Beginning of the End We Enter the Great War Invasion
The piece argues the invasion of the Continent is underway with mixed optimism. It contrasts Allied numerical superiority with Axis geographic defense, notes Axis fatigue and slave labor use, and warns home-front self-interest and political meddling hinder wartime production as the war drags toward Berlin.
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Berlin
Axis
Alps
Italy
Russia
Germany
America
Britain
Our Leaders Call For Stronger War Effort Home Front
A wartime proclamation laments reduced rallying effort at home quoting officials who warn that every neglect at home costs lives abroad and delays victory, urging renewed support to back the war and shorten the conflict.
Postwar plan for international peace discussed in Washington
Amid a spreading war, a first draft of a definite plan for postwar peace and security is submitted for discussion. Washington invites Britain, Russia, and China to contribute. The public gains hope from progress toward a cooperative, nonpartisan framework to prevent future conflict.
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Washington
International Organization For Peace and Security
Britain
Russia
China
A Nutty Political Diatribe by Sammel Grafton
A satirical monologue mocks public opinion culture, GOP liberalism, and Mrs. Roosevelt. It parodies debates on Spain France and the 1952 third term issue while railing against federal dominance and urging state autonomy with a playful relish for political nuts.
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Sammel Grafton
Mrs. Roosevelt
Mr. Churchill
France
Fellows
Spain
Backward to Liberty by M. 8. Rukeyser
The author argues for critical thinking during election campaigns and cautions against the two sides of every issue created by the pretence of progress versus reaction. He discusses normalcy, wartime controls, and the balance between private enterprise freedom and union influence in the workplace.
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Rukeyser
Washington Merry-Go-Round exposes GOP Dewey ties and Willkie split
Hy Drew Pearson reports a heated GOP struggle over Wendell Willkie s possible support for Dewey. Some leaders push Willkie to back Dewey while others oppose. The piece also notes diplomatic moves, OWI victory, and a German backed radio debunk operation.
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Drew Pearson
Washington
Wendell Willi
Dewey
Willkie
Roosevelt
Harry Luce
Time, Life and Fortune
Clarence Budington Iselland
Arizona
Republicanational Committee
Kelland
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Bohemian Grove
San Francisco
Intercepted Message From June 7 1944
Intercepted wartime note dated June 7 1944 addresses a recipient named Clint. The message mocks a figure referred to as Kid Hitler as deceitful and notes him learning the song The Last Time Saw Paris. The tone is sardonic and uses cultural references of the era.
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Clint
Kid Hitler
Paris
Russians hail Yanks shuttle-bombers in Russia
Moscow dispatch reports Maj Tex McCreary and crew flying B-17s into Soviet territory as part of shuttle bombing against Nazi Europe. More than 1,000 planes participated in the operation, with McCreary describing precision and mobility as key USAF traits and detailing a perilous, once in a lifetime mission with pilots risking engine failures and rapid reboarding to stay with the group.
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Moscow
Russia
Hitler
Tex McCreary
Mpj. McCreary
New York Daily Mirror
Joe
Air Force
Lwilian
McCreary
McCreary Credits Boys and History in Europe Mission
Natalie Rene McCreary deflects praise to the crews and the history of the 15th airforce under Lt Gen Carl Spaatz. A veteran colonel urged his crew to secure results as bombs hit engine repair shops. Russians later attacked German airfields in response, prompting puzzled gunners.
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McCreary
15Th Airforce
Ath
U.S
Europe
Carl Spaatz
U. S
Flease
Ask The Gazette Knowledge Column Highlights Facts
A reader asked for answers to diverse questions. Topics include Jefferson at the Indian Queen Tavern, army chaplains by creed, faster animals, poll tax history, tree aging, notable trials coverage, subversive meaning, Short Snorter timing, Mormon Tabernacle roof design, Lil Abner first appearance, Joshua trees growth, hearing by ground, wide sea travel, blimp origin, and rattlesnake distribution across states.
Synthetic Victory On Rubber Uplift For War Effort
Cincinnati Times-Star reports on the wartime shift to synthetic rubber led by Wiligm Jeffers. Production soared from 250,000 to 800,000 tons annually, meeting prewar natural rubber demand. Synthetic tires, life rafts, balloons, aircraft parts and munitions roll out as exhibits highlight rapid progress and bureaucratic obstacles overcome.
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Cincinnati
Higbor
Jeffers
Times-Star
Trial Set For Thomas de Lorenzo in False Swearing Case
Thomas de Lorenzo, born Harry Posner and known by several aliases, faces a Federal Court trial in New York on two counts of false swearing linked to government dealings as a war plant worker and as an officer of Local 363 of the United Auto Workers. Prosecutors describe him as a liar under oath who aided a controversial strike at Brewster plants and obstructed production, while his union background and police record are cited in a broader critique of wartime labor leadership and sabotage claims.
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Weimar Republic
Adalf
Teuton
Len de Caux
CIO News
CIO
National i
AF of L
Railroad Brotherhoods
Westbrook Pegler
York
Thomas de Lorenzo
Harry Posner
New York
United Auto Workers
CIQ
Brewster
Navy
Department
Isst
de Lorenzo
Washington
Henry Kaiser
Kaiser
Meany
Long Island City
Johnsville
Richard T. Frankensteen
National Organization
Navy Department
Roosevelt
WLB
Bacring Down By Arthur Willkie and Politics
A fragmentary commentary argues Wendell Willkie may return to politics if urgency calls. It contrasts action with consistency, likening Willkie to a feline Nathan Hale and to the idea that a man may change his mind to serve the country. The piece questions whether all politics are out of Willkie.
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Wendell
Nathan Hale
Willkie
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