Manpower Muddle in U S War Draft System
David Lawrence critiques U S manpower policy in World War II, blaming Congress the President and the War Department for inconsistent selective service rules. He cites age classifications deferments father status and employer pressure as key errors advocating clearer authority and timely troop selection.
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Congress
War Department
Marshall
Gen. Hershey
Congressional Committee
Selective Service
War Manpower Commission
Selective Service System
WMC
Born Again The Quest For A Second Life
Robert Quillen explores the human urge to life again and the idea of rebirth. The piece weighs religious and psychological angles, noting the ancient call to be born again and the enduring mystery of reincarnation across eras.
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Eople
The Great Pursuit of Happiness in Life and Love
George Matthew Adams presents reflections on happiness, urging love as the lasting source. He cites Saint Augustine, Saul of Tarsus, Henry Drummond, and Michael Fairless, contrasting wealth and fame with fulfillment found in love, devotion, and meaningful work.
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Saul of
Tarsus
Henry Drummond
Michael Fairless
Out of the Past Character From Attitude and Time
Quote attributed to Elbert Hubbard notes character stems from mental attitude and time spent. It reflects on how thoughts and daily habits shape a person over years.
Renewed Nazi Raids on London Seen as Minor Threat
Paul Mallon argues that German raids on London show mostly nuisance value. He contends 50 to 100 planes could attack three to four nights weekly from bases near the French coast, but that such a moderate offensive cannot be sustained or expanded. He notes possible underreporting of bombing damage yet emphasizes the core facts.
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London
Renewed German Night Attacks Highlight London Threats
The Germans renewed small night raids using about 50 planes, hitting South England mainly London with hit and run strikes aimed at morale rather than industry. They lack the planes for sustained campaigns. American and Chinese efforts in Asia show stronger combat results, with Col. Brown and Gen. Stilwell coordinating a successful North Burma operation to blunt Japanese threats to a new road from India, suggesting potential lessons for Burma.
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England
London
China
India
Col
Rothwell H. Brown
George Rothwell Brown
Washington
Hearst Newspapers
Stilwell
Burma
Lord Mountbatten
Taxes Cannot Make Prosperity Says Einstein Had Help
Raymond Moley argues that taxes cannot create prosperity and mocks the idea that even Einstein could fill out the tax blank. He notes Einstein hired a philosopher for this task and suggests tax debates expose the limits of fiscal policy, recalling New Deal discussions dating to 1936 and Huey Long.
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Einstein
Princeton
Mr. Roosevelt
Huey Long
Isolation of Eire Not Enough in Wartime Spy War
Marquis W. Childs argues Britain's travel ban on Ireland leaves a half open border with Northern Ireland and that German and Japanese operatives still influence Ireland. He notes 12 suspected spies held in Ireland, including five Nazi parachutists, and compares Ireland’s situation to Sweden and Turkey while stressing Ireland must face postwar tax and security challenges.
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Ireland
Foynes
London
Limerick
Yeats
Lady Gregory
A. E
Britain
Great Britain
Northern Ireland
Independent
Eire
de Valera
Pearl Harbor
Turkey
Sweden
Europe
Finland
Sen
Robert Taft
Do Women Outlive Men and Learning Across Ages Explored
Dr A E Wiggam discusses gender disease resistance citing Raymond Pearl on US mortality 1923 to 1929 showing more women than men surviving to 90. He shares a 96 year life anecdote and notes female advantage. He cites James Thorndike and Lorge on lifelong learning and age related plasticity.
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Raymond Pearl
Johns Hopkins
United States
William James
E. L. Thorndike
Irving Lorge
Tooth brushing debated by Dr Brady reader letters
A reader challenge Dr Brady on claims that brushing teeth is wasteful. The letter asserts lifelong cleaning saved teeth, but argues nutrition and regular dental care drive tooth condition, insisting professional cleanings are essential for truly clean teeth.
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Canandaigua
Redhead Anesthesia Time Sparks GI Specialist Debate
Dental statistics claim 15 seconds longer to anesthetize a redhead than a blonde. GI specialists weigh in, noting procedure durations vary with patient factors and suggesting broader data to guide sedation planning.
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Omaha World-Herald
Aerial Blasts on Cassino Bastion Reported by Eaker
Lt. Gen. Ira Eaker describes a sweeping American air offensive against the main German fortress in the Apennine mountains near Cassino Italy. The note emphasizes the scale of fumigation and strategic aim to weaken enemy positions.
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Cassino
L.t
Ira Eaker
Apennine Mountains
Italy
Return of U S Envoy Echoes Repatriation Joy
S Pinckney Tuck former charge d affaires to the U S embassy at Vichy voiced gratitude and relief as repatriates aboard the exchange liner Gripsholm returned to American soil marking a moment of homecoming after wartime displacement.
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S. Pinckney Tuck
U. S
Vichy
Gripsholm
Wheeler revises isolationism on Europe unity talk
Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana argues for an economic grouping of European nations, possibly a United States of Europe, to establish a stable continental order during a radio interview. He shifts toward a pro-engagement stance while maintaining caution about broader commitments.
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Europe
United States of Europe
Burton K. Wheeler
Dmont
Quite Obvious (Pathfinder) Drydock pun
A light quip recounts Mark Twain’s playful definition of a drydock as a thirsty physician in a conversation with a young lady. The anecdote showcases Twain’s wit in a brief, humorous exchange.
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Pathfinder
Mark Twain
Mr. Clemens
Why Do Prominent Statesmen Issue Denials They Know Are Disproved
In this column the author traces a pattern of officials denying information they later concede was true. He recalls Stimson, Roosevelt, and others issuing categorical denials to avoid backlash, only to have later events prove the statements correct, undermining public trust in leadership and press statements.
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Henry L
Stimson
Hoover
Japan
Manchukuo
Chile
Mexico
Roosevelt
Mussolini
Steve Early
Charlottesville
Jack Dempsey
Alvin Wirtz
Interior
Secretary of the Interior
Wirtz
Dempsey
Will Bombing Shorten the War by Hitler Record
By Arthur Bugs Boer. The writer mocks the idea that bombing Germany would shorten the war, comparing it to a pup’s tail being shortened. He notes Berlin’s excursions to oblivion and references Adolf Hitler by number from the catalogue, presenting a sardonic critique of crackpot logic.
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Germany
Vitamin B complex and cod liver oil guidance for burning lips
Reader reports two years of burning lips tongue and throat with no relief from doctors. Advice notes riboflavin shortage as a possible cause and recommends high milk intake or vitamin B complex supplements. Cod liver oil provides about 130 calories per tablespoon and may help underweight individuals gain weight, though the writer notes unclear reasons for vitamin needs.
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M. T
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