Fallace Falls Flat on His Back
The 1956 politics issue is debated as Henry Wallace campaigns for Secretary of Commerce and defends the Economic Bill of Rights. The piece contrasts Wallace with Roosevelt, criticizing shifts in New Deal policy toward abundance and government spending. It cites past Roosevelt remarks on political imitation and measures, and comments on party platform shifts.
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Henry Wallace
RFC
New York
Wallace
Nearbiy
Roosevelt
Scareniy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Henry Agard Wallace
Washington
Mr. Wallace
Mie
Teamsters Union
Henry
New Deal P. A
Place
Wandate
Pridhess Moocher
U. S. Employment Service
New
Land
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Chicago
Sidney Hitman
Heary
Jones
Senate
Commerce ‘Department
Walplace
Department of Commerce
Mat
Farley
Byrnes
Soviet Aid to Japan Not on Big Three Agenda
In Commons, Richard Law says the question of Soviet aid to Japan will not be raised at the forthcoming conference. The piece notes Moscow’s view that the Soviet Union has borne heavy losses and may prefer Allied powers to continue bearing the main burden to defeat Japan.
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Richard Law
House of Commons
Russia
Tokyo
Harry Hopkins
Italy
United States
Britain
Japan
Moscow
Sq Union
Great Britain
Stalin
Allied leaders face end of European confederation period
The article argues the Allies must pursue unity at the forthcoming conference to shape Europe and avoid a Russian Western split. It notes Russia may seek a voice in Far East peace, but shows no moves yet. It warns mutual suspicion could threaten postwar stability if solidarity fails.
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Far East
Russia
Japan
Great Britain
Hopsins
Europe
War Crimes Aftermath and the Need for Action
The United Nations War Crimes Commission faces criticism for slow progress and funding gaps. Sir Cecil Hurst’s resignation leads to Lord Wright’s leadership as American and Norwegian delegates miss meetings. Calls grow to widen punishment beyond German leaders and to include any who helped start the war, urging renewed, decisive action by Britain and the United States.
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United States
Sri
United Nations War Crimes Commission
England
America
Russia
Russian Extraordinary State Commission
Iis
Cecil Hurst
Lord Wright
Herbert C. Pell Hiss
Naiser
War Crimes Commission
Homecoming Repeats The Same Old Job Woes
The excerpt laments returning to work after winter break amid repetitive routines and shared frustrations. It notes many people across the country resuming jobs on a subzero day and previews a collective, rueful greeting to daily life.
Educators oppose peacetime conscription and indoctrination
Twelve university presidents led by James Conant Harvard Edmund Day Cornell Harold Dodds Princeton and others urge Roosevelt to delay peacetime conscription arguing it risks social indoctrination and totalitarian regimentation. The piece links wartime service debates to dangers of state control and calls for careful policy beyond military needs.
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Roosevelt
James 8. Conant
Harvard
Edmund E. Day
Cornell
Harold W. Dodds
Princeton
Robert M. Hutchins
Chicago
Robert G. Sproul
California
M. Winston
Brown
Lfe
Rhineland
America
Nothing Changes at Our Desk and Office Again
A narrator returns to a familiar desk to find the same worn chair and routine. The piece portrays a tired, embittered atmosphere with echoes of conflict over labor and bureaucracy. The desk chair and typewriter symbolize stagnation and stubborn office culture.
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OPA
Papa
Feed the Birds Urges Hartford Readers to Help Starlings
The People's Forum urges residents to provide food for native birds amid heavy snow reducing natural supplies. Careful placement away from cats and dogs is advised to protect birds, with a note that star lings may accept outside food and owe a debt to birds for insect control.
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Hartford
People's Forum
Ati
Anonymous letters to The Record defend President and cigarette supply
A reader explains why anonymity is allowed for letters to The Record and debates the President’s portrait and cigarette shortages. The writer credits soldiers overseas and Roosevelt for cigarette availability, citing slow ships and Canadian cigarette access as factors, and argues Elizabeth misreads the situation.
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Elizabeth
the Record
Kay
Roosevelt
Canada
Co Oes
Defends Col Elliott Roosevelt Letter to the Editor
A reader criticizes an editorial on Col Elliott Roosevelt and War Department promotion steps. The writer argues Roosevelt would rank higher if not related to the President, while endorsing no policy. Ex Army officer from Troy cites slowness of Cohoes bus service and poor schedules for workers.
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Col
Elliott Roosevelt
Dispatch
War Department
Congress
Roosex
Roosevelt
Mmet
Memphis
Tim
Troy
Jan
Coboes
Coloes
Teem 2
Cohoes
Jong Aro
Albia
Sycaney
Eeman Park
Albany-Congress Street
Conoes
United Traction Co
War in the Far East Demands Massive Allied Ground Forces
In a wartime column, the author argues that despite attention on Europe, Japan’s control of the Canton Mankow Railway split Chita and threatens supplies. He warns that air power alone cannot defeat Japan and calls for a large Allied ground force, possibly 2.5 million to 3 million troops, to fight on the Asiatic mainland with coordinated American, Chinese, and Russian support.
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Washington
America
Europe
Far East
United States
Canton-Mankow
Chita
Joox
United States Navy
MacArthur
Japan
Justas
Churchil
Germany
Joseph Stilwell
Ching
Manchuria
China
Russia
Harry Hopkins
Rome
Chins
Philippines
South Ching Sea
Netherlands East Indies
Army
Jland
Coal crisis looms as miners seek higher wages
Washington previews a near certain nationwide coal strike on April 1. John L Lewis rejects Ickes wage and contract proposals, eyeing a shift differential and travel pay, while Wilson opposes big increases. The piece notes AFL enrollment and Little Steel Formula tensions amid inflation fears.
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Washington
L Jobs
L. Lewis
Ickes
Lewis
Rhiners
United Mine Workers
American Federation of Labor
AFL
1Teaders
C.loaf
L. Civalry
Chie Pri Murray
A. B. of L
Jona L. Lewis
Wilson
John L. Lewis
Miss Perkins
White House
Wall Street to White House Slurs Roosevelts Wallace Pick
Editor complains that Roosevelt’s choice of Wallace over Jones for the Commerce Department insults allies and betrays supporters. The piece accuses Roosevelt of public disdain, favoritism toward communists, and a cynical power play harming national effort and morale.
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Kentucky
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Chasenan
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Foreign Economic Administration
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