Casablanca A First Step in War Council Plans
The public mix of disappointment and enthusiasm followed the Casablanca conference as observers questioned its impact on a global war strategy. The piece notes possible four power dynamics, alliances with Russia and China, and the need to align with the Axis fight while shaping a unified plan under Roosevelt and Churchill.
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Casablanca
West
Churchill
London
Africa
Russia
China
Great Britain
England
United Nations
Axis
Japan
Germany
Italy
Stalin
U. S
Siberia
United States
Roosevelt
Sikorski's Polish reception and war outlook noted
The excerpt recalls Sikorski bowing to U.S. public opinion as reporters glow with praise. It discusses media influence, Allied strategy in the Mediterranean, and Soviet and German war moves. It also warns of Japanese strength at Rabaul and Australia’s air limits while noting shipping challenges and a long, rocky road to victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sikorski
White House
Knox
Rabaul
S.B.H
Facing Facts on World War II Outlook and Halsey Reports
The article weighs military progress across fronts, noting public optimism about a quick German collapse but urging caution. It cites Admiral Halsey and Winston Churchill, argues the North African campaign may mark the beginning of a long struggle, with weather factors delaying all‑out action toward Tunis before late February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Halsey
Pacific
Halsey
Winston Churchill
Tunis
Hitler
Steel Pride and Tax Debate in Wartime Commentary
The piece praises U S steel output rising from 67 to 97 million tons by mid 1943 and contrasts enemy production of 50 to 55 million tons. It mocks opposition to the victory tax as church favors the war and notes AP reporter E C Daniel, connected to Oc Coffin’s circle, as the byline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Italy
Japan
Washington
Thomas Boorde
Phooey
America
E. C. Daniel
London
North Carolina
Citizens weigh taxes and duties in wartime letters
Readers from North Carolina share opinions on sales tax cuts and tax policy, urging payroll deductions, energy savings, and government spending. Notable quotes address income taxes, hot weather conservation, and calls to repeal sales tax while praising workers and civic duty.
Civilian Student Corps eyed to support war industries
A War Manpower Commission committee considers forming a civilian student corps to train technicians for war industries. The plan would extend education across two dozen colleges, with federal funding, while existing programs fund malleable workers and uniformed service training.
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War Manpower Commission
Army
U. S
U. S. Office of Education
Ficers
Edward C. Elliott
Purdue
Services
Washington
Bureau of Budget
Congress
Office of Education
Tocal
War Time Bus Use Tightened Across Canada
Canada restricts chartered bus usage to war effort purposes while governments in Egypt and Panama focus on irrigation and fuel conservation. A scrap rubber drive aims for 25 000 tons this year, and Argentina weighs ending automobile racing due to car tire and fuel shortages amid blackout rules. The Cuban government cites espionage fears to justify tighter radio control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Rio tour details for naval mission to Brazil
The account describes arrival in Rio de Janeiro from Recife, the heavy passport and money controls, and the need to travel in civilian clothes. Admiral Beauregard heads the mission, with Rockefeller coordinators hosting Brazilian officials, press, and editors at the Copacabana Palace. Local critics urge frank, proper channels to address U S concerns, and protest U S radio interference while praising allied cooperation.
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Brazil
Rio DE Janeiro
Recife
Pernambuco
Miami
State Department
Rio
U. S
Alisse Rinaldo
Rainbow Room
Nelson Rockefeller
Arisse
Copacabana Palace
Lucius Beebe
Copacabana
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R. B. Terry
H. A. Cecil
Mgr
D. A. Rawley
Robert Thompson
Associated Press
High Point
N. C
John Budd CO
Lexington Ave
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Mediterranean
Enterprise
High Point, North Carolina
Pvt
Vincent J. Alfanino
North Africa
S. J. Winsor
George Edwards
FE. Rosen
OPA
R. L. Harbinson
C. A. Fink
American Federation of Labor
Willard Dowell
The
State Merchants Association
LeRoy Martin
John Umstead
Orange
Fred Bowman
Druggists’ Association
John
Umstead
Josephus Daniels
O. M. Mull
L. P. McLendon
United States Senate
Allen Jones
Channing Pollock
Ruby Minor
Everett Case
Colgate U
Wordsworth
Peter Edson
Navy
Egypt
Argentina
Panama
Chell
Broadway
Uncle Sam
A. T. Beauregard
Rome
Rockefeller
Allan Coogan
United Press
Holland McCombs
Time and Life
Smart
Ben Hecht
Edwina
Jefferson Caffrey
Brent Friele
Dick Hipplehauser
Turkey
Reader's Digest
Life
Time
Look
Newsweek
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