Tito the Yugoslav War Leader Emerges From Underground
Frank Gervasi profiles Josip Broz Tito, once hunted in 1920s Yugoslavia and now head of a vast Partisan force. The piece describes his rise from illegal trade union organizer to military and spiritual leader, his persona, leadership style, and the aura surrounding his role in resisting Nazis and shaping Southeastern Europe’s future.
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Josip Broz
Jugoslavia
Pera Zivkovic
Alexander
Belgrade
Zagreb
Split
Metal Workers’ Union
Balkans
Europe
Tito
Broz
Mikhailovitch
Draja Mikhailovitch
Stalin
Milosevic
Kovasevic
Shoe policy clash fuels wartime price drive
A backstage battle between WPB and OPA over leather and wax oil shoe treatments seeks to extend civilian shoe life and cut costs. Experts testify oil and wax treatments can lengthen wear while industry leaders resist, arguing production and testing gaps. The Kilgore committee pressures Nelson to mandate adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPB
OPA
Bureau of Standards
Senate
Paul C. Wolfer
Douglas Shoe Company
Wolfer
Lawrence B. Sheppard
Hanover Shoe Company
Kilgore Committee
Sheppard
Donald Nelson
Medal of HonorSeen as Decoration Not Medal
The text explains that medals are for participation while decorations honor a specific act of gallantry. It notes the common misunderstanding and states that America’s highest award, the Medal of Honor, is in fact a decoration rather than a medal.
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Navy
Pacific
Truman Committee
Washington
Adm
Ernie King
Admiral King
Potomac
Navy Department
New Mexico
Bataan
New Mexican
Philippines
FDR
Japan
Korean Affairs Institute
Yokyo
America
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U. S
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Burma
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Alben Barkley
Congress
Senate Democrats
Tech Head
Robert E. Doherty
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Associated Artists of Pittsburgh
John A. Murphy
Columbus
Neb
Fifth Air Force
Uncle Sam
Ann Sheridan
Washington, D. C
Will Davis
War Labor Board
Illinois Hatchery Metropolis
Ilinois
Shadylawn
R.O.P
R. I
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Junction
Lespedeza Seed
St Louis
WEZ Planearium
la Jolla
Calif
Army
St. Louis
Evert Duychinck
Holland
Long Island
Skkin Txuinac
Rebel
Bellans
Druggista
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lydia E Pinkham
WNU
Doan
Rae
Doans
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