Churchill on socialism and the postwar vote
Western Newspaper Union reports that Churchill’s claim on socialism sparks debate. The piece cites Ontario’s Cooperative Commonwealth Federation setback and argues competition protects consumers, urging private enterprise over government monopoly. It notes Labour leader Atlee’s defense of socialism and questions the timing of anti socialism tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Churchill
Canada
Ontario
Cooperative Commonwealth Federation
CCF
Britain
Labor Party
Atlee
Egg freeze under War Food as black market grows
War Food administration weighs freezing all eggs in storage amid rampant poultry and egg black market activity from Delaware to New York, with G men probing Dover area and WFA officials clashing over releases. OPA price ceilings spark dealer hesitancy while U.S. prestige abroad features in Dirksen’s praise for OWI and Hopkins eases Polish disputes with Stalin. Chicago Mayor Kelly highlights center for G I visitors. Philippines ambassadorship and high commissioner roles loom in budget talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Food Administration
J. Edgar Hoover
Delaware-Maryland
Delaware
OPA
Clifford Shedd
WFA
Army
Gordon Sprague
Shedd
Sprague
New England
New Jersey
North Carolina
Tim Stitts
Anderson
Food Committee
Stitts
Minnesota
New York City
U. S
Everett Dirksen
Illinois
Dirksen
OWI
Office of War Information
Turkey
United States
Chicago
Ed Kelly
State
Interior
Philippines
It's Easy to Carry Stand With a Tray
A simple tray and folding stand make a versatile roadside or picnic setup. The article outlines a 20 by 15 inch plywood tray with a gallery around three sides and easy carrying openings, plus a basic stand of straight strips and webbing. Pattern 268 provides actual-size cut patterns and complete assembly directions, with a material list.
Cortez First to Wave Star Spangled Flag in America
The article recounts a legend that Cortez, conqueror of Mexico, waved a star sun flag with 12 stars well over two centuries before the Stars and Stripes. It notes Stars and Stripes first flew before a foe at Fort Stanwix, where defenders improvised a flag from white shirts red flannel petticoats and a captain's blue cloak.
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Cortez
America
Mexico
Fort Stanwix
Rome
N. Y
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Pacific
Pvt
Joseph Demler
Fredonia
Wis
Kennedy General Hospital
Memphis
Walter Reed Hospital
Pete Gray
St. Louis Browns
Steve Lawrence
Anthony Motyka
Peter Brennan
John Gallagher
Harry Waters
Upper Darby
Veterans
Omar Bradley
Veterans’ Administration
Bradley
Ike
Ernie Pyle
Nelson
Byron Nelson
Jag McSpaden
Washington, D. C
Poultry Black Market
India
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Harry Hopkins
Russia
Hopkins
Stalin
Moscow
Mikolajczyk
London
Kremlin
Ruth Wyeth Spears
Bedford Hills
New York
MNTEL
Piaros
Pinkham
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