Change in Administration Won't Hurt War Effort
David Lawrence argues a Dewey victory would preserve war momentum through a rapid transition. He says Roosevelt would share diplomatic information with Dewey, that Byrnes’ warning is weak, and that a new administration could better secure aid from Churchill, Stalin, and Chiang Kai-shek. The piece condemns partisanship in wartime.
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Far-away Folks and Provincial Prejudice Revealed
Robert Quillen notes that distant views breed ignorance and sectional prejudice. He recalls encounters with two wealthy men misjudging Americans, arguing that provincialism persists despite roads and cars. He urges learning about other regions, warns against assuming superiority, and comments on politics, war, and national character.
Out of the Past Quote on Emperors and Crowns
A short aphorism notes how a nightcap wearing emperor receives less respect than one in a crown, attributed to Goldsmith. The line contrasts headwear with authority, underscoring style and perception in leadership.
Our Relationship to Earth and Our Shared Inheritance
By George Matthew Adams voices a philosophy that Earth is our mother and provider. It highlights nature’s beauty and abundance from fruits like tomato and potato to soybeans and peanuts, urging generous living and reciprocal care with friend and neighbor. It frames creation as a purposeful, intimate bond guiding humane action.
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We'll Hold Elections By Arthur Bugs Baer
A sharp no nonsense column questions wartime politics and presidential elections. It jokes about wars and elections overlapping with cinema and a playful dig at political cunning. The author notes the paradox of banning elections in war yet acknowledges the busy shifting sands of history.
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Postwar diplomacy clash in Moscow London and Washington
Paul Mallon argues that public statements from Moscow London and Washington reveal a complex postwar landscape. Churchill's Moscow visit shows no agreement on Balkans or Poland but a working UK USSRCanada pact. Russia appears to hold sway in Poland Romania Bulgaria Yugoslavia and perhaps Hungary, while Britain maintains leverage in Greece.
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Campaign Tension at Its Peak
Marquis W. Childs reports feverish final days of the 1940 campaign as Dewey and Roosevelt camps jockey for last minute wins. Dewey targets Maryland and Pennsylvania including coal towns Wilkes-Barre and Scranton while Democrats project confidence, with radio speech from the White House and Garden rally closing the race. The piece notes Irish and Italian Catholic disaffection and urban upstate voting patterns shaping New York state’s pivotal role.
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Argentina Arms Raise Threat to South American Peace
Drew Pearson reports rising Argentine military buildup with arms from Fritz Mandel and rapid airpower, plus a potential attack plan on Santiago from Mendoza. Chilean fear grows as Latin nations split, while Brazil and others show mixed sympathy and U.S. diplomacy lags amid Hull’s illness and Welles’ departure. The column revisits John Foster Dulles and America First ties amid postwar peace debates.
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Preview of Socialized Medicine in Wartime Care
Merryle S. Rukeyser argues that wartime doctor shortages reveal potential issues under socialized medicine. He notes limited civilian physician availability, voluntary rationing, overworked doctors, and a patient tendency to keep fixed doctor ties. He warns that universal access could trigger constant demand and a subway rush for care.
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Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids Normal in Children
Dr. Brady argues that enlarged tonsils and adenoids in children are usually a normal sign of immune readiness and not a reason for treatment, noting adenoid tissue supports immunity and that breathing obstruction dictates removal. He warns against overreaction to croup fears and emphasizes hygiene for household protection.
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By Dr. Wiggam Explore Your Mind Q and A
A reader asks if sorrow can heal unhappy marriages and learns that shared grief after a child's death can unite a couple. The section outlines three leader types Lenin Stalin Napoleon Churchill Roosevelt and Chiang Kai-shek a dynamic creator and executive. It also cites Thorndike on how liking study boosts personality more than grades and how mental arithmetic aids social skills.
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