Roosevelt Era Conference Reflected In World Struggle
Analysis says the San Francisco meeting aimed to shape Asia and Europe through Soviet and Allied influence. It discusses potential Red moves into Asia, three Soviet zones, and tensions over Poland Yugoslavia while questioning gains versus costs of the Dumbarton Oaks framework.
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Washington
Ruasta
United Nations
Japan
Stalin Gn
Asia
Hongkong
Shanghai
Russia
San Francisco
Stalin
Roosevelt
Wayward
Taola Honist Ruasin
Dumbarton Oaks
Europe
Tov
Europa
Organi
Iteray Ule
CIO
Siiney Hillman
M. Busnetsov
Organization of
Soviet Union
International Federation of Trade Unions
Wise
A. PF. L
Bidney
Outraged Justice on Army Court Martial Death Sentence
Senator Wheeler of Montana denounces the army court martial board that imposed a death sentence for disobedience, arguing their act represents tyranny. The sentence was commuted to life and then five years, but the editorial insists such punishment undermines morale and risks armed despotism, even in wartime, urging justice and humanity.
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Wheeler
Montana
Army
Senator Wheeler
Weber
Bricker’s candor on wartime leadership and truth
In a New York Lincoln Day address John W. Bricker former Ohio governor favors candor over propaganda. He warns against adopting the philosophies of allies or enemies to win the war and urges leaders to face realities to stave off later cynicism.
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John W. Bricker
Ohio
Mr. Bricker
New York
Big Three
John Bricker
Bricker
William Townsend
Swiss Defense System Echoes From Swiss Army Teachings
Warren Irvin reports from Berne on Switzerland's universal military service and citizen army. The piece recalls historic resilience, mobilization practices, and a nonprofessional force of 50 000 trained citizens ready to defend borders and sustain peace through preparation and democratic oversight.
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Amerfcany
Congress
Hearst
America
Tere
Gere
Switzerland
Europe
Waten Irvin
Yerk Daily Mirror
Berne
Kaiser ‘Wilhelm
Fortiny
Orn
Wil- Ham
Bwitzerland
Cold Causes Drafts Claim Backed by Science
A 1948 study from New Brunswick New Jersey found workers in drafty plants had more colds than those in stations with even temperatures. Cold duration varied by age and activity, with rest and fluids helping. Smoking showed no clear effect. prompt treatment aimed at symptom relief could shorten illness.
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Doster Joseph H.ler
New Brunswick
New Jersey
Xshipnine
Unis Incuetrin
Thora
Liev
Aboud
Enviieyers
Thei
Yast
Allel Druge
Canyrt
Kingveas
10 and 20 Years Ago From 8 A Light Files
February 17, 1935 report notes Deputy Speer and Sean Stein responding to a petition to remove squatters from Grandview addition’s southern edge, with about 10 residents occupying the area for years. February 17, 1925 item describes Judge Torrell granting a temporary injunction to protect three giant deadberry trees at 318 East Laurel, amid a dispute over tree removal on Castleberry property and a neighbor dispute.
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W. G. Speer
Sean Stein
Grandview
Ely
BR. W. BH
Walter Winchell Talk on New York Stars and Gossip
Walter Winchell surveys New York nightlife in a brisk column. He lists Betty Compton, Errol Flynn, Mildred Darling, Lisette Vero, and others as they promote cosmetics, films, and social scenes at landmarks like Central Park and Navy yards. The piece mixes celebrity gossip with quick career notes and playful quips about stage and screen personalities.
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Walter Winchell
Tanda Mark
New York
Betty Common
In & W
Errol Flynn
Brunet
Regicldarl
Mildred Darling
Betty ‘Brive
Central Park
Jack Lawcon
Ensign Gabriel Dell
Lisette Veren Brousseau
Lovely Logetta
Daffy
George M. Cohan
Shubert
Ray West
Bikiya Navy Yards
Amsterdam
Ered Allen
the Times
Fredric March
Adano
Gregory Peck
Voice of a Nation Weighs Youth and Duty in Wartime
A 1945 exhortation urges readers to measure age by imagination and action not years. It argues for civic duty, supporting nurses, bonds, and blood donations while challenging frivolous spending on fashion during war. It contrasts glamorous living with responsibility for those fighting abroad.
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Hitler
Berlin
Heys Ftann Obrecht
Basle
Switzerland
France
Mitth Ave
Annither Aoitpar
Tod
Giese Agalat
Bnd
By Elsie Robinson on a bridge table and war images
The fragment contrasts barroom chatter about Washington and MacArthur with stark scenes from Luzon. It questions who should face grim realities and support the wounded and exhausted, hinting at guilt over trivial pleasures versus urgent cruelty and need.
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Washington
Macarthur
Luzon
Drather
King
Texans Readying for War as Secession Moves Northward
The piece recalls Texans arming with percussion muskets and old muskets from the 1848 war amid uncertain secession, while Northern and Southern states vacillate. It notes 20,000 votes for secession in Louisiana and widespread doubt about entering the Confederacy, with Texans anxious about bearing the brunt of conflict as the war begins at Port Farrell.
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Jame
Texas
Confederacy
Withhlila
Tennessee
Arkansas
North Carolina
Kentucky
Missouri
Maryland
Louisiana
Uwe
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mary
Port
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