Problems Raised By Censorship of News
A New York convention of the American Newspaper Publishers Association discusses wartime censorship. Speakers argue newspapers must publish all news possible within military limits, uphold truth, resist surrender of rights, and keep reporting free to empower public resolve and aid victory. They praise voluntary censorship yet warn against letting censorship hinder accurate, timely reporting.
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American Newspaper Publishers’ ‘Association
New York
My. Frank, Hoy
Lewiston
Sun and Journal
Hoy
America
General MacArthur
The Night Sky Over Los Angeles During Wartime Air Raids
In Los Angeles citizens brace for possible Japanese bombing reprisals. The writer notes morale remains solid, blackout measures largely effective, and urges broader shelter provisions and community effort to protect families as raids loom and city lights remain a beacon in wartime.
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Los Angeles
Tokyo
Liegiow
Ume
Gera
Neacor
Elvie
Fragmented World War Return Reflections From a Grief-Scarred Mother
A devastated mother writes of the hard task of returning to a world at war and the pain of hundreds of tear stained letters. She laments vanished plans and pride wiped out as families confront loss, with a child’s memory and a nation’s struggle shaping daily life.
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America
History day at Bowls grade school honors local figures
A Bowls grade school history program honored Mia and Bettie Tush, daughters of prominent locals, with Nettle Bush crowned history queen by Bowie Public School. The entry also notes local construction updates on a San Antonio bottling plant area and echoes wartime sentiments urging steadfast courage and remembrance.
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Bowls
Afternom
Mia
Nettle Houston Broighuret
Sam Houstan
Bettie Tush
Nettle Bush
Alamo Heights
Bowie Puplin
Remembering Mothers and Fathers in Time of War
By Elsie Robinson writes of resilience under danger and the moral weight of motherhood. She urges American parents to withstand fear and pride, declaring the life given shaping a nation and promising that such sacrifice cannot be erased by hardship. The message stresses dignity, faith, and steadfast resolve.
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Buick
Marry Go Round By Helen Rowland
A fragmented note presents Helen Rowland and her essay on marriage happiness and success. It discusses balance in life, love, and companionship, noting the idea of “just enough” in appetite and affection as a path to happiness and warning that extremes undermine aims.
Hitler’s spring offensive looms yet remains uncertain
Washington reports indicate Hitler has massed troops in southern Ukraine for a planned big drive, with German, Romanian, Hungarian and Bulgarian forces redeployed. Supplies and planes move from Atlantic regions, but British prediction says any drive must begin and end within six weeks. Observers note logistics strain and shifting fronts as Russia holds stretched reserves, while British commandos and diplomacy keep potential invasion as threat rather than imminent move.
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Washington
Hitler
Ukraine
Berlin
Sii
Italy
Atlantic
Paul Mallon
Alexanders
Malta
Mussolini
Spain
Gibraltar
Bud
Crete
Greece
Syria
Laval
Petain
Lord Besgerbrook
Europe
Russia
Beaverbrook
Gay Weyl
Hiller
Caring for an Ill Child with Safe Home Rules
Simple rules for parents on handling a sick child focus on bed rest, fluids, and careful feeding. The guidance notes common childhood infections, cautions against unnecessary laxatives and fever drugs, and stresses doctor guidance for exact diagnosis and treatment.
Odd Facts The Amazon River System
A compact note claims the Amazon river system is the largest in the world and adds that Mexico is the world’s greatest silver producer. The text repeats the claim about the Amazon and mentions Mexico’s silver output.
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Amazon
Syster
Mexico
Those Texans and the Mexican War Pact
A fragment from Farber discusses the treaty ending the war with Mexico, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, ratified May 30, 1840. It outlines safe conduct for merchants, parole for prisoners, and the enduring nature of treaty obligations even during war, per Article XXII.
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James Farber
Mexico
Texas
Guadalupe
Queretaro
Mrxico
Naliona
Unean
Vallans
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Mr. Roy
W. P. Steven
Office of Censorship
Council Bluffs
Iown
Mr. Hoy
Lowris
Japa
Angelis
Forse
Japan
Chamber of Commerce
Cape
King Peas, Synd., Inc
By Damor Runyan
Bert McNeill Lumber Company
San Antonia
Hayston
Jackberry Streets
Carl
Balean
Java
Tuma
Poritier
Nelda
Elsie Robinson
Fry
Wea
Marry Go-Rounp
Helen Rowland
King Sean
Synd., Inc
Jibya
Leo
Dr. Herman N
John Mott
San Francisco
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