Unity and accountability in wartime politics and press
Walter Winchell questions Allied unity under threat from isolationists and Cong Rankin as he condemns attacks on press freedom and calls for action against subversive forces. He critiques Franco, Germanazi rhetoric, political privilege, and war-crime transparency, urging decisive steps to protect democracy and peace.
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Cong. Rankin
Rankin
Congress
Cong Rankin
America
Max Schwabe
Gerald L. K. Smith
Govt Orders New Rail Cars to Meet G I Jam
Washington reports the government moved to rush order more than 2000 troop carrying railroad cars and hold civilian travel to curb the cross country troop movement plan for the Pacific front. Defense Transport Chief Johnson said 1200 troop sleeping cars and 1200 kitchen cars will be ready early next year as civilian sleepers are diverted to military use. President Truman warned civilians to avoid train travel for the next 10 months to prevent delays in mobilization.
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East
Pacific
Truman
Defense Transportation
J. Monroe Johnson
ODT
Johnson
Speedy 15 Percent Cigaret Boost Seen
New York AP reports civilian cigarette supply will rise at least 15 percent in two weeks. Joseph Calamia president of the Retail Tobacco Dealers of America cites surveys of manufacturers and distributors. Cuts in army orders and better manufacturing conditions enable the increase. A fuller rise is expected in about 60 days, gradually continuing.
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New York
Joseph Calamia
Retail Tobacco Dealers of America, Inc
Calamia
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