War era New Year’s resolutions mockery by North Carolina voices
A collage of public figures including Tom Jettson W Tankersley and local leaders riff on wartime New Year’s resolutions. The remarks touch on politics, civic duty, and war effort as residents joke about goats, alibis, and home front tasks while weighing roles for men and women in World War II.
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W. Tankersley
Charlotte
WAACS
Portland
Ore
Northwest
North Dakota
Traveling Woman Rumor Sparks Army Travel Scrutiny
A Washington rumor claims Mrs. Roosevelt during a recent England visit also toured other countries, visited military cantonments, and traveled abroad in an army plane. Supposedly she overstepped military boundaries and did not cooperate with authorities. The report, uncredited, has been widely broadcast and lacks clear denial or confirmation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Office of War Information
Administration
God Spoke Through Jesus Christ in Hebrews Prologue
A reflective meditation on Hebrews 1 1 and the Father’s varied past revelations through prophets. It traces God’s messages from Moses and Isaiah to Jeremiah Ezekiel and the temple, then centers on Jesus as final revelation and exemplar. The piece notes authorship debates and highlights Jesus purity and compassion as central proofs of divine speaking.
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Egypt
Promised Land
David
Solomon
Temple
God
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Israel
Jesus Christ
Moses
Isaiah
Uzziah
Josiah
Amon
Jeremiah
Ezekiel
Buzi
Chebar
Paul
Jerusalem
Melchisedec
John
Predictions for 1943 and the call to faith in Christ
A sermon outlines a New Year message centered on Christ as truth and life. It emphasizes compassion for the poor, liberation from sin, comfort for the mourning, and the promise of eternal life for believers. It urges repentance, humility, and unity under God’s mercy through Jesus Christ.
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Christ
After Thoughts By W. A. Bivins On The Old Year 1942
The columnist reflects on Christmas spent with family, the wartime context, and hopes for 1943. He notes personal gratitude, the sacrifice in war, and the value of resolve and duty. He cites a soldier in Bataan and Abe Lincoln to urge perseverance, unity, and readiness for adversity.
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Santa Claus
Johnny
United .Nations
Bataan
Philippines
Abe Lincoln
United States
Union
America
Christmas in the U S A A study in seasonal customs
Walter Winchell presents a panorama of Christmas observances across the United States and other places. The piece notes Massachusetts history, festive rituals from Florida to Ohio, and pockets of unique traditions. It references towns, groups, and events, including songs, parades, and community celebrations, with a reflective coda on 1932.
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Rochester
N. Y
Blanco
Texas
Santa Claus
Ohio
Christmas
Fla
Santa Claus Park
Santa Claus College
Controversial View On Darlan Killing's Impact
The piece questions secrecy around Admiral Jean Darlan's assassination and the unknown 22 year old killer. It argues Darlan's death could unite Fighting French and African French under General Giraud, aiding the UN cause, while prompting debate on state department sentiments and the killer's motives. It contrasts outrage with potential diplomatic gains.
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Phere
Jean Darlan
United Nations
State Department
North Africa
France
Darlan
Vichy
Darian
Hitler
Mussolini
Laval
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