Pravda Rumor Displays Egregious Diplomatic Blunder
A Pravda published rumor of a separate peace is blasted as an egregiously stupid diplomatic blunder that damages Moscow's standing with allies. The piece argues the it fuels extreme nationalism in the United States and offers a harmful choice between England or Pravda guilt, undermining unity.
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Pravda
Moscow
Russia
England
Europe
Hitler
Provda
Teheran
Red Army
Poland
Willkie
Reconversion Boss Given Likely Role at WPB
WPB chairman Donald M. Nelson is expected to lead reconversion efforts with a defined presidential appointment. Public confidence hinges on clear powers and duties as groups shape plans to relocate war workers and place returning service members.
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WPB
Donald M. Nelson
Nelson
Investments And Dividends For Polio Fund Drive
The appeal urges contributions to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis amid rising concerns of poliomyelitis this year after 12,000 cases last year. It highlights the Kenny treatment, its cost, and the promise that donations will restore mobility for more victims as practitioners learn to apply the therapy.
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National Foundation For
Kenny
Prisoner Jap captured by PT boat crews becomes friendly
Raymond Clapper recalls a PT boat patrol off New Guinea where the first Jap prisoner in 13 months was taken. The prisoner, treated after malaria, drank water, smoked a cigarette, and smiled after being unfrozen from a tight blindfold. The tale highlights PT boats’ role in choking Jap supply efforts and the occasional warmth between captor and captive.
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Raymond Clapper
New Guinea
Japan
Joseph W. Burk
Beverly
N. J
Burk
P-T
William Hall
Dayton, O
E . Viv
Philippines
Stete
Gloucester
We the Women Labor Draft Would Aid Morale of Fighters
Ruth Mullett argues against claims that a National Service Act would destroy democracy. She contends civilians drafted for essential war work could bolster morale of fighting men and shorten the war. The piece urges focusing on whether such an act speeds victory rather than narrowing democracy to a slogan.
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Aubave Aus
Susie Jones
Tommy Jones
They Say on Tires and Production in War
A collection of remarks from Army Ordnance Lieut-Col B J Lemon and Eric A Johnston praising private enterprise and tire production while noting the challenges faced by Allied air and amphibious operations. General H H Arnold adds that continued attacks on German aircraft production affect Allied efforts.
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Ordnance
Army Ordnance
B. J. Lemon
America
Eric A. Johnston
U.S. C
Ne —Air Forces
H. HB. Arnold
National service act doomed in senate committee vote
The Minneapolis Tribune via The Associated Press reports that the senate military affairs committee chair and most members oppose the national service act. Only Senator Austin supports it, and Secretary Stimson’s plea for action fails to win approval. Doubts about equitable enforcement and the administration’s record deepen concerns over implementing a half compulsory, half voluntary system.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Associated Press
Senate
Military Affairs Committee
Congress
Austin
Bomber Observer Recounts Mitchell Attacks on New Guinea Coast
A Mitchell crew observer details strafing and bombing runs along a 50 mile New Guinea coast from Cape Gourdon to Cape Crossflies. Targets include camouflaged barges, coconut grove dumps, bridges at Kronprinx Harbor and the Kumil Mangen area, with heavy ammunition use and post mission rewards.
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New Guinea
Tan
MacArthur
Cape Gourdon
Cape Crossflies
Wewak
Madang
Cape Gourden
Kronprinx Harbor
Alexishafen
Ulgan Harbor
Cape Croisilles
Bond
National service act unlikely amid strike fears and tax reform doubts
The Senate Military Affairs Committee questions whether the President would use a national war service act as with Smith-Connally action. With Congress rejecting a “realistic” tax bill and the President setting five points, doubts linger about signing such an act unless major military reverses or strike outbreaks occur. It costs $1844.09 annually to mount a dome on a easel.
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Senate Military Affairs Committee
Congress
South Dakota War Casualties List Released
The Navy Department reports 184 total casualties including Pvt. James I. Meadows of South Dakota Marine Co Wounded. Mother Mrs. Ruth Meadows of Watertown listed as contact. War Department later released 877 United States casualties with additional names from South Dakota and other states.
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Washington
Navy Department
South Dakota
James I. Meadows
U. 8
Marine « Co
Ruth Meadows
2Nd Ave
Watertown
Wayy
War Department
United
Gosrgen
Rust
Dorothy Kilgallen on Lonergan rumors and wartime celebrity
Dorothy Kilgallen muses on Lonergan case fallout and ruined reputations from connections and gossip. She notes closed court testimony may appear and questions wartime marriages, soldiers letters, and the irony of a more regimented radio audience shaping public perception of stars like Jimmy Stewart and Frank Sinatra.
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Lonergran
Lonergan
G. I. Joe
Billy Rose
Seven Lively Arts
Carmen
Bill Rose
Jimmy Steward
Frank Sinatra
Voice of Broadway Notes on Sinatra and Barbara Bannister
The piece critiques the Frank Sinatra radio style and the audience's eager reactions. It questions material choice for his Wednesday night program and highlights Barbara Bannister as a glamor figure clinging to prewar fashions while discussing Hollywood’s star-heavy casting approach.
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Frankie
Barbara Bannister
Barbara
Hollywood
Reds Open Graves To Support Claim Nazis Murdered 11,000 Poles In 41
American and British correspondents toured Katyn Forest near Smolensk with a Soviet commission asserting German forces killed about 11,000 Polish prisoners of war in August and September 1941. Witnesses, medical examiners, and exhumed bodies were shown to back the charge, including testimony from Boris Basilevsky and other officials.
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Henry Cassidy
Smolensk
U S.S.R
Katyn Forest
Special Commission
Kathleen Harriman
United States
W. Averill Harriman
John Melby
Bloomington
Ind
Theermans
Goat Hills
Ran Forest
Victor Iyich Prozorovsky
Soviet Procities Commission
Moscow Institute of Criminal Medical Research
Prozorovsky
Barlin
Boris Basilevsky
Boris Menshegin
Don’t Buy Land Now Farmers Cautioned
Paul, Jan 27. Walker, a regional AAA economist, told 350 Triple-A county committeemen that farmers should not buy land now. He warned to save money until after the war and invest in war bonds, saying spending now invites inflation and hardship.
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Paul
Walker
AAA
Triple-A
Virgil WSCS instals officers at last meeting
In Virgil on January 27 the Methodist WSCS held officer installations at Mrs. W. M. Thomas home. Rev. Albert Hartt installed officers including Mrs. W. C. Denison president and Mrs. Leon Ruppel vice president. Lunch followed. next meeting at Mrs. D. E Barnes home. In Frankfort on January 27 the Home Extension meets hosted by Mrs. Harry Eiselew with a demonstration on food fort for the family by Mrs. Marie Ruschienberg.
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Virgil Wscs
Virgil
Methodist
WSCS
W. M. Thomas
Albert Hartt
W. C. Denison
Leon Ruppel
Mervin Wullweber
Mary
D. E H. Barnes
William Bolte
Coen
WM. Pham Homas
O. D. Wessels
D. EL Barnes
Frankfort
Harry Eiselew
Chile
Marie Ruschienberg
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