Mismanagement and political shifts strand wartime industry
The article alleges government missteps in war production and procurement, noting oversupply and high costs from firms like Kaiser and Dow Chemical, while arguing cancellation and peacetime plans were impeded. It also analyzes the 1944 electoral mood tied to Tammany Hall loss, fiscal burdens, and tax perceptions among New York voters.
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GTON
Tucker
Navy Secry
James V. Forrestal
Ter
For 1
United Nations
Henry J. Kaiser
Dow Chemical
Kaiser Corporation
Pacific Coast
Winning the War by Albert Leman
The piece argues that major battles hinge on bold strategic shifts and surprise maneuvers. It compares Napoleonic tactics to Allied dangers and emphasizes reserve power, U boat threats, and the need for a unified Allied strategy as a global war turning point.
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Albert Leman
Normandy
Napoleon
Austerlitz
Foch
Ludendorff
United Nations
Reichswehr
United States
Britain
England
First Parachute Infantryman Wins Medal of Honor
Cleveland Tennessee native Corp Paul B Huff becomes the first Parachute Infantryman to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for a 350 yard advance through a mine field near Cerano Italy under fire silencing a Nazi machine gun and drawing fire to reveal a hidden unit. The report notes Soviet morale as France reports heavy losses and warns that Hitler's top outfits remain strong though depleted with fifty divisions captured or killed from Stalingrad to Morocco.
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Paul B. Huff
Cleveland
Tenn
Huff
Cerano
Italy
Signal Corps
France
U. S
Hitler
Stalingrad
Morocco
U S Flag History and Flag Day Origins
The article traces the Stars and Stripes origins from the 1777 resolution to 1818, notes navy usage in the Revolution, credit disputes for design, and explains Flag Day origins in 1889 and its wartime significance. It cites Milo Milton Quaife as a source.
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United States
Woodrow Wilson
Great Britain
Congress
United States Navy
John Paul Jones
Francis Hopkinson
New Jersey
Betsy Ross
Philadelphia
Stephen R. Bradley
Vermont
Kentucky
New York City
Milo Milton Quaife
New York
Meeting Tonight of Mt Vernon Baptist Deacon Wives
Deacon wives of Mt Vernon Baptist Church meet tonight at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Aglees Lemons 7725 East Washington street Mrs Daisy Cunningham is guest speaker Members urged to be present.
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Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Aglees Lemons
East Washington Street
Daisy Cunningham
Brotherhood Meeting at St. Mark Church Tonight
Brotherhood No 1 of St Mark church will meet tonight at 7 p.m. with T A Brother at 218 Underhill Avenue. Circle Meeting Circle No 3 of W B S C S will meet Tuesday night at 8 p.m. with Mrs D C Carter at 1226 Hoover. Members urged to attend.
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Brotherhood Meeting
Brotherhood No. 1
St. Mark Church
P. m
T. A. Brother
Underhill Avenue
Circle Meeting
D. C. Carter
Hoover Meet
Girls' Fellowship Meeting With Miss Burris
The Girls' Fellowship group will meet with Miss Mary Burris at 517 Underhill Avenue on Tuesday night at 7 p.m.
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Mary Burris
Underhill Avenue
Gr Obounded Test 1 Geography Question
Questions ask how many territories belong to the United States and which states are designated as commonwealths. The prompt ends with a quoted words of wisdom about education and youth from Cooper, signaling a contextual exercise.
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United States
Commonwealths
Maryland
Cooper
Hints on Etiquette in Social Circles
If you feel out of step assess your own role first. Show friendliness and curiosity to become part of the group and improve acceptance in social gatherings.
Horoscope snapshot for June 18 birthday signs
Horoscope notes impulsive and energetic traits for births on June 18. It warns against over forcefulness and optimism bias, promising a favorable year if temper is kept, with unexpected benefits foreseen. The nearby trivia covers a birthday caution and a test about US states and historical lines.
Negroes Protest Execution Of Youth In South Carolina
In Sumter South Carolina the state NAACP protests Governor Johnston’s plan to execute 14 year old George Junius Stinney for the slaying of a white girl. He was convicted of murdering one of two girls aged 11 and 8 beaten with a railroad spike. governor declined commuting the sentence despite appeals from labor and religious groups.
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Sumter
S. C
Olin D. Johnston
South Carolina
National Association For Advancement of Colored People
George Junius Stinney
Alcola
CIO Cco Workers Union
National Maritime Union
Charleston
Lions Hold 22nd Annual NC Convention Sessions
The North Carolina Association of Lions clubs meets in Charlotte for its 22nd annual convention. A breakfast for identis and secretaries, a session, luncheon with Lt. Col. Edwin A. Baker of the Canadian Institute for the Blind speaking on Freedom From Blindness, a memorial service for deceased members and a dance are on the agenda. The gathering continues through tomorrow.
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Charlotte
North Carolina Association of Lions Clubs
Edwin A. Baker
Canadian Institute For the Blind
Historic weekly sold on Long Island
The Long Islander, founded in 1838 by Walt Whitman, was sold to buyers C. H. MacLaughlan of Glen Cove and Charles J. McDermott of Madison New Jersey, ending its ownership by the former publishers.
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Huntington
INS
Walt Whitman
C. H. MacLaughlan
Glen Cove
Charles J. McDermott
Madison, N. J
Spanish War Vets Meet in Asheville
Reports of officers and committees and nomination of new officers were principal items of business today at the 21st annual encampment of the Spanish War Veterans in Asheville. A joint session with the auxiliary was planned for welcomes and encampment crew. over 200 registered. A memorial service was held last night for deceased members of both groups.
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Asheville
Busi- Department
Veterans and Auxiliary
Clvent
Folger Seeks Amendment to Price Ceiling Act
Greensboro June 12 Harry B Caldwell North Carolina Grange leader urged NC congressmen to back Rep John J Folger proposed amendment to the price control act. The change would set aside special ceiling prices for individual farm product processors if industry ceilings cut profits below war period levels chosen by the OPA administrator.
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Greensboro
Harry B. Caldwel
North Carolina Grange
North Carolina
John J. Folger
OPA
Odd Lot Shoes to Be Sold Ration Free
Washington reports a national odd sale of ration free shoes starting July 29. About seven pairs per buyer allowed at 25 percent less than June 1 prices. Men and women sizes 1 to 6 included. misses and little boys’ styles excluded.
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Washington
Office of Price Tration
OPA
Cis
Dan Mason Keeps String Save For Safe Keeping
Dan Mason is described as a string saver who unpacks packages by rolling the string and folding the paper before placing both in his attic for safekeeping.
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Dan Mason
Atic
Dan
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