Tragic Mistake in Normandy Deaths Spark Debate
Washington notes that after the war a calm study of military mistakes may probe the death of Lt. Gen. Lesley J. McNair in Normandy. The piece discusses friendly fire incidents, air artillery use with ground forces, and the need for better training in tactical air operations amid urgent wartime actions.
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Washington
Lesley
J. McNair
Normandy
Navy
North Africa
Sicily
McNair
Shiek
Pacific
Army
France
Bas ‘Et
Tax ideas for postwar public debt relief considered
The discussion notes that high rates deter venture capital in new enterprises and that postwar tax cuts may be aimed at stimulating industry. Chairman Doughton favors tax relief and a sales tax is proposed as a source to fund the public debt, yielding billions to apply toward the debt.
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Doughton
House
Ways and Means
Americans Press Deep Into Brittany Near Rennes
A Newsweek perspective notes American armor under General Omar Bradley advancing rapidly from the Normandy coast into Brittany, striking at German forces before Rennes and closing the gap behind Churchill’s Rennes forecast. German withdrawals appear to be crumbling as Allied momentum grows.
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House of Commons
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Brittany
Breton
Norman
Omar Bradley
J. F. C. Fuller
British Army
Rei
North Africa
Bradley
Associated Press
Normandy
Hitler
Tax Policy Must Be Revised Amid War Costs
Budget Director Harold Smith warns the national debt could reach 251 billion dollars by year end if Germany falls before June 30. He urges strict nonwar spending cuts, tax relief only after peace, and preparation for a larger peacetime military to prevent future crises.
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Harold Smith
Japan
Smith
Campaign Assures New Y M C A Building in Syracuse
Syracuse celebrates progress toward a larger Y M C A after World War II fundraising. Pledges total 777 424 toward an 850 000 goal, with a citizens committee continuing the drive. Led by Richard F Harrison William L Hinds and A Dean Dudley the effort aims to transform civic life through expanded facilities at South Salina and Temple Streets. The Y M C A has long served 86 years building manhood and citizenship and last year drew 106 000 boys and 179 000 young men.
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Syracuse
Y.M.C.A
Richard F. Harrison
William L. Hinds
A. Dean Dudley
Special Gifts
South Salina
Temple Streets
Montgomery Street
Central High School
Annihilate the Mosquitoes in Syracuse Neighborhoods
Citizens urged to drain stagnant pools and dump standing water in tins cans barrels and other containers to curb a mosquito outbreak linked to wet late spring and early summer weather. Local authorities may later address abandoned canal beds while residents take action now.
Himmler Calls Germans to Renounce Fatigue in War Broadcast
In a radio address Heinrich Himmler urges officers and men to renounce egotism and fatigue. The commentary notes Adolf Hitler as an egotist and questions whether fatigue can be banished by will alone amid five years of war.
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Heinrich Himmler
Adolf Hitler
Himimiler
Germany
Herald-Journal
S.C.L
Christ
Skyscraper Plans Proliferate Across Postwar New York
New York plans four new office towers from 33 to 50 stories costing £23 million, part of a wave of tall buildings with 23 more 16 story or taller projects in six weeks. Officials note a renewed building boom reminiscent of the 1920s as demand soars and zoning fears loom.
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New York
Rockfeller Center
Wise Sayings and Peace Editorial Reflections
Our Readers discuss public virtue in quotes from ancient and modern authors and respond to a Syracuse editorial on Colgate University and peace. An UNBIASED OBSERVER letter urges clear church moral action, and a Prohibition repeal note cites President Roosevelt and the Twentieth Amendment.
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Herald-Journal
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Colgate University
C, Davies
Washington calling self discipline and sensitivity seen major Dew
In St Louis the article analyzes Dewey the Republican candidate noting his self discipline and sensitivity at press conferences. It describes his guardedness and occasional light touch, his clashes with Warren Moscow of the New York Times, and mixed crowd reactions during a three city tour with little preparations or speeches. It questions whether he can captivate public imagination.
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Dewey
New York City
Warren Moscow
New York Times
Albany
New York
Roosevelt Hotel
Moscow
Warren
Springfield
Tfl
Atythe
Union’ Station
Donnell
Missouri
Statler
Lrte
Wenteitl Willke
Reflections From Boston Funeral and Political Observations
The writer attends Miss Le Hand's funeral in Boston and reflects on the importance of character over public work. He notes last years’ struggles, recalls seeing the CLO war relief office in New York, and discusses Chicago convention delegates and Charles Michelson's memory. He argues for clear compromises and practical政治 study.
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Boston
Nw York City
CLO
Broadway
Chicago
Charles Michelson
Talles
Howe
Mn Michelson
Morgenthau Tax Move Draws Fire in Farm Regions
A letter writer questions Treasury Secretary Morgenthau sending revenue agents into farms just before an election. He argues farm sentiment leans Republican, cites hog price controls and red tape complaints, and predicts political repercussions for the administration and labor relations. The critic suggests reversing strategy by targeting labor unions and aiding farmers.
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Wesenenn “Ruge
T Treasury
Morgenthau
Wallace
Roosevelt
AAA
New York
Wagner
Morgenthaus
Ophoris
Memorial cross in Burma marks Wingate plane crash dead
In a Burma jungle clearing a tealawood cross honors Maj. Gen. Orde Wingate and others killed in the March plane crash. A 200 mile car journey and 50 mile trek by foot led to the dedication with a bronze plaque bearing their names.
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Burma
Get. Orde Wingate
Tealawood
Tocar
Donne
Christopher Penowne
Wangate
Jancis Hechter
Hreddis
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