Facts and Opinion By David Lawrence on Congress Recess
The piece notes a long wartime recess lets Congressmen gauge public sentiment directly from constituents. It discusses furloughs for service members, the limits of congressional influence on military timing, and the unclear duration of the war, with leaders fearing continued pressure from families and the need to balance policy with battlefield realities.
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Washington
Congress
Europe
Senate
House
Army
Navy
Desire guides actions in wartime life and learning
Robert Quillen argues that motivation is driven by desire rather than conscience, using a tale of a man who quits smoking after a doctor warns him of throat cancer. He asserts durable desires shape behavior in war, learning, and politics, urging leaders to harness strong motives to sustain effort.
Out of the Past Quote on Resolve and Will
A quotation attributes a distinction between perseverance and stubbornness to H. W. Beecher, noting one may spring from strong will while the other from strong refusal.
Rest habits and character compare in Wiggam column
Dr. Wiggam explains rests can aid productivity if not excessive, and distinguishes physical from mental work. He also argues both genders have strong character, often shaped by environment, training, and companions, with women tending toward higher moral standards due to social factors. He offers a quick reading speed test using silent and aloud readings.
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A. G. Bills
Invasion dates set as men talk politics and postwar plans
The piece quotes James V. Forrestal and Sen. Taft on war aims and postwar employment. It notes Republican hopes for November and remarks from Sen. Barkley and Maj. Gen Giles. The tone ties military readiness to political forecasts amid wartime transition.
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James V. Forrestal
Congress
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Attacks on two thirds rule shape treaty ratification debate
Paul Mallon argues a book urging majority approval for peace treaties aims to rattle Senate minorities and aid Roosevelt, but notes the two thirds rule and state ratification requirements block changes. He questions ethical value of lasting peace achieved by a simple majority.
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Washington
Senate
New York Times Book Reviews
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Italy
Supreme Court
Germany
Yells from Marines Before Battle in Pacific
A marine lieutenant recalls common battle cries heard before hand to hand combat in the Pacific. Many shout simple phrases like Lets get them boys Here we come One side Tojo Others imitate professions with taunting lines.
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Pacific
Tojo
Tokyo
MacArthur Seen as Possible Presidential Candidate
Raymond Clapper discusses Gen. Douglas MacArthur as a potential GOP presidential candidate. He notes widespread speculation, past statements denying political goals, age and health impressions, and the difficulties of returning to U.S. life and politics after long wartime absence.
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Australia
Douglas Mac-Arthur
Gen. Mac-Arthur
United States
MacArthur
Vandenberg
Michigan
Illinois
Gen. MacArthur
A Natural for Chief of Staff Col Walter B Smith
Col Frederick Palmer argues Walter B. Smith is the natural choice for Eisenhower's chief of staff and notes his training roles from North Africa to Italy. He stresses Smith's ability to counsel and execute, and his ties to Marshall, Eisenhower, and British chiefs.
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Col
Frederick Palmer
Quaseington
Walter B. Smith
Hisenhower
Europe
Mark W. Clark
United States
Marshall
North Africa
Smith
Clark
Marshall’s
Lesley J. McNair
Eisenhower
Italy
Tedder
Leigh-Mallory
Ramsay
Murder of Kaj Munk Reflects Nazi Desperation
Raymond Moley argues Nazi suppression in Europe, citing the 1940 murder of Danish poet Kaj Munk as evidence of the regime’s fear and intolerance. He notes Munk’s Christian liberty stance and calls for continued resistance against Hitler and Goebbels, warning of escalating German brinkmanship.
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Europe
Kaj Munk
Denmark
Vedersee
Munk
Hitler
Goebbels
Herod
Baer on Adolf as July Fourth fireworks echo
The column debates Adolf Hitler’s fate with two schools of thought on his end. It hints at possible assassination by the Gestapo or capture by Allied forces and ends with a jab about Rudolf Hess calling him a bum in English.
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Adolf
Gestapo
Hess
Kaiser Urges Swings As Ship Is Delayed
A young woman invited to christen a Kaiser ship is shown a decked platform with a bottle and told “Hurry up, get swinging” as she learns the vessel remains unseen, the keel hidden far below. Kaiser's brisk instruction underscored delays at the yard.
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Wall Street Journal
Henry Kaiser
Kaiser
Up-to-Date Simile in Progressive Grocer Headline
A playful compare mirrors a store’s need for staff as Progressive Grocer notes vacancies and hiring urgency. The piece uses a vivid simile about a window lacking a Help Wanted sign to highlight hiring gaps and shopper experience.
Calcium and Vitamin D Relief for Joint Pain and Tips
Reader reports relief from arthritis and bursitis after adding calcium gluconate calcium phosphate and vitamin D to daily diet. Text notes sun exposure aids vitamin D production and cites limits from cloudy or polluted skies. Also covers kyphosis spurs hernia treatment options and injection vs operative choices with medical opinions.
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Harrison Spangler
Alben W. Barkley
AAF
Barney M. Giles
George Clark
John
Paul Mallon
Mallon
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Louis Mountbatten
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Rommel
Russia
Dneister
Rumania
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Raj Munk
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Bugs" Baer
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Wm. Brady
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Spurs
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