Hitler On The Spot: U S Strength in War Effort
A wartime column asserts the United States holds unrivaled industrial capacity and rising power against Hitler. It argues past delays nearly cost the Allies, credits Serbia and Russia for stalling Hitler, notes U.S. spending and future potential, and warns that while Hitler presses, the U.S. gains strength though victory is not imminent this year.
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Serbia
Hitler
Russia
Marshall
Japan
Age of Glass War Bred Shortages Sparking Glass Boom
War shortages of metals push glass into prominence as a strategic material. Yankee ingenuity finds new uses beyond traditional notions, replacing steel, tin, plastics, cork, and more. Glass reinforces concrete, coats aircraft wings, aids paratroops, barless prisons, and plumbing, signaling lasting postwar fashion and utility shifts.
Hurley Urges Action Against Glorious Failures
U S Minister Patrick J Hurley criticized boasting about failures and urged decisive action in World War II. He cautioned against relying on allies Chiang Kai Shek and Joseph Stalin, saying America must attack and defeat its enemies with its own efforts.
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Middle East
U. S
Patrick J. Hurley
China
Russia
Chiang Wai-Shek
Joseph Stalin
Sugar shortage eases as Hawaii shipments rise and beets bloom
Hope grows that sugar scarcity may ease with higher Hawaii shipments and bumper beet and domestic cane crops. Changes in rationing are not imminent though. The piece notes lingering shortages and suggests relief may come as ships return from the Far East with empty holds. Divorces rise in Germany, possibly linked to wartime hardship.
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Hawaii
Far East
War gives parents chance to lend hand to growing children
Ruth Millett notes that war widens homes for married couples and creates childrearing strains. Some middle aged parents open their homes to daughters and sons in law providing loans and childcare to ease burdens. Others criticize and withhold support, leaving grown children to cope alone, risking later regret.
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Ruth Millett
Alice
Martha
Voices on War and Peace from Wartime Leaders
A montage of quotes from Fiorello La Guardia Alfred Landon Mrs James Doolittle J J Zmrhal Governor Stassen and Donald Nelson outlining democratic resolve against Nazism urging broad postwar cooperation and an expansive wartime mobilization with daily war spending projections.
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Alfred M. Landon
Kansas
War funding critique urges efficient spending for victory
A vintage editorial notes Americans shifted from debt fears to a War Department bill over 42 billion dollars. It argues military spending must be effective, timely, and properly directed, with oversight by the Military Affairs Committee to prevent waste while sustaining the war effort. Patriotism and sound judgment are essential to ensure every dollar strengthens arming and battle readiness.
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Donald Nelson
The
WPB
House of Representatives
War Department
America
United States
United Nations
House
Fes
War Production Worries Focus on Raw Materials Shortage
Raymond Clapper warns that the principal wartime bottleneck is scarce raw materials, especially rubber and steel scrap. He notes government planning, scrap shortages, and potential rationing as steel output approaches limits, with sponge iron proposed but costly to implement and slow to relieve.
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Raymond Clapper
Germany
Japan
Radio Programs Central War Time NY July 1 schedule
Radio listings for New York summer 1944 war time schedule show NBC CBS and MBS networks with programs including Thin Man, The District Attorney, Nelson Eddy concert, The Lone Ranger, Quiz Kids, Manhattan at Midnight, Bing Crosby, and News. Entries cover show times from 6:30 pm to 10:13 pm with variety of dramas music and news updates.
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New York
Kayer
CBS
Nelson Eddy
Dr. Christian
Shirley Temple
Soldiers Witlings
Bing Crosby
Manhattan
Goldman Band
King Peter
MBS
Harold Smith
Chateau Hogan
Variety
Ben Bernie
Indiana
Nbc
Frazier Hunt
Cbs-Basic
Beverly Mahr
Vera Barton
Bill Stern
Nbc the Cadets
Blow
Fred Waring
Amos and
Andy
Fulton Lewis Jr
Glenn Miller
Dhs
al Pearce
Dixie
Arthur Hale
Kaltenborn
Jack Stevens
Gus
Henry
Aldrich and
Nke
Death Valley
Raymond Clapper Cormnt
Major Bowes
Mexico
E. G. Robinson
Rudy Vallee
Nbc Basic
U.S. Navy
Dancing Music Orchestra
Morgan Beatty
Rosom
Services Held For Elmer Selby 72
Funeral services were held in Parker for Elmer Selby a two year retired Chicago and North Western pumper who died suddenly from a heart attack last Friday. Surviving are his wife two sisters Mrs Lula Gifford Huron and Mrs Carroll Wallom Hancock Minn two brothers Dr Keith Selby South Bend Ind and William Selby Par Heer. Burial was in Hurley cemetery where he spent his boyhood He was born in Wisconsin and moved to Huron about 20 years ago. He and Mrs Selby celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last year.
