Unconditional Surrender slogan debated by Lawrence
David Lawrence argues that unconditional surrender as a phrase lacks precise meaning and could be broadened to include punishment of all Germans. He suggests distinguishing between military forces and civilians, warning that postwar occupation could require careful handling to prevent underground resistance and ensure a peaceful German future.
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Pynearon
Germany
Herr Goebbels
Wheeler
D-Mont
Stettinius
Congress
Messrs
Stalin
Roosevelt
Churchill
Family of Nations
Hindsight Foresight and Slavery in Historical Perspective
Robert Quillen argues history repeats patterns and true foresight emerges from hindsight. He contends slavery was doomed economically, cites Mississippi owners, Lee and Stuart freeing slaves, and notes four white Mississippians owned no slaves. He urges solving domestic problems with reason, not passion, and warns against rash actions in the name of policy.
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Lower
Mississippi
Robert E. Lee
J.E.B. Stuart
Aim and ambition to live a full life of action and struggle
George Matthew Adams urges readers to pursue a life of continuous action and adventure. He cites Holmes and Roosevelt to stress that life thrives on struggle and ambition, while balance with curiosity and learning sustains genuine character. He reflects on nature's examples, comparing human zest with the relentless energy of creatures on Nova Scotia’s coast.
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Justice Holmes
Theodore Roosevelt
Nova Scotia
Out of the Past Quote on Punishing Enemies
A brief quotation attributed to H. More notes that true punishment for an enemy lies in the burden of permanently harboring hate toward someone. The line emphasizes internal conflict as a form of retribution rather than external action.
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H. More
One Copy's Enough on War Time Bureaucracy
Arthur Bugs Beer criticizes wartime administration for excessive paperwork and inefficiency. He argues that universal delays appear in Berlin Tokyo and Moscow, with red tape and bureaucratic tone stifling action during national stress.
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Berlin
Tokyo
Moscow
World charter hope tested by democracy ideals
In a column by Paul Mallon, the writer questions the upcoming Atlantic Charter and its appeal in the United States. He argues that genuine freedom for peoples and true democratic ideals must back any charter, or it risks losing public support and failing to endure. The piece links postwar power dynamics to Britain and Russia and warns against using aid to gain influence.
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Washington
Russia
Europe
Dumbarton World Order
Senate
Japan
Pacific
Mexico City
Argentina
Orient
Hongkong
China
States' Golden Opportunity Reprinted from The Washington Post
The editorial urges states to reclaim power from the federal government as wartime duties recede. It cites New York Governor Dewey advocating bold, locally funded programs in education housing and postwar jobs, and suggests states must act to preserve free government and prevent centralization. It notes variation among states and the possible need for continued federal aid to equalize benefits nationwide.
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Dewey
New York
St. Lawrence Seaway
New York State
Gov. Dewey
York City
Calcium and Vitamin D for Health and Allergy Relief
Dr Brady notes that an optimal daily calcium and vitamin D intake supports bone, nerve, and teeth health for mothers and children, aids growth, and may lessen allergic sensitivities. He suggests supplementation for three months to test relief from hay fever, asthma, hives, leg cramps, and growing pains, while warning it is not a cure.
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Poe
Raw milk debate over undulant fever prompts choice
A reader favors continuing Grade A Raw milk citing no evidence linking undulant fever to the milk. The health department guidance allows sales if permitted, while the writer notes personal preference for pasteurized milk but ongoing use of raw milk from tuberculin-herd when available.
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L. H
Brownell to Stay G.O.P. Chair Amid Budget Plans
Herbert Brownell will remain Republican national chairman after the Indianapolis meeting on January 20. He plans a million-dollar annual budget, expansion of the national committee staff, and a push for an independent legislative program while avoiding an all-out policy battle with Southern Democrats.
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Brownell
G.O.P
Republican National Committee
Herbert Brownell
Washington
Capitol
National Committee
Joe Martin
Massachusetts
Charlie Halleck
Indiana
House
Indianapolis
Halleck
Martin
Roy Woodruff
Michigan
Senators White
Maine
Vandenberg
Taft
Ohio
Wherry
Nebraska
G.O.P. Bigwigs
Herb
Leland Chessley
St. Louis
We Can’t Afford Obsolete State Department Budget
Marquis W. Childs examines the postwar State Department budget request of 75,213,400 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1946. He notes a $28,462,812 rise over 1945 to modernize and expand foreign service and information work while highlighting chronic staffing and filing deficiencies that hinder operations and planning for upcoming UN actions and international conferences.
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Yee
United States
Department of State
Uest
Exploring Your Mind and Compulsions in Daily Life
Dr. Albert E. Wiggam discusses compulsion neurosis and common compulsive behaviors such as avoiding sidewalk cracks and washing hands. He cites a case of a woman confined 12 years and notes improvement after four months of treatment. The piece stresses lifelong practice of rational decision making and asserts that information shapes judgment.
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Asia
India
Mallon
Golden Opportunity
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Arkansas
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