USO centers praised by soldiers in field reports
Private Aaron Calvin of Knoxville Tennessee and Lt E G Elliott of Baltimore lead praise for USO centers noting their welcome atmosphere, shows during maneuvers, and wholesome rest after hard days. Veterans from Bristol Richmond and beyond lauding hospitality and value, while one private critiques USO materials as costly.
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USO
Aaron Calvin
Knoxville
Tenn
E. G. Elliott
Baltimore
GSO
Ben Stoker
Bristol
Tennessee
Soldiers Speak On USO Drive Informal Street Survey
Reporter Bill Currie talked to about 20 soldiers picked at random on the street to gauge reactions to the USO. With one exception they supported USO, and Currie argues the informal poll carries more meaning than a formal group poll for validating donations to the USO.
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USO
Bill Currie
Enterprise Staff
Currie
USC
Yrew
USQ
Cigarette Ads and Public Opinion in Tobacco Towns
A reader comments on federal charges of false advertising against cigarettes and pipe tobacco. They doubt tobacco is essential to training or health, noting personal choice and preference, and criticize modern ad campaigns as less effective than classic slogans.
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Winston-Salem
Durham
Reidsville
Richmond
We Are Losing This War Says Public Appeal
A national plea from the Office of War Information warns civilians and leaders alike that the United States and its allies are at risk of defeat. It urges tougher sacrifice, tighter wartime belts, and real work by individuals, politicians, business leaders, and workers to avert disaster and defend the American way of life.
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United Nations
United States
Office of War Information
The Present Crisis and the House of God
A sermon reflection on Peter's call that judgment begins at the house of God within a wartime Christian context. It argues ministers must oppose glorifying war yet defend moral defense, urge unity in faith for justice and enduring peace, and warn against church–state failure while trusting in divine guidance.
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House of God
Peter
Christ
Pontus
Galatia
Cappadocia
Asia
Bithynia
Apostle
Church
Rome
America
Japan
Origin of the fig and olive in ancient history
The article traces the fig and olive origins from the Near East through Egypt and Greece to Europe and the Americas. It notes fig cultivation in Syria, Phoenician transport, Homeric references, and Romulus myths, with wild and cultivated varieties. Olive origins span Syria, Egypt, Greece, and Italy, with Minerva myth, diffusion to Attica, Sicily, Sardinia, and westward to Arizona and California.
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Palestine
Persia
Erincos
Troy
Romulus
Pemus
Rome
Greece
Asia Minor
Cato
Carthage
Phoenicians
Africa
Mediterranean
Canary Islands
Afghanistan
Canaries
Caucasus
Europe
France
Canaan
Elaia
Minerva
Attica
Sicily
Sardinia
Italy
Arizona
Californa
United States
After Thoughts By W. A. Bivins
A Sunday column by W A Bivins reflects on the shift from Random Thoughts to After Thoughts, notes how Shakespeare repeated ideas in different words, and explains balancing reminiscence with current events while aiming to share sunny hours amid war and doubt. It recalls the 1893 August storm, hopes for future peace, and a humorous tale of Slow Humor reacting to an Irish joke.
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Enterprise
Avon
Europe
Orient
Selim
The Blues and Swing Still Dominate In Wartime Jazz
Walter Winchell surveys the music scene amid World War II anxiety. Woody Herman notes bands tour nationwide, radio may rise, and Hollywood pursues blues and swing. He traces the blues from post Civil War origins to modern film influences and the enduring jazz spirit. He highlights blues popularity, the band’s war-time gigs, and the rise of film musicals.
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Pearl Harbor
America
Seattle
Brooklyn
Hollywood
Baloneer
Palladium
New Orleans
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