Fuel Oil Rationing Purposes Explained by Stimpson
George Stimpson argues in Did Washington’s fuel oil rationing serve rubber and transport needs. He cites limited nationwide scope, administrative challenges, and the aim to share burden evenly while preventing waste and ensuring essential uses. He notes areas near production and refineries face unique constraints and urges public cooperation.
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Congress
Washington
George Sumption
United States
Florida
Texas
California
Worthy to Die or Worthy to Live in Freedom
Carl Sandburg argues that the dignity of Black Americans grows clearer as the nation confronts its slave era legacy. He cites Bishop Bernard J. Sheil on Christian ghettoes and urges equality, education, and economic security as essential to full citizenship and shared rights in America.
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Bernard J. Sheil
Catholic Youth Organization
America
Vichy
Boisson
United States
Jean Darlan
Platon
Darlan
Lava
German Officers Tour French West Africa Signals Vichy Ties
Reported visit by three German officers to Dakar Gao and another site signals Berlin's push to bolster influence in French West Africa. The tours align with Vichy policy, aiming to shield French Africa from Anglo American moves, while Boisson tightens control and warns intruders.
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New York
West Africa
Dakar
Gao
Niger
Timbuctu
Laval
Morocco
Africa
Germany
French West Africa
Wiesbaden
Paris
Central Africa
French West
French Africa
Battleships Yet Useful in War if Reworked for Shore Assaults
Veteran aviation writer Cy Caldwell argues the battleship is not obsolete. He cites Midway and Aleutians events to suggest battleships could be converted into coastal artillery platforms or treated as mobile shore assault units to complement carrier and air power. He urges leveraging armor and hull design to keep battleships afloat after heavy damage.
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Petain
Berlin
Vichy
Western Hemisphere
Martinique
United States
Washington
Pacific
Indian Ocean
Germany
Japan
Cy Caldwell
Midway
Army
Aleutian Islands
Aleutians
Atlantic
Jop High Command
Propaganda and morale in Germany after Stalingrad
William L. Shirer argues German morale has worsened since last year, worsened further by failed Nazi propaganda on Stalingrad. He cites Berlin broadcasts, misstatements about Russia, and shifts to Egypt to distract. The piece warns a coming 1918-like collapse as German forces stall.
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Hitler
Russia
Germany
Propa
William Shierganda
Berlin
Reich
Axis
Stalingrad
Rome
Tokio
Dr. Goebbels
Howard Smith
Slitler
Diettrich
Goebbels
Leningrad
Transocean
Dittmar
Radio
Paris
Radio Berlin
North America
Egypt
Cedar Rapids Hosts Colorful Carnival Amid New Industry News
Downtown Cedar Rapids staged its sixth annual carnival with horse shows, parades, vaudeville, and special trains from neighboring towns. William Jennings Bryan spoke to thousands at the city auditorium while city officials limited auto speed to nine miles per hour. A starch factory project in Riverside park addition drew investors from Chicago, Minneapolis and Cedar Rapids as the city remains the third largest post office in the state.
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Cedar Rapids
Clinton
Cedar Falls
West Union
William Jennings Bryan
Huston
Cato Sells
Vinton
Bryan
Elks’ Club
John T. Hamilton
Second Avenue
American Cereal Company
Riverside Park
Chicago
Minneapolis
Des Moines, Is
Sioux City
Scrap Iron Over Baseball in World Series Talk
Arthur Baer reflects on the World Series and notes the era may end soon with scrap iron taking priority over baseballs. He recalls covering 1917 and serving in 1918, stressing the national love for the sport while acknowledging wartime priorities.
How Much Does a Congressman Earn
Detroit News reports on the質問 regarding congressional salaries as the editor resists answering directly. The piece notes public curiosity about pay and benefits, reflecting ongoing interest in government transparency and compensation.
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Detroit News
Fairs Canceled Yet Rain Spoiled September Attendance
A World-Herald note recalls many mid September fairs were canceled by weather but persistent rains still shaped the season.
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Omaha World-Herald
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Carl Sandburg
Jit
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By Galbraith
Pertinax
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Pertinaz
FIA
Navy
Marine
Channel
Europe
the Propaganda Front
William L. Shirer
Volga
Stalin
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South America
Fred Kaltenbach
Yerek
Wm. J. Bryan Speaks
Starch
C. R. Post Office
By Arthur
Bugs" Baer
Patrick Henry
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