Dewey Opens Progressive Path in San Francisco Speech
David Lawrence argues Gov. Dewey marks a milestone for the Republican party as the progressive wing gains dominance, embracing government intervention to foster full employment and using tax laws to incentivize job creation. He notes Dewey’s risk within his own party, appeal to independents, and potential shifts in domestic policy ahead of foreign policy detailing.
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Theodore Roosevelt
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New York
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Willkie
Edward Rumely
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Atlanta
Sleep, fatigue, and clear thinking in a weary world
Robert Quillen discusses fatigue's impact on judgment and decision making. He urges waking with sunrise, avoiding late-night choices, and valuing sleep as a cure for body and mind. The piece touches on leadership, forgiveness, demobilization, and labor issues amid wartime concerns.
Out of the Past Lion and Sheep Leadership Quote
A quotation attributed to Defoe notes it is better to have a lion leading an army of sheep than a sheep leading an army of lions. The line contrasts bold, decisive leadership with timid, ineffective command.
What A Conceited Lot Of Human Beings We Are
By George Matthew Adams Today's Talk urges humility and deference to others. It argues selfish opinions strain noble sentiments, promotes learning from others, and suggests true happiness lies in respecting others, maintaining community, and pursuing shared joy.
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France
Europe
Poland
League of Perfect Nations
Baer mocks Balkan royalty and King Zog in zestful riff
Arthur Baer quips about King Michael of Romania and King Zog of Albania and a vault stamp collection gag. He jokes about democratizing the Balkans, letting them choose presidents, and parries with playful political banter.
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Romania
Balkans
Zog
Albania
Food surplus debate swirls before election amid rationing fears
Paul Mallon reports that official stories predict a bumper crop but private experts warn shortages may appear in soybeans corn and dairy. Surpluses spark talk of government purchases and a revived food stamp plan, yet political maneuvering and election pressures cloud the outlook for farmers and housewives alike.
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Asens Ton
Byrnes
Roosevelt campaign mulls coast to coast push in 1944
President Roosevelt opens his re election bid with aides warning of a tougher race than in 1940. White House advisers urge a bold domestic push and a wide stumping tour to counter Dewey attacks on labor records and PACs while noting party doubts and Wall Street contributions signaling strength.
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Roosevelt
Dewey
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White House
Wall Street
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New Deal
Hillman
PAC
Dumbarton Oaks talks show signs of cautious hope
The Dumbarton Oaks conference nears its first phase end with optimism over a broader agreement than expected. Frictions over small nation representation and handling if a big power aggresses linger, while a three‑way session with the Russians wraps up and the Chinese join.
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VJ Alrington
Dumbarton Oaks
Edward A. Stettinius, Jr
Nurses Not Wanted Debate Sparks Nurse Training Views
A letter to the editor recounts a heated clash with a nurse corps lieutenant over nurse training standards. It argues a two year program may suffice and questions the emphasis on advanced coursework, while humorously noting the lieutenant’s reply and the writer’s own views on literacy and professional requirements. The exchange touches on education, penmanship, and personal opinions on nursing qualifications.
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ECOND
Army Nurse Corps
Army Lets Nazi Captives Absorb Democracy
The article notes 243,848 prisoners of war in the United States, including 192,846 Germans, under Brig. Gen. Blackshear M. Bryan Jr. It describes how education of German POWs occurs through exposure to American life, media, libraries, and English language programs, with disciplined camps and wage systems, and occasional escapes.
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America
Pearl Harbor
United States
Blackshear M. Bryan, Jr
West Point
Germany
U. S
Africa Corps
Normandy
France
Letting Him Beat You Sports Wise in Love
Dr Wiggam notes women should avoid flaunting sports skill to win a man, warning such displays can harm ego and marriage. He cites a psychologist guided boxing trial where confidence and calm helped five of six fighters win, and he emphasizes mature, balanced adults keep marriages happy through mutual give and take and facing problems honestly.
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D. H. ‘Yates
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