President Roosevelt pledge and wartime political maneuvering
The column sketches Roosevelt pledging full aid to China after MacArthur meets Wavell, with Willkie courting New Dealers as a potential anti Roosevelt nominee, and Byrnes versus Wallace as VP chatter. It notes shifts in Democratic alignment, State Dept figures, and wartime policy hints, including drafts and waacs.
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Roosevelt
Chiang Kai-shek
China
MacArthur
Wavell
United Nations
Japan
Wendell Willkie
Henry A. Wallace
Nat’s
Jimmy Byrnes
Sen. Bankhead
Dep’t
Spain
Laugh of the Week Nods to a Northern Senator Hire
In Washington a Northern Senator hires a secretary from the state that elected him. The editor notes the secretary’s claimed Marblehead origin provoking convulsions. A playful jab follows about Harper’s Victory edition of Sabotage and other light anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Massachusetts
P.S
Honeychile
British correspondents defend wartime entry facts in U S column
Letters from H Hutchinson chairing a British press committee urge the editor to correct a draft-dodging slur. They state nearly all British correspondents in the U S arrived with military authorization and pledged to return when called. They request readers be informed accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Wites H. Hutchinson
Lend-Lease Foods Sustain United Nations Offensives
The story explains how lend-lease food supported Allied offensives in 1942 43 including Russia and Britain. It notes meat milk cheese butter eggs and other products sent abroad amounted to small shares of total supplies with most going to U S troops or civilians. The piece highlights continued American exports into 1943 and the effort to feed allies while preserving domestic supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth
Tunis
England
United Nations
Office of War Information
Office of Lend-Lease Administration
U. S
Lend-Lease
United States
Easter party games and flower theme ideas for families
National Recreation Association offers party games for spring and Easter. Activities include Pin the names of famous rabbits on guests, Egg Hunt with gold and silver eggs, Lucky Eggs with numbered circles, and Flower Games like pin the petal on the tulip and unscrambling flower clues. Released by Western Newspaper Union.
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National Recreation Association
Mary
Brer Rabbit
Uncle Wiggly
Mopsy
Flopsy
Cottontail
Peter Rabbit
Western
Union
Do It Yourself Game Room Ideas
Phyllis Belmont suggests creating makeshift game spaces at home even with small areas. Convert porches into play zones, paint games on floors or tables, build a ping pong area, craft a sandbox for kids, and make a toy chest while using a blackboard for rainy days.
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Ledger Syndicate
WNU
Private Day promoted after flag landing at Fedala Morocco
Joseph D. Day of Chicago was promoted to sergeant and awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism during the Fedala landing. He carried the first large American flag ashore under shellfire and, five times, carried wounded comrades to medical aid. Day’s actions occurred during the November 1942 assault with his engineer unit.
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Fedala
Morocco
Joseph D. Day
North
Keeler Avenue
Chicago
Ill
D.S.C
Day
Minute Make-Ups By Gabrielle
A short guide explains making a simple powder foundation by blending face powder with cream to a creamy paste. Store in a jar for quick use, with notes on ready-made prep for spur of the moment makeup applications. Ledger Syndicate features mention a serviceman praised for saving comrades at great risk.
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Ledger Syndicate
WNN Features
Propeller School Teaches Precision At Chanute Field
In the Army Air Forces advanced propeller school at Chanute Field Illinois students master overhaul tests for metal and non magnetic blades. They study aluminum blades magnaflux testing hydraulic pitch control and electric propellers with multiple blades and hollow shafts on precisely leveled benches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Air Forces Technical Training Command Advanced
Chanute Field
Illinois Whiz Kids Set Big Ten Scoring Marks in Wartime Run
The Illini led by Andy Phillip crushed Chicago 92 to 25, shattering Big Ten and Western Conference records across 12 wartime games. Phillip piled 255 points in 12 games, including a 40-point single game, while Illinois set team highs for field goals and total points in the season.
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University of Illinois
Illinois
Midwest
Swins
Andy Phillip
Chicago
Phillip
Chuck Carney
Johnny Kotz
Wisconsin
Bill Hapac
Minnesota
Carney
Kotz
Wisconsin Star
Andy
Northwestern
Maroons
Illini
Iowa
Indiana
Bolero Frock for Warmer Weather
Fashion note describes a bolero frock for spring and summer use. Pattern No 8207 offered in sizes 10 through 20. Size 12 outfit requires 3 1/4 yards of 35 inch fabric. Send orders to the listed address.
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C. BR. Smith
American Airlines
Ferry Command
John Lewis
Tom O'Connor
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the Waldorf
Rickenbacker
Luce
Colyum
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Stork Club
Sherman's
Mr. Billingsley
Nat Benchley
John McLain
South Atlantic
St. Regis Maisonette
Cub
Harold Ickes
Bob Hope
Linda
Carol Thomas
Bill Thomas
Army
Miss Abbie Condit
Phyllis Belmont
James O. Gibbons
Socorro
N. M
Gabrielle
America In Action
Bay Meadows Track
San Mateo County
Calif
Ween Ports Fox LD
Western Newspaper Union
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
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Ifederal Razor Blade CO
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