Integrity Cynicism Ideology in Postwar Peace Vision
James Thrasher argues for a World council for postwar peace stressing integrity in sovereignty and a cynicism born of experience. He contrasts Roosevelt’s stance with Churchill’s European power diplomacy, warning against over domination and soft peace. He urges the US to lead a realistic program combining integrity and Yankee cynicism for lasting peace.
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James Thrasher
World Council For
Congress
Roosevelt
League of Nations
Germany
Churchill
Russia
United States
Britain
Spain
Badoglio
de Gaulle
Europe
Mediterranean
East
Greece
Labor board reform urged to ease wartime disputes
A. F. L. War Labor Board member Robert Watt proposes a centralized agency with broad authority to resolve labor controversies during war, arguing it would spare the President from sole duty to decide, reduce delays, and curb unfairness to parties. The piece also notes odd London directory names and Scottish superstitions.
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Robert Watt
A. F
War Labor Board
Watt
Congress
Public Housing Costs More by Peter Edson
Public housing costs more than private war housing and faces postwar issues. The piece outlines 1.8 million total units planned or built since 1940, with 1.5 million privately financed and 800,000 publicly financed. It asks who will house about 1.5 million people if private housing cannot absorb them and what role public housing will play after the war.
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Peter Edson
United States
Federal Housing Administration
Fair Employment Practice in War Industry
The President's Committee on Fair Employment Practice seeks equal participation for all workers in defense industries despite persistent discriminatory practices. Negroes Jews and other minorities face unequal status in at least twenty four unions, threatening postwar strikes and industrial peace.
Navy parlance quiz reveals terms and wartime figures
Q and A style items discuss a Condition Hed théan in Navy terms clarifying alert meaning. Another exchange notes 3,867,000 troops overseas now versus 1,671,000 in World War II, camera invention 105 years ago by Louis Daguerre, a Norway lake bottom below sea level, and Czechoslovakia’s wartime losses estimated at 600,000 by Eduard Beneš.
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Louis da
30 Buoys Used Across 2400 Mile Coastline
The article notes 30 different buoy types along England and Wales coast. It mentions heavy and light weights of buoys used in the North African landings and adds a wartime exhortation about wrapping paper for the war effort.
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England
Wales
Willkie Support Fight Shapes GOP Rift in 1940 Race
Washington column notes a volatile battle over Willkie's backing of Dewey for the 1940 Republican nomination. Some leaders warn a Willkie bloc could flip up to a million votes, while others push he stay out. Contention involves Dewey allies, Hoover, and Time publishers, with others seeking to keep Willkie aligned. Also covered are OWI funding victory, a heated clash with John O'Donnell, and a German located radio DEBUNK broadcasting from abroad.
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Willkie
GOP
OWL
Davis
Debunk
FCC
Germany
Washington
Wendell
Dewey
Roosevelt
Harry Luce
Time, Life and Fortune
Clarence Budington Kelland
Arizona
Republican National
Madame Chiang
Kai-shek
Bob Smith
Los Angeles News
Mrs Roosevelt
von Papen
Welland Canal
South Carolina
Chicago
Office of War Information
OWI
Elmer Davis
New York Daily News
Johm O'Donnell
OWS
John Taker
New York
O'Donnell
Australia
House Appropriations Committee
Finner Davis
Qdonnell
George Barnes
N.Y
Rors
John
Barnes
OWII
Robert D. Leigh
Foreign Broadcast Intelligence Service
Federal Communications Commission
Leigh
Quotes on War, Peace and Faith From Notables
A collage of views from Kathleen Courtney Sumner Welles Henry Ford and Everett Case on urgent action against indifference and selfishness to win peace postwar, prevent idle factories, and use religious insight to address human problems.
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Kathleen Courtney
Great Britain
League of Nations Union
Henry Ford
Everett Case
Colgate U
Moanin Low Club Papers Filed In New Haven
Inc. Moaners seeks members who have moved past the griper stage to chronic moaner. By laws allow suspension or dismissal if a member’s mood improves. Also notes Kerby and Behrens marriage intent, a Foxhound Pup delivery, and a pie eating contest at UC Berkeley promoting war bonds.
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Moanin
Low New Haven
Conn
The
Moaners, Inc
Dusy
Berkeley
Calif
Jean Elliott
Daily Californian
University of California
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