Iowa flood control not a war necessity says critics
The annual Army Engineers report urges three flood control projects costing about 3 million dollars for 1942 43. Coralville dam in Johnson county near Iowa City is the largest item, about 2.5 million, with criticism that wartime needs justify such expenditures. Dry Run dam at Decorah and Green Bay district levees are likelier to gain support, but still pale beside planes ships and tanks needed for victory. Public insistence on sacrificing nonessential projects during the war is urged to prevail.
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Iowa
Army Engineers
Coralville
Johnson County
Iowa City
Cedar
City of
Decorah
Green Bay
Skunk
Mississippi
Lee County
Japan’s War Code Promises No Holds Barred
The author warns that Japan renouncing international law implies brutal warfare and potential atrocity against civilians and prisoners. Reports from occupied territories cite atrocities, with poison gas and germ warfare possible, and the writer cautions against expecting restraint or guaranteed reciprocity.
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Japan
Europe
Nanking
Hongkong
Singapore
Tokio
New Defense Health and Welfare Services Unit Formed
The Office of Civilian Defense is reorganized into the Office of Defense Health and Welfare Services to supervise 61 sports and recreational activity coordinators. The piece criticizes the move as a bureaucratic shift and questions the focus on trivia over essential work.
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Office of Civilian Defense
Office of Defense Health and Welfare Services
Washington
Jesus as a life and love revealed in plain terms
The piece reflects on Jesus as a compassionate carpenter who spoke of the Kingdom of Heaven, forgives, gives, and heals. It notes His poverty, kindness to outcasts, and challenge to the church, ending with the idea that love is the open secret of human living and following Him is the path, not argument.
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Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
Poisoned Finger Means the Whole Man is Sick
Robert Quillen cites a convicted 18 year old killer who attacked 25 women and girls and was sentenced to life. The boy defended himself amid reporters questions claiming moral innocence while psychiatrists warn of paranoia and influence on weak minds. He warned of war time zeal and echoed calls to unite Americans against enemies as Japan and Germany threaten with Nazi subs.
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Napoleon
America
Australia and United States clash over Pacific war control
Australian external affairs minister Evatt presses Washington to concentrate Allied Pacific command in the United States, arguing European needs have driven Pacific defense, while Churchill faces pressure over Casey’s move to the British war cabinet. The dispute highlights Australia’s vulnerable position and debates within the empire on shared defense.
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Herbert V. Evatt
Pacific
Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Supreme Command
United States
Richard G Casey
Winston Churchill
Australia
Canada
India
Casey
Country Party
Robert G. Menzies
Labor Party
John Curtin
Curtin
Fervor Replaces Reason In War Economic Talks
Paul Malon argues that feverish rhetoric in wartime debates obscures facts. He cites AFL chief William Green and Senator O Mahoney on propaganda, urges democratic methods to guide production and price controls, and warns against labeling opponents as Nazis. The piece defends measured policy over ideological extremes and stresses temporary wartime powers.
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New York
Roosevelt
William Green
AFL
Oklahoma
O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Mr. Green
Sir William
Congress
Oceanic valor and loss of the U S S Shark crew
An opinion piece honors American submarine crews, noting the overdue status of the U S S Shark under Lieut Comdr Louis Shane Jr and the hidden sacrifices of undersea warfare. It cites Pearl Harbor honors, Java Sea actions, and unnamed U N submarines, praising collective effort amid secrecy and danger.
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Hs U. S&s. S
Louis Shane, Jr
Pearl Harbor
Frank W. Fenno
Army
War Department
Java Sea
United Nations
Tokio Bay
South Seas
Johnson Explains War Production Confusion Eases
Gen Hugh S Johnson analyzes Washington disruption caused by rapid shifts in authority and overloaded officials. He notes reforms under Somervell and Nelson aim to streamline procurement, ration scarce materials, convert plants, and protect civilians as war production stabilizes.
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Hugh S. Johnson
Somervell
Nelson
Meat in Health Diet Cited as Individual Choice
Dr. Wm Brady argues moderate adult tobacco use is harmless but meat eating remains optional in a balanced health diet. He notes milk cheese and eggs cover essential protein, and uric acid is not a disease cause. The piece also includes reader questions on acne relief, potassium chloride effects, and allergy headaches.
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KCI
V. B
Star Spangled Banner Tops U S Airplay Says Baer
Baer reports The Star Spangled Banner is the most played tune on air and notes it has remained popular for over a century. He mentions ASCAP contact and plans to push Hit Parade to recognize the anthem as number one. He praises sockie as an excellent march and references the Mikado.
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Bugs” Baer
U.S
Mr. Paine
ASCAP
Fred Waring
Hit Parade
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Dr. Newton
Robert Quillen
Free Lands
Russia
Vichy
George Clark
Jay G. Hayden
Churchill
White House
No. 10 Downing Street
Messrs
London
Globe
British Isles
East Indies
Sydney Daily Telegraph
Dominion
Egypt
MacArthur
Paul Malon
Sir William Beveridge
Britain
London Times
London School of Economics
England
The
New York Herald Tribune
Mr. B. M. Baruch
Gen. Johnson
War Industries Board
Baruch
Navy
Army-Navy Munitions Board
Lease-Lead
Maritime Commission
Wm. Brady, M.D
George Washington Hill
O—P. S
Norway
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