Almost Certain F R To Be Renominated
Washington analysis argues President Roosevelt is almost universally expected to be renominated for a fourth term. Democrats doubtful of midstream change but confident of victory, while Willkie controversy solidifies Republican splits and Dewey hesitation signals a lengthy preconvention maneuvering period.
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Democratic Party
White House
Theodore Roosevelt
Willkie
Judge Without Understanding Is One with Least Compassion
Robert Quillen argues that claiming people are solely architects of their fate ignores heredity and environment. He warns that choice exists but is bounded by ancestry and upbringing, noting duty and courage mix with circumstance in shaping destiny. He reflects on family, home ownership, and wartime realities as part of human understanding.
Courage to be ignorant in pursuit of wisdom
A reflection on choosing ignorance in many things to prevent the broader calamity of knowing nothing. The quote by Sydney Smith urges restraint in knowledge to preserve discernment and avoid overreaching ignorance.
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Sydney Smith
Identify Yourself and Stand for Something Vital
George Matthew Adams argues that personal identity comes from actions and creative output. He urges individuals to identify themselves through meaningful work and to stand for freedom, noting nations in a global war must also define their character. The piece stresses courage to stand alone if needed, with collective progress following.
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New Mexico
Adams
Atlantic
United States
Canada
Quotes on War Policy and Postwar Cooperation
Admiral Emory S. Land says Japs should not be treated as civilized and should be barred from flying or ocean shipping. Maury Maverick blasts lobbying as defining small business. Senator Styles Bridges cites Russia rejecting U S efforts as a poor UN cooperation omen.
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Emory S. Land
U. S. Maritime Commission
Russia
United Nations
Styles H. Bridges
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Allies Match Crafty Axis Strategy In Italian Front
The piece asserts Allied forces executed a successful flank landing south of Rome near Cassino, drawing German divisions and disrupting supply lines. It credits superior air protection, bombed rear railways, and damaged Rome airfields, stressing the strategic aim to cut off German retreat and pressure Argentina to break ties with Berlin and Tokyo.
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Washington
Rome
Argentina
Berlin
Tokyo
Salerno
United Nations
Cassino
Rapido River
Italy
Ranido
Tank Landing Ships Shaped to Meet Amphibious War Needs
Reporter Raymond Clapper describes LSTs as indispensable to Pacific campaigns in New Guinea and Cape Gloucester. He recalls meeting Red Cross workers Emma Pratt Helen Barry and Dorothy, plus Navy beachmaster Hunt Clement, who arranges landing-craft and secures a jungle knife as a home souvenir for the reporter’s son.
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New Britain
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Miss Pratt
Red Cross
Helen Barry
Berkeley
Calif
Dorothy
Gloucester
Hunt Clement
Washington
United Press
Atlanta Journal
Chattanooga News
Decatur
Hunt
Navy
Arawe
Argentine Cabinet Faces Reconstruction Over Rio Pact
In Buenos Aires the cabinet struggles as Gen Alberto Gilbert calls ambassador Armour and warns of a German link to Argentina. US economic and diplomatic pressure signals a shift toward enforcing the Rio de Janeiro program and a tougher stance on Bolivia and Uruguay.
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Rio de Janeiro
Pedro Ramirez
Alberto Gilbert
United States
Norman Armour
Germany
Buenos Aires
South America
Fritz Mandl
Hungary
Juan Peron
Gilbert
Armour
Washington
Argentina
Ramirez
Uruguay
Exercises for nerves and real activity advice from Dr Brady
Dr Brady advises belly breathing and rolling somersaults as mild aids for nerves, but promotes real exercise through active work or games. He also notes blood counts and leucocytosis in a case of suspected appendicitis, discussing how white blood cell levels relate to infection versus inflammation.
Boss for a Day Betting Is Fiendish Fun
A humorous reminiscence by Mrs Henry McLemore recounts a marriage era game Boss for a Day where wagers let spouses swap authority for a day. The piece blends anecdotes about bets on sports and daily tasks with playful battles over who bosses whom and a pilot story of a butcher, bacon wrapped meat, and army platoons.
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Henry McLemore
Beach
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Green
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Fred
Joe Louis
Jim Braddock
Tigers
Yanks
Henry
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Frank Condon
Collier's
Forgotten Man Jim Farley Predicted to Speak Out
Arthur Baer reflects on Jim Farley as the forgotten man of the New Deal era. The piece notes Farley’s Democratic roots, his potential to reemerge in politics, and predicts he will influence the campaign beyond V-mail as events unfold.
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Jim Farley
Mind Themed Q and A With Dr Wiggam
Dr Wiggam discusses gender differences in appearance and intellect noting women dress distinctively while likely similar under clothes and mental ability remains debated. He argues modern shocks dull surprise among youth and parents and cautions on conveying life saving truth in rare cases.
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