Bitter Resentment Over Strike Leaders Blunder
Washington sources reveal a claim that railroad and steel union leaders triggered a costly strike wave that threatened Allied success in Europe. The piece argues the President and Congress share blame for past allowances and urges decisive action to avert further disunity while noting the Commander in Chief has not spoken publicly.
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Washington
Europe
Balkans
America
United States
Army
Navy
Congress
United States Army and Navy
Change of Status and the Inlaws Satire
Robert Quillen ponders that changing status does not alter character and parodies inlaws as a cross section of society. He notes mother in law stereotypes, calls out mean and pleasant relatives, and reflects on age, pride, and perception with humor.
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Inlaws
Six Foot of Genius Gilbert Chesterton
By Joseph Fort Newton Everyday Living portrays Gilbert Chesterton as a towering yet humble figure. The piece recalls his lectures in London on why the inevitable is not fixed, his charm, generosity, and wit, and notes his lifelong paradox of profundity and humor.
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Maisie Ward
Gilbert Chesterton
Literary Society
London
Chesterton
Aristotle
God
England
Ana
America
Oklahoma City
New Program Signals Roosevelt Candidacy for Fourth Term
Paul Mallon argues Roosevelt’s dismissal of a fourth term question signals a candidacy and a shift to a new world program. He predicts the New Deal’s obsolescence, foresees Russia rising as a major power, and notes Britain must rely on diplomacy while the war reshapes global leadership and debts.
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Jashington
Roosevelt
Picayune
Russia
Britain
Mr. Stalin
Mr. Churchill
Smuts
Postwar Plans Hint at U S Control of Formosa and Pacific Bases
Washington reports suggest Teheran talks and allied strategy envision the United States taking over Japan's mandated Pacific islands after victory. The plan would place Formosa under U S control with potential Russian and British roles limited to surrounding positions, shaping a four power security ring around Japan.
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Washington
Russia
Japan
Teheran
Army and Navy Journal
Cairo
United States
Pacific
China
Formosa
Britain
Kwantung
Manchuria
Singapore
Fukien
Hongkong
Port Arthur
Truss Use for Hernia Requires Physician Guidance
A reader reports family cases of hernia improvement with trusses but the article stresses that no truss cures hernia. A physician should select the truss and supervise use, noting spontaneous cure is unlikely and urging timely radical operation or injection treatment when appropriate.
Questions on pregnancy and health questions from readers
A reader asks about chances of pregnancy after menopause and age fifty three with two children born in 1918 and 1914. A specialist comment criticizes quack doctors and warns that a corset cannot fix a dropped stomach.
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P.H.D
Out of the Past Industry and Pleasure Quote
A quotation by Hugh Blair asserts that industry serves as both the instrument of improvement and the foundation of pleasure, blending work and satisfaction in human progress.
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Hugh Blair
Wartime Opinions on Subsidies and Psychological Warfare
Senator Walter F. George argues farmer objections to food subsidies shape public price expectations and justify subsidies. Senator Alexander Wiley urges OWI to broadcast America's fair terms to Germans. Elmer Davis cautions against overconfidence as battles are won but victory not assured.
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Walter F. George
D-Ga
OWI
America
Alexander Wiley
R-Wis
Elmer Davis
New Year Aboard Navy Seaplane Over the Pacific
Sy Raymond Clapper recounts a New Year’s Eve aboard a navy freight seaplane from San Francisco to Honolulu. The crew, nicknamed the Stork squadron, jokes about marriages and babies while delivering mail across the Pacific. The voyage features a dinner, noisemakers, and reflections on home, family, and wartime hope.
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Pacific
Onolulu
San Francisco
Honolulu
Frank Mason
Hong Kong
Navy
Gary W. Bishop
Corbin
Alfred Cohn
Merrick
N. Y
William G. Foster
Johnstown
New Year Resolutions That Always Fail
Dear Devoted Admirer: J P McEvoy recounts his cycle of making and breaking New Year resolutions through the year from January to December. He offers a humorous self portrait and a plan that he says works by embracing the inevitable pattern of effort and postponement.
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J. P. McEvoy
Nice Work If You Can Get It and Political Terms
The speaker jokes about political norms and term limits, noting a critical time when law and career intersect. He argues against fourth terms, comparing to Washington’s stance on thirds, and emphasizes reciprocity in governance standards.
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Washington
George Washington
Explore Your Mind: Spending Habits and Memory Boosts
Dr. Albert E. Wiggam discusses whether women should learn more about money control noting their share of budget responsibility and wealth. He explains backward eye movements cause slow reading and asserts memory varies with brain injuries and conscious recall.
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Henry Link
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Wis
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Willows
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Santa Rosa
Robert Swaynie
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