Labor Draft and Profits Control Across Industries
David Lawrence argues universal service would force government style control of profits via labor management, pressing for a strengthened Smith-Connally act and expanded National War Labor board as wartime arbitration, while criticizing Roosevelt's handling of strikes and wage limits. The piece criticizes attempts to tie labor to state socialism as a smoke screen to avoid blame for coal strikes.
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Ashington
Jungles
Roosevelt
United States
Congress
CIO
Mr. Roosevelt
Universal Service
Smith-Connally
National War Labor Board
Shame as a Teacher of Courage and Humility
Robert Quillen reflects on shame from parental poverty to public judgment. He argues shame can spur striving yet corrupts if misused, noting that true dignity comes from facing the world with chin up and without excuses. The piece touches on public opinion, free speech, and social hypocrisy.
Comenius Quotation On Czech Self Rule From 1650
A historical line by Jan Amos Komensky urges Czech people to regain control of their affairs after turmoil, reflecting 17th century call for national self rule and resilience.
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Jan Amos Komensky
Comenius
Which home is happier and other mind questions
Dr. Wiggam answers reader queries on domestic life and personality. He argues domination in the home breeds unhappiness and inferiority. predicts no real ability to foretell futures. notes a Minnesota study finding engineers lean masculine and business students lean feminine, with exceptions.
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University of Minnesota
Ralph F. Berdie
Diary Speaks Sea Hitler Youth Leader Captured in Italy
A wartime diary entry expresses deep hatred for Germany and notes the capture of a Hitler Youth leader in Italy. The speaker recalls breaking with his past during a retreat and condemns German aggression.
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Germany
Hitler
Italy
The Woodshed Question on Discipline and Punishment
Paul Mallon argues against the view that discipline is outdated and unnecessary. He separates discipline from punishment, urging intelligent, fair application to prevent delinquency and avoid harming youths. He warns against indiscriminate flailing by frustrated parents and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Doakes
Deny Them Punishment And Inhibitions In Juvenile Delinquency
The author argues punishment should fit the child and cites denial as a harsher tool than physical punishment. He warns against abolishing inhibitions, noting consensus among scientists on moral boundaries. He blames popular media and loose theories for rising juvenile delinquency and moral decline.
How to Enter Heaven Ackley World Journal
A short parable set at heaven's gate recounts St. Peter questioning a timid woman about her life. She admits her sole strength was cooking, and St. Peter welcomes her freedom and happiness in heaven.
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Ackley World Journal
St. Peter
Pioneering Air Transport Brings War to New Guinea
Raymond Clapper recounts his introduction to the New Guinea front aboard a C-47, noting the vast Pacific theater, jungle travel limits, and rapid aviation movement. He visits a press camp, reflects on fallen correspondents, and recalls meetings with Col. Lloyd Lehrbas and Mrs. Marjorie Hendricks as the network of wartime reporters adapts to the campaign.
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New Guinea
Australia
Marine Corps
Philip la Follette
Frank Mason
Secretary of the Navy
Mason
la Follette
Dr. Livingston
Mediterranean
Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove Country Club
Coral Sea
Brydon Taves
United Press
Gen. MacArthur
Col
Lloyd Lehrbas
National Press Club
Washington
China
Waresaw
Red Cross
Marjorie Hendricks
Normandy Farm
Lehrbas
LaFollette
Wisconsin University
Soldier Vote Battle Shows Weighty Ballot Obstacles
Debates over a federal soldier voting ballot highlight barriers from war and navy departments to sending state ballots and envelopes, risking disenfranchisement of overseas voters. States push reforms to speed ballot access while officials weigh weight limits and mail transmission feasibility.
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Trashington
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
War
Navy Department
South
War and Navy Departments
United States
House Committee
Vitamin A sources and riboflavin eye health debated in column
Dr Brady endorses oleomargarine with added vitamin A but favors milk eggs liver and yellow cheeses as primary daily sources. He cites adult needs 3000–4000 units, children 4000–5000, and notes carotene rich greens. The page also answers riboflavin eye symptoms and explains capsules.
Germany’s Schacht as peace weapon warned against
Raymond Moley argues that Horace Greeley Hjalmar Schacht, former Reichsbank chief and Nazi ally, could be used to negotiate peace terms with the United States and Britain. The piece details his inflation tactics, postwar financing role, and alleged guilt in prewar profiteering and war preparation.
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Hitler
United States
Great Britain
Ribbentrop
Hjalmar Schacht
Germany
Reichsbank
Schacht
Horace Greeley Hjalmar Schacht
Denmark
Darmstaedter and
National Bank
Botany Student Spy Nabbed by FBI at Columbia
Arthur Baer notes the FBI arrested a spy studying botany at Columbia University. The suspect admits guilt but claims coercion, and Baer quips about giving him a lily and letting him graduate.
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FBI
Columbia University
Secretary Ickes Shares Silence on Washington Trip
Secretary Ickes now travels in a big car with others and keeps quiet so he can read his newspaper. The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle notes this new wrinkle in the secretary’s journey and routine.
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Rochester Democrat 4 Chronicle
Ickes
Washington
Ration Trouble on Sugar for Patriotic Farmer
A farmer on the ration board explains he cannot sustain purchasing sugar for eight children and a wife, despite doing his bit for the war effort. The exchange highlights wartime sugar limits and personal hardship.
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Robert Quillen
Quillen
Wilson
Harry Hopkins
Albert E. Wiggam
Frank Knox
Bennett Clark
D-Mo
George Clark
Paul Mallon
YA/ASHINGTON
Mall
By Raymond Clapper
Clapper
Natal
Dakar
Gloucester
Arawe
Frank Smith
Chicago Times
Phil la Follette
Jay Hayden
Hayden
Stimson
Knox
Messrs
Wm. Brady
Dorothea
Riboflavin
Webster’s
H. McN. J
Webster
By Raymond Moley
Reichsebank
Goering
Goebbels
By Arthur
Bugs" Baer
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