Draft Debate Over Fathers and War Effort Probed
The writer rails against using draft threats to press fathers into service and questions legislators who seek to bar fathers from the draft. Citing Senators Wheeler and Reynolds and Pearl Harbor precedents, the piece argues manpower could come from replacing casualties and that many able men without children remain. It calls for revised draft planning responsive to public sentiment.
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Pearl Harbor
Asell
Congress
Washington
Enterprise
Burton Wheeler
Montana
Robert Reynolds
North Carolina
Wheeler
Father Draft Divides Opinion On Pre Pearl Harbor Fathers
The article argues the war's turn fuels opposition to drafting men who fathered children before Pearl Harbor. It notes many are normal family men and urges restraint, while some draft boards resist inducting such men. It contends a broader view: millions doubt the need to draft these fathers and cite future hard tests ahead.
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Pearl Harbor
Italy
Sonny Tufts
F. Sinatra
Columbia
Benswanger
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Symphony
H. J. Coleman
OWI
Dutton
Phil Spitalny
S. B
Synthetic Rubber Triumph Through Private Industry
Paul W. Litchfield of Goodyear praises private industry for meeting wartime rubber needs. He cites production to replace natural gum by October 1 and argues bureaucratic delays were overcome when Bernard Baruch and William Jeffers provided a plan and execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul W. Litchfield
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Litchfield
Bernard Baruch
William Jeffers
Helicopter by Higgins Aims for Government Sale
Andrew Jackson Higgins unveils a new two passenger coupe and four passenger sedan helicopter designed by Enea Bossi. Higgins claims the craft uses less gasoline than cars and envisions postwar civilian production if the government shows no interest. Prices cited are 1500 for the coupe and 4000 for the sedan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson Higgins
Uncle Sam
Higgins
Enea Bossi
Bossi
Evening gowns make a quiet comeback amid war mood
The article notes a shift in dress norms as the war pressure eases. Women, previously choosing informal attire during the dark period, are buying and wearing evening gowns again signaling a subtle morale lift.
Admiral Yarnell urges unified War Department plan
All One War Nothing will happen now but Admiral Yarnell is commended for recommending a single Department of War with civilian head and military chief of staff. Officers should train in all three services. The change would take years and may come before the next World War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarnell
Navy
Department of War
Voices Speak in High Point War Effort and Civic Duty
Citizens and officials in High Point discuss juvenile education for out of school children, bond quotas, gasoline ration renewals, parade participation, war bond investments, morale at Moose Hall, and strategic wartime aims. Notable quotes from Judge C N Cox, R N Murphy, J F Jones, Julian Franklin, Dr J W Austin, Doc Lee, E E Forward, Gen M H Arnold, and Harold L Ickes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
C. N. Cox
Julian Franklin
High Point College
Doctor Shortage In War Industry Centers Exposed In 1943 Survey
A U S public health service survey details dire doctor shortages in wartime centers like Brunswick Georgia where population growth to 70000 left 14 physicians serving 5000 residents. Doctors see 20 to 40 patients daily and perform few house calls as hospitals, housing, and services lag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Public Health Service
Brunswick
War Manpower Commission
Ares
Armed Services
U. S
Army
Navy
Prophetic Verse on Daylight and Endings
A biblical quotation warns that the sun will set at noon and the earth will darken in daylight. It echoes a promise of divine timing and a reminder to remember the end to avoid error. The text blends Amos and Ecclesiasticus to convey prophetic authority and moral guidance.
Broadway Hears Maude Adamis Fate and Fiery Rumors
A long scroll of industry tidbits follows Maude Adamis at Stevens College drama, Douglas Fairbanks widow, Gilda Gray return, Rita Hayworth gift, Pola Negri politics, Judy Garland weight, and many showbiz notes. Names like Bing Crosby Harry James Xavier Cugat and Marta Nita appear with rumors, contracts, and upcoming projects.
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Broadway
Maude Adamis
Stevens College
Douglas Fairbanks
Lady Ashley
Carl Brisson
Ernest Hemingway
Martha Gellhorn
Scribner's
Liana
Air Force
Mary Churchill
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Lexington Ave
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J. W. Austin
Doc Lee
Moose Hall
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Peter Edson
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Breger Abroad
By Lt
Dave Breger
Copr
King Ventures Syndicate
Ecclesiasticus
Rosie O'Grady
Celeste Holma
Oklahoma
la Vie Parisienne
Roney Plaza
Miami Beach
Big Bills
Underworld
Mr. Whiskers
George Jessel
June Lang
Gilda Gray
Doris Donaldson
Xavier Cugat
King Features Syndicate
Gypsy Rose Lee
al White
Hal Leyshon
Miami
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Berlin
Rita Hayworth
Moss Hart
Kid Goodman
Eldorado
Benny Leonard
Chicago
John L. Balderston
Knopf
Dusty Farnum
Powers
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Yvonne Kummer
Mary Dowell
Charine
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Henry Kyser
Johnny Morgan
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RKO
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Judy Garland
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All the Dolls
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