War Loan Drive Progress and Allied Strategy Reflections
The weeks begin with 67 percent of the 15 billion quota and over 50 percent of North Carolina’s 45 million target. High Point lags at 46 percent of its 4 426 quota but is expected to meet it. The piece urges vigilance as the drive continues and previews heavy future needs and casualties, stressing steady Allied strategy and increased home effort into 1944.
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Worth While Congress Back in Washington After Home Leave
Congress members return from vacation to say the average American approves of the war but dislikes home front bureaucratic muddle. They note overlapping agencies, confusing orders, red tape, and race politics as major public discontents. If lawmakers push admin changes, removing deadwood could justify the lawmakers’ time off.
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Esquire
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House & Garden
Salerno
Italy
Washington
I. F. Stone
New Republic
Edwin A. Lahey
Pegler
Wheeler
Montana
Potomacus
Time
Bob Hope
Hope
Debate on Churchill to confront critics in Parliament
The article argues for frank wartime debate between lawmakers and the executive. It notes Churchill, back from America, will face sharp questions over his and Roosevelt’s war leadership and dealings with Stalin. It praises Parliament’s show-down as a strength of democracy and a model for the United States.
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Churchill
America
Mr. Roosevelt
Stalin
Invasion Plans Pressure Axis as Allied Focus Shifts
The article notes a fast approaching day for democracy forces to land in Europe, with Italy as a prelude. It discusses multiple invasion routes including the Balkans and Rhone Valley and emphasizes that a cross channel invasion may be decisive despite Italy offering diversion and air field support.
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Italy
Berlin
Balkans
Rhone
Mussolini
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National lottery unlikely but state gaming may rise
Despite legislators and commentators urging a national lottery to fund the war, the odds of passing a national scheme are slim due to political risk. The piece notes potential shifts to legalize state lotteries, differences in gambling laws across states, and Puerto Rico’s status, warning that government operated gambling may approach reality even without a national lottery.
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Congress
North Carolina
Puerto Rico
War of Bonds and Duty Reflections from Home Front Voices
A collection of reader letters and statements from Sheppard Field Los Angeles Hollywood and Washington urging support for the war through bond purchases taxes and civilian effort. Notables include M Russell Pfc Earl B Connor Sgt Jack N Brown Mrs J N Burns Mrs F R Taylor Senator Josiah W Bailey Navy cook Raymond C Burton and Louis Fisher calling for unity restraint and leadership as the conflict continues.
War-plant needs outpace father draft debate in Washington
Washington notes the Army aims to draft 446,000 fathers while planning a 7,700,000 man force by January 1. War Undersecretary Patterson stresses war plants require 2,000,000 more workers by year’s end, making industrial mobilization appear more urgent than expanding the army. Tail wagging dog: draft pressure drives men into war industry, complicating Congress and party positions.
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Washington
Army
Patterson
Congress
Puerto Rico Citizenship 1917 and Regional Facts
A compendium of claims notes 1917 citizenship grants for Puerto Ricans and regional statistics. It asserts no rainy season in Puerto Rico, lists cockfighting as a popular sport, reports Vermont with over 300 lakes, Maine potato output at 55 million bushels, Minnesota with 11 000 lakes, and North Carolina as an agricultural state and chief U S source of mica.
Broadway notes of an innocent bystander wrap
Week focused on a small slate of entries and a revival of Porgy and Bess drawing the strongest audience. Elmer Rice’s A New Life drew polite responses while Betty Field, Walter Greaza, and John Ireland fared better with critics. The issue surveys reviews, headlines, and radio and stage trivia across highlights and quips from major outlets.
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Bess
Elmer Rice
Betty Field
Walter Greaza
John Ireland
Hollywood Reporter
Irving Hoffman
James Barton
Smith & Dale
Frances Williams
Buddy Clark
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