Poland Should Have a Voice at San Francisco Conference
David Lawrence argues Poland earned Allied support through wartime service and pledges, noting Poland declared war on Germany, fought in Europe and North Africa, and contributed to Allied victories. He urges including Polish delegations to present cases and urges a unified representation at the San Francisco UN conference.
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Alrington
Great Britain
France
Germany
San Francisco
Japan
Poland
Yalta
United States
London
Russia
Lublin
Britain
What It Means to Believe in Jesus and Roosevelt
A column by Robert Quillen contrasts belief with action, using Roosevelt, Hitler, and Stalin as examples. It argues true belief compels work and loyalty, while pretended belief fails to inspire real change. The piece weaves satirical notes on postwar issues and public life as context.
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Louise
Jesus
Roosevelt
Hitler
Stalin
Dad
Quote on equality and persistence by Emerson
A reflective line asserts that inequality resists elimination, warning that removing it today may prove it returns tomorrow. The aphorism emphasizes the enduring nature of social hierarchies and human tendency to recreate disparities.
Errors and Resolve in George Adams Talk
A motivational column cites Adams on learning from mistakes and using errors to drive progress. It emphasizes recalling wrongs to prevent repetition, leadership by swift correction, and the value of mission and action in wartime effort. The piece urges daily resolve to forget errors and press forward with purpose.
France Will Rise From Ashes Despite Current Hardship
Arthur Baer quips that France, though treated poorly by enemies, is not a major power in past wars. He notes history of suffering and occupation but argues France will recover and reclaim strength without spreading blame.
British US Interests Shape Arab World Relations
Raymond Moley argues that British and American interests in the Arab world hinge on the Suez Canal and Middle East oil. He notes the vast 40 million plus Muslim population across 15 states, with Iraq, Syria, Trans-Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt as leaders, and cites oil and strategic leverage as key to allied fortunes.
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Uipmnaby
Europe
Richard
Lion Hearted
Iraq
Syria
Trans-Jordania
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Bagdad
Cairo
Damascus
Britain
America
Suez Canal
Euphrates
Atlantic
Misquoted remark delays fur store bill payment during war
A Midwest newspaper credit manager faced a delayed payment from a fur store operator who blamed the shortage of help for the delay. The operator quipped that they were “a little under handed sometimes” in reference to wartime conditions.
Sleight of Hand Clerks Rise Behind Cigaret Counters
A new breed of magicians emerges as clerks at cigarette counters perform tricks for regular customers while unsuspecting strangers observe. The piece frames these streetwise diversions as a rising trend in Omaha.
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Omaha World-Herald
Our Silk-Glove Policy Toward Nazis Probed by Prisoner Incident
Drew Pearson recalls an experiment with 100 German prisoners on U.S. farms at Camp Meade Maryland. The first group from Rommel’s Afrika Korps performed well. the second group from France resisted, refused names, and caused trouble. He urges breaking up Nazi noncommissioned officer control and a tougher approach beyond Geneva rules. Berlin notes fear of retaliation.
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Washington
Farm Bureau
Camp Meade
Maryland
U. S
Government
Normandy
North Africa
Rommel
Afrika Korps
Africa
France
Freedom of Press Gains in War and Peace Efforts
Reprinted from the St. Louis Post Dispatch the piece argues that news monopolies threaten truth and human understanding, urging international action at the United Nations to promote freedom of press and radio, end censorship, and ensure free news exchange after the war. It cites Reuters Havas Wolff and AP, notes Truman's praise and a three‑member editors mission.
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St. Louis Post Dispatch
United Nations
Mexico City
Mr. Cooper
Reuters
British Empire
Asia
Havas
South America
Wolff
Europe
Associated Press
North America
America
News
News Cartel
DNB
India
Truman
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Carl W. Ackerman
Columbia School of Journalism
Ralph McGill
San Francisco
Protective foods and the vitamin craze in medical advice
The article critiques the idea of protective foods promoted by doctors amid the vitamin craze. It argues that such terms are vague, and that doctors push standard diets rich in milk, greens, vegetables, fruits, nuts, eggs, and meat to claim sufficient vitamins. It cites experts and warns readers to follow genuine medical guidance rather than printed diet lists.
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Jing
Enoug
George R. Cowgill
Yale University
Council On Food American Medical Association
A.ma
Jolliffe
Red Tape Absent In Soviet War Effort In Balkans
Marquis W. Childs describes how British and American observers note the Russian war approach differs sharply. Russians minimize paperwork and casualties, emphasize frontline mobility and local yield, while maintaining strong discipline. Sofia Bucharest Budapest are held by Soviet forces with limited Allied access.
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Balkans
Sofia
Bucharest
Budapest
Exploring Minds and Youth Height in Wiggam Q A
Dr. Albert E. Wiggam discusses radicalists marriage happiness and the height of youth. He cites the Stanford study on happiness among radicals and Yale and Dartmouth findings showing taller, heavier recruits today. He notes stuttering does not equal low intelligence and cites Purdue data on intelligent stutterers and persistence. Stutterers can be cured.
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Stanford
Yale
Dartmouth
Max D.ste
Purdue University
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