Roosevelt cabinet letters hint at Hillman as labor head
The piece argues Sidney Hillman should be secretary of labor in a new Roosevelt administration, citing his campaign leadership and governmental service. It contrasts Hillman with Wallace and Jesse Jones, noting Hillman’s appeal to labor and conservatives and the potential political impact on the cabinet lineup.
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Pym Shingsons
Roosevelt
Wallace-Jones
Frances
Sidney Hillman
Sidney
Department of Labor
Cio-Pac
George Gallup
National
Labor
William B. Wilson
Wilson
James J. Davis
Harding
Hillman
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War Production Board
Wallace
AFL
Mr. Wallace
Jesse Jones
Mr. Jones
Dewey
Chicago
White House
Cordell Hull
Henry A. Wallace
Jesse H. Jones
Jones
Senate
Congress
Jong
Library of Congress
Lublin Committee
Poland
London
Arciszewskia
Truth versus triumph in wartime reporting told by Robert Quillen
The piece argues war reporting hides hardship and defeats behind praise as home readers grasp only the hopeful side. It critiques censorship, censorship of casualties, and selective news on Italy Leyte Pacific fronts, urging readers to see the horror and sacrifice behind victories.
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MacArthur
Leyte
Italy
Western Front
Fragmentary Quote On Fashionable Creed By Wendell Phillips
A dated quotation notes that what is fanatic today becomes fashionable tomorrow and remains as constant as a multiplication table, attributed to Wendell Phillips.
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Wendell Phillips
Roosevelt's Wallace Nomination Sparks Political Clash
President Roosevelt's support for Henry A. Wallace for secretary of commerce sparks a partisan fight over loan agencies and postwar policy. Senators worry of a Wallace Jones clash and possible payoff politics, with Wallace's confirmation hinging on stripping loan powers from the department.
Capturing Life Anew In Daily Mindset Advice
George Matthew Adams reflects on Dr. John H. Finley’s line about seeing life anew each morning. He urges individuals to face all days with resilience, without complaint, and to align with nature and the divine to pursue a victorious, hopeful outlook. He notes the sacrifices of soldiers and pioneers shaping liberty and future dawns.
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Macmillan Company
Kappa Delta Pi
John H. Finley
Dia
Earth
God
Problem in Fractions The Poland Story
By Arthur Bugs Baer a humorous take on Poland’s long history of partitions and splits. The piece traces centuries of division from 1138 to 1793 with quips about shifting borders and rulers. It ends noting Poland’s need for a forwarding address.
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Poland
O. Boleslaus
Babu
Tartar
Wallace Gains Stature After Defeat in Vice Presidency
Navy officers express caution about British or Russian aid against Japan. They argue U S forces can handle the Pacific on their own, citing Admiral King’s objections and the President’s overruling decision.
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Wallace
Tsormer
Norris Poulson
R-Calif
Lon Edon
U.S.A
Japan
Poulson
Germany
Pacific
U. S
Philippines
King
G.O.P. Has Its Job Cut Out Says Moley on Strategy
Raymond Moley argues the Republican Party must act quickly to rebuild after defeat. He urges sustained county-level organization, continuous leadership, and broad fundraising to mobilize veterans and voters, noting the party’s 23 governorships and counties won in 1944. He warns Willkie’s neglect of county leaders hurt nomination chances.
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Indianapolis
Republican National Committee
Congress
Dewey
Mr. Willkie
Willkie
New National Committee
Republican Party
Mr. Dewey
Indiana
Hoosier
National Committee
Diet Debate: Sugar Free Rules For Teeth and Health
Dr Brady argues against eliminating sugars and starches from the diet citing No scientific evidence they harm teeth. He notes calcium deficiency as a bigger risk to teeth and gums and recalls Arctic explorers surviving on meat. He also warns against exposing children to measles.
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Eesti
Stefansson
Anderson
Allies a long way from real understanding in wartime talks
Marquis W. Childs argues that despite allied wartime cooperation, Britain, America, and the Soviet Union remain far from a true understanding. He notes Russian suspicions about Poland, the Polish government in exile, and transportation talks, with looming meetings among Stalin Churchill and Roosevelt.
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Soviet Union
Exploring Minds on Marriage and Motives in Six Professions
Dr. Wiggam surveys six prominent occupations Artists, business executives, engineers, college professors, military officers, and physicians. The study finds artists and military men have higher bachelor rates and remarriage patterns differ by group. It also argues snooping people pursue others' private affairs and that profit motive is overstated compared with the drive to achieve and feel important.
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W. Bromberg
America
Belgium
Holland
Sweden
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Texas
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D-Ga
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Charlie Curtis
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