Fear Ballyhoo Wil Backfire as Democracy Prowess Grows
Washington scene shows the National League of Women Voters launching a simple campaign. The slogan Win the battle of production is spread on stickers billboards and bumper cards. Governors factory owners and cities join as the movement travels nationwide. The aim is to speed production without advocating war or specific policy.
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Sigrid Arne
Washington
Hitler
National League of Women Voters
Rns
League
America
Texas
Missouri
Mexico
Army Begins Move Across Country With Second Army in Arkansas
The Second Army operations in Arkansas Tuesday occurred under the watch of two British observers Major Lloyd-King and Major Fadle who joined General Richardson’s staff. They arrived Monday night to assist in extricating blue forces from encirclement. After consolidation in Louisiana Major King will join the Second Army while Foote joins the First Army.
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Arkansas
Kk.fh Lloyd-King
B. R. Fadle
Richardson
Lowisiana
King
Foote
Suburban Slogan Campaign Tactics Highlight Local Housewife
A New Haven Com woman, described as the leading laurel holder, campaigns from home by talking to tradesmen who ring her bell. She distributes pamphlets via a linenet man on his rounds, influencing billings and local business with printed slogans in suburban stations.
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New Haven
Com
Laneneir
Morale Report on U S Army Morale in Flux and Fires
An Army morale survey shows soldiers unsure of future assignments and wary of Congress. They cite shortages of equipment and delayed pay, yet express pride in their unit and readiness to endure. Officers note ambiguous war aims and public politics as key morale drivers, with some seeking clear purpose.
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Servier Wester
Congress
Hoa
Ocal
Fla
Dixie Divisi
New England
62Nd
Turkey Straddles Road To Rich Oil Reserves
The article analyzes Turkey amid World War II pressure as it weighs pro Allied and pro Axis loyalties. It cites Germany needing millions of tons of oil to fuel the Axis, Mosul fields as a source, and Turkey’s shifting posture from bold border pledge to cautious silence. It notes Turkish army estimates and a reserve of up to seven million, with questionable value of some units like Scout Buggers honored in 1938 stamps.
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Africa
Balkans
Turkey
Iraq
Tran
Germany
Italy
Mosul
Europe
Army Develops Front Page One Chiggers and Field Hygiene
A fragment describes soldiers dealing with harsh field conditions. It mentions shower heads hung in trees for baths and the daily line for basic utilities. The piece satirically notes how insects like chiggers invade ranks and affect discipline and comfort in a military camp.
Be Clever With Your Rooms Be Clever With Your Rooms
College girls personalize dorm rooms on a budget with clinics and swap shops shaping trends at Stephens College and beyond. Decors vary from twin beds and desks to shelves and chairs while roommates settle color schemes, with stores consulting coeds for ideas. Bright plaids calico and denim-like fabrics show up in slipcovers spreads lamp shades and frames.
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Margaret Kernodle
Stephens College
Columbus
Stephens
New York
Sarah Lawrence
Holly Hall
Catton
Local social notes show visiting kin and travel
MecCaskill and Mrs Gorham hosted relatives over the weekend. Ralph Scott and wife visited from New York City. Dexter Reese stayed with his sister. Several others traveled or visited family in Daisy, Bammet, Magnolia, Hope, and Little Rock. Bishop W C Martin and family from Omaha spent the weekend with relatives.
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Texas
M. D. Gorham
Ralph Scott
New York City
lBert Scntt Sr
Dexter Reese
Wattie Hooker
Daisy
Andrew Holland
Leroy
Bammet
Dora Wortham
Arline Wortham
Lela Rhodes
Lela Rhodes Left Saturday For ‘Magnolia Where She Will Enter Mage ‘Netia Av
M. College
Velma Lee Hamilon
Marked Tree
C. A. Hamilton
Ashie Worthern
Dai
Chi Beadley
Billy Cloud
Julia Collins
Nillidine
Louisiana
Chester McCaskill
Tige Munster
Little Rock
Mot Springs
Curtis Blackman
Oklahoma
John Gould
Murfreeshora
GW. Anthony
Chalter Bonnie
Jonulle McCasteill
Grace Worthant
Hope
Ernest Smith
Longview
Yorns
Writing Home Letters From Soldiers Families urged to write regularly
A wartime column urges soldiers and students in defense industries and colleges to write fuller letters home. It stresses regular, thoughtful updates beyond brief health and weather notes, detailing work, daily life, and small successes to keep families connected and proud despite separation.
Old Folks Read Letters From Soldiers Abroad
Parents enjoy letters from their children serving away from home as a link to new experiences in living. Entertaining updates help the old folks feel less lonely and keep them connected as young people share thoughts, humor, and affection through correspondence.
Why does a chicken cross the road in traffic
A quirky quip notes that under modern road conditions a chicken never reaches the other side due to dense traffic. The line blends humor with a commentary on present-day driving.
NYC School Survey Finds One in Seven Children Needs Glasses
A recent survey of New York City school children shows that one in seven pupils has eyesight problems requiring correction. The finding highlights widespread vision issues among students and the need for routine eye exams and accessible eyewear programs.
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New York City
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