Speculation on Roosevelt Churchill Stalin meeting in 1940
In 1940 speculation swirled about a Quebec summit among Roosevelt Churchill and Stalin with talks of secrecy and a possible press conference later. The piece muses on routes, risks and the spectacle of such a meeting, noting geography and the unlikely but alluring scenario. It cites a later sale of equipment by Bovingdon to OEW and argues Washington’s fight against incompetence while democracy acts to drive wartime efficiency.
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Roosevelt
Churchill
Stalin
Quebec
Russia
United States
Molotov
Moscow
Iceland
Globe
Alaska
Siberian
S.B.H
Medical Science Advances Postwar Worth More Than Weapons
The author argues medical and surgical progress surpasses advances in aviation and weaponry. Wounded mortality has fallen, epidemics have been avoided, and fewer soldiers die in action. Lessons from this war may save more lives than those lost in combat.
Dismissal of Ballet Dancer Bovingdon Sparks Un-Americanism Charge
Stumbling John Bovingdon, an alleged ballet dancer and OEW expert, loses his $6500 yearly post amid charges by Congressman Martin Dies of un-American leanings. Dies alleges past affiliations and odd history. the case highlights wartime scrutiny and government openness about hires. Bovingdon’s true credentials include a Harvard economics degree, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, teaching at Keio University in Tokyo, and varied language skills. He reportedly advised a woolen firm and pursued economics lectures with rhythmic movement in a G-string, while later joining Columbia Teachers College to “tie up his equipment.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bovingdon
Civil Service
OEW
Harvard
Keio University
Tokyo
Japan
Columbia University Teachers College
No crop lost through lack of labor in Jefferson County Wisconsin
Jefferson County farmers enlist volunteer hired men to harvest, organized by colleges, county agents, and clubs. Volunteers work evenings to allow local businesses to operate normally. The effort aims to prove a successful model in a labor short year and inspire other communities.
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Jefferson County
Wisconsin
Thoughts of Others on War Time Life and Homes
A compilation of brief quotes from civilians and service members reflecting wartime concerns and daily life. Mrs. Ruby Espy laments her daughter Ethel Mullins riding home with acquaintances without permission. Civilian defense praise, antique market strains, and social events at the USO are noted. A North Africa radio signal and a Tarboro swimming meet highlight memories, letters from England, and sport anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Espy
Ethelene Mullins
Wallace shifts stance as critics press over wartime policy
Washington column notes Henry Wallace pivots toward mass production rhetoric while denouncing scarcity economics. It cites his Chicago trip backing Ball Buron Hill Hatch, White House war-aim tensions, and calls for unity with foreign powers. It also flags Democratic leaders Rayburn Glass cracking down on criticism and loyalty vs partisan ties.
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Treasury
Henry
CIO
Wallace
Chicago
Roosevelt
Hatch
White House
Mr. Roosevelt
Rayburn
Texas
Carter Glass
Washington
Ickes
Justice Department
Senator Bone rails at lenient penalties for defective wire cases
Washington Democrat Senator Bone condemns the suspension of prison sentences for Anaconda Wire & Cable officials who supplied defective wire to the government. He argues that crimes risking soldiers’ lives deserve stern penalties and vows swift postwar retribution for greed that endangers troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Bone
Washington
Democrat
Anaconda Wire & Cable Company
America
Mercies and Faithfulness Across Generations
A reflective note cites Psalms 9:1 on mercy and faithfulness, then contrasts with Longfellow and Mussolini, who believed air power would win wars but chose the wrong kind of air, hinting at misjudged strategy.
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Mussolini
Rationing Manpower and the War Effort
A War Manpower Commission analysis outlines the shift from finding workers to matching existing labor to jobs. It highlights the Bureau of Manpower Utilization and cases where better personnel policies, housing, and transportation cut turnover, while noting absences due to rationing duties and child care pressures.
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Paul V. McNutt
War Manpower Commission
United States Employment Service
Employment Service
Bureau OF Manpower Utilization
Commission
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High Point Enterprise
J. P. Rawley
D. A. Rawley
Robert Thompson
Membem
Associated Press
High Point
N. C
John Budd
Lexington Ave. N
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
John Bovingdon
Office of Economic Warfare
Congressman Martin
Mr. Bovingdon
Hawkshaw
C. D
Charles F. Carroll
Sara Haworth
Virginia Frank
USO Center
Air Force
George Paulos
North Africa
Tarboro
Louis Fisher
Adolf Kieffer
Moboedy
England
Leslie Bryant
Germany
J. F. Jones
W. P
Buster) Moffit
Merrilees
Andy
Emerywood
Henry Cotton
Blair Park
Umberco
Pav As
Tee
Service Ie
Paul Mallion
Henry Wallace
Jimmy Byrnes
Fred Vinson
Marvin Jones
New York
Mr. Wallace
Mid- West
Longfellow
Tony
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