Rights and duties in the full employment bill debate
Senator Radcliffe warns that guaranteed jobs must come with duties. He argues workers must fit themselves for jobs and perform well, and that both employers and unions share responsibility for fair pay, hours, and conditions. He says no one has a right to something for nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radcliffe
Maryland
Washington
National Labor Relations Act
Congress
Commy
Long Island
Security in a Time of Trouble and the Solid Foundation
A sermon reflects on enduring faith amid fear of world conflict. It cites II Timothy and Isaiah highlighting God cares for His own, urges believers to renounce evil, and warns against drifts toward secular power. It contrasts material and spiritual worlds and emphasizes steadfastness in faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffatt
Grande Chartreuse
Swiss Alps
Paul
Carolina marquee spelling prompts theatre pass challenge
Capitol Square reports Arnold J. Coffey inviting readers to point out misspelled words on the Carolina theatre marquee for free passes. Pvt. Oscar W. Kirkman voices postwar concerns of pre Pearl Harbor fathers with low points and delayed discharge, while Wellhorn Phillips notes veterans moving from Europe to the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thy Say
Carolina Theatre
Carolina
Arnold J. Coffey
Pearl Harbor
Pvt
Oscar W. Kirkman
Germany
Soldier overseas service and discharge fairness debated
The writer argues for retaining soldiers with combat service, suggesting many eligible men should be organized into an infantry unit for overseas security work in the Pacific theater. They claim unfairness in shipping veterans abroad while others stay home and urge reassessment of discharge or assignment based on past service.
Hitler's war on Jews and their survival after defeat
A historical account states Hitler aimed to exterminate Jews across Europe, with millions killed and the Jewish people surviving despite plans of total extirpation. It notes their diverse roles and enduring presence through the catastrophe and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Hitler
Germany
Europe
Palestine
United
Britain
Hitler
Jewish Faith and Survival Through Persecution
By George Sokolsky, the piece reflects on Jewish identity and resilience amid persecution. It cites Jehuda Halevi and contrasts faith with materialism, arguing that belief endures while earthly powers fade. It honors Jewish history, identity, and the enduring servant role to God.
Postwar atom puzzle eludes private and foreign control
Analysis notes officials have not found a way to block private or foreign access to atomic know how. It cites Truman aims for peaceful use, outlines OSRD roles, secrecy oath, and possible U.S. Canada purchase of uranium mines as a control scheme. International scientists warn other nations will pursue military atomic development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Ales
Armed Services
Iron Price
OSRD
Supreme Court
United States
Canada
Hoboes
Hans von Kaltenborn
Hooper
Winchell
Hans
Analysis’ Union
G. Heatter
Kingdon-Henie
H. V. Kaltenborn
Atomic science and world peace in a bylines view
Ray Tucker argues that the atom’s development reflects global collaboration across Germany Britain France Canada and the United States. He notes Byrnes plans to place scientific experts in embassies to monitor and influence policy while hoping universal knowledge may deter warfare and push toward peace.
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Hiroshima and
Nagasaki
Albuquerque
New Mexico
James F. Byrnes
Winchell on Broadway and Radio Row Kaleidoscope
A rapid collage of Broadway and media notes. Ongoing items include Plans for O'Dwyer's mayoral bid, Hannegan’s post, cast openings for Anna Lucasta in Chicago, Kay Evans elopement, and Kennedy’s $1500 weekly offer. Also mentions 92nd Street FBI film house, Hollywood strikes, and media satire with Hooper ratings and witty quips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Dwyer
N.Y
Robert Hannegan
William Wisemans
New York
Anna Lucasta
Chicago
Sonja Henie
Dan Topping
Kennedy
Kay Evans
J. J. Jackson
Zanzibar
FBI
92Nd Street
93Rd
Madison
Hollywood
Movieburg
Radio City
47Th Street
Sec
Byrnes
Winchell
du Ponts
Tee-Hee
Europe
Readable fragments show wartime gossip and political jabs
A collage of era notes mocks Fritz Kuhn and enemy detention while recounting wartime travel mishaps. It cites Gen. MacArthur on pen versus sword and jokes about Japs on a battleship. It also lampoons communists, editors, and Gloria Swanson with biting social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. MacArthur
Gloria Swanson
Miss Swanson
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Timothy
Apostle
Hymenaeus
Hiletus
Jean
Matthew Arnold
Capitol Square
Wellhorn
Phillips
By Lynn Nisbet
George Sokolsky
Israel
Jehuda Halevi
Saul
Theodor Herzl
Office of Scientific Research and Development
Boston Way
Vannevar Bush
By Ray Tucker
New Orleans
Huey P. Long
Bob Benchley
Reynal & Hitchcock
S. Hopkins Adams
A. Woollcott
Hamilton College
Fritz Kuhn
Japan
U. S
Seattle
War Dept
N. Y
Stork Club
Walter
Iz Eliason
U.S.S. Missouri
Broadway
Otto H. Kahn
Union Square
John E. Rankin
Labor Party
Great Britain
Rankin
House of Commons
E. Simms Campbell
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