War Time Faith and Daily Shortages Across America
In wartime notes the Christian Science Monitor reports on rationing and shortages soft drinks candy ice cream and butter. Army chaplains report 3342 marriages 6598 baptisms 46261 hospital visits and 176803 Bibles distributed with 1945 wartime consular sessions running on reservations.
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Roosevelt to appoint Flyon ambassador to Australia faces criticism
Critics in Congress question Edward J. Flyon former DNC chairman nominated by President Roosevelt for Australia post. Chicago Tribune warns the role is pivotal amid war with Japan and cites Flyon's background in political manipulation and alleged corruption.
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Edward J
Flyon
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Roosevelt
Australia
Chicago Tribune
Ed Fiyne
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Tokio
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Senate balks at Flynn selection amid postwar labor and war critique
The piece rails against Flynn’s nomination as a senate insult to Australian allies and U.S. voters. It cites Oklahoma Senator Josh Lee’s civil aviation board appointment and Prentice Brown as price administrator, arguing elected foes should not hold appointed posts and questioning wartime leadership.
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Thomas E. Dewey
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Senate
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Lime Duck
Josh Lee
Oklahoma
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Lee
Screamere
Nebraska Council for Advancement of Agricultural Industry Proposed
Legislature discusses LB 28 shielding wheat and corn loans from loan limits, benefiting farmers and banks. It also considers forming a nine member Nebraska Council for Advancement of Agricultural Industry to promote processing and manufacturing of farm products, with no salaries for directors.
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Nebraska Council For Advancement of Agricultural Industry
Nebraska
Looking Ahead on War Powers and Congress Reels
The piece surveys the collapsed push for H.R. 7762, a war powers bill, detailing Congress loss of trust in executive overreach, criticism of price and wage controls, salary limits, and a controversial Washington building project, with quotations from Rep. Gearhart and Rep. Disney illustrating mounting opposition.
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Gearhart
California
Disney
Oklahoma
Washington
Conflicting Powers Contested Over War Contract Revisions
A historical note argues the new Congress would curb executive authority by re negotiating war contracts and allowing thousands of clerks to exercise congressional powers. It warns this shift could undermine constitutional control and enable broad price revisions.
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United States
Congress
Marines Adopt Compact Reising Submachine Gun Model
The Marine Corps adopts compact 45 caliber Reising submachine guns for parachute troops. The weapon features a pistol grip and a steel frame stock that folds away. Citizens are urged to support troops in the Solomons by buying War Bonds and joining the Payroll Savings Plan with a top ten percent contribution.
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Solomons
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