Artillery Must Play Central Role in Invasion Strategy
In wartime debate, ground forces and field artillery are essential to victory in Europe, outweighing air power’s imagined supremacy. The Infantry Journal notes World War I tonnages and Pantelleria to Tarawa contrasts, urging balanced use of bombing and artillery while supporting the American infantry and air support in ongoing combat.
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Noted Quips on Human Repeats and Public Figures
Robert Quillen surveys repeat patterns in human behavior across generations. He cites economic booms, labor shifts, and political tensions, referencing Roosevelt, Cobb, and Pyle while offering pithy observations on faith, snobbery, and aging.
Springtime of All the Seasons Inspires Life and Faith
George Matthew Adams speaks of spring as nature's doxology and a renewal of life. He contrasts the enduring springtime of nature with man's finite youth, urging readers to carry its spirit and remember the Creator as seasons continue to unfold. Copyright 1944.
Beginning Sparks Great Events In Small Things
A brief philosophical note reflects on how tiny beginnings can lead to major outcomes. The author cites common wisdom about small things having outsized influence and invites contemplation of hidden potential in every start.
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F. P. Edwards
Roberts Dissent Against Price Control Rulings
Justice Owen J. Roberts dissents from Supreme Court decisions upholding price control constitutionality. He argues Congress cannot suspend any part of the Constitution even during war, insisting the Constitution remains intact and cannot be set aside by wartime measures.
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Owen J. Roberts
U. S Supreme Court
Congress
Dewey the Realistic Governor Aiming for Practical Solutions
Paul Mallon Dewey is described as a hard working New York governor with an analytical mind and strong ability to choose capable men. The piece portrays him as a practical, non flashy politician who weighs facts to find workable solutions, rejects ideological hubris, and delegates effectively to trusted aides.
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Dewey
New York State
Dutchess County
Kelly Working for Fourth Term
Chicago Mayor Edward J. Kelly drives a Democratic machine to back Roosevelt for a fourth term. He mobilizes 3,800 precinct captains to register soldiers and obtain return mail ballots, aiming to offset downstate Republican strength. The piece notes ethnic blocs, disaffection among Negro voters, and Republican attacks on New Deal wartime policy.
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Chicago
Downstate
Poland
Russia
New Deal Party
Kelly
The
Red Cross
Harriman Recalled as Russia Slaps Spark Diplomatic Review
Washington reports suggest U.S. Ambassador W Averell Harriman may be recalled from the Soviet Union amid a pattern of unexpected Russian rebuffs. Analysts say Moscow pursues aggressive diplomacy aimed at securing the second front and a favorable postwar settlement, triggering questions about Harriman's reporting role and future. The piece also notes Peru's Don Manuel de Freyre Santander as dean of diplomats and reveals a separate matter about who financed radio recordings of Vice President Wallace's speech.
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U. S
W. Averell Harriman
Harriman
Moscow
State Department
Pravda
Ribbentrop
Russia
Don Manuel de Freyre Santander
Jose Escribano
Franco
Wallace
American Business Congress
A. L. Blinder
Chicago
Allies Should Set Up Policy-Making Executive Council Now
Sumner Welles argues that the Soviet Union Britain and the United States need a continuing high level policy council. He says Moscow's Four Power Declaration lacks an executive body and urges immediate creation of a United Nations executive council to align postwar plans and prevent divergent aims after Germany's surrender.
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Sumner Welles
United Nations
Moscow
For
United Nations Executive Council
Soviet Union
Great Britain
United States
Executive Council
New York Tribune, Inc
Fear of inadequacy blocks success in Wiggam piece
Dr. A E Wiggam argues the strongest universal fear is the belief I can't make good caused by comparing one disliked trait to another person's whole character. The column also cites color discrimination studies by Henry C Smith and a Harvard Educational Review report showing no difference in learning history between phonograph and print methods.
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John
Mary
Florence
Robert
Harvard Educational Review
Philip J. Rulon
Elmer Davis
What's Cookin Jim Farley The Hair Brushed For Determination
A byline style paragraph describes Jim Farley with a determined look and enigmatic humor. The critic calls Farley the bald eagle of Haverstraw and compares him to drum talk in Africa while noting his elusive informational yield and calm patience amid political shifts.
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Haverstraw
Africa
Jim
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