Warsaw falls to Russians and Poles amid brutal occupation
A dramatic retelling asserts Warsaw was captured by Poles and Russians after prolonged German siege. It condemns German rule as savage and brutal, notes Jewish suffering and uprisings, and expresses belief Poland will endure and rebuild beyond Hitler’s regime.
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Warsaw
Russia
Hitler
Germany
Teutons
Poland
Reich
Europe
Pompeii
Herculaneum
Vesuvius
St. Pierre
Mt. Pelee
Berlin
Why Russians Can Move Fast And Western Armies Struggle
An analysis of the Russian campaign contrasts eastern terrain with the American prairie region. It argues that high ground, vast front lines, and scarce local defenses make eastern operations more demanding, requiring greater manpower and materials. The piece notes Poland’s recent history and questions the feasibility of building siege lines like Siegfried or Maginot on home soil.
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Russia
Poland
The Front's Struggle and Russia's Manpower
The text argues the western front needs defenses stretched thin, while Russia has inexhaustible manpower to press forward. It notes America and Britain must balance results with cost, and contrasts democratic energy with Russia's more expansive manpower against Hitler.
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Russia
America
Britain
Hitler
A Remedy Worse Than the Disease
A legislative measure by Assemblyman Brees to curb unenrolled voters would backfire, harming independent thinking citizens and minority influence. The bill would prevent unenrolled voters from aiding any party and could force each major party to nominate its own regular enrollee. It would hobble democracy and should be voted down.
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Cabinman
Orlo M. Brees
Bingham- Tan
Legisiewyse 2 Bilt
Anterigun Labor
Assemblyman
Brees
Churchill Defends Unconditional Surrender View
The piece argues against peace by negotiation, citing Churchill's stance that Britain and allies reject bargaining with Nazi Germany. It warns that compromise would prolong conflict, urging a finish at any cost to prevent future wars and stressing that Axis powers must be defeated to justify wartime sacrifices.
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Churchill
War-weary Allies must pursue decisive victory now
The passage asserts that surrender would waste the sacrifices of soldiers who died for peace. It argues that their sons deserve a complete, decisive, permanent victory, warning against yielding to weariness and urging continued effort to secure triumph.
Labor and Work or Fight Labs Debate in Washington
Labor lobbyist Lewis G Hines denounces work or fight legislation before the House Military committee claiming it is not representative of organized labor The writer argues workers should support measures aiding war effort and that labor can gain public goodwill by backing victory actions, warning against dissent that harms those in battle
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Washington
Lewis G. Hines
House Miliary Committee
Oarat
America
Mr. Hines
Opening the Black Sea
Two Wash ington dispatches link a plan to lend lease sixty Liberty ships to Russia within three months and Turkish permission for transit through the Dardanelles. The arrangement would let Russia use Odessa Sevastopol and Nikolaev sky ports, abandoning the perilous Persian Gulf route, while Tehran talks and Montreux ties shape a pro Allied transit stance.
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Newark News
Washington
United States
Russia
Dardanelles
Odessa
Sevastopol
Nivolaevy
Ttack
Persian Gulf
Iran
United Nations
Teheren
Sombety Stores and Farm Labor Pay in Wartime Debate
Senator Thomas's bill targets farmer personal and hired labor prices amid wartime strain, suggesting wage comparisons with urban labor and town life. The piece critiques taxation, price control, and looming congressional moves, arguing rising costs threaten farmers' buying power and social tension.
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Louisville
Thomas
White House
United States
Congress
Record Newspapers Preserve Anonymity for Letters to Editor
The Record Newspapers state readers may sign letters to preserve anonymity in their columns. If not signed, publication cannot be guaranteed. The paper reserves the right to edit and shorten all letters as needed.
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Nee UL S. Pal Ottis
Writers of Communications
Record
Reader Questions and Answers From The Record Hoosick Falls
A collection of reader inquiries from January 10 1925 to January 15 1945 addressing wartime camp rumors entry of U S troops into Argentina internment rules prayer bonds beneficiary changes tax deductions and fishing rules. The items name The Record editor and reply with guidance from authorities including the Argentine Consulate General in New York the Federal Reserve Bank New York and Library of Congress. The letters show era concerns over war policy finance and local civic rules.
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South America
U.S
Argentia
U. S
Fiji Islands
New York
United States
The Political Stage Today By David Lawrence
A Washington analysis by David Lawrence notes Roosevelt avoids plan specifics before the Big Three conference. It discusses American public opinion shifts, the wartime aims, and how Poland and Greece impact U S policy with Britain and Soviet actions looming. It cites rising isolationist critique and Britain’s friendship, plus Stettinius' status and British reactions.
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Roozevelt
Britain
Russia
America
Poinis
Manchuria
Belgium
France
Zel Bium
London
Economist
Vandersberg
Briliante
Stettinius
Anna Boettiger gains influence as Truman confidant at White House
Washington column notes Anna Boettiger, Truman daughter in law, serves as hostess and advisor at the White House. She handles private reports, appointments, and strategic input on Italian policy as the president leans on family insight alongside longtime confidants. The piece also profiles the Boettiger family, military service, and political dynamics surrounding the Truman administration.
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Harry Hopkins
Roosevelt
Anna Boettiger
Anna
White House
Agna
Lena Hata
Seattle
Jona Boeettiger
the Post-Intelligencer
John
Ansa
Bowttiger
Meyor Kelly
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Jersey City
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Walker
Bob Hanneman
F. DB. R
Henry Wallace
Harry Truman
Boettiger
State Department
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Gamebridge
Mayo Clinic
Hollywood
Franklin, Jr
University of Virginia
Armed Services
Udug—C
Slang Evolution GI Joe in War Time
Westbrook Pegler discusses how the terms GI and Joe emerged among soldiers during the draft, noting self invention rather than civilian origin. He contrasts usage with earlier terms like Buddy, cites Damon Runyan and Stettinius, and recalls river city press culture and baseball era anecdotes, ending with a page continuation note.
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Joe
Bisi ‘Wutat
Buddy
Damon Runyan
Henry Mencken
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