Hull Leadership Urges International Peace Machinery Postwar
Secretary Hull in a radio address argues for a permanent international agency with force to deter aggression after victory. He notes parallel paths with Britain and Russia and urges broad support in Congress and public for a proactive peace plan beyond partisan politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Clapper
Washington
Hull
Fat Cfi
Hall
Wi Kie
Dewey
Great Britain
Russia
League of Nations
Senate
Wallace
Ball-Burton-Hatch-Hill
America
White House
Mackinac Island
Ory
Dorothy Kilgallen tours Manhattan nightlife landmarks
The column invites a visitor to explore midtown after hours from Sand Street to W52nd Street, spotlighting spots like Toots Shor’s, the Stork Club, the Diamond Horseshoe, and Lindy’s. It captures 1940s Broadway vibes with nightclubs, eateries, and celebrity hangouts in a brisk, lively voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
New York
Montmartre
Hollywood
States End Wartime Truck Barriers Across Regions
Wartime rules easing highway transport limits were largely removed this year by state legislatures or governors. Several states expanded load limits, issued overload permits, or allowed suspensions for the war period, with Maine, Oregon, Utah and others adopting reciprocity or nonresident relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of State Governments
Michigan
North Carolina
North Dakota
New Mexico
Maine
Arkansas
Kansas
Nebraska
Alabama
Minnesota
Missouri
Oregon
South Dakota
Pennsylvania
New Hampshire
Oklahoma
Utah
Wisconsin
Highway Commission
One War Proposal and Allied War Efforts Mentioned
Admiral Yarnell favors a single Department of War with civilian head and military chief of staff and universal training across arms. The piece notes Italian support for the Allies, garden waste aiding the war effort, and the difficulty of distinguishing music from noise. It ends with a caveat that such reforms will take years and may be needed before the next war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarnell
Department of War
We Women Never Again Say War Wives Housekeeping
Ruth Millett surveys service wives who sold or rented homes to follow husbands. They report shedding heavy housekeeping, valuing simple living and companionship over spotless homes, and choosing happiness and adaptability over the Joneses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Millett
Joneses
Economic unity and a vast naval build up focus
Eric A. Johnston states prosperity depends on a thriving economy for all. Senators Brewster argues wartime needs drive ship and aircraft production to feed a growing navy, stressing a ratio of two to three ships per one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Ralph O. Brewster
Maine
Help Russia by Sending Warm Clothing Now
Readers are urged to contribute serviceable clean clothing to aid Russian troops in winter. A South Dakota relay collects coats shirts and other wearables for direct government-backed distribution to men women and children in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argus
Russia
United States
Sioux
South ‘Dakota
South Dakota
Ernie Pyle Praises Sicilian Army First Sergeant
In Sicily Ernie Pyle profiles Adelard Levesque known as Pop a tough practical leader who orders officers and soldiers alike He fought in France and Germany and now leads a company On the Point Calava bridge he stands atop a beam directing frenzied finishing work while a crowd watches and the sergeant’s blunt manner masks his skill and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sicily
Adelard Levesque
Levek
Pop
Levesque
France
Germany
Marysville
Calif
Point Calava
New York
Sergeant Levesque
Rationing Roundup clarifies stamp usage and covers dates
OPA warns stamps must stay attached when presenting books for commodities. Expired stamps must be destroyed. Stamp 14 in book one covers five pounds until October 30. Sugar for canning uses stamps 15 and 16 through October 31. Blue stamps R S T valid until September 20. U V good through October 20. Stamp 28 covers one pair until October 31. Coupons five gallons expire midnight September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Subside Accounts Show Meat and Butter Aid Costs
Washington reports June start of meat and butter subsidies under the Reconstruction Finance Corporation with expenditures surpassing 84 thousand dollars. Officials note five subsidies assisted various scrap programs as part of relief measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bept
Jesse ‘Jones
Reconstruction Finance ‘Corporation
Family questions rise at home as third war loan looms
A reader asks about family life during the war effort, noting the strain and curiosity about fund raising and support at home. The message emphasizes the community’s duty to back soldiers with the Third War Loan and asks what residents are doing to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Joe
Ruth
Sadie
V-Mall
Terps
Front Ind
Loania
Vattera
Qur
Ieee
Letter from Sgt Wilbur Spiller in North Africa
Sgt Wilbur Spiller writes to Gene Hay in Huron about waiting for the next invasion and life at a convalescent hospital in Africa. He recalls friends from C company, describes French and Arab scenes, paints vivid signs, swims in the Mediterranean, and reflects on losses of fellow soldiers and the strain of war. He notes exhausting shore landings, a minor operation, and the contrast with race issues back home while savoring grapes and tangerines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Spiller
North Africa
Gene Hay
Tenth Street
Huron
Gene
Charlie
Hanson
Dick Hershman
Don
Lyle
Thad
Convalescent Hospital
Ireland
Mediterranean
Sgt. Spiller
Africa
Wilbur
Spiller
Q. W. Spiller
Carroll, In
Cavour Society Meets in Huron
Mrs. George Dollenbacher hosted the Women's Society of Christian Service gathering in Huron. Mrs. Do Edwards led the business meeting and Mrs. A Husen led devotions. Guests included Mrs. J Schumner, Mrs. Bloodwood, Mrs. R. Nolan, Mrs. Ray Barton, Mrs. Riley Barton, Mrs. Mary E. Small and Mrs. H C Indquist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavour Society
Huron Cavour
George Dollenbacher
Huron
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Do. Edwards
A. Husen
J. Schumner
Bloodwood
R. T. Nolan
Rayond Barton
Riley Barton
Mary. E. Small
H. C. ~Indquist
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Clapper
Congress
By Galbraith
Dorothy Kilgallen
Broadway
Sedempanene
Ley
Stork Club
Reuben
Lindy’s
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Eric A. Johnston
U.S.C. of
Laken
Exchange
bin Dakote
Ernie Pyle
Sra
Corher
Uncle Sim
U S. Navy
LCI
Rendova
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