Endangered Allied Lives From Irish Leak Warns of Espionage
David Lawrence argues that Allied high stakes depend on preventing leaks via neutral Ireland. He notes thousands of American troops in Northern Ireland and how Irish, Swiss, or other travelers could relay sensitive data. He urges Dublin to enforce neutrality and close borders to halt espionage.
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Seer von Bypnosing
Germany
Belgium
Brussels
Berlin
United Nations
Erie
Northern Ireland
United States
Eire
England
America
Dublin
The Twin Boys and the Road to Freedom
A Robert Quillen fable about two brothers reaching adulthood. William pursues wealth in the city and becomes powerful yet restless under the burden of success. Bill chooses the seacoast path, is enslaved by a prince, and rises to authority among the slaves, revealing contrasts between freedom and servitude.
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William
Bill
Seacoast
The Rough Way to the Stars Through Difficulties
George Matthew Adams reflects on the value of the hard path to success citing Ad Astra Per Aspera. He praises heroes who rise from hardship, cites Emerson and Carlyle, and notes Mary Webb’s poverty and perseverance before her enduring works.
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State of
Kansas
Emerson
Carlyle
Stephen
Savonarola
Lovejoy
Christ
Mary Webb
Copsright
Out of the Past Quote on Truth and Truthfulness
A quotation from V. Steinsson contrasts civil reverence for truth with widespread disregard in practice, highlighting a striking moral inconsistency within society. The line emphasizes the paradox between belief in truth and behavior.
Spy talk and wartime remarks ripple through legations
Quotations trace espionage chatter among legations as Shaw defends De Valera’s stance and Hull remarks on Rome sparing. The dialogue mentions Axis reps in Eire, German entrenchment, refugees, and the Rd army’s influence on Communist propaganda cited by Archbishop Mooney.
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George Bernard Shaw
de Valera
Eire
Rd Army
America
Edward Mooney
Invasion Timing Framed by Irish Question and Ike Plans
The piece argues the United States urges pressure on Eire to stay out of war while noting De Valera’s resistance. It discusses potential spring invasion timing, Eisenhower’s buildup, and Irish cooperation against Nazi activity, with conflicting views on readiness and outcome.
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United States
Eire
Hull
United Nations
Hitler
Eisenhower
London
Washington
de Valera
Europe
England
Civilian pilots seek commissions amid postwar draft fears
The piece reports thousands of civilian instructor pilots in the CAA War Training Service facing loss of military status and possible re-drafting as privates, with limited chances to join the Air Transport Command. It contrasts Wasps opportunities and internal U S air force surplus with instructors’ unemployment.
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Washington
U. S
C. AA. W.ts
Civil Aeronautics Administration War Training Service
CAA
Army
Air Transport Command
Transport Command
ATC
Wasp
Jacqueline Cochran
The Grab Method Hurts War Production
Marquis W. Childs argues the grab for manpower risks crippling critical industries. Draft pressures hit key technicians under 30, forcing urgent White House appeals and shifts away from older workers and college training to meet military needs.
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Ashington
Washington
Sinea
War Production Board
Donald Nelson
Paul McNutt
Roosevelt
Neilson
White House
Bradley Dewey
Nelson
U S Intervenes in Argentine Affairs Praised by Welles
Sumner Welles argues non intervention is core to the good neighbor policy and warns that U S steps to influence Buenos Aires threaten inter American solidarity. He cites Argentina’s military leadership, Ramirez, Farrell, and recent Bolivian turmoil as context for a nationalistic backlash and broader regional strain.
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Americas
Department of State
Roosevelt
United States Senate
United States
Axis
Ramirez
Buenos Aires
Brazil
Uruguay
Argentina
Washington
Explore Your Mind Q and A on Marriage and Leadership
Dr. A E Wiggam answers questions on marriage lasting romance versus real love and devotion, noting romance as a temporary lure and congeniality and shared ideals as the marriage guard. He says comic strip readers can be bright and that leadership is partly born and partly cultivated for social cooperation.
It Got Baer Down Too
Columnist Bugs Baer reflects on the forgiveness tax and public expectations in a lively column. The piece mixes playful self awareness with social commentary, noting long hours and the desire for fair exchange.
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Baer
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