Turkeys Long Delayed Break With Germany Nears
The column argues that Turkey is about to sever diplomatic ties with Germany, noting past neutrality as a strategic barrier for the Allies. It discusses Turkey’s wartime stance, relations with the United Nations, and potential future participation, suggesting Ankara aims to aid the Allied Balkans drive and improve its postwar standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Germany
Agsara
United Nations
Ankara
Near East
Balkans
Wehrmacht
Arabian Peninsula
North Africa
Europe
Amhara
Moscow
Dardanelles
Russia
Bulgaria
Hereniry
Russians Reach Baltic Marks Turning Point on Eastern Front
The Red Army’s Baltic advance near Riga is a major strategic victory, cutting two German armies from the main forces and threatening Finland’s position. It forecasts German retreat possibilities, while likening the event to Britain’s Dunkirk era losses and signaling limited hope for a German recovery on the Russian front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltic Sea
Riga
Red Army
Finland
Baron Mannerheim
Riste Ryti
Baltic
Latvia
Estonia
Dunkirk
Crimea
Norway
Koops
Gulf of Finland
English Channel
France
Quezon praised as statesman and ally of the Allied cause
The exiled Philippine Commonwealth president Manuel Quezon is hailed as a frail yet dynamic leader who supported American efforts in the Pacific. He is praised for loyalty to freedom, opposition to a puppet state under Japan, and his lasting impact as a man of singular purpose and statesmanship.
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Manuel Quezon
Philippine Commonwealth
Pacific
Senora Quezon
United States
Phiippine Commonwealth
Japan
Philippine
Quezon
Roosevelt
Fateful and Eventful August in World History
An overview of Augusts marked by world events from 1914 to 1944. It notes Germany’s 1914 invasion of France, 1934 Hitler consolidation, 1941 Soviet-German pact context, and 1943–44 Allied advances in Sicily, Normandy, and pressure on Berlin. Also mentions the Red Army progress toward Berlin and ongoing aggressive German resistance. The piece ends with a warning not to underestimate Nazi resolve.
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Germany
France
Marne
Adolf Hitler
Stalin
Munich
Hitler
Russia
Sicily
Kharkov
Africa
Italy
East Prussia
Baltic
Stalingrad
Warsaw
Latvia
Estonia
Vistula
Red Army
Berlin
Normandy
Vocational Guidance Needs After War Returns
The War Manpower Commission urges urgent expansion of vocational counsellors to aid returning veterans and to fill long term needs in social work industry business schools and government. It argues guidance is weak and must be strengthened immediately to avoid poor education choices driven by prejudice or chance.
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War Manpower Commission
United States
Education guidance for veterans and schools discussed
The piece argues for widespread expert counseling in high schools and colleges to aid students in education and vocational choices. It proposes a shared counselor model, funding feasibility, and a plan to repurpose personnel after veterans guidance ends. It also mentions Allied Normandy operations and then pivots to real estate price uncertainty.
Veterans to get government backed business loans
Current Comment To Set Up GA. Joe in Business argues veterans returning from war face uncertain prospects in business. It proposes a government guarantee up to 2000 dollars on loans for qualified veterans, with banks or lenders covering the other half. The piece notes risk of failure but frames the plan as prudent protection for both government and veteran while benefiting community prosperity.
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Joe
Buffalo News
Sam Himsel
Uncle Sam
Joan
Waves serve beyond decoration in Navy defense duties
The Newark News notes 72,000 Waves on their second anniversary with praise from Secretary Forrestal and Admirals King and Nimitz. They assist in preparing Navy planes, directing training flights, and teaching aerial and antiaircraft gunnery. Forrestal promises greater overseas shore duty opportunities, highlighting the service’s expanding roles and competence.
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Newark News
United States Navy
Washington
New York
Forrestal
Admiral King
Nimitz
Shrinking Wolf Pack in Atlantic After D-Day
After 1943 the Nazi U boats declined as Allied forces intensified anti submarine warfare. Churchill and Roosevelt noted subs massed at French ports but few merchant ships were sunk. Constant bombing of bases and shipyards, air patrols, and bases like the Azores helped reduce the threat, though the danger remained as a formed menace.
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Minneapolis Star Journal
Atlantic
Hitler
Churchill
Roosevelt
Norman
Adolf
Azores
Anonymous Letters From The Record Readers
A collage of letters from Troy and Menands readers discuss anonymity in Columns, routes from Menands to Burden Lake, wartime families seeking solace, and complaints about loud noises. An editor’s note about signed contributions and a soldier’s wife’s plea for peace frame the local concerns and civic sentiment during 1944.
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Tee. UL & Pat Ofte
Record
Menands
Burden Lake
Spring Avenue
Menands Bridge
Fivkii
Campaign Speech Strategy in Roosevelt and Dewey Campaigns
A historical overview argues transcontinental tours and frequent speeches often backfire in elections. It notes Roosevelt may skip early campaigning or travel abroad, while Dewey leans to limited speeches and timed appearances. The piece compares past front porch campaigns with modern radio and coast-to-coast efforts and their impact on voter perception.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Dewey
Sir. Roosevelt
Wiliam McKidney
Canton
Ohio
William Jennings Bryan
Wilson
Long Branch
Charles Evans Hughes
Warren Harding
Marion
Cox
John W. Davis
President Coolidge
Smith
Hoover
Herbert Hoover
James A. Farley
Franklin Roosevelt
German Prisoner Diet Rights Contrast With American Meals
Washington officials report exchanged prisoners describe German camp diet as mostly water, thin soup, moldy bread, and two potatoes for supper, while Red Cross packages prevent malnutrition, whereas American prisoners in Poland face starvation. Also notes Russian artillery massing, debate over air power versus ground support, and party power plays involving Taft, Hillman, and labor movements within the Democratic Party.
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Washington
War Department
Ofisg
Fed Cross
Sweesey
United States
Metter
Alana
Esther
Joseph
Red Army
Normandy
France
Air Corps
Germany
Hungary
Rumania
Czechoslovakia
Resurt
Dow
Eruilkrey
Sidney Hillman
New York
Hillman . Brain.strusters
Democratic Party
Labor Party
Labor. Party
Ohio
Bob Taft
Dewey Campaign Train Tour With Pennsylvania Delegates
Gov Tom Dewey and Mrs Dewey led a 26 governor contingent to St Louis for a Republican gathering. The nine car Pennsylvania Railroad train is described as a special campaign conveyance, with reporters along paid by their outlets and travel expenses covered. The trip contrasts with prewar World Series specials, noting austere political travel. Continued on Page Fourteen.
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Pittsburg
Tom Dewey
New York
Dewey
St. Louis
John Bricker
Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pullman Co
Pennsylvania
Republicana
Nonsense Word Of The Week And Language Notes
A fragment discusses nonsense words and word origins. It cites dis gruntled and tantamount examples, notes pronunciation quirks, and invites readers to request a pamphlet by sending a self-addressed envelope to Frank Colby.
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Lewis Carroll
Miche
Frank Colby
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Gh Bete Vad
Frank
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Ferca Troy
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Aancien
State Department of Education
By Galbraith
Sit Street
Vandenburg Avenue
North Greenbush
Williams’ Farm
Whiteview
Snyder's Corners
West Sand Lake
Manort's Corners
Dama
RL Ik
Beth
David Lawrence
Landon
Wendell Willkie
Bryan
Onl
Nimgel
Exasia
Wiltikis
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Philadelphia
Willkie
The
Merry
Drew Pearson
United ‘Forces
Charles Beards
Coxj
Theodore Green
Rhode Island
Scott Lucas
Winoia
West
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