Women in Influence History and War Facts
A collage of historical notes on women's influence from Helen of Troy to Louise Brooks and General MacArthur, plus wartime vignettes. The column covers MacArthur’s Manila years, Pershing’s transfer, a Reno boy's Washington trip, Solomon Islands attack details, and morale quirks including a dog mascot bond and oil shipments.
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Helen of Troy
Duchess of Windsor
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
Australia
Belle of
MacArthur
Manila
Philippine Army
SPCA
Guadeloupe
French West Indies
U. S
Brazil
Solomons offensive expands U S air support and targets Tulagi
U S Marines gain airfield access as land-based aircraft from captured Solomons airstrips aid the advance. Key objectives include Tulagi and Guadacanal as MacArthur command planes pound Jop-held sites near Australia. Simultaneously, Maikop falls in the Caucasus, a German loss amid Soviet scorched earth policy.
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U. S
Solomon Islands
Southwest Pacific
General MacArthur
Australia
Solomons
Tulagi
United Nations
Solomon
Guadacanal
MacArthur
New Britain
Rabaul
Coral Sea
New Guinea
Salamaua
Caucasus
Maikop
Russia
Time Is Short Eisenhower Presses Second Front Plan
Eisenhower warns in a press conference that training must be intensive because time is short and operations demand the ultimate in trained personnel. Observers read his remarks as a signal that a second front is needed at the earliest moment as Allied forces prepare for major operations.
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Hitler
Dwight Eisenhower
U. S. Army
Eisenhower
Moslems Warn UK Over India Peace Moves
Mohammed Ali Jinnah, leader of the All-India Moslem League, warns the British that peace with the Hindu dominated Congress risks ending Islamic cooperation. He notes Muslims, though a minority, have borne much of the guard against Japan and criticizes Congress for refusing war-time cooperation.
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All-India Congress Party
Mohammed Ali Jinnah
All-India
Moslem League
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Jinnah
Congress Party
Marshall Named War Chief of Staff Executive Role
The War Department redefined the chief of staff duties under Gen George C Marshall making him an executive through whom the President exercises war powers in strategy and operations. Observers note potential for Marshall to transmit orders from Washington to abroad commands. Spokesmen say this formalizes an existing fact as field commanders are already appointed: Eisenhower in Europe MacArthur in Australia Emmons in Hawaii DeWitt on the East and Drumm on the East coast.
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George C. Marshall
Army Chief of Staff
Marshall
Washington
War Department
Eisenhower
Europe
MacArthur
Australia
Emmons
Hawaii
DeWitt
Drumm
Ship Launching Tests Axis Resolve Along Maine Coast
Six British built merchant ships totaling 61 000 tons and two destroyers were launched in a single day near Portland to counter the U boats with US Maritime Commission support. Rear Admiral Emory S Land challenged the Axis while Nazi reprisals rose with Gestapo executions in occupied Holland.
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Axis
Maine
Atlantic
Portland
British Purchasing Commission
Conway
Cony
Emory S. Land
United States Maritime Commission
Eleanor Assievelt and the Youth War Sacrifice
Eleanor Assievelt reflects on youth sacrifice for the war effort from New York and Hyde Park, noting how students from Asheville and Campobello participated in institutes and how girls see factory work as a contribution. She urges support for veterans and continued care for young convictions as the conflict continues.
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New York City
International Student Service
Asheville
N. C
Campobello
Canada
Weekly News Analysis by Western Newspaper Union
Opinion column from Western Newspaper Union released as a weekly analysis. The piece presents editors notes and perspectives on current events, reflecting the syndicate's viewpoint rather than a specific local report.
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Western Newspaper Union
Jap naval losses exaggerated claims by Hepburn
Admiral Arthur J. Hepburn, new chair of the navy general board, said Japanese losses since the war began may be five times U S losses, including Pearl Harbor. He noted Japan’s tonnage losses are several times ours and asserted most Pearl Harbor damage has been repaired. He added ships labeled as sunk are truly gone.
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Pacific
Adm
Arthur J. Hepburn
Navy
General Board
United States
Pearl Harbor
Hepburn
War reports claim ships disembarked troops in Iraq ports
Nazi radio reports claimed U S ships disembarked American troops at various ports in Iraq though officials in Washington offered no confirmation. A noiseless submarine detector developed by a Scottish scientist is announced. New York Mayor La Guardia urges a hot water ration plan with limited hours and warmth restrictions for residents.
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U. S
Iraq
New York
F. H. LaGuardia
Peak Load Ahead Warns of Heavy Transit Traffic
Defense Transportation Chief Joseph B. Eastman warned that with the fall opening of schools and colleges, local transit systems will face their heaviest load in history. He said mid September will see buses and street cars carrying about 40 percent more passengers than last year due to fewer private autos and rising wartime work.
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Solomon Islands
United States
Pacific
Europe
Defense Transportation
Joseph B. Eastman
U S Airmen Raid France with Canadian Squadron
A combined operation with a Canadian squadron saw United States airmen fly over France along with the British Royal Air Force. The mission served as an educational raid in preparation for full independent U S air operations against the Axis.
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France
Royal Air Force
United States
Household Cleaning and Fabric Care Tips
Remove gum from clothing with ice to harden it for easy peeling. Rugs need gentler beating to avoid fiber damage. vacuum briefly twice weekly is better than longer weekly sessions. Rub paint marks off scratched surfaces with lemon juice. Mend worn sweater sleeves with wool embroidery to conceal repairs. Smaller tea leaves yield more tender, flavorful tea.
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Drew Pearson
Washington, D. C
Delbert Hudson
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Sen
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Nevada
Gilbert and Marshall Islands
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London
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Africa
Stalingrad
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Kletskaya Front
Kotelnikovo
Timoshenko
Holland
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Gestapo
Netherlands
Czecho-Slovakia
Eleanor Assievelt
Hyde Park
Poughkeepsie
National Theater
American Theater Wing
War Service, Inc
Stage Door Canteen
Washington Stage Door Canteen
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Brock Pemberton
Governor’s Island
Institute On World Problems
World Federation of Education Associations
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Sunkist
Mites
California Fruit Growers Exchange
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