MacArthur and the Presidential Question in War Times
News analysis asserts Gen. Douglas MacArthur remains opposed to a presidential bid and would not accept nominating terms. The piece discusses military duty versus political office, noting Loacations around his staff and views on potential candidacies, while contrasting past precedents and Roosevelt era politics.
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Sseene Ressehars
Gen. MacArthur
Southwest Pacific
Philippines
Tokyo
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United States
MacArthur
Sherman
Roosevelt
Farley
Europe
Gov. la Follette
Wisconsin
Gov Dewey
Wendell Willkie
Gov. Bricker
Senator Burton
Ohio
Fractured War Psychology and Social Observations
Robert Quillen surveys the cost and moral questions of draft mental health screening. He profiles a veteran candidate for shell shock and argues psychiatrists weed out fragile types while defending normal youths against stigma.
Ancient Greek prayer on living well and inner reform
In his article Joseph Fort Newton discusses Gilbert Murray's translation of a two thousand year old Greek prayer. The piece presents the prayer urging gentleness self reflection and restraint and notes its enduring relevance despite its self centered tone.
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IR Gilbert Murray
Out of The Past Do Today's Duty
A reflective quote attributed to Charles Kingsley urges readers to focus on present duties and resist temptations and distractions by future uncertainties. The message emphasizes discipline, perseverance, and staying engaged with immediate responsibilities.
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Charles Kingsley
They Say Let’s Have Action on Veterans Aid Now
Quotes from Thomas E. Dewey, J Monroe Johnson, and William L. Batt urge immediate state and federal action. Dewey calls for rapid veteran support legislation, Johnson warns against drafting railway workers, and Batt warns of material scarcities amid possible renewed conflict.
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Washington
Thomas E. Dewey
J Monroe Johnson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Uphill Hop Skip Battle in Italy Across Hills and Rivers
Allied forces report limited gains in Italy as rugged terrain weather and German defense slow progress. Mountain passes, improvised trenches, and air strikes characterize a campaign where tanks and large amphibious operations are constrained by geography and season.
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Italy
A coconut trap catches a clever mouse
In a humorous tale Irene Hartwell explains a fat Eskimo and West Indies mice loving coconuts. A mouse bores a hole, crawls in, eats until full, then cannot exit as the hole stays too small. It naps and feeds again, a prison of coconut pride until a native frees it.
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Irene Hartwell
West Indies
Princess Juliana’s Humorous comeback in Paris
Lowell Thomas recalls Princess Juliana of Holland dancing and overheard remark in French. She responds in flawless French with a witty line about “the pillars of state.” The anecdote highlights her humor and poise as heiress to the Dutch throne.
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Lowell Thomas
Juliana
University of Leyden
Juliana of Holland
Busy Pop Mops Office Downtowner in Lodge Scene
A concise strip shows a mother asking where daddy is and a child’s line about him mopping up the office downtown while the family references the lodge. The exchange captures domestic humor with a city work twist.
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Christian Science Monitor
Pacific War Looms Through Air Route To Asia
Raymond Clapper reports from Australia on the Pacific war airlift network. Navy and contract planes fly daily, delivering mail and high priority cargo while crews build bases, roads, and supply depots. Autographs and morale run high as crews endure long journeys and danger.
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Australia
Navy
Washington
Pan-American Airways
Army
Pacific
F. S. Ralph
Berkeley
Calif
Hong Kong
Ralph
Chungking
Manila
Coronado
Mediterranean
Exploring Minds on Sex Roles and Youth Friendships
Dr. Wiggam answers readers with light psychology on whether men or women stand by partners better in trouble. He jokes about hats, dangers of roads, aging changes in masculinity, and a father’s practical method to steer his daughters away from unsuitable boyfriends.
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Jones
Pacific
J. H. Hamilton
Wake
Germany
L. M. Terman
Stanford
Catharine Cox Miles
Yale
Nincompoops
Russia Keeps Silent On Polish Frontiers and Moscow Ally Ties
The article notes Stalin’s cryptic reply “All right, what next?” on resuming Russian Polish diplomacy. It cites Moscow’s stance against third-party mediation and highlights Polish leaders Mikolajczyk and Rohmer while warning that Beck’s anti Czech and Pan-German ties draw Moscow scrutiny. It also mentions Molotov-Benes talks shaping regional alignments.
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Ase Eis
Io Teheran
Stalin
Soviet
Russia
Moscow
Vyacheslav Molotov
Eduard Benes
Czechoslovakia
Josef Beck
Hitler
Stanislaw Mikolajczyk
Thaddeus Rohm
Sub-Lease Questioned by Republican Leader
Arthur Beer cites past presidents and worries about presidential term limits. He plans to study constitutional feasibility of a sub-case to occupy the White House. He heads to Washington to review parliamentary procedures and potential legal avenues.
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Arthur
Bugs" Beer
G.O.P
Washington
White House
Early Up After Childbirth Guided by Modern Medicine
A reader argues for early mobility after birth citing modern medical care. The writer, a 26 year old mother, notes three births in eight years and claims early rising after delivery reduces complications and supports the physician's guidance on when to get up.
Injection therapy in selected hernia cases discussed
Readers discuss treatment options for inguinal umbilical and postoperative hernias. Doctors report injections yielding results comparable to radical operation in select inguinal hernias, while outcomes for umbilical and postoperative hernias remain poor.
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