Peace table odds and May's compulsory training plan
The piece voices cautious optimism about a Roosevelt Stalin Churchill meeting and weighs postwar strategy. It notes Russia's isolation from Anglo American talks, debates over war end timing, and Andrew May's proposal for universal military training for 17 to 21 year olds. It cites Europe’s memory of 1918 bills, future air power, and a 10 million reserve, with Switzerland as a model for rapid expansion.
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Roosevelt
Churchill
Stalin
Europe
Russia
Great Britain
Felt
Mier Stalin
Andrew J. May
Congress
May
America
South America
Switzerland
Enduring Shipping Crisis Warns Against False Security
The writer warns the shipping situation remains tight despite wartime gains. He notes heavy ship production and better submarine control but says a surplus won’t come until well after 1944. Demands will rise to support Europe and Pacific operations and relief needs, delaying any ample cargoes.
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United Nations
Hollywood
Washington
Europe
Pacific
Japan
S.B.H
High Point Voices Weigh War Effort and Local Life
Citizens in High Point share views on war bonds postal service, gas rationing, truant officers, and home life. A mix of residents including B G Leonard Cr S Murphy M W Nash and Maj Albert J Stowe discuss Christmas mail, safety measures, social norms, real estate trends, and policing, reflecting community tone during wartime.
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B. G. Leonard
High Point
Curtis Smithdeal
Open City Debate Reflects Rome Bombing Controversy
The piece analyzes conflicting Rome open city claims amid Allied air raids, notes lacks neutral verification, and argues for a new international rule to demilitarize cities. It discusses Watklake theory, Italian defenses, and calls for full public disclosure of facts.
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John Wetlake
Rome
Paris
Manila
Italy
Axis
Booth
Fisenhower
War Department
Eisenhower
Berlin
Hamburg
London
On Broadway Man About Town Notes
A rapid parade of political and social intrigue across Washington and New York. Generals, diplomats, and press figures figure in marriages, escapes, and plans as insiders name possible outcomes for policy and war effort.
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F.D.R
Douglas
Chi
Elizabeth Crawford
Conover
Li. G. Hiers, Jr
Park Central Exec
Donald Nelson
England
Ambassador Standley
Chums
State Department
Lehman
MacArthur
Tokio
B. Baruch
Higgins
New York
O. John Rogge
Dept of Justice
Huey Long
Berlin
Washington
Drew Pearson
Averell Harriman
Philip Reed
Jesse Jones
Reed
U. S
Britain
Grover Loening
Fritg Kuhn
Wooden Wilson
Zanuck
Wilson
U.S
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Mgr
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John Budd CO
Lexington Ave
N. Y
City
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Hall
Simur
Atlantic
Mneral Arnold
Neriang
United States
R.M.F
Cr. S. Murphy
USO
M. W. Nash
C. F. Lehman
FF. Jones
Welfare Department
M. H. Barthmaier
Admi
William F. Halsey
South Pacific
Robert Parks
Maj
Albert J. Stowe
Army Intelligence
H. M. Barthmaier
Sicily
Vatican
Paul Mallon
Winchell
Broadway
FBI
Herbert May
Shanghai
Patricia Lockridge
Elmer Davis
Woman's Home Companion
Detroit
Theresa Behrens
Adolf
Cook
Aurelio-Costello
LaGuardia
Politicos
Dis
Hogan
Aurelio
Repub
Hanley
Wall
Sing Sing
Clifford Dillon
J. Walter Thompson
Kenyon and Eckhardt
Paul Robeson
Army
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Austin
Tex
Ygazelle
F.dur. Jr
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