Labor PR Problem: Labor Needs Public Relations Craft
Walter Lippmann argues organized labor suffers from not publicly engaging in war production debates and highlights how management uses publicity to shape opinion. The piece calls labor to improve its public relations, contrasting it with Rockefeller's shift from wealth to philanthropy and noting workers would labor for nothing if needed.
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John D. Rockefeller
Organized Labor
Walter Lippmann
Lippmann
Labor
War Productio
New Bombers for Japan and the Battle for Aerial Supremacy
Observers contend Japan copied U S Flying Fortresses and may have produced a new heavy bomber. The piece argues that origin matters less than mass production and effective deployment, noting the U S leads in volume production and flight prowess. It contrasts Japan Italy and Britain on development versus production and operational use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bservers
Japan
United States
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
MacArthur on censorship and truth in wartime policy
The voice argues for a policy of truth to empower the people in the southwest Pacific under Gen. MacArthur. It contrasts free governments with totalitarian regimes and cites forthcoming bad news from Bataan, noting Britain’s success in sharing hard facts to sustain public resolve.
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EN. MacArthur
United States
Southwest Pacific
Germany
Gen. MacArthur
Bataan Peninsula
War production in February exceeds January but misses goals
Officials report February defense output up 17 percent from January, totalling 2.3 billion dollars, yet short of Roosevelt targets due to parts and material shortages. Labor policy talks stall as wage contracts loom, while Axis propaganda is dismissed as misleading code.
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Ashington
Roosevelt
Army
Navy
Patterson
Bard
Perkins
Miss Perkins
Defense
Body Beautiful and Gene Tunney Health Check
The piece lists ailments of a man resembling Gene Tunney including sinus trouble teeth issues eye strain and mild hearing loss. It notes headaches influenza liver trouble gall bladder and recurrent tonsillitis along with a fragile knee and popping shoulder. It concludes he is generally in fair shape for his age and remarks on not getting a chance to build up fitness. It ends with wondering how Tunney is faring.
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Berlin
Hoover
Paul Revere
Moscow
Capitol
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Congress
Office of Civilian Defense
Pacific
Senate
OCD
Fid
Century of Repository Clippings Recall Past Events
A retrospective column reviews 100, 40, and 10 years of notes. It recalls New York dentists using mesmerism to extract teeth, ships racing near the Isle of Wight, an Uncle Tom's Cabin production, a Cleveland Avenue hitching post debate, President Wilson mobilizing economic resources, Somme fighting, a Mahoning Valley auto-train crash, a 10 year note on a sales tax rejection, a fire destroying Rite O Way Inn, and a call for women to be registered for wartime tasks per Rep James P Priest.
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Britannia
Isle of Wight
Cowes
Gravis
Cleveland Ave
Cherry Stand
4Th
8Th Sts
Wilson
Somme
Boise
Russell Roth
Mahoning Vd NE
12Th St NE
United States Preparing for Aggressive War if Germany War Develops
A 25 year old United States report outlines readiness for an aggressive war if conflict with Germany escalates, stating Washington would not settle for only protective measures.
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United States
Germany
Washington
Thought For Today Influence Is Not Government
George Washington offers a concise reflection on power and responsibility noting that influence comes from character and action rather than formal authority. The quote emphasizes personal integrity as the true source of leadership.
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George Washington
Congress Embraces Economy as Election Looms
The economy issue climbs the congressional agenda as non-defense cuts and curbs on travel and excess profits draw pressure from voters. Sen. Byrd leads the fiscally cautious bloc, with candidates framing waste as a campaign issue. Mail and public dissent push lawmakers to act before the elections.
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Congress
Sen
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Byrd
Treasury
SIDE GLANCES Donald Nelson Is Tough Enough
In Washington Donald M. Nelson as head of the war production board is judged for toughness. He favors sticking to his principles and has dared tell congressmen where to head, challenging the unwritten code that funds dictate admin actions.
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Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Washington
Nelson
Charlie Dawes
Congress
Nelson as WPB Chief Defends War Board Authority
In 1942 Nelson confronts Taft and Engel during congressional inquiries into WPB. He insists he leads the war production board and knows its operations, rebutting claims of mismanagement and stopping charges against clothing suppliers. His calm, firm rebukes highlight executive authority during wartime.
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Congress
Nelson
Capitol
WPB
Sen. Taft
OPM
War Production Board
We Feel Better Soldiers' Preference For Hot Chocolate
A quirky local note reports soldiers favor hot chocolate, surprising readers, alongside a light aside about a top customer winning a craps championship. The piece mixes humor with small town event vibes and highlights unnamed individuals and a casual betting win.
Soldiers Favor Hot Chocolate On Pacific Coast
A 1942 King Features piece reports WACS and Southern California volunteers serving hot chocolate to soldiers, noting the shift from rugged coffee lore. Hollywood figures aid the cause, with multiple canteens planned and a race to expand transport as civilian defense intensifies.
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Pacific Coast
WACS
California
Volunteer Army Canteen Service
United States
Jim Farley
Anita Loos
Demna Har~burger
Leo Spitz
Anita Louise
Mildred Knopf
Jack Cummins
Richard Barthelmess
Edith Wilkerson
L. B. Mayer
Jack Benny
Fort MacArthur
Los Angeles
USO
Local Enforcement By Ruth Millett on Women Leading wartime compliance
Ruth Millett argues women hold social power in towns and cities to enforce wartime regulations. She cites Mrs Greedy hoarding car access and sugar, urging club women to deny private cars for meetings and curb hoarding. Millett urges women to use influence to support the country's cause rather than protect personal privilege.
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Ruth Millett
Greedy
Mrs. Greedy
Bountiful
Bridge Club
NEA. Ince
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