laundry returning home.
Distrust of Democracy in War Time Debate
Marquis W. Childs argues the soldiers vote exposes a broader distrust of democracy. He critiques Republican ties to Rankin and notes Australia’s wartime voting example, urging fair, supervised ballots and warning against partisan manipulation of uniformed personnel.
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Lincoln
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Mississippi
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Hitler
France
Britain
Australia
Nazis' Nordic Gamble Could Collapse German Hold
Raymond Moley discusses the strategic stakes of removing Finland from the war and the risks of German withdrawal from Norway. He notes a proposed Nordic swap brokered by Danish engineer Rudolph Christiani, Sweden’s lukewarm response, and the danger of Finnish loss spreading German weakness. He warns Norway would face sabotage as withdrawals unfold amid Russian and Allied pressure.
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Baer Reveals Farley Bond With Garner In Mystery Talks
The columnist describes a casual meeting with Jim Farley and hints at undisclosed political bargains with Garner. He notes Farley remains a Democrat without a defined portfolio and suggests uneasy alignment between the two leaders without revealing specifics.
Vitamin A Deficiency Effects and High Dose Treat ment
The article discusses eyesight glare sensitivity and dry skin from insufficient vitamin A. It notes reports of hypertension patients improving after high daily vitamin A doses up to 200,000 units while warning against anxiety-induced blood pressure rises. Nutrition experts cite a minimum 4,000 units daily for normal health.
Explore Your Mind Questions on Health Appearance and Morals
Dr. Albert E. Wiggam answers reader questions on women's health and fitness priorities, inferiority complex, and the power of moral precepts. He cites Alfred Adler and Yale researchers to argue that knowing rules isn't enough and that courage and open talk improve character.
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