Ain't It a Shame on Seersucker Garments in Congress
The piece lampoons members of the House led by Fred A. Hartley for criticizing wartime fashion and lend lease aid. It argues American women’s generosity contrasts with lawmakers calls for better seersucker dresses for all, noting inequality in clothing quality abroad and at home. It condemns petty critiques while praising compassion.
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Cassino
Fred A. Hartley
New Jersey
Hartley
House of Representatives
Erducker
America
Sumner
Alvin O'Konski
Wisconsin
Congressional Record
Vogue
Harper's Hasaar
Drésa
Washington
Sélvex Int Mink
Chinchilla
Seersucker
Unconditional surrender and German war plans questioned
The article discusses Allies definitions of unconditional surrender, German efforts to sway neutrals, a German High Command manual praising birthrates, and historic Prussian militarist plans. It argues for hard actions against Prussian and Nazi leaders to prevent further war and warns against sympathy for Germany.
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OWI
Ikeris
United Nations
Germany
Stockholm
High Command
Hitler
Public Housing Costs Rise in War Time Projects
Peter Edson notes that about 1.8 million war housing units have been or will be created in the United States through public and private financing. He argues private enterprise alone could not meet low income needs and that federal action shaped the postwar housing market by funding and directing wartime housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Edson
United States
Anita
Aince
Mohawk Medicine Claims Relief For Dull Headache Constipation
A reader testimonial from Herman Den son of Pittaview Als, praising Mohawk Medicine for relief from headaches, gas, and stomach distress. The ad claims Mohawk cleanses the system, improves digestion, and supports regularity, selling bars for four cents with a cautionary note to use as directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman
Denson
Heavenly Bend Junction Echoes of Reunion on Arrival
Pinky, Emily, Rion, and Mr. Caterwaller exit a train at a station that resembles a homeland memory. They feel hopeful as strangers greet each other, a Jewish refugee and an elderly bearded man among the crowd. Pinky senses he will finally find answers to long-held questions. The scene closes as the train departs and the group stands in wary anticipation.
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Heavenly Bend Junction
al Sparks
Pinky
Emily
Rion
Emily Sid
Sue
Big Valley
Onc
Martha
Bion
Mr. Caterwailer
Mr. Asterwaller
Government war housing and cost analysis across formats
The piece examines public war housing costs totaling about 2.3 billion for 800 000 units averaging under 3000 per unit and compares permanent, temporary, and dormitory costs. It questions postwar demolition of temporary housing and the role of private builders versus public housing in meeting future needs.
Troublesome Creek and Ary pass along Kentucky river region
A travelogue details Troublesome Creek winding through Knott County to the North Fork of the Kentucky near Highway 15. It describes towns along the route including Ary and Quicksand, local bridges, and signs, with notes on geography, settlements, and a timber-era development at the Agricultural Experiment Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Knott
North Fork
Davure
Quicksind
Virginia
Three Forks
Kentucky River
Lott
Jake
Tribbey
Ary
Troublesqine
Bi Creek
Lost Creek
Quicksand
Broad Valley
Jackson
Mrs Roosevelt comments on Churchill talk at press conference
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt says Churchill must reach a joint UN stance rather than speak for himself when shaping postwar world policy. She doubts the Atlantic Charter was altered and supports unconditional surrender terms while stressing unity among UN spokesmen. She also notes she will not attend the Democratic National Convention and plans one more news conference before summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwen Morgan
United Press
Washington
Franklin J. Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
United Nations
Churchill
Thurslay
Ure
Srealest
San Assembly of Powers
Spain
Contr
Chicago
Roosevelt
Hyde Mark
Lohe Minister Southuisipton Southampton
The only minister in Southampton is Yee, pastor of the First Congregational Church, born in China and orphaned at age ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lohe
Southuisipton
Southampton
Yfoes 1
Yee
Chine
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Joe Ecg Mineey
Kay Francis
Mita Mayerir
Martha Raye
Carol Landis
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Sean Brooks
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