Nelson’s Expansionist Views Drive War Board Watch
The piece portrays Donald Nelson head of the War Production Board, facing a political struggle between expansionists and contractionists. It details Nelson’s belief in expanding both large and small business, his desire to remain in government, and the impact of his stance on U.S. industry and postwar reconversion. The analysis cites statistics on retail sales, employment, and agricultural output to argue that production capacity has surged and must be expanded.
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Union Trust Building
Washington, D. C
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Cathay
WPB
Congress
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America
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Arso
Charles E Wilson
Department of Commerce
Department of Labor
China
Admiral King
London
Sweden tops orders for Churchill and Roosevelt fireworks
Swedish citizens celebrate victory over the axis by flooding Stockholm’s leading fireworks maker with orders for portraits of Churchill Stalin and Roosevelt. In the U S a 25 year study by the University of Illinois on building materials and home design aims to aid postwar small homes.
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Alles
Stockholm
Churchill
Joseph Stain
Roosevelt
University
Illinois
Fear of Casualties and War Commentary from Wartime Columns
Inside look at Allied Normandy casualty fears Churchill and Roosevelt debates on seed of Britain Eisenhower’s curtain of steel and heavy artillery left a vunerable rim for a rapid Allied push Montgomery and Alexander face casualties question Navy uniforms issue and King jacket freedom smart uniforms critique First postwar French edition of Free World magazine from the underground notes CAPITAL CHAFF and a White House press crowd scene
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Flanders Fields
FDR
Britain
Normandy
Eisenhower
Atlantic
Bradley
Montgomery
el Alamein
Cairo
Alexander
Suez Canal
White House
Secret Service
New York
First New International
France
Free World
Man About Town Highlights and Housekeeping News
A collage of political and social notes including Eric Johnston’s removal from favor at the Chamber of Commerce over pro Russia stances and stalled postwar trade talks. Other items mention Ann Bell rising on the Conover list, newsprint shortages easing by mid December, Steve Early’s health concerns, Paulette Goddard and Buz Meredith seeking FBI help over divorce rumors, Pageant’s delay, whispers about Clare Luce and the Stork Club, John Edgar Hoover’s illness, Going My Way box office, Secretary Stimson’s recovery, and Jesse Tones’ improving condition.
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Chamber of Commerce
U. S
Russia
Paul McNutt
WPB
Conover
Ann Bell
Steve Early
Washington
Paulette Goddard
Buz Meredith
FBI
White House
Clare Luce
Aimee Semple McPherson
Stork Club
John Edgar Hoover
Notes of a Newspaper Man damon runyon quips about presidents and politics
Damon Runyon notes a clash between his column and a New York daily over jokes about national leaders. The piece chatters through quips about Lincoln Washington FDR Mrs Roosevelt and Wilson era gags. It references Col Carlos Romulo and other political quick takes amid the era's humor and chatter.
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New York
Runyon
Washington
Lincoln
Potomac
FDR
U. S. Treasury
Woodrow Wilson
Roosevelt
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