Clapper Reveals War’s Seamy Side in Pacific Front Notes
Washington reporter Clapper describes his Pacific war assignment revealing the harsh realities of combat. He contrasts life in the field with the home front, noting waste, sacrifice, and the need to make victory stick.
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Rage Is Poison Don’t Suppress Your Anger
A column discusses how temper and rage shape behavior, warning that bottling anger harms health and relationships. It contrasts a father’s controlled anger with a silent child’s suppression, urging healthy release to avoid physical and emotional harm. The piece blends personal anecdote with social musings and prose on anger management.
No man can answer for courage who has not faced danger
A brief quotation attributed to Rochefoucauld on courage and danger.
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Unhappy Divisions in Religion and Unity of Purpose
Dr. Newton cites Eliot on religious divisions being natural yet potentially harmful when bitterness arises. He argues unity lies in shared aims rather than identical rites, praising diverse interpretations as progress while urging not to let form differences erode fellowship.
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What They Said A Year Ago
Quotes from 1943 about 1944 policy shifts and war fears. Elmer Thomas foresees major Washington policy change. John Curtin warns delaying offensives aids Japan. James W. Gerard predicts possible U.S. invasion, Alaska risk. Henry Kaiser supports women in mechanical war work. U.S. air forces prepare for all out spring operations.
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Nazi New Year Morale and the Front Unbroken Backlash
William L. Shirer examines German confidence at the start of 1943, noting propaganda claims of early victory despite Stalingrad setbacks and rising domestic doubt. He cites Goebbels style messaging, Luftwaffe air battles, U boats, and public fear of defeat as Germans face a turning war while leaders insist the front remains unbroken.
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Churchill and Allied Strategy in World War II Inference
Analysis of British strategy under Prime Minister Churchill as allied plans shift after Teheran. It questions British manpower sparing, the impact of Italy, and prospects for Balkans operations while noting Turkish-Russian diplomacy as a potential hinge for action.
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Nutritional Study Finds Rat Diets Similar Across Fats
Dr Wm Brady and associates report that young rats fed identical rations with olive oil peanut oil corn oil butter and oleomargarine grew at similar rates. The piece favors oleomargarine availability arguing against dairy lobby restrictions and calls out government conspiracy myths.
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Patient questions heart murmur significance and seeks second opinion
A reader with no prior heart trouble reports a new slight murmur but the doctor refuses to interpret its meaning. The writer advises finding a more decisive physician rather than trusting an unclear assessment.
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Postwar Unemployment Study Highlights West Coast Plans
Raymond Moley argues postwar unemployment is best fought by local planning. He notes aircraft and shipyards reach peaks, while West Coast cities prepare for exodus and invest in essential services like sewers and street lighting.
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Presidential Semester Opens Says Political Prophecy
Arthur Bugs Baer predicts a tense presidential semester with Republicans aiming for an invasion year and Democrats watching the ground and future. He jokes about a Qinger in the pie, a cat to jump with, and old New Deal figures vying for the kit tens.
Do Men Grow More Confident With Age In Mind Column
Dr. Albert E Wiggam presents findings by psychologist Edward K Strong on self perceptions across ages 15 25 and 55 showing rises in confidence on traits like being approachable and winning loyalty. The column also weighs whether intelligence or emotions drive success noting emotions often influence job outcomes more than ability and answers a reader about talking to oneself with practical distinctions.
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