GOP Chairman Praises Simplicity and Mackinac Plans
Washington- GOP Chairman Harrison Spangler, praised by rivals for plain talk and Midwest roots, oversees a national operation with over 50 staffers and a new Mackinac conference driven set of committees. Prominent Republicans including Dewey Bricker Vandenberg Taft lead on reform, postwar employment, foreign policy and finance as the party aims to mobilize a broad independent vote in November.
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Marquis Childs Washington
Robert Hannegan
Republcan
Harrison EB. Spangler
Hannegan
Democratic
Mayflower
Connecticut Avenue
Spangier
Spangler
Spang
America
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Washington
National Committee
James
Selvage
Lowa
Vyy
Mackinac
MacArthur
Willkie
Dewey
Bricker
Vandenberg
Taft
Voice of Broadway notes on shortages and army pin ups
Dorothy Kilgallen jokes about shortages and everyday woes at the butcher and cosmetic counters. The piece cites Betty Grable as the army’s favorite pin up, mentions Sam Goldwyn and Danny Kaye anecdotes, and comments on army life and broadcasts with a urban wartime tone.
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Tom
Army
Betty Grable
Harry James
Sam Goldwyn
Danny Kaye
Gary Cooper
Goldwyn
Kaye
Geld
Readjustment clash over 50,000 layoff alert in ammo plants
Russ Nixon charges wartime personnel shifts in small arms plants threaten 50,000 workers as Baruch reconversion plans face scrutiny. Officials acknowledge cutbacks and detail specific plant layoffs across government and private facilities, with east coast plants hit hardest amid shifting demand and manpower limits.
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Russ Nixon
Washington
United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America
Amis 1
War and Navy Deent
War Production Board
War Manpower Ion
Nixon
Baruch
East
Middle West
U. S. Cartridge Co
St. Louis Mo
Western Cartridge Co
East Alton
City Ordnance
Minneapolis
Mina
Evansville Ordnance
Evansville
Ind
Des Moines Ordnance
Des Moines
Denver Ordnance
Denver
Colo
Remington Arms
Bridgeport
Remington Jr
Winchester
New Haven
Remington
Midwest
St. Louis
Salt Lake City
Woman Miss Millett Praises Self-Assured Teen
Ruth Millett argues that a 17 year old demonstrated championship attitude by telling a man overseas she would wait for him, a reply she says should inspire women to stay poised and confident when faced with rivalries or temptations.
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Ruth Millett
Lawyer Future Reforms Seen in Administrative Tribunals
AABA president Joseph W. Henderson notes rising use of SEC OPA and WLB tribunals for cases, promising faster dispositions with fewer technicalities while stressing need to maintain standards of living through stronger inter American relations per Nelson Rockefeller. Dr Daniel LL Marsh, president of Boston U, adds a dictum on doing more than paid for.
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SEC
OPA
WLB
Joseph W. Henderson
American Bar Association
Inter-American Affairs
Nelson Rockefeller
Daniel LL Marsh
Bostor U
Red Cross Aids Homesick Soldiers In World War Effort
A guest editorial reflects on Americans overseas during the world wars and praises Red Cross volunteers for bridging the gap to life at home. It notes efficiency in avoiding duplication and commends Red Cross workers for providing entertainment, comforts, and support across hospitals, rest areas, bases, and rear units.
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Red Cross
Red
Pompeii Tour With Italian Guide In Wartime Italy
Ernie Pyle, Maj. Ed Bland, and Cpl. Harry Cowe tour Pompeii with Ugo Prosperi a cultured accented guide who once lived in New York. They see bomb remains around the ruins and note wartime visitors from Britain and the United States while joking about future sightseeing in Berlin.
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Pompeii
Italy
Ed Bland
Corp
Harry Cowe
Major Bland
Pisa
Vesuvius
Somma
Lake Bate
Pompeyi
New Yau
Ugo Prosperi
Phere
Eng
Satini
Joe Doakes
Kansas City
Sergt Jock McLean
Glasgow
Bland
Oklahoma
Cowe
Seattle
Indiana
New Mexico
Old Pompeii
Berlin
Ration Calendar Lists Re r tioning Dates and Stamp Validity
Office of Price Administration warns stamps must stay attached to books when presented for commodities. Brown stamps and red blue green stamps have various good-through dates, with fats and fuel, shoes, gasoline, and tire inspection coupons outlined. Endorsement and renewal deadlines apply for all coupons and books.
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Office of Price Administration
South Dakota War Casualties and Missing List
War Department released names of 289 U S soldiers missing in action and 384 wounded in action. Entries include SiSgt Richard C Kausch of Watertown and 2nd Lt Wayne H Larson of Viborg among those listed with mothers and relatives named. Mediterranean and European areas referenced.
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Washington
Mar
War Department
United States
European
Richard C. Kausch
Emma Kausch
Sixth St. E
Watertown
Wayne HE. Larson
Mayme E. Larson
Viborg
Ahmy
Mediterranean
Ray C. Asmussen
Delia Bailey
Vernon
Pic
Hederick Ringbauer
lReta Wilson
Hee Heights
Ex-State Grid Star Escapes Mine Field Heroics
Lt. Lyle H. Read, 23, a former Ex-State Grid standout, survived a mine incident near White Sulphur Springs after his 6x6 truck rolled over a British anti-tank mine while miners and detonators were aboard. He recalled singing Trade Winds as the truck toppled and TNT did not explode, with six men injured but alive and Read unharmed. Read, son of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Leenhs, served 163 days on the North Africa front and recounted multiple close calls, including a reconnaissance incident near Hil 609 and a narrow escape from a minefield behind St Joseph's farm.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Lyle H. Read
North Africa
Italy
Ashford General Hospital
Pvt. Wevrank
TNT
Fin Werfare
Vienna
George E. Leenhs
South Dakota State
Combat Engineers
Reed
Hil
St Joseph’s Farm
Ibad
Traffic Deaths Up In January In Chicago Area
The National Safety Council records January traffic deaths at 4,330, up 26 percent from 1943. It marks the fourth straight month with higher deaths than the prior year, though the total remains 16 percent below January 1942. Milwaukee Pittsburgh and others led per 10,000 registered vehicles in different population groups. 250 cities reported no deaths.
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Chicago
Nietiast Safety Council
Jaly
Milwaukee
Wiss
Pittsburgh
Gentle quarrel ends over ale after chicken feud
Lem Martins dog killed Ed Careys hens sparking a confrontation Ed threatened a shotgun but the men chose peace inviting Ed for a toast and Lem offered payment with apples Both agreed quarrels should end over a friendly beer rather than violence
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Lem Martin
Ed Carey
Lem
Whee Low
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