William Allen White hailed as nation's public servant
The death of William Allen White is mourned as a loss to Kansas and to the country. He stood as a foremost editor and a nestor of public service, famed for liberal constitutionalism, cautious reform, and a lifelong faith in democracy and the Bill of Rights. His voice and standards endure in the memory of readers from Maine to California.
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Softening Germany Amid Bombardment and Propaganda
Describes Nazi leadership assurances to Germans that the war would end quickly, claims of German resilience, and the shift from outer raids to inner city bombings. Notes Berlin and other cities suffering heavy destruction, with propaganda trying to maintain morale as Allied attacks intensify.
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Teutons
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Essen
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Hanover
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Subsidies urged by white collar workers to curb food prices
The piece argues white collar employees seek subsidies to fight rising food costs, noting their real wages lag prewar levels and inflation is driven by higher wages in other sectors. It warns subsidies inflate money in circulation and fail as a remedy, urging elimination from price and wage control systems.
Debate on Spain's neutrality and US demands
The author argues Spain's neutrality is dubious and criticizes US demands that would force Spain to intern Axis ships. The piece notes the paradox of demanding neutrality while pressing for actions that could favor the Allies or the Nazis, urging a consistent policy and balance in addressing Spain's conduct.
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Allies weigh war move over Spain and Italy ships
The piece argues that a test of actions could trigger an Allied declaration of war against Spain, allowing seizure of Italian ships as spoils. It suggests the US requests may aim for this, and if not, accepts Italian ship internment to pressure Spain into compliance, or push Spain to declare neutrality or belligerency.
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Spain
United States
Crisis at Rome Beachhead Deepens Allied Advance
Desperate German counterattacks fail to halt Allied expansion south of Rome as troops push 6 to 12 miles inland. The push threatens transport routes, with air and sea dominance aiding the invasion. German forces face a complex problem near Rome, while the main defense line remains stubborn. The report notes the crucible of battle still to come and cautions against assuming an imminent fall of Rome. In lighter notes, jokes about Scottish surnames and Roosevelt’s bid for life appear alongside satirical quips about OWI figures.
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Signs of Progress in State Department Policies
The Utica Press reviews recent State Department actions toward fascist regimes. It notes Hull's realism vis a vis Russia and criticizes past advice leading to leniency. It cites Franco's Spain, Argentina's government, and Bolivia links, suggesting a need for a tougher line, with caution against overreacting yet avoiding repeats of errors.
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Haly
Pulse of the People at Office 1944 War Era Letters
A sequence of readers letters concerns anonymous submissions to The Record, wartime shopper fatigue, and a critique of inconsiderate shoppers. A Troy correspondent lampoons garbage collection strikes, labor strain, and public health duties amid wartime context, joking about copyrights and public relations courts.
Westbrook Pegler on Roosevelt Dewey and the voters
The column argues a fourth Roosevelt term would nearly finish the current government, urging Congress to let servicemen vote. It contends Dewey would face a handicap if labor and military voters, shaped by the New Deal, fear change and distrust Republicans allies.
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Washington Merry-Go-Round on De Gaulle Vichy split and Rome risks
The column critiques State Department appeasement of Vichy and Eisenhower's shift to De Gaulle, arguing a gap between policy makers and public sentiment. It warns Rome may fall to German pressure as Allied advance nears, and notes Russia's war weariness and desire to finish the war swiftly while pursuing security through cooperation with other powers.
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Publicity as leverage in protesting Japanese war crimes
The piece argues that public disclosure of Japanese mistreatment of prisoners is essential to mobilize global opinion and pressure Japan. It asserts such publicity will hurt Japanese interests in South America and neutral Europe, undermine postwar trade, and erode Japan's prestige. It predicts Cairo Conference terms will be fully supported and notes potential shifts in peace terms due to widespread condemnation.
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