Ratification by Majority in Treaty Talks Stirs Debate
A discussion argues replacing the two-thirds Senate rule with a majority vote in ratifying treaties. Proponents cite public opinion while opponents warn minority obstruction. The piece compares parliamentary trends, executive power, and possible constitutional change to ensure timely decisions.
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Congress
Senate
Canada
House of Commons
House
House of Representatives
The Best Way to Prevent Sin Is to Remove Temptations
Robert Quillen reflects on historic disfranchisement and federal control of Washington in early governance. He cites dangers of local power, the need for stable officials, and Jeffersonian warnings about threats to the republic. He ends with social and political ramblings reflecting wartime era anxieties.
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America
District of Columbia
Jefferson
Republic
Absorbing Life and Leaves in Changing Light
A reflective column on perception and memory. The author praises Bob Davis as a keen observer who turns ordinary scenes into lasting stories. He compares autumn leaves and the night sky to illustrate how personal viewpoint shapes meaning and insight over time.
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Bob Davis
Stalin
Siberia
Tattooed Sailors and Navy Art in Wartime Banter
A wartime anecdote debates naval policy on sailors’ body art. It recalls a love song about a tattooed girl and notes a famed hero so tattooed he needed ink transfusions, arguing for or against technicolor tattoos on sailors.
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Navy
Two Thanksgiving Days and a World of War
Paul Mallon laments scarce celebrations while examining the history of Thanksgiving. He notes President Roosevelt shifted the date for shopping reasons in prior years and argues people should be thankful for being alive amid global conflict. He urges looking to others' troubles and suggests tolerance for multiple holiday observances.
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Massachusetts
Connecticut
New York
Congress
George Washington
Madison
England
Would We Miss Newspapers From the NEA Service
Rochester, New York, faced a five and a half day newspaper blackout caused by a strike. Radio stations provided periodic updates while 50 000 families sought news, and Buffalo copies sold for 20 to 25 cents. The episode raised questions about journalism's role and substitutes for print.
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Rochester Democrat
Rochester Times-Union
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester
Susisaae
Greatca Telephone Company
Care A Reneements
Buffalo
Ol Doc Brady on Inferiority and Coping
Dr Brady speaks to a reader about anxiety and inferiority feelings. He critiques self analysis and urges engagement with activities and others to divert the mind from constant self focus. He notes his own limits and emphasizes practical, humane guidance over clinical labels.
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Acti G
Ol’ Dee Brady
Russians Helped Doolittle Raiders In Siberia Escape
A Soviet tank force blocked a Japanese advance and aided the U S bomber crew after they crash landed in Siberia. The Americans were treated well and eventually flown to Alaska. The tale highlights wartime border crossings and postwar reconversion plans discussed by Roosevelt and Kaiser.
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Russia
Alaska
Clyde A Born
United States
Facts Behind Littell Dismissal Prompt War Probe
Marquis W. Childs argues that brief notices on Assistant Attorney General Norman Littell’s dismissal omit crucial facts. He urges a full inquiry by the war investigating committee, noting prior White House SEC investigations into the Savannah shipyards case and Corcoran's lobbying ties, which may shed light on the justice department dispute and wartime influence.
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White House
Savannah
Littell
Biddie
Department of Justice
SEC
Exploring Mind Through Social Habits and Club Life
Dr. Wiggam discusses how introducing people signals sociable traits and confidence. He notes many women join clubs to avoid independent thinking, preferring curated content over self effort, and explains that an isolated injury rarely strengthens other body parts.
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Gregree
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