Gandhi or Nehru as india's guiding light in peril
A skeptical view contrasts Gandhi with Nehru amid Japanese advances threatening India and Asia. The piece argues Gandhi's demand for immediate British withdrawal could invite annexation, favoring Nehru as a pragmatic leader. It calls for American awareness of the Japanese threat and urges continued Occidental ties to counter Nazism and fascism.
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India
Burma
Japan
Great Britain
Sea of Bengal
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Gandhi
United Press
Bombay
Harijan
Stafford Cripps
Apan
Mussolini
Hitler
Asia
Africa
Antipodes
Germany
Italy
Europe
Tapa
Gendhi
Australia
China
Pacific
Gandayis
Nehyu
Deferments and Youth in Government Jobs Prompt Inquiry
Senator Tydlegs of Maryland heads a special committee to probe 1090 young government workers granted deferments deemed essential. He cites cases of minors in varied departments kept employed while adults pursue service roles, noting widespread abuse of deferment privileges and calls to reassign capable younger staff to those who will serve in combat if needed.
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Los Angeles
Tydlegs
Maryland
Aewaris Weny Dantant
Adioinistra- Ave
Fanny
Deferment Controversy Among War-Impacted Youth
Damon Runyon comments on deferment policies affecting young men in combat divisions, noting how selection could cause losses and how deferments harm those drafted. He critiques officials and the pressure on local boards while acknowledging personal safety concerns.
The New Woman and Wartime Beauty Standards
The piece argues that wartime demands and synthetic cosmetics threaten women who must balance beauty, domestic duties, and changing roles. It notes shortages, the lure of substitutes, and the pressure on wives to blend charm with efficiency, while praising wartime wives for resilience and versatility.
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Ark Axner
Tinga
Mineral oil use harms nutrient absorption and may cause illness
Historical medical notes warn that mineral oil disrupts absorption of vitamins A and D, can interfere with wound healing and increase gastrointestinal symptoms. Dr Merqat notes potential lung inflammation from inhaled oil and warns against unsupervised use, especially in elderly, vomiting patients, children, or during illness.
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James W. Mérgatt
San Francisco
Uae
Mesgan
Policy fails to deliver synthetic rubber amid raw material limits
Washington debates why the nation cannot boost synthetic rubber production despite alcohol and petroleum reserves. Officials, including Jones Henderson Nelson and Ickes, clash over federal authority, plant costs, and supply chains, concluding the war effort may still face rubber shortages and delayed civilian tire production.
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Washington
Con Henderson
Polis
Jonmia
Germany
Hendecisn
Te Ugeicutture Department
Wwrikten
Rover
Waclaw Suzkiewics
Tinly
Rio de Janeiro
Henderson
State Department
Don
Philadelphia
Jesse Jones
Wihichy
Jones
War Production Board
Ub Web
Unen
WEB
Wis
Herderson
Nelsot
Ickes
Hils
Kine
Kyndicata, Inc
Women of War and Hope Rise in Heroic Quiet
A fragmented wartime tribute recalls eighty four American nurses and countless women who faced Rainay Corregidor and further battles with resilience. The text honors their sacrifice, endurance, and ongoing contribution to democracy, aiming to inspire future generations while urging gratitude for their service.
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Ringling Bros
Ameritas
Hells of
Rainay and
Corregidor
Ausbealla. Ee
Obituary notices a century old includes Wesenerg family ties
An obituary from 1922 notes Mrs Elle Wesenerg Her werk 81 died after daughter Mrs Sehweers of Montana Street. She had lived 98 years in the city and is survived by two daughters and many relatives including Herman Rudolph Mike Walter Henweck and others. The report also mentions a San Antonio tremor shortly before midnight causing cows to tremble.
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Elle
Austhy
Odd Facts From Shite Airport Display in Central China
A wartime display at Shite airport showcased improvised aircraft repair. An apparent bomber damaged a Douglas DG-3 aircraft and a scarce DC-2 wing was fitted onto a stranded fuselage. The improvised plane, flown to Hong Kong, survived the encounter as Japanese action loomed.
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Shite
China
Tore Kong
Hong Kong
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Amy Darning
Lnxuriex
Jolwen Belmer
Ely
Pridge Purtnes
Rhaulleur
Yoko
Isle
Meineral Oin
Dr. A. N
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Paul Mallon
Bil
Unite
WPB
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Wayne
Senite
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Libya
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