War Labor Board Loans to Unions Critique by Westbrook Pegler
Westbrook Pegler criticizes the War Labor Board for aiding unions as a political favor to Roosevelt allies. He questions Dr. Frank Graham of the University of North Carolina and board member, alleging union bias and partial public representation. He describes the board as a three public, five union strength body and accuses it of tolerating union perfidy while urging moral reform from within.
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Interview with Roosevelt era policy on unions and war effort
In a recorded interview Doctor Graham explains union policy and the war effort. He describes a board that sets policy by case merits, noting enforcement varies with interference to the war, and cites Montgomery Ward and a feared CIO strike as context for decisions against unions not allied with officials.
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Ward defiance likened to Civil War secession by doctor
In a December 17 statement Doctor Graham compared Ward to the South during the Civil War, claiming Ward sought sovereignty over the nation and to use the army for a partisan union agenda, while warning this coercion would strip dissidents of basic rights and dignity.
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Penetro salve echoes Grandma’s old pain relief idea
A vintage style ad promotes Penetro a salve containing mutton suet and six active ingredients. It claims instant melting action relieves nerve end pain eases chest tightness soothes irritated passages and helps with coughs rheumatic pain and bruises. The copy links modern science to Grandma’s home remedy and highlights easy use and white clean packaging.
Fourth Honeymoon Ends as Public Trust Fades in 1944 Election
A critical U.S. commentary argues that wartime optimism and news strategy misled the public before the 1944 election. It contends Roosevelt and Churchill used staged assurances to mask shortages, strategic failures, and political machinations. The piece claims allied leadership split efforts to protect a Pacific narrative while Europe faced real trouble, ending with a metaphor of leaving the bridal suite and returning to hard lessons.
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Roosevelt era union politics cited in wartime discourse
A reader summary notes remarks on wartime economic security and public support for membership, citing a House vote of 204 to 78 as evidence. The piece mentions Wishontd and Roosevelé, and Jimny Petrillo of the Musicians' union, with a distinction drawn between political work and wartime offense.
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House of Representatives
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War Dads Set installing Rites at Plage hotel
Earl Matheny will be installed as president of Alamo chapter No. 15, American War Dads, at 5 p.m. in the Plage hotel. Linuk Col Miller Alvisworth, representing the National Council, will be installing officer. New officers include Joe H. Heller, Raymond Tullos, Roscoe Ferguson, R.A. Duryea, James Tafolla Jy, H. Pankey, E. BR. Marroquinn, Thomas Patton as vice presidents, P. F. Chappy as secretary, W. C. Hawkins as treasurer, A. Delavan as sergeant-at-arms, Vaughan as chaplain.
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Alamo
Thomas Patton
P. F. Chappy
W. C. Hawkins
A. ©. Delavan
Iafp. Vaughan
Seized German U-boat prisoners held after escape
Seized, 17 Germans still at large from a prison era escape were captured last night 12 miles west of Gass Grande Arte. FBI Agent H R Duffey and Navy Capt Mans Werner Krauss and Helmmt Drescher were reportedly apprehended following a Christmas eve break.
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Mans Werner Krauss
Helmmt Drescher
Gass Grande
Arte
Group Exceeds War Loan Quota at San Antonio Depot
San Antonio Army Service Forces depot surpassed its two month war loan goal with purchases totaling 362 380 89 dollars by December 31 according to Daly and Gen Porter the depot commanding officer. The drive exceeded the 198 619 goal by about 128 percent with divisions including headquarters veterinary division electrical accounting and chemical warfare all contributing over 300 percent of their targets.
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