War Labor Board Facing Rising Pressure and Postwar Plans
Analysis notes mounting strain on the War Labor Board as wartime strikes spread and pressures mount over wage policy and postwar control. Discussion covers Little Steel wage formula, potential plant takeovers, and the risk to board prestige amid government action or inaction. Also surveys proposals for postwar German and Japanese disarmament and collective security. Red Cross outlines POW repatriation efforts and ongoing aid.
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Germany
War Labor Board
White House
Emme Pyle on War Wounds and Return to Battle Fronts
Ernie Pyle recalls the Sicily campaign with Doughboys, detailing wounded soldiers' desire to return to duty, the stark Oklahoma and New Jersey mix in a tent, and the grind of exhaustion that wears down both troops and war correspondents amid endless marching, heat, and fear.
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Pyle
Sicily
New Mexico
Briefs on food, bread shortages, and German awards
News briefs note Americans consume over 25 percent of annual 1700 pound food per person. Britain reports Germany two million tons short of grain and Hungarian import losses may deepen bread shortages. A rule easing allows parts production for used phonographs and amusement machines. Hitler orders resume of a defensive rampart badge for frontier fortifications workers.
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Germany
Hitler
Sewing Circle Patterns Lovely Gift for a Special Friend
Sewing Circle offers patterns for a patchwork apron and a matching jacket ensemble. The rare friendly gift ideas feature sizes 14 through 20 with yardage guidance and fabric options, noting generous 34 inch material and 7 24 yards for certain pieces, amid imperfect OCR.
Quiz style questions on history and language trivia
A fragmentary list of trivia prompts asks about unanimous presidential votes, astrological terms, plural abbreviations, vice presidents, mythic names, colonial landmarks, Indian storm names, Pantheon meaning, a famous knight in American politics, and the definition of paraphrase.
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United Sites
United States
Calvin
Nate
Sigie
U.S. Carnal
Puzzle-like Limerick of Historical Names and Refrains
A fragmentary list presents items such as Yes George Washington and George Washington again, with scattered phrases like temple of all the gods and repetition noted as a style issue. The text blends misspellings and partial clues, suggesting a quiz or code exercise about names and concepts from early American history.
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George Washington
George
Washington
Temple of All the Gods
Ames
Correspondents Work Like Slaves on War Coverage
The narrator defends war correspondents as exhausted, driven by nonstop travel and harsh conditions. They claim reporters produce as much foil in a week as others do in two, living in camps, eating out, sleeping rough, and becoming worn mentally and physically.
Jones Found There Were Not Enough Comers-In
Jones bought a storefront from an agent after entering business. Months later he failed and confronted the agent, who recalled selling the business. The seller complained that it was advertised as in a busy locale with many passers-by, but he found there were too many passers-by.
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John
Oklahoma
Rom
Jones
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Japan
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Sises
Sewing Circle Patterns
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Patter Sas
Taber
Smith Bros
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