Decisive Naval Victory Shifts Pacific Balance
David Lawrence argues the Sunday battle killed most of Japan’s carrier air power, severely weakening their fleet. The United States gains freedom to push toward China and secure Marianas bases, enabling continued air and sea offensives including against Guam and Saipan.
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Ashington
Japan
United States
China
Marianas
Netherlands East Indies
Saipan
Guam
United States Navy
Pacific
Criticism, Envy, and Duty in Daily Life
Robert Quillen advises Louise to endure unfair criticism, noting envy as the root of malice and murder. The column reflects on ambition, habit, and the costs of success, then shifts to broader topics of politics, labor, taxes, and public life with satirical tone.
Inquisitive minds as funnels of conversation
A reflective aphorism by Steele notes that curious people do not take for personal gain but pass information along to others, shaping dialogue and knowledge flow.
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Steele
The Power of Impact in Daily Resolve
George Matthew Adams discusses the value of decisive action and mental fortitude drawing on Holmes Roosevelt and Pearl Harbor as examples. He urges targeting the bull's eye with immediate, energetic effort, noting delay diminishes impact and urging constant readiness.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
Theodore Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
Churchill Warns Allies In War Fraying Yet Steadfast
Prime Minister Churchill vows united action with allies as the war continues and grows longer and tougher for foes. Staff Sgt. Frank R. Petrovic, back from Bougainville, jokes about souvenirs and trouble. Dr. George D. Stoddard pledges free education and defends opposition to any threat to learning.
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Churchill
Frank R. Petrovic
Bougainville
George D. Stoddard
N. Y
Former Presidents as Senators at Large Would Debate Not Vote
Rep Canfield of New Jersey has introduced a bill to appoint former presidents as senators at large with debate rights but no vote. He notes few living ex presidents and argues Congress can act without a constitutional amendment.
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Rep. Canfield
Herbert Hoover
Whoether Saftly
Hoover
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Hayes
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Africa
John Quincy Adams
William Howard Taft
Ber
House
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Canfield
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Quincy
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Fillmore
Tyler
Pierce
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Benjamin Harrison
Nye
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Tom Girdler
Republic Steel
North Dakota
Bill Langer
North Dakota Prairies
Phil Campbell
Kansas
Washington
Virginia
Campbell
Ole Virginna
Dewey Seeks Broader View on Army Navy Cooperation
Governor Dewey discusses foreign affairs and military leadership with Comdr Walter Ebert and plans to broaden war-coordination education. He arranges a Time publisher conference and cites ambassadorship contacts while noting a New York banquet faux pas with Brazilian Consul Oscar Correia.
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Dewey
Ebert
Army
Navy
Albany
Comdr
Harry Luce
Time, Life and Fortune
New York
Palestine
Dr. Correia
Brazil
G.O.P. Gets Off to Slow Start in Chicago Convention
Marquis W. Childs reports a subdued Republican gathering in Chicago as Dewey edges toward nomination. The scene features familiar party veterans on the resolutions committee and whispers of alternative candidates, with Willkie absent and weather and twilight politics dampening enthusiasm.
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Joseph R. Grundy
G.O.P
Henry P. Fletcher
Clarence Budington Kelland
National
Jim Watson
Indiana
Dewey
Mr. Grundy
Chicago
Hamlet
Willkie
Resolutions Committee
Lake Michigan
What Can You Do with Man Like De Gaulle?
The piece portrays Charles de Gaulle as a controversial figure whose leadership strains alli es relations and hamper cooperation with the United States and Britain. It traces his ego and clashes over control, from Casablanca to Algiers and the 1944 Paris area changes, arguing his obstinacy may doom him once France is free.
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de Gaulle
Ashington
Charles de Gaulle
Roosevelt
Washington
United States
Coss
U. S. Department of State
France
Willy Nilly
North Africa
Casablanca
Giraud
French Committee of National Liberation
Algiers
French Republic
Gen. Giraud
Great Britain
England
Eisenhower
Willkie
Wiggam on family size and world power risks
Dr. A E Wiggam cites Yale research showing two-child families produce far fewer descendants than five-child families over a century, warning educated Americans threaten national standing. He also argues there are three sides to life questions and that early marriages risk due to lack of life experience and social skills.
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Yale
Ella Worth Huntington
America
Name Contest Talks Dewey Support in Republican Row
Arthur Baer notes trouble over Dewey’s rise as GOP dark horse with New York hopes and Bricker’s split loyalties. Taft Bricker and Warren urged to bow wisely while insiders joke about political strategy and a patriotic quip.
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Bugs" Baer
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