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Parker
Elmer Selby
Chicago and North Western
Selby
Huron
Lula Gifford
Carroll Wallom
Hancock
Minn
Keith Selby
South Bend
Ind
William Selby
Par- Heer
Hurley
Mr. Selby
Wisconsin
Mrs Selby
Eight Fifteen Special Club Picnic Rain Shortens Attendance
The 8-15 Special club met at Fisher's Grove for a picnic last Thursday in Hitchcock. Rain cut attendance to fifteen after a pot luck lunch. Afternoon included a group visit.
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Hitchcock Hitchcock
Fisher's Grove
Broadway Loyalists Cheer Al Smith and Walker Fame
In a bustling Broadway scene, Al Smith and James Walker receive ecstatic welcomes at premiere nights and luncheons. The public adoration appears undimmed as Smith shines at the Ed Wynn show and at Sons of Fun, while Walker’s wit electrifies audiences at many events.
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Gotham
Alired B. Smith
James J. Walker
New York
al Smith
Ed Wynn
Warner
Big City
Olsen and Johnson
Jassies
Jimmy Walker
Sardi
Renee
Broadway
Public Wants Harsh Punishment For Hitler And Cronies
A Gallup poll shows Americans favor harsh penalties for Hitler and Nazi leaders after the war, with many supporting hanging or shooting or long imprisonment. Some suggest extreme tortures, while others urge clemency for the German people. Public sentiment echoes past wartime debates and includes vivid statements from respondents.
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Hitler
Princeton
N. J
Goering
Goebbels
Nan
San Francisco
Himmier
Lidice
Reedit
Hiler
Hills Pioneer Die s In Hot Springs
Hills pioneer Frank Meeker 82, early Black Hills pony express rider, died Monday at Sisters Hospital Hot Springs after two weeks illness. He came to the Black Hills in 1882, worked for Chris Jensen, routed mail from Custer to Heyp Creek, Wyoming, often delivering light loads by mail card. Survived by son Eugene Meeker Pierre and four daughters. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
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Frank Meeker
Black Hills
Sisters Hospital
Hot Springs
Meeker
Chris Jensen
Leslie Jensen
Custer
Heyp Creek
Wyo
Cheyenne
Eugene Meeker
Pierre
Northwestern Bell consolidates Dakota Central assets
The Dakota Central Telephone Company will be operated in the name of Northwestern Bell Telephone Company from July 1 following a consolidation. Dakota Central has been a subsidary with 98 exchanges and a full line system in eastern South Dakota and southeastern North Dakota. Policy and employee status remain unchanged.
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Ime
Dakota Central Telephone Company
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Dakota Central Company
South Dakota
North Dakota
Dakota Central
War Department Seeks Cameras for Motion Pictures
The War Department on Tuesday urged the public to donate 35 mm motion picture cameras and lenses to the Signal Corps Photographic Purchase Board. The government plans to accept items at government prices and direct them to the army’s needs.
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War Department
Washington
Amy
Signal Corps Photographic Purchase Board
35Th “Avenue
Long Island City
Baseballers Sponsor Carnival At Tulare
A Tulare carnival was staged by the baseball club drawing a large crowd for an afternoon and evening program. In addition to carnival happenings, Tulare concessions operated and a ten game feature tied to Bonilla with a band provided music and entertainment.
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Baseballers
Tulare
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Harold Stassen
Minnesota
Exchange
Hurentta
Christian Science Monitor
Mater
By Galbraith
By Raymond Clapper
Iit
Industiry
Jworry
American Iron and Steel Institute
O’mehoney
Senate Truwan Committee
United States Steel Corp
O'Mahoney
Productio
Irving Berlin
Wiliam Powell
Crossroads
Kilgallen
the Voice of Broadway
Fowell Pictures
Lili Damus
Cafe Society
Jean Arthur
Hollywood
Greta Garba
Katherine Hepburn
Jean
George Gallup
American Institute of Public Opinion
Kitting
St Helena
Timmier
Hills Pioneer
Northwestern Bell
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