Vote of Confidence For Mackenzie King
The article discusses Mackenzie King amid Canada’s conscription debate, noting U S and Britain roles in the war and Quebec opposition. It highlights Canada’s reliance on allies for defense, urges unity, and references Chiang Kai-shek, China’s war effort, and Allied supply routes in Asia. The piece contrasts isolationist views with wartime necessity and emphasizes national responsibilities within the United Nations context.
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L. Mackenzie King
Canada
Mackenzie Hing
United States
Dominion
British Commonwealth
England
Quebec
Wettlefields
Europe
United Nations
Great Britain
Cuise
Chinese Crisis Demands Action
Americans cannot view the Chinese crisis with resignation as Chiang Kai-shek leads a divided China against Japan. Reports from Chungking stress 60 days could settle China’s fate, with Changsha and Rangoon battles displaying Japan’s ongoing aggression. The Generalissimo remains the symbol of resistance, and U.S. policy should push for unity and strong Chinese leadership to stem the Japanese advance.
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Japan
Ching
Commmunists
Chiang
Kweiyang
Chungking
Labox
China
Csimg
Burma Road
Uhal Vitaligh
Ledo Road
Ty Tien
Chiang Kabshex
Capitah
America
Chiang Kaishek
Kunming
Changsha Iasi
Rewichou
Conscription Debate Delays Postwar Military Policy
A column argues that compulsory peacetime service, regardless of name, remains conscription conflicting with American beliefs. It cites calls from advocates and concerns about postwar bases and forces, urging postponement of any decision until after the war to avoid a return to large conscription or perpetual armed readiness.
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Roosevelt
Federal Council of Churches
Congress
United States
France
The Pearl Harbor Decision
The article discusses the decision against a court martial for Pearl Harbor and contrasts the Roberts Report with later Army and Navy inquiries. It notes Congress extending the statute of limitations and questions motivations to bury statements, arguing the Roberts Report is more trustworthy than subsequent investigations.
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Pearl Harbor
Congress
Roberts
Kimmel
Short
Army
Navy
Blame and secrecy in Pearl Harbor debate
The piece argues secrecy protects possible high level involvement in Pearl Harbor events. It cites conflicting commissions, questions honesty, and urges full disclosure sooner or later, warning that avoiding truth harms national credibility in wartime.
Advance Into the Saar Promises Long German War Effort
The advance into the Saar Basin, penetrating into the Siegfried Line and approaching Saarbrucken, signals a major Allied push. Patton’s Third Army tightens its grip on a key mining and manufacturing region, with many coal mines and smelting plants captured, while caution remains about the beltlike, heavily defended Siegfried Line and the expected duration of the fight. The piece praises Allied resolve and warns that victory may come slowly, likening the Saar loss to a blow as damaging as losing Pittsburg or Detroit to Germany.
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Siegfried Line
Saarbrucken
George S. Patton
Third Army
Saar Basin
Germany
Saar
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
Leyte
Japan
Pittsburg
Detroit
United
Helland
Switzerland
Reich
Patton
Forum letter debate over Hoover Roosevelt and press
A readers letter column discusses political faith and anonymity in The Record Newspapers. It compares Hoover and Roosevelt through their promises versus deeds, questions the electoral system, and criticizes press judgment across campaigns while urging careful reading of published speeches. The piece ends noting continued discussion on Page Sixteen.
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Record
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Roosevelt
C. A Hi
Mr. Roosevelt
Dewey
C.ash
Ans
A. A
England
Russia
C. a_ HL
C. A
Asmuch
Time to Reexamine Reconversion Blunders in War Stoppage
Washington article argues three major blunders by political and commercial groups pushed reconversion before military needs were met. It cites Wilson and Nelson, war production pressures, and inadequate artillery readiness as key factors, with blame spread across Army, Navy, and press priorities.
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Army
Nav
Charles E. Wilson
War Production Board
White House
Beteen
Donald Nelson
Paris
Mr.Wilson
Ed Wilson
Nelson
Wilson
Navy
Germany
Europe
Keans
Normandy
Anal
Ersiod
Efort Iself
Planta
Washington
J. A. Krug Wo
Lend-Lease probe looms as Washington scrutinizes U S aid
The Washington Merry-Go-Round reports rising talks of a Congressional inquiry into Lend-Lease, fueled by British moves to export goods and alleged misuses. It notes possible reviews of Stettinius letters, Rockefeller ties to French papers, and a raised clerk hire budget reflecting salary concerns in Congress.
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Congress
Washington Administration
Wik
Feexport
Lord Keynes
Washington
United States
Traq
Iraq
Patrick J. Hur Fey
Ambasgvador
China
James Landis
Near East
England
Russia
Britain
Greece
Italy
Belgium
Ethiopia
Laly
SGTE
Ed Stettinius
Rockefeldler
Nelson
Bas Bees
Genevieve Tebauis
Pour Po Victoire
Latin America
Ltit
Macame Tatoulsitty
de Gaulle
de Gaude
13At
Mme. Pahouis
Nelson Rocketetter
Hate
Taboursi
Latvia
America
House of Representatives
Acal
Oursite
Congress Tong
Sam
Kiebert
Texas
Spelvin Describes Views on Social Equality at Hearing
Mrs Georgiana Spelvin Testifies to a Special Committee on Social Equality offering a personal view shaped by family and community experience. She cautions against demanding social equality for certain groups while noting social friction and wartime pressures influence attitudes and policy.
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New York
Georgiana Spelvin
Ed Negro
Spelvin
Nilis
Spelvin—torell
How to pronounce tricky English loanwords in daily speech
A collage of reader questions on pronunciation from cities like Pittsburg Cuba Houston North Hollywood Prescott and Kansas City. Frank Colby answers cover daiquiri pronunciation Daiguiri Australia Yerta Australis carrot and goorMEH the gourmet term and the phrase good afternoon with noted usage concerns and guidance.
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Pittsburg
L. EM
Inswer
Caney
Cuba
America
Houston
Kahr
North Hollywood
M.S
Youngston
Ganswer
Southern Land
Prescott
K. cD
Goormeh
Kansas City
Kévin C. Hill
Frank Colby
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the Saar
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