Montgomery Ward Wins the First Round
Federal Judge Sullivan rules the War Labor Disputes Act does not authorize seizure of Montgomery Ward and Company. He states the president cannot take private property without proper legal authority even during wartime. The decision emphasizes constitutional limits and Congressional power to compel labor compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinto L. Sullivan
Montgomery Ere & Cyatpany
I ‘ Tors
Supcence Court
Montgomery Ward
Sullivan
War Labor Board
Congress
Acoy and Navy
Montgomery Ward & Company
Roosevelt
United States
Senators Unite Behind President On Foreign Policy
Sixteen newly seated United States Senators from both parties sign a letter to the President pledging cross party support for his foreign policy goals. Led by Democrat Fulbright of Arkansas and Republican Smith of New Jersey the group backs cooperations from the Dumbarton Oaks framework to the Atlantic Charter, aiming to reassure allies and advance a unified international agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
United States
Fulbright
Arkan
Smith
New Jersey
Whey
Haid
State Department
Sanger
American Senate
Cooperative Association of the Nations
Conference aims to shape economic nation ties at Dumbarton Oaks
The text discusses a conference likened to Dumbarton Oaks as a step toward a constructive program with broad national approval. It notes opposition as unpatriotic and references a June 19 date and a 290 cent figure in a fragmented excerpt.
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Dumbarton Oaks
Bea
Wallace Nomination Sparks Bipartisan Senate Debate
The piece argues the Senate should reject Wallace for the Cabinet due to questions about competence and ethics. It attacks Morgenthau and Roosevelt, urges blocking financial control by Wallace, and warns against packing the Supreme Court or expanding executive power.
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Spen
Behi
Dent
Wallace
Roosevelt
Senate
Morgenthau
Diatamiiv
Efor
Supreme Court
Semaichas
Commerce Department
Postwar draft rejections rise amid health concerns for workers
The article notes high early postwar rejection rates among young men, with 40 percent of those over 28 rejected and 30 percent among certain job groups like valets and chauffeurs. It cites regional differences, higher rejection for Negro registrants, and suggests health standards and migratory wartime work patterns influence outcomes.
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Oregon
Idaho
Waestie
Health and living standards among Negro migrants in the North
The piece notes that Negro migrants from the South show better health in the North due to superior living conditions and public health facilities. It argues for immediate improvement of Southern health facilities and discusses using postwar standards, with emphasis on disease reduction and mobilizing resources beyond graft and quotas.
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North
Paris
Nelsons report aids China war effort and economy
Donald M. Nelson, former War Production Board chair, reviewed China’s war setup. He created a Chinese War Production Board, linked it with U S ordnance, deployed a technical mission to boost output and quality, and secured faster loan funding. He foresees 1945 Chinese production doubling and a stronger postwar industrial role for China.
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China
Cnt
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Nelson
Neiton
Ledo-Burma Road
Old fable echoes in modern wartime thrift
In Boston Glove commentary, writers observe households coping with rationing and supply worries. The piece notes dining room or kitchen storage, points required to fill orders, and varying pantry conditions. It promotes Victory gardening as a practical, sensible solution for home canning and self sufficiency.
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Boston Glove
Coast Guard Letters Highlight War Experience and Courage
Letters from readers praise Coast Guard service and sacrifice in World War II. A Watervliet writer recalls comradeship and peril aboard ships in battles and airfields, urging restraint in criticism of service members. The second letter honors Andy Markos, a Coast Guardsman in Germany and his brothers in battle, stressing American resolve and the need to support allies.
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Sten
Florida
Messachu- He
Coast Guard
Esterday
Aleo
Coast
Bryginning
Coast Guardsmen
Coast Guardsman
Berlin
Andy Markos
Germany
Seventh Armored Division
Andy
Russia
Johnny
Holland
Stanley Markos
France
America
Sien
Promotions and Privilege in Wartime Government Debates
The piece questions whether favoritism and special favors drive promotions and policy in the Roosevelt era. It notes concerns over a minor priority grant to Elliott Roosevelt’s dog and links such acts to broader graft and influence peddling affecting veterans, unions, and war contractors.
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Washington
Eliott Moosevely
Franklin Roosevelt
Chicago
Federal Loan Agency
Secretary of Commerce
One Thousand Club
Democrats
Harding
Satara
Eliott Roosevelts
Brewster press vs Jones in synthetic rubber clash
The piece recounts Senate testimony where Senator Brewster cross examined Jesse Jones over the creation of technical and expert committees for rubber production prior to Pearl Harbor. It notes Republicans who once criticized Jones now backing him against Wallace and Willkie’s death related campaign maneuvers in Indianapolis.
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Washington
Pearl Harbor
Congress
Jesse James
National Defense Council
G. Oo. P. Sena
Jesse Jones
Henry Walace
Len Owen
Brewster
Assine
Imade Jones
E. Stertisius
Theational Defense Council
Senator Brewster
Mr. Jones
Jones
Ar, Jones
Mr Jones
Senator Brew
Ster
Buck
Willkie
Indianapolis
G. O. B. National Committee
Wendell Willkie
Wilkie
Chicago Tribune
Giartison Spangster
Iowa
Shield Ralph Cake
Oregon
Cake
Fred Baker
Norway and Russia reshaping wartime balance amid Narvik effort
Raymond Moley discusses Norway's sidelined wartime role as Allied forces move toward Narvik and airfields west of Russia. He notes refugee training in Canada and Sweden, warns against perceived privilege in wartime promotions, and praises Sweden Finland Russia détente while Moscow eases reparations as Scandinavia anticipates calmer days.
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Germany
Norway
Finland
Norwegian
Scandinavia
Russia
Stalin
Enem
England
United States
Rundstedt
Nore Way
Narvik
Canada
Sweden
Soun
Narvix
Far North
Baltic
Murmansk
Station Aimerican
Pronunciation Guide for Worsted and Worcester Names
A short explainer on pronouncing worsted Wor cester and related terms. It emphasizes correct vowel sounds for Worsted Worcester and Wooster, notes silent letters and common mispronunciations, and advertises a pamphlet on business letter writing from Frank Colby.
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Worted
Norfolk
England
Chaucer
Camferbury
Massachusetts
Worcester
Worcestershire
Wooster
America
Dee
Frank
Colby
Ask
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