Federal voting for servicemen sparks heated Washington debate
The piece analyzes the right of armed forces to vote and the political fight over absentee and federal ballots. It explains that voting rights come from states, not the federal government, and outlines proposals for uniform federal ballots or federal handling, highlighting hurdles like primaries, multi state ballots, and age requirements.
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Senate weighs probe into war contract awards
The Senate war investigating committee may open hearings to examine why billions in war contracts, notably to partners of the Six Companies including Shipbuilder Henry J. Kaiser, flowed to former associates. Kaiser helped build Liberty ships later found to crack, while broader contract links and political charges prompt cautious committee action.
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Red Army’s Novgorod Break Seen as Major Russian Victory
Col. Frederick Palmer declares the Novgorod and Lake Ilmen defense breach the Red army’s greatest success. He notes the move lifts Finland from German alliance, frees the Baltic fleet, and relieves Leningrad siege, forcing German forces back toward Riga while opening Baltic access.
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Pattern of Ancient Diplomatics in Polish Curzon Line Talks
Raymond Moley analyzes diplomatic maneuvering amid Soviet Polish tensions and Curzon line debates. He notes Russia’s leverage for concessions from Britain and the US, the strategic squeeze on German forces near Leningrad and Riga, and the need for joint Allied indemnities.
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Definitions from the American Bar Association Journal
A classic compendium of sharp, satirical definitions of professional roles. The piece pokes fun at conference groups statisticians professors consultants specialists optimists and economists with wry, concise lines about their perceived flaws and tendencies.
Carnegie Gifts to Fund New Library Building
Trustees learn Carnegie donations will be paid in five to ten thousand dollar installments as work progresses. Building specifications near completion and work advances as the project moves forward.
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Carnegie
Free Public Library
Pacific War in Small engagements at Cape Gloucester
Raymond Clapper notes the Southwest Pacific war centers on small engagements rather than large battles. Marines report low casualties, emphasis on attrition, jungle fighting, and occasional hand to hand work. Officers highlight living conditions, isolation from home, and care provided despite harsh tropical rains.
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Re-Education of Nazis in POW Camps Urges Deterrent Approach
William L. Shirer argues that 45,000 German POWs in the United States should be exposed to democratic propaganda. He cites Nazi court abuses, suicides, and beatings, and challenges Geneva limits claiming anti Nazi literature should be allowed. He urges firm, selective re-education to curb Nazi influence. He notes U S camp practices and questions censorship while stressing the need to understand Nazism.
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We Won’t Forget to Tell Adolf The Invasion Secret
By Arthur Bugs Baer. The speaker jokes about revealing invasion secrets and mocks Schickelgruber. He notes a toe hold on Italy and Europe and faults Italy’s road system, suggesting lessons from Mussolini and lampooning balcony photos.
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