God and War and the Allied War Effort Theme
The article reflects on religious slogans used by German soldiers and Americans' view of divine providence in World War I and II era, noting how luck and strategic decisions affected Allied outcomes. It shifts to wartime industry challenges, especially fuels distribution, rationing, and the need for consumer preplanning to ensure year-round supply amid overtaxed storage and transport systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
Russia
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Pacific
Dustry
OPA
A.W.S
Snow elected state commander of the American Legion
Mount Airy resident George Snow won the state commander post after a tough campaign led by Cliff Lehmann who conceded defeat and moved to have Snow elected. The High Point Andrew Jackson post and Legion leaders praised the clean campaign and urged broader political conduct.
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George Snow
Mount Airy
The
American Legion
Cliff Lehmann
Andrew Jackson Post
High Point
Mr. Snow
Mr. Lehmann
High Legion
High Point Legionnaires
Lehmann
Legion
Coal And Oil Convention Faces Critical Fuel Issue
Retail coal dealers and distribution experts convene to address a pressing fuel topic. The discussion centers on solid fuels and the need for thoughtful, wise action at the annual gathering.
War and Peace Reflections on World Strife and Faith
An essay contrasts the American public's focus on battlefield victories with the need to understand the true purpose of war. It cites an open letter from a current service member and quotes Thomas Carlyle on George Fox to urge courage and a peaceful resolve for future days.
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Saturday Evening Post
George Fox
Society of Friends
Thomas Carlyle
Aetna
W.A.B
High Point Faces Postwar Air Service Decisions
Lt Furman Bishop USNR on leave from a Pacific post praises his service life but favors High Point for new airline access. Mrs Lina Harris notes potential benefit from Greensboro Point airport mail route and urges shared airport use. Page Harris endorses the Postwar Planning Commission’s recommendations as sound and timely.
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Furman Bishop
USNR
Pacific
High Point
Greensboro Point
Lina Harris
Greensboro
Page Harris
War Bonds and Postwar Burdens Stir Community Debate
Residents weigh the cost of continuing war bonds against postwar needs. Leaders urge saving now to support troops and hasten peace, while locals discuss city projects, dining noise, and modernization efforts. Community figures reference ROTARY support and local infrastructure concerns amid wartime financing.
Finland's Debt and War Morals Amid Global Strife
Opinion argues Finland's end reflects broader war ethics. It asserts Finland's character over debt, likens its plight to occupied nations, and questions payback of lend-lease while naming Finland as a symbol of honor in a world of conquest.
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Finland
Europe
Cynic
Soviet Russia
France
Great Britain
New Zealand
Holland
Belgium
Germany
Russia
Poland
Finland and American Ties Under Scrutiny in Foreign Policy Debate
The piece condemns secret diplomacy and calls for a Republican review of 11 years of U.S. foreign policy from the London economic conference to present. It urges exposing truths, resisting political blackmail, and reassessing relations with Finland amid wartime tensions.
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Uncle Joe Tt
Finland
Europe
United States
Joe
Republican Party
Congress
Churchill Hopeful On End Of War In Europe This Summer
Washington observers say Churchill’s optimism about ending the war in Europe this summer reflects hope more than a firm prediction. Allied operations are expanding from France to Italy and the Pacific drive toward Tokyo with submarine and air power shaping the outcome. Officials stress the war’s end remains uncertain, dependent on German morale and decisive battlefield breaks.
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Washington
Churchill
Europe
Saipan
Pacific
Truk
Palau
Yap
Tokyo
France
Normandy
Italy
Evelyn Mclean
Chicago
McLean
Broadwayites
Dorothy Kilgailen
Herroom
Ard Kollmar
Dream Music
Clark Kinnaird
King Features Syndicate
The
American Mercury
Ella Logan
Algiers
Henry St
Jack A
Jolson
Ella
Russia
Robot Luftwaffe: Desperate, Costly Bombing Strategy
Paul Mallon argues the robot plane attack on England is a German desperation tactic. He notes the aim is to sow fear with indiscriminate explosions while it harms British morale, yet it wastes scarce resources as planes are cheap to build but rarely return.
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Luftwaffe
Pacific
England
Herr Goering
Broadway Buzz and War Time Gossip Across Headlines
A jumble of wartime entertainment notes and public life rumors spans Broadway, politics, and Hollywood. Famed names like Gregory Ratoff and Lena Horne mix with policy chatter as the press tracks actors, industry moves, and shifting social tides during the war era.
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Dia
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Louise Stanley
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Columm
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Camay
Russell Whelan
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Radio Exec
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Haley
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Republic
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Post-Office
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Elmer Rice
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Tucker
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