Navy to name destroyers after enlisted heroes
The United States will honor enlisted sailors by naming destroyers after their deeds. Darwin Ingram is commemorated for sacrificing himself to save the Cassim, chosen as one of the first enlisted men with a ship named in his memory.
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Danels
Ingram
Osmund K. Ingram
Iagrant
Meredith
Marine Corps
Cowel
John G. Cowel
Navy
Essex
Phoebe
Valpariaso
Tripoli
John Trippe
George FE. Belknap
Oscar C. Badger
Levi Twiggs
Chapultepec
Teuton Tricks and Food Propaganda Clash
A newspaper column questions the U S Food Administration stance on Germany hunger stories. It contrasts Hoover's administration with Creel's publicity bureau and suggests a shift toward cautious handling of German propaganda while noting inconsistencies in policy.
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United States Food Administration
Germany
Moorer
Food Administration
Hoover
Creel
German food stories aim to bluff enemies not collapse plans
The author argues Germany seeks to mislead neutral powers about shortages while hoping to deter Allied zeal by overestimating German strength. He explains the shift in US Food Administration policy to curb such rhetoric to focus energy on military effort rather than economic collapse fears.
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Food Administration
Germany
United States Food Administration
Josephus Daniels Earns Credit for Navy War Efforts
The article lauds Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels for recognizing his limits and appointing capable officers to lead naval operations. It credits him with backing strong naval leadership, resulting in effective war-time performance and broad public praise.
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Navy Department
Navy
Josephus Daniels
Josephus
Wise Navy Secretary Earns Credit for Relying on Experts
The text credits Josephus Daniels, the secretary of the navy, for acting with humility and deferring to experts, calling him wise and capable for allowing specialists to handle matters and thus earning deserved recognition.
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Josephus Daniels
the Navy
No Status Quo For US In World War After Return
The piece argues against restoring pre war conditions in the United States after soldiers return from Europe. It cites President Wilson predicting decisive action beyond mere phrases and notes a rising invisible revolution in politics and a reoriented economy, with war experiences altering public life and language.
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Congress
Wilson
United States
Europe
Cerain
A Southward Monroe Doctrine and Africa’s Future Peace
The Westminster Gazette argues for a South centered Monroe Doctrine to bar German rule, favor generous colonial settlement, and promote a peaceful, jointly developed tropical Africa. It envisions British leadership, mutual accommodation among powers, and displacing Prussian militarism to shield Africa from European conflict.
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Germany
Afric
Africa
Lin Tener
Smuts
Europe
No Man's Land Is Somebody's and Somebody's Us
A terse verse from Camp Iwas son in the Laramie Republic reveals a brief farmhand style meditation on war. The Laramie Kid, a cowpuncher, speaks of No Man's Land belonging to someone and asserts that somebody is us. The anonymous contribution echoes frontier speech and wartime obligation.
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Man
Camp Iwasson
Jaramie
Letter to The Light Defends Democratic Test and Veto Reason
The writer argues Governor Hobby vetoed a bill to influence Democratic primaries. He claims non Democrats would undermine party integrity by voting in primaries then siding with independents in November. The letter criticizes backsliders and hypocrites in Southwest counties and asserts the veto serves Democratic party interests.
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Hobby
Constable Up
Democratic Party
Texas
Xis
Mitiny
Bunt
Democ
Clovernor Holby
Conang
Iain Sire
Ready for 50 000 Negroes in Detroit labor drive
Advance contingents of fifty thousand Southern negroes are expected to reach Detroit this summer with arrivals of 100 to 140 a week. Forrester B. Washington of the Negro Urban League places new arrivals in jobs, saying demand for labor is high and many women seek work. Detroit's assimilation approach draws national interest, inspiring surveys and funds in other cities. The league has expanded quarters and plans more expansion. domestic training for negro women has produced certificates for twelve with an oral exam planned after employers sign letters. a second course began April 2.
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Detroit
Forrester B. Washington
Negro Urban League
Detroit News
Washington
Mast
Detroit League
Stmmer
Visiting Housekeepers’ Association
Difficulties in American War Readiness and Politics
Major Blay analyzes how politics delayed U.S. war preparedness, noting partisan hesitation, constitutional safeguards, and interagency disconnects. He cites Hoover Garfiled and McAdoo, suggests a permanent war committee and a ministry of munitions, and contrasts American and British leadership dynamics.
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America
Major Blay
War era quips mix of editorials and quotes across Texas papers
A collage of short opinions from the Beaumont Enterprise Youkum Times Dallas papers and more urging wartime zeal Liberty Bonds fuel rationing and unity. Writers mock or praise leaders and events from Baker Creel and Belo Pasha to Junkers while riffing on bread cornmeal politics and local civic pride.
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Sealey News
Times-Herald of Dallas
Cleburne Review
The
Dallas News
Baker
George Creel
Eagle Pass
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