In Praise of WLB During the coal mine crisis
The War Labor Board is praised for standing ground against John L Lewis during the coal strike, despite past criticisms. It is noted the WLB lacked enforcement power and President Roosevelt’s backing, yet in this dispute it acted with patience and fairness. The Record Newspapers previously criticized the board but commend its handling of the crisis.
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War Labor Board
Mr. Roosevelt
Lewis
WLE
Labor Board
Secretari Ickes
Tekes
John L. Lewis
Record
Dawn glimmers as China awaits a new era milestones
The text envisions the end of Japanese expansion, Madame Chiang's return marked as a gala for China, and her presence in Chungking to observe Japan's retreat. It frames a hopeful dawn for China amid global conflict and shifting fortunes, urging readers to read the times.
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Madame Chiang
Chungking
China
Congress Recesses to Check Presidential Power
The Recess Congress suspends sessions to curb the President, fearing abuse of powers and treasury raids. It vows to resist attempts at dictatorial control, maintaining independence while acknowledging flaws, and may summon itself if executive overreach returns. The piece likens public skepticism to a proverb about the devil and monks.
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Congress
Washington
Troy
Madame Chiang Kai-shek Returns After Remarkable Odyssey
A long voyage by air covered about 40000 miles as Madame Chiang Kai-shek returned to Chungking after seeking medical care in the United States. As China's influential adviser and envoy, she has guided strategy with her husband and praised China’s fight against Japan. The Sino Japanese war nears its sixth anniversary with China’s position improving while Japan’s hold weakens under Allied support.
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China
Japan
Britain
United States
Yangtze Valley
A Pitiable Mess in Food Policy and Subsidies
A critical opinion denounces Washington for food shortages and price chaos as due to incompetent leadership. It calls for ceilings on farm products, retail prices, and wages, and dismisses subsidies as costly, temporary palliatives. Former President Hoover warns subsidies delay solutions and urges non political unity and compromise.
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Washington
Hoover
Critique of New Deal Plans and Economic Risks
The writer denounces the President and followers for rigid plans and irrational subsidies, arguing the New Dealers’ program harms democracy and long-term stability. They urge adherence to business standards, warn of economic damage, and call for competent leadership in Washington to awaken the nation.
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Herbert Hoover
Congress
Washington
Gloomy Dean Inge on Bomber Ethics and War Aims
The 83 year old pacifist Dean of St Pauls, once called the gloomy dean, questions bombing targets and argues against destroying cathedrals and residential districts. He notes uncertainty about Cologne Cathedral being hit and cites German propaganda while urging caution in wartime moral judgments. The piece defends precision bombing limits and warns against reversing wartime tactics to appease conscience.
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Dean Inge
St. Paul's Cathedral
London
Germany
Cologne
Teuton
St. Paul's
Westminster
Canterbury
Hell
Women in War Time Fashion and Trojans Welcome
Letters to The Record discuss anonymity for published communications and ask how women should dress during wartime. A Trojans note the need for a warm welcome for naval air service cadets at RPI and USO dances. The writer urges a balance between service wear and prewar feminine attire.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Naval Air Service
USO
The Political Stage Today Says Unity Key to War Effort
A column argues the home front suffers from political friction and lack of unity behind Roosevelt and government. It calls for New Deal leaders to apply Christian principles, reform court relations, and restore faith in administration to avoid a longer war and harsher postwar period.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Pronunciation guide for European place names and figures
A list of how to pronounce names including ARTURO RAWSON AMON DE VALERA and Fianna Fail, with syllable emphasis for DODECANESE ANKARA LAE CAEN WUPPERTAL SOLINGEN NEUSS REMSHED. Also explains Turkish and Irish terms and city pronunciations in practical phonetic hints.
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Arturo Rawson
Washington
Rawson
Eamon DE Valera
Irish Free State
Fianna Fail
Ireland
Dodecanese
Aegean
Ankara
Angora
Turkey
Lae
New Guinea
Caen
Arne
Kah
Wuppertal
Ruhr
Roor
Valley City
Elberfeld
El-Ber-Felt
Barmen
Barr-Men
Wupnertal
Solingen
Rhine Province
Foe
Zoe-Lingen
Neuss
Joyce
Noyss
Remshed
Bite
Mite
Rem-Shite
Washington circles dispute over Jones Wallace clash
Washington insiders reveal Vice President Wallace cleared his vitriolic press statement with his White House chief before blasting Jesse Jones to the press. The President learned of the move but did not read the release in advance. Wallace coordinated with the Office of War Information, though the White House gave the final OK. The piece notes ongoing friction around Dies Committee and Chester Davis, with Henry Wallace and FDR maintaining a close working relationship.
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Washington
Jesse Jones
Wallace
White House
Henry
Jones
Jesse
Capitol Hill
Board of Economic Warfare
Office of War Information
Martin
Chester Davis
Davis
Chester
Jimmy Byrnes
Montana
Earl Smith
Illinois
F. D. R. Lamont
L. Douglas
Death of Gen Sikorski reshapes Polish issue in exile
The death of Gen Sikorski in a Gibraltar air crash weakens the London Polish government in exile whose leadership had united Polish military help for the Allies. Moscow has cut ties and backs factions inside Russia forming the Kosciuszko Division, while Anders army trained in the Middle East remains tied to Allied plans for Europe invasion. The split threatens Allied solidarity and future borders, as Britain and the United States seek a united front against Hitler.
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Harvard
Allegheny Mountains
State Department
Iraq
Loy Henderson
Arkansas
Mangas
Midwest
Near East
Rives Matthews
Maryland
Georgia
Spain
Franco
Hitler
Mussolini
C. Davis
Wladislaw Sikorski
Gibraltar
United Nations
Sikorski
Soviet Union
Russia
Poland
Katyn Forest
London
United States
Britain
Joseph Stalin
Union of Polish Patriots
Wanda Wassilevska
Alexander E. Borneichuk
Anders
Middle East
Europe
Moscow
Kosciuszko
Berlin
Cairo
Solidarity
Stalin
Madame Wassilevska
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Thomas W. Lamont
Morgan
Lew Douglas
Douglas
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