French Admirals Defy Allies in Carib Caribbean Warships
A column argues that Admiral Godefroy and Admiral Robert have defied the U S and United Nations by controlling French ships and territories in the Caribbean and Africa. The piece urges action by De Gaulle and Giraud to restore French sovereignty and purge the mutinous officers.
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Godefroy
Antilles
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de Gaulle
Giraud
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French Republic
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Washington
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Marshal Petain
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Dependencies
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Wue Rouge
Fort Napoleon
Pierre Laval
Mers-el-Kabir
Dakar
Axis
France
West Africa
Fort de France
Pointe-a- Pitre
Caribbean
State Department
Sam Reber
Vichy
Hull
Sugar Coating The War And Public Opinion
Robert Quillen voices concern that elected and appointed leaders distort wartime realities to keep public support. He argues officials hide harsh truths, fear criticism, and treat the war as party policy, urging Americans to grasp the true cost and push for decisive effort.
Out of The Past And The Limits Of Reason
A reflective aphorism cautions against drawing conclusions from unknowns urging restraint to avoid embracing irrational beliefs. The quote underscores skepticism and critical thinking in forming beliefs.
Wise Leadership and Labor Relations Reflections
Foreman experience and reader letter emphasize calm steady leadership. The author stresses patience tact and understanding to handle labor tensions and promote humane work culture. He urges leaders to study human nature and treat all workers with equal consideration.
They Say With Interest Yet to Come The Debt
A garbled note references responses to a debt and a firm stance by Chiang Kai-shek. The text hints at resolve and future urgency in addressing political or military matters without clear details or dates.
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Guna Pee Ete Googe
Hower
Cost of African Victory Below Allied Expectations
Col Frederick Palmer notes Tunis and Bizerte fell ahead of schedule with casualties and costs lower than predicted. Allied planners see the Tunisian success preserving Gibraltar and the Suez Canal while maintaining supply lines to Egypt and Russia, warning the Mediterranean remains a British strategic lake.
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Bizerte
Washington
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Sicily
Weygand
Darlan
France
Maginot Line
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Alexandria
Suez Canal
Malta
Midway Passage
Egypt
Iran
Russia
Night Flight Handicap and North Africa Air Strategy
British editor notes B 17Es poor for night use due to exhaust driven supercharger while conservative superchargers resist detection. Reports Allied advances in French Morocco and Tunisia, with Clark allied to Spanish Moroccan commanders. Franco may seek peacemaker role as Axis prospects fade. Allied air fields near Africa influence future landings in Europe.
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E. Colston Shepherd
America
Franco
North African
Europe
Lobbying Tactics in Washington and Roosevelts War Role
A Nation's Capital column notes that effective lobbying occurs through official channels such as Senate committees. It profiles James A. White as deputy clerk for the Senate silver committee and Rocky Mountain Metals Foundation ties, and discusses silver pricing politics and veteran concerns about influence. The piece also weighs Roosevelt's wartime leadership and the politics of a potential fourth term.
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EE Congressional
R Street
Northwest
Congressional
Congress
Senate
Senators
James A. White
Special
Rocky Mountain Metal Foundation
Barr Building
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Maloney
McCarran
Treasury
West Point
Metals Foundation
Ten Commandments Plan to End All Wars
A columnist argues true peace comes from living by the Ten Commandments. He cites Hitler’s crimes and claims universal adherence to the commandments would prevent future wars, presenting a simple, timeless solution learned from family tradition.
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Hitler
Herman the Magician and His Four Furious Pursuits
By John Kieran, the Man Who Knows the Answers He Dotes on Fish Ferns Owls and Orchids Herman the Magician hunts smelt and fishes with zeal while pursuing four passions outdoors Orchids are a deadly joke with a man’s scream and a bog encounter He also loves owls and takes risks to photograph them in rugged terrain
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John Kieran
Man
Herman
Ae Hemlocks
Thumb Sucking and Dental Alignment in Infants
The article traces how early thumb sucking affects the eruption and alignment of teeth. Cases show varying outcomes from no lasting impact to protrusion and later spontaneous correction, emphasizing the role of jaw development and timing in dental changes. It also notes a tuberculosis test result for a high school graduate and ends with a brief, unclear closing question about nutrition benefits.
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B.L.S
Bigwigs Agree In Habit Forming Quantities
A witty column notes Washington officials starting to agree on policies, while the author laments travel and lack of influence in multiple capitals. The piece hints at internal consensus among leaders and jokes about finding an ideal office with many names attached.
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Big Washington
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Jean Darlan
Petain
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Jean Abrial
Dunkirk
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Doolittle
Japan
Ramsay
Joseph Fort Newton
Dr. Newton
George Clark
Col
Frederick Palmer
All Africa
Casablanca
Life-Line
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Africa
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Syria
Col. Palmer
Suez
French Morocco
Spanish Morocco
Tangier
Spain
Mark W. Clark
United States Fifth Army
Paul Mallon
Silver Bloc
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Leaeter Danaher
Rocky Mountain Metals Foundation
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Mr. Roosevelt
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Camacho
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Roosevelt
Erich Brandeis
Kieran
Snapper
Herman the Magician
Isaak Walton
William Brady, M
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Arthur “Bugs” Baer
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