Churchill's war strain and misread American power politics
David Lawrence argues Churchill misreads American criticism of power politics, noting Britain’s inflated view of alliances and military strength. He contends the US did not seek special trade primacy and warns against insinuations of imperial aims. The piece urges restraint to preserve wartime unity.
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Ashington
Churchill
United States
America
Mr. Churchill
Britain
Petty Spirits In The Favors We Do For Others
A collection of quotations and anecdotes discusses arrogance in accepting favors and generosity. It contrasts selfish behavior with acts of kindness, notes the danger of resenting gratitude, and urges doing good for need rather than for payback. The writer endorses independence, moral integrity, and cautious reciprocity.
Quote by Socrates on contentment and desire
A Socrates quote warns that not being content with what one has leads to discontent with what one wishes to possess. The maxim reflects ancient Greek thought on desire and satisfaction.
Art From the Heart and the Purity of Beauty
The passage links art to inner cultivation and generosity, comparing happiness to clear spring water. It praises exquisite forms like snowflakes, noting their six pointed star shapes as perfect yet transient, and asks about the purpose of such beauty before it dissolves.
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Oder
Why does the solitary desert flower bloom unseen
By George Matthew Adams argues the countryman communes with God through nature and art. He urges nations to train a love of beauty, insisting free expression shapes liberty and prosperity. The child mind is drawn to color and beauty, and art comes cheap if one pays with attention.
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China
Italy
France
America
No title available for Bugs Baer column
For years scientists have been launching rockets to the moon and now claim transatlantic travel is feasible. The piece argues isolationists face two options: confront threats at their origin or confront them at home, with safety tied to the magnitude of the measures.
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Moon
Russians drive to Krakow coal basin in Poland's heartland
Raymond Moley analyzes the eastern push toward Krakow and Czestochowa, arguing the Polish coal and industrial core near Vom Brawa and eastern Silesia could decide the war. He warns the fate of German coal supplies hinges on a Russian victory, shaping postwar Poland's fate and Western strategy.
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Poland
Krakow
Czestochowa
Ruhr
Kielce
Vombrawa
Silesia
Russia
Baltic
Hitler
United States
Britain
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Berlin
Reich
Silesian
East Prussia
Europe
Germany
Roosevelt Faces War Drive and Peace Goals in Fourth Term
Ashington dispatch notes Franklin D. Roosevelt prioritizes rapid victory and postwar peace. His focus shifts from domestic to military and diplomatic matters, aided by a new brain trust of admirals and generals. The piece details his daily routine, health strains, and enduring resolve amid World War II.
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Ashington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Hyde Park
Roosevelt
Columbia
Pacific
Europe
Stalin
Poland
von Rundstedt
Insights on Mind and Crime From Dr Wiggam
Dr Wiggam discusses self consciousness in women versus men, noting that girls outgrow shyness earlier due to rapid growth and maturity. He cites social intelligence in women and urges personal responsibility for crime prevention, plus remarks on child prodigies and geniuses being well balanced and less nervous overall.
Basic Pattern for a Workable Incentive Profit Sharing Plan
A condensed summary outlines how a small to mid sized firm adopts a broad policy driven profit sharing plan. It stresses base pay aligned with market rates, a profit bonus, and a 6 percent capital return before profit distribution. After taxes profits are split four ways to labor management and capital with labor share tied to annual base pay.
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Keith W. Dunn
Cedar Rapids
N.A.C
Sasat
Personal Health Quackery and Reader Feedback Published
Dr Brady confesses to quackery in health advice about pneumothorax and tuberculin tests. A reader asks if tuberculous mothers can safely have children, with doctors correcting misconceptions. Other letters discuss elbow flexibility, shoulder posture, and food storage in opened tins.
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OY Doe Brady
Childre
Foo
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