Wilson seeks return to GE amid WPB turbulence
In this column David Lawrence Wilson argues Charles E. Wilson will likely resign from the War Production Board to return to General Electric. He notes Wilson has effectively run the WPB, with tensions from other officials and pressures from civilian material releases and manpower needs. The piece questions who holds true authority and whether the President should appoint Wilson as actual chairman to reflect his influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles E. Wilson
War Production Board
General Electric Company
Wilson
Armed Services
WPB
Lawrence
Donald Nelson
Nelson
Roosevelt
Mr. Wilson
General Electric
Guilty Conscience Undermines Poise in War Work
In a Robert Quillen piece, moral self-scrutiny under shells and stress is explored. Guilty conscience, not fear, cripples nerves. those with clear consciences display poise while others crack. The essay contrasts honesty, courage, and the wartime ethic with social hypocrisy and wartime duties.
Minds Need Airing to Refresh and Renew
In a 1944 reflection, Adams argues a vacation and new contacts refresh the mind by air ing new ideas and hopeful spirits. Open nature, new faces, and scenes lift mood, awaken functions, and foster a resilient, uplifted outlook amid anxious days.
They Say You Can’t Baby Competition Kaiser Quote
Henry J Kaiser argues that true competition requires no bounties or political favors and should measure strength by service, skill, efficiency, and courage as the spark plug of progress. A Leipzig neutral notes German households live in fear of escaped prisoners at night. William L Batt urges returning to a free economy guiding reconversion plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Henry J. Kaiser
Leipzig
Germany
William L. Batt
WPB
Out of the Past Colton on gout and ennui privilege
A compact aphorism places bodily gout with wealth and privilege while extending the same critique to the minds of the affluent. Colton notes that luxury seems to invite both physical and intellectual lassitude among the rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colton
26 GOP Governors to Lead Dewey Campaign Strategy
Raymond Moley argues that 26 Republican governors will carry their states for Dewey, giving the ticket practical leadership and unifying state and national efforts. Governors, average age 54, bring extensive regional ties, reducing reliance on the national chairman. Their track records can shield the campaign from Democratic critiques of congressional voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Herbert Brownell, Jr
New York
House of Representatives
Congress
De Luxe Species in Florida Waters Spark Buzz
A press agent claims seven hundred species of fish inhabit Florida waters and teases more that frequent the plushier hotels, hinting at a broader, glossy biodiversity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Jesse Jones Named Power in Roosevelt Cabinet Predicament
Washington insiders say FDR will face a southern revolt tied to Jesse Jones. The RFC head wields deep Kirk Capitol Hill influence, aiding lawmakers and delaying rivals, while rumors swirl about a possible vice presidential bid if a deadlock looms at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
F.D.R
Tesse Jones
Jones
Jesse Jones
Capitol Hill
RFC
Realistic tariff policy and Bretton Woods views
Rukeyser argues for a tariff stance aligned with enlightened self interest. He cites Bernard Baruch on opening borders to nations with wage levels comparable to the United States and stresses integrating foreign policy with domestic needs, including selective protectionism when high wages raise costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amores
Bretton Woods
Bernard M. Baruch
United States
Status of Unions After War Is Big Question
Marquis W. Childs surveys Detroit and Milwaukee Street where General Motors and United Auto Workers lie across from each other. He notes deep tensions, disputes over postwar union power, and a potential clash as wartime constraints fade. He cites Reuther and company spokesmen on blame for strikes and wonders how postwar adjustments will affect workers, management, and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis W. Childs
Detroit
Milwaukee Street
General Motors
United Automobile Workers
Dent
UAW
Reuther
Washington
Temperature-Proof Politics by Bugs Baer
In a weather softened political lull, Bugs Baer jokes that conventions occur in heat and voters celebrate in coolness. He quips about nominating during fever heat and inaugurating in icy calm, likening democracy to testing paint or a barn in all temperatures.
Endocarditis Risks and Respiratory Illness Link
Dr. Wm Brady explains endocarditis as inflammation of the heart lining, often a complication of rheumatic fever or acute infections. Rest during fever reduces spread of germs, with emphasis on valve damage risks and historical case counts. He notes pneumococci and streptococci as common causes, and offers brief Q&A on a 50 year old woman's health check and a donor’s emotional response to blood donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osler
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Hart, Wood and Daughton
American Jour
Med. Sciences
University of Virginia Hospital
B. M
Explore Your Mind: Frustration Fuels Lovers Quarrels
Dr. A. E. Wiggam discusses Yale university studies on frustration and aggression. Lovers quarrels arise from high goal desire and frustration, with snubs from those liked causing more anger than strangers. Also, man-haters are really upset by femaleness, not femininity, per Paul Popenoe’s view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. A. E. Wiggam
Explore Your
Yale University
N. E. Miller
Paul Popenoe
Also Mentioned on This Page
By David Lawrence
Robert Quillen
Dad
Japan
Adams
George Matthew Adams
George Clark
By Raymond Moley
G.O.P
Mackinac
Moley
Omahe World-Herald
Drew Pearson
Jesse
White House
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Jones-Wallace
Board of Economic Warfare
Wallace
Gov. Dewey
Clyde Reed
Kansas
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
Senate
Ed Johnson
Colorado
Will Clayton
Clayton
Texas
Commerce
Anderson, Clayton & Co
George Butler
Texas Democratic Executive Committee
Secretary of Commerce
Houston
al Smith
Chicago
Herbert Hoover
By Merryle S. Rukeyser
Rukeyser
U. S. State Department
U. S
Europe
United Kingdom
Switzerland
Italy
Spain
Turkey
Greece
Hungary
Mexico
Egypt
Brazil
Argentina
Walter P. Reuther
Presi
America
International
Philadelphia
Childs
Arthur
Bugs" Baer
2 Man
Wm. Brady
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!