Question on wartime aims and freedoms in a 1940s letter
A reader critiques the Atlantic Charter and proposes nine “New Objectives” from the National Resources Planning Board emphasizing work, fair pay, adequate shelter and care, lifelong security, free enterprise, freedom from secret police, equality before the law, education, and rest. The piece argues these reflect longstanding values rather than new goals.
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National Resources Planning Board
Frederic Delano
United Nations
Are Women Afraid of Being Different in Style
Albert E Wiggam discusses gender and conformity in fashion. Brenda Marshall asserts women do not fear being different and often strive for distinct styles, noting social penalties for men who diverge from norms.
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Brenda Marshall
Ireland's peat bogs fuel a nation and shape landscapes
The article explains Ireland's vast peat bogs covering about five thousand square miles and their use as fuel. It describes bog formation from plants and moss, peat depth, drying methods with silanes spades, and compares peat to coal and usage in other lands including Scotland England Wales Russia Canada and the United States.
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Ireland
Scotland
England
Wales
Russia
Canada
United States
Uncle Ray Tomorrow Old-time Football and Submarine Leaflet
In Virginia and North Carolina a large peat deposit is noted for general interest. Uncle Ray Tomorrow covers old-time football. A new picture leaflet titled Submarine warfare contains ten pictures by Frank C. Pape and hundreds of words by Uncle Ray. To obtain a copy send a stamped self addressed envelope to Uncle Ray in care of The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
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Frank C. Pape
Uncle Ray
Cedar Rapids
All that the Axis stands for is horror and crime
A poem denounces the Axis as tyranny hunger and starvation. It condemns Hitler’s regime for forcing youth into war and women into breeding roles. It urges rejection of Der Fuehrer and calls for an end to barbaric rites and slavery.
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Axis
Hitler
der Fuehrer
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