War aims and the fate of a League of Nations debate
David Lawrence argues that public opinion has weakened the goal of a League to enforce peace. He warns unity without a solid foundation risks failure, and stresses free press and freedom of worship as essential to any effective security council. He cites Munich and totalitarianism as cautionary examples for sustaining moral force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Megan Temper
League of Nations
Russia
Britain
United States
China
France
League
Czechoslovakia
New League
Security Council
Germany
Munich
San Francisco
Epic Defense of Bastogne Is Told by Local Writer
The piece recalls 101st Airborne heroism at Bastogne where Lt Adams and five men held 300 feet of woods against a German company and five tanks. Sgt Graham’s borrowed gun halted the attack. Capt Mac Donald’s crossfire sealed the German retreat with no reported casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collie Small
Post
Bastogne
101St Airborne
von Rundstedt
Adams
S. L. Graham
Graham
Robert J. MacDonald
G.I
Lasting Life Values And The Will To Achieve
A speaker urges focus on enduring life values over material gain. He argues mastering one’s craft, sustaining hopeful faith, and drawing on inner courage builds a fortress against idle dreams. He cites Napoleon on courage as alignment with God’s support for the brave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
All or Nothing Optimism on War Effort and Congress
Arthur Beer notes over-optimism about war and Congress while praising busy wartime drives. He cites a nickel in the 25 cent slot metaphor and lists a paper drive Red Cross blood donor campaign and seven new tunes in juke boxes as signs of activity, remaining optimistic about the war and Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Out of the Past Leisure for Men of Business
Leisure for men of business and business for men of leisure would cure many complaints. Mrs. Thrale.
Realism in Postwar Finance Plans and Prosperity
Merryle S. Rukeyser argues that realism, not pessimism, should guide postwar finance and economic plans. He compares early auto industry investments to modern policy, urging support for proven methods and leaders like General Motors while rejecting inflationary and high tax extremes as obstacles to a rising standard of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Blue Sky
General Motors
G.M
Vital Role for Air in Balkans Shaped Allied Efforts
Marquis W. Childs notes the Balkan air force under Air Vice Marshal Elliott played a crucial support role in Yugoslavia by delivering supplies behind enemy lines and evacuating about 15,000 wounded Partisans to Italy. Allied air crews faced hazards aiding Marshal Tito’s forces amid German threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Editerranean Allied Air Force Headquarters
Balkan Air Force
Balkan
Yugoslavia
Italy
Tito
Thousan
Americar
International Mediterranean Command
Adriatic
Wartorn
Belgrade
Prova
Swiss Help Rebuild Europe as Neutral Ally
Curt Riess argues Switzerland can aid postwar Europe by leveraging neutrality to educate and realign Germany, citing Swiss restraint, expulsion of Nazi agitators, and broad support for democratic ideals. He contrasts Swiss steadiness with war weary Allied nations and highlights potential reeducation efforts and humanitarian aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Aomg
Switzerland
Berne
Dingle Foot
Ministry of Economic Warfare
Foot
Ministry
Germany
Europe
Vitamin Debate and Public Health Advice
Dr Brady argues vitamins are nutrients not cures and cites Duke study showing no clear benefit from supplementation in healthy adults. He warns against overreliance on vitamin pills and critiques public health messaging while urging personalized medical guidance and caution with consumer claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke University
Daily Mail
Quacks and Nostrum
National Medical Organization
South Carolina Seeks Military Seats at Peace Table
The South Carolina House passes a resolution demanding 12 million armed forces members be represented at the peace conference with one enlisted soldier from each service. Sen. Olin D. Johnston and others in Congress back the idea as part of a broader call for a people's peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y’ashington
South Carolina
S. C. House of Representatives
Union
Army
Navy
Air Force
Olin D. Johnston
United States Senate
Pepper
Florida
Chandler
Kentucky
Magnuson
Washington
Sen. Magnuson
Wisconsin Senator’s Wife Hired as Secretary Controversy
In March 1943 the column disclosed Alvin E. O’Konski of Wisconsin hired his wife Veronica as secretary at 3900 a year. O’Konski denied the claim calling the columnist a liar and said the post was temporary due to staff shortages. The paper later offered an apology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’konski
William T. Evjne
Madison, Wis
Capital Times
Congress
O'Konski
Barney Ghermann
Alvin E. O’konski
Wisconsin
Veronica H. O’konski
Also Mentioned on This Page
By David Lawrence
Lawrence
Robert Quillen
Eleanor
Roosevelts
Roosevelt
Sll
George Matthew Adams
Arthur
Bugs” Beer
Mrs. Thrale
George Clark
S. Pax Om
By Merryle S$. Rukeyser
Objective Outlook
Sir William Beveridge
John Maynard Keynes
United Nations Monetary and Financial Conference
Bretton Woods
N. H
Rureyser
Marquis W. Childs
Balkans
Childs
By Curt Riess
England
Countries
Myself
Hungary
Moscow
Wm. Brady
Health Department
C. G
Drew Pearson
Capitol
ENATE
Judiciary Committee
Pat McCarran
OWI
Truman
Col
H. H. Vaughan
Lauren Bacall
Ellis Arnall
Georgia
Arnall
Montreal Miner
Martin Vickers
Vickers
Francis A. Secor
Virginia Reifenstuhl
Frieda Morichetti
Pearson
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