Facing Facts On World War II outlook and fronts
The piece argues Allied military momentum is real yet warns against overoptimism. It notes Halsey and Churchill views a slow path to victory, with major battles possible in 1943 and a continued campaign into 1944. It mentions Tunis, Bizerte, the Russians, and the Rabaul build-up as key factors shaping strategy.
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United Nations
Germany
Halsey
South Pacific
Admiral Halsey
Winston Churchill
Tunis
Bizerte
Hitler
Mediterranean
Oris
Stalin
Knox
Rabaul
Uuitimate Victory
Stettinius
William Jeffers
Courteous Sikorski Compliment Draws Public Opinion Debate
Polish Premier Sikorski bowed to reporters and said he bowed to the dictators of American public opinion. The passage argues newspapers influence opinions but do not dictate actions, asserting journalists are purveyors and interpreters rather than rulers of mass reaction.
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Sikorski
White House
Steel achievement amid shortages earns American pride
In the midst of material shortages, the piece highlights American industry’s steel capacity and its impact, noting the nation’s dominance in steel production and the paradox of having plenty of steel yet facing insufficient supply for all needs.
Steel capacity growth cited during wartime mobilization
The speech notes miraculous steel production rising from 7 million tons in 1940 to 80 million tons presently, with a projection of 97 million by mid-1943. It contrasts Allied capacity with Germany Italy and Japan, claiming the axis powers would total only 60 to 55 million tons.
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Germany
Ialy
Japan
Remembering Providence and wartime resolve in 1941 42
A reflective editorial recalls faith and providence during World War II. It lauds Allied air power, cites Pearl Harbor and Manila, praises the 1942 Mediterranean invasion plan, and invokes Lincoln and Israel to underscore American destiny and perseverance.
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Germany
Hitler
England
British
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Manila
Hawaii
Pacific
Providence
Mr. Lincoln
Israel
We, The Women Share Your Car And Win New Friends Or Even A Mate
Ruth Millett argues car sharing bonds neighbors and may even lead to marriage as riders and drivers learn to depend on one another for transportation and social interaction. The piece cites a Baltimore example where a rideshare led to romance, cautioning that shared travel can foster friendship or potential hard feelings.
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Ruth Millett
Baltimore
Remarkable leaders and united resolve in World War II
A collection of wartime quotes praises General Eichelberger and American stubbornness in Buna, cites unity against Axis threats, and lauds American production and fighting spirit. Statements by General Herring, Herbert Hoover, and James A. Farley emphasize Allied superiority and Germany's waning power.
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Robert L. Eichelberger
Buna
General Herring
New Guinea
America
Germany
James A. Farley
Inflation and coal strike stir national tensions
A lengthy editorial argues the coal strike is driven by anti inflation aims rather than pay or hours. It notes soldiers with fixed bayonets to enforce production, calls for price controls, selective rationing, and factory consolidation to restore balance between purchasing power and supply amid rising costs since the war began.
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Europe
Department of Labor
Lyrentiss M. Brown
Aif
Pennsylvania
Clapper Warns Against Idle Arguments Over Army Size
In a Washington column, Raymond Clapper notes public debate on Army size is unprofitable without top-level data. He cites Patterson on a 7.5 million target, explains changes in war programs, and urges Congress to consolidate inquiries to ensure balanced manpower and equipment for rapid victory.
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Raymond Clapper
Washington
Patterson
Dan
Congress
Letter on dairy law enforcement and butter substitutes policy
T. O. Ronayne urges action from readers to protect South Dakota farmers. He argues dairy income sustains farmers during dry years, laments wartime shortages and lend lease butter substitutes, and urges senators and congressmen to pressure lend lease agencies to ship substitutes to Russia, preserving the farmer's market and livelihoods. He criticizes Farm Bloc members and calls for public response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
South Dakota
Northwest
Lendlease
Russia
Wickard
Washington
T. O. Ronayne
Hitler's Lies Compiled by the Office of War Information
A 1949 OSS compilation critiques Nazi Germany's claims on neutrality and territorial aims in Scandinavia. It asserts Germany seeks to avoid Britain’s war spread and denies seeking bases in Denmark while denying hostility to small nations.
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Hitler
Office of War Information
Bremen
Norway
Germiny
Scandinavia
Denmark
Great Britain
Germany
Momo
Speaking For Myself On Hollywood And The Taxing Year
Kilgallen critiques how publicity around arrests and intoxication in Hollywood fuels public disgust and harms the motion picture industry. He praises privacy in health matters, jokes about cab etiquette, and warns Hunt Stromberg against overdone courtroom and working-class plots, predicting a March 35 timing for a recession of mood.
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California
Hollywood
New York
Bellevue
Frances Fanner
Miles
Hunt Stromberg
Bollywood
Nelson Eddy
Jeanette MacDonald
Certified Public Accountants
War calendar items and ration stamp dates list
The document outlines wartime requirements with deadlines for truck gas permits and war necessity certificates, sugar stamp expirations, fuel oil stamp changes, and tire inspection deadlines for different cardholders. It notes weekly Red Cross dressings classes at the courthouse with morning and afternoon sessions.
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Red Cross
Highmore High School Paper Honors Servicemen
The Highmore High School paper the Pirate Journal dedicates this issue to former students serving in the armed forces. It notes 82 graduates from Highmore High School are currently serving overseas or in various locations worldwide.
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Highmore
Servicemen Highmore
Pirate Journal
Highmore High School
We Have Been Drawn Into a War Against Our Will
The speaker asserts no desire to rearm and states that nothing has been demanded of others, claiming involuntary involvement in a war.
Screen Actress Libya Posed for Hollywood Puzzle
A garbled crossword style prompt lists names, clues, and fragments. It hints at a Hollywood oriented puzzle with references to a screen actress Libya, foreign agents, Swedish weight, Swiss and Hawaiian terms, and various cryptic items. The readable portions resemble an interwoven word game rather than a cohesive news item.
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Switzerland
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