Czechoslovakia and Russia Hold War Era Conference
A pivotal Moscow meeting between President Eduard Benes and Premier Stalin signals a possible cornerstone for Central European security. The alliance aims to shield freedom in the heart of Europe as Poland Hungary and Romania may shift borders, while Czechoslovakia’s wartime sacrifices and leadership are highlighted as crucial to final victory.
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Cairo
Teheran
Moscow
Eduard Benes
Czechoslovakian
Stalin
Russia
Europe
England
Czechoslovakia
Britain
Freedom
Poland
Hungary
Rumania
Republic of Silence
Olomouc
German Secret Weapon Thunder in Wartime Hype
For months Nazi leaders and the controlled press warned of drastic reprisals against Allied bombardment. Hitler and Goering spoke of punitive measures while German publications hinted at new tactics. Analysts debate whether a rocket weapon, long pursued since Napoleon’s era comparisons, could emerge as a surprise factor, including rocket firing planes and ground rocket systems.
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Hitler
Britain
Marshal Goering
Uni
Sava
Germen
Caini
Long range rocket risk and Allied air power rhetoric
The passage discusses a potential long-range German rocket capability built without a heavy gun, noting limited effectiveness against Britain if developed. It argues such weapons could kill thousands and destroy property, but would not alter the war’s outcome. It also credits British resilience and Allied air superiority enabling strikes on German positions along the French coast with growing fury.
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Britain
Resist 25 percent tax amendment to the Constitution
The piece argues constitutional amendments destabilize law and democracy. It rejects a 25 percent tax cap, urging Congress to adjust fiscal policy through ordinary legislation rather than amending the basic charter. It cautions against expanding constitutional scope for tax limits and favors fiscal restraint within existing law.
War leaders in presidential talks spark party division
The piece argues against nominating active generals MacArthur or Marshall for president during wartime. It warns removal from their posts would distress the nation, while noting confidence in the American people and the need to keep war leadership separate from politics as delegates prepare for next year's political choices.
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Senecar Vandenherz
Michigan
War and Navy Departments
Douglas
Harold E. Sussen
Marshall
Stassen
MacArthur
Marshell
Republican missteps threaten 1944 bid and party unity
The piece argues that some Republicans push to replace Wendell Willkie with veterans, risking the party’s 1944 chances by backing isolationists or aging figures. It warns against drafting Alf Landon or General MacArthur and suggests Democratic nomination of General Marshall would also be bad for all sides if Roosevelt retires.
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Wendell Willkie
Alf
Landon
MacArthur
Marshall
Roosevelt
Charlie Michelson
Democratic National Committee
Republican National Headquarters
Dewey
Warren
California
Spangler
Alf Landon
Washington
J. Kingsbury Smith
Hull’s Balkan Warning Echoes Across War Fronts
Secretary of State Hull bluntly warned Bulgaria Romania and Hungary to quit the war, tying the message to Cairo and Teheran agreements. The move coincides with unrest in the Balkans and renewed Allied pressure on Nazi targets, signaling intensified psychological warfare and a push for quicker German surrender.
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Hull
Bulgaria
Romania
Hungary
Cairo
Teheran
Hitler
Balkan
Russia
Finland
Rumania
Josip (Tito) Broz
Yugoslavia
Sofia
Arnold
Germany
Balkans
Turkey
Austria
Reich
Current Comment On Coal Oil Lamp Lobby In Congress
The piece critiques Senate Finance Committee actions on tax plans tied to pressure groups facing House reductions. It notes cuts to furs, cabarets, luggage and amusement taxes while preserving wage earners’ relief and slight beer tax increases. The column questions why electric light bulbs are taxed among luxuries and wonders about a kerosene lobby in Congress.
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Louisville Courier Journal
Treasury
House
Senate Finance Committee
Echans
Senate
Congress
Time Zone Answers and Army Lapel Pins In Wartime Letters
Readers seek wartime practicality and sentiment. Ex service lapel pins will be available around January at the Albany Induction Center for discharged servicemen. The Record prints time differences between New York and distant locales Hawaii Australia and notes the date line. A holiday reflection from T/4 Norman R Nelson emphasizes the American way of life during service and family life.
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Albany
Time In
Hecora
Norman R. Nelson
Dac
British Attitude Toward Women in Politics Compared to US
Westbrook Pegler compares English and American views of women in politics with emphasis on suffrage history and notable figures like Lady Astor and Frances Perkins. He argues Americans have seen limited gains and often view women politicians as ordinary hacks, while British debate politics more openly. The piece cites incidents in Parliament and contrasts parliamentary manners with US governance.
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New York
England
House of Commons
Congress
Repreentatives
Labor
Mary Norton
Jersey City
Frank Hague
Frances Perkins
Department of Justice
War Labor Board
Manpower Commission
New Deal
London
Scountess Astor
Viscountess Astor
Emmanuel Shinwell
George Avis
Asver
Stanme
House of Dominons
Shinwell
Prefer Own Drug Store Restaurant or Grocery
A General Foods survey reported by Clarence Francis shows that the average American in a city over 25,000 would start a drug store or a restaurant or a grocery if he went into business. He spoke at the National Restaurant Association convention in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Cleveland, QO
iPi
General Foods Corp
Clarence Francis
The
Concern
National Restaurant Association
Teheran conference shifts balance of power in Asia
The Washington Merry-Go-Round notes that Teheran deepens Russian leverage across the Gulf of Persia, the Red Sea, and the Indian Ocean, likely shaping postwar India policy and British strategy. It cites Stalin pressuring Churchill and Roosevelt, reshaping diplomacy and era dynamics, with lasting implications for Britain's empire.
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Washington
Stalin
Roosevelt
Churchill
Diplomatic Corp
Teheran
Russia
Gulf of Persia
Red Sea
Indian Ocean
India
Britain
Iran
Afghanistan
Great Britain
Hitler
Willkie
Moscow
Casablanca
Mispronunciations and Language Myths in Roosevelt Era Speech
Readers critique Roosevelt mispronunciations as "RUZE-ub-velt" and note rhetoric heard in government circles. The column discusses Roosevelt name origin, pronunciation guidance, and a brief Q&A on farewell etymology, ending with an ad for a Business English pamphlet by Frank Colby.
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White House
Ruze
Roosevelt
Frank Colby
Political Stage Washington Democrats Hope After 1944 Setbacks
In the 1944 election fight Democrats gain optimism as Republicans fracture under internal smear efforts aimed at Willkie. Critics accuse Willkie of progressive leanings and aiding Roosevelt policies, with long-standing isolationist and Wall Street conspiracy theories revived to undermine GOP unity. Continued discussion signals a political shift and a page continuation.
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Washington
Wendell Willkie
Roosevelt-Hall
Republican Party
Senate
Willkie
Wall Street
Roosevelt
Mr. Willkie
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Troy
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Hawaii
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Central Australia
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City of Perth
Central Pacific
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East
Virginia Abc Board
Richmond
Virginia
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Gopolitics
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Wib
Sidney J. Weinberg
Goldman, Sachs and Co
Phi Beta Kappa
Donald Nelson
Phi Betta Kappa
Weinberg
Roanoke
David Lawrence
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