Soviet War Economy and Society in 1944 Life Under State Control
The piece details Soviet wartime logistics and power, noting lend lease support, front line upgrades, and a Chinese-style state economy. It explains the Red Army's growth, party role, and discipline, plus farmer life, pricing, and workers wages. It covers commercial stores, bonds, and wartime finance as Russia plans for postwar control.
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Stalingrad
Africa
RAF
Eighth Air Force
England
Russia
Urals
Red Army
France
Teheran
Red—Army
Communist Party
Saving in a planned economy and the state market
The piece contrasts American and Soviet views of saving money and government control. It describes Moscow Commercial Stores with rationed prices, long lines, and state monopolies on food and clothing, arguing saving funds factory and farm growth while criticizing capitalist waste. The observation reflects on planned economy efficiency and citizen behavior.
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America
Soviet Union
Moscow
Rynok
Russia
Vermont
Mogt
Red Army
Kansas
Oklahoma
Ideal land of eternal spring draws weary families
Kathleen Norris writes of a distant, ideal country free of money worries and war where thousands would move for a better life. She cites Hallie Foster of Omaha as an example a divorced mother who endured crises and hardship yet found peace through a faith filled answer to prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifi
Pole
Prayer and patience heal a troubled life in Hallie's story
Hallie endures divorce, illness, and hardship as she turns to prayer. She casts her burden on the Lord, finds guidance, and slowly rebuilds her family and peace. The piece contrasts spiritual renewal with lasting stress, then shifts to a sewing pattern notice for a date frock and children’s wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallie
Haltie
Bruce
Kingdom of Heaven
Cloth From Shellfish Weaving Silk Fiber Once Woven in Italy
A Mediterranean shellfish, a pinna species, secretes a strong silky filament once used to weave cloth. A century ago in Italy large quantities were produced for textile use.
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Mediterranean
Italy
President Truman's stance sways women over nail polish
Ray Shaw, a hand sculptor modeling Margaret Truman's hands, reveals that First Lady and Margaret Truman avoid colored nail polish due to President Truman's disapproval. Shaw praises Margaret Truman's hands as delicate and pale.
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Truman
Margaret Truman
Ray Shaw
Miss Shaw
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U.S
Aia
Hitler
WL. White
Kathleen Norris
Paradise
Bell Syndicate
WIN
By Kathleen Norris
Hallie Foster
Omaha
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Van
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
Mission St
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