Tax Laws Penalize Smaller Businesses Under New Deal
In his column David Lawrence argues the New Deal tax framework taxes small and large corporations at similar rates. He cites flat rates under current law, compares 1 million versus 20 million invested capital, and warns smaller firms face reduced postwar growth while big businesses gain. He critiques relief provisions as Joker-like and limited, potentially entrenching monopolies and harming competition.
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Miniature League of Nations debated by Sat Evening Post column
Robert Quillen notes a satirical piece by Jack Alexander arguing Rotary Kiwanis and similar clubs build good neighbors and civil society. The author disputes charges of vanity praising service acts like eyeglasses for kids and lunch fellowship as civil assets. He warns against ridicule of decent civic clubs and touches on foreign policy and local bond drives.
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Absent minded professors shaped wartime science and spirit
A public Q and A discusses whether professors deserve jokes about their absent mindedness noting Irwin Edman’s view that such scholars produced most wartime advances in science and technology. The piece argues theoretical work preserves culture and motivates the next generation.
Dr Wiggam on parenting and the Golden Rule
The piece argues that constant worry from parents or children is oppressive. It calls for a healthy give and take in parent child relations and treats both sides as humans. The Golden Rule is proposed as the solution to household tensions.
Integrity vs duplicity in simple truth
A succinct reflection notes that only honesty defeats trickery and duplicity. The speaker contrasts straightforward integrity with deceitful behavior, implying clear moral contrast and the enduring value of truth.
War Leaders Warn of Targeted Strikes and Material Priorities
Admirals and generals stress aggressive Pacific sorties and the need to prioritize wartime destruction of enemy productive capacity. They warn against diverting scarce resources to nonessential civilian production until strategic goals are clear, keeping focus on decisive military outcomes.
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Marines at Hill 660 Weather Mud and War Spirit
Raymond Clapper documents Marines at Hill 660 near Cape Gloucester New Britain fighting under harsh conditions. He notes heavy combat losses on both sides, daily patrols and fatigue among regimental scouts, and morale kept high by stubborn humor. He records lives of soldiers and reporters, including Sam Stavisky and Harvey Payne, while detailing battlefield desolation and the ongoing assault.
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Sam Stavisky
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Roosevelt Draft Bill Sparks Wary Public Debate
Paul Mallon argues against a civilian draft bill proposed after Roosevelts push. He cites leaders who deny passage and warns the plan would erode individual liberty and democratic rights. The piece contrasts views across conservatives and communists and condemns state totalitarianism in wartime mobilization.
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British Interference Cited in Teheran Accord Reassessment
The Cairo Pravda dispatch notes discontent with London’s influence on Polish talks and Moscow’s stance on a Polish government aligned with the Curzon line. It contrasts British and American notes on diplomacy, warns against outside meddling, and cites Teheran model risks and past precedents from 1920 to 1938.
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Why did you marry a man twice your age
A witty exchange from Forethought Copper’s Farmer features a young widow explaining she chose an older husband who was gentle and slow to anger. The bachelor questions the match, and the widow answers that his kindness meant she wouldn’t have to work hard and he was not quick to temper.
Generous Papa in Atlanta Marriage Card Exchange
A light hearted exchange unfolds as a suitor praises the bride’s generous heart while the father maps the family virtues. The groom responds with humor and optimism about shared values in the union.
Americas System For Maintaining Amicable Ties
Sumner Welles argues for regional systems under a United Nations executive council to support world peace. He highlights the inter American system as effective and proposes regional bases and safeguards to prevent wars, preferring regional action within a global framework.
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Need a Moses to Lead Them
Political cartoon gibes at Republican and Democratic factions. Mentions June unity among candidates, breakfast eggs metaphor, and the need for a unifying leader akin to Moses. Includes quips about long-tenured Democrats and the party infighting.
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