War Cabinet Debate Intensifies Senate Scrutiny
In Washington on February 4, a heated senate debate over war efficiency, a proposed war cabinet, and a munitions director renews attacks on Secretary Baker. Senator Hitchcock defends the bills, says Baker was misled, while Williams and Reed accuse the administration of alarmist misstatements and political maneuvering. The discussion centers on military coordination, ship shortages, and executive authority as lawmakers prepare further addresses.
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Teed
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Wilson
Serting
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Heed
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New York
Chairrman Charmberism
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Senator Hitchcock Attacks War Cabinet Plan Critically
The analysis condemns wartime centralization proposals while praising some planning aims. It cites faults in the War Department and transportation, calling the shipping system a "gigantic wreck" and criticizing the fuel and food distribution efforts. The senator argues the president should not be sole architect of wartime policy and warns that current plans lack a master harmonizing program.
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War administration urged to adopt business methods
Senator Hitchcock calls for coordinated war administration to end confusion and delays in supplying the forces. He faults the War Department for obsolete methods, praises some efforts, and proposes a presidentially directed war cabinet with clear authority to speed purchases and logistics. He and Senator Penrose clash over Baker’s optimistic forecasts and shipping coordination.
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Local notes reflect court terms and community updates
Auburn report details DeKalb county court term endings and the start of a new term, jury commissioners named for 1948, and local talks by Prohibitionists with delegates to a state conference. It notes a baby’s death and funeral, a navy officer’s advancement, and planned bond sales plus Guard drills and enlistments.
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