Hulls postwar liberty stance challenged by realities
The piece debates Cordell Hulls promise of liberty for all against practical limits after World War II. It argues the United States cannot guarantee worldwide independence, noting colonial empires, geopolitics, and the need for cooperation with Britain and Soviet Russia. It cautions against empty guarantees and urges cautious optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albis Press
Tharstas
Ses
Associated Press
Cordell Hull
United States
Hull
The
Atlantic Chantel
Germany
Japan
India
Churenik
Africa
Soviet Russia
Moscow
Russia
Britain
Europe
Great Britain
Siate
Hes
Progress Report on Allied War Progress May 1943
On the eve of expanding operations in Europe this report recalls the year since May 1942. It notes sinking more U boats than the enemy built in May 1943 and describes advances from Africa to Italy with Sicily secured and Rome in artillery range. Bomber and fighter strength from England is cited as growing to 1200 bombers and 1000 fighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
North Atlantic
Africa
Jurgen von Arnim
Italy
Sicily
Italian
Rome
England
Germany and Allies Press On Across Europe and Asia
The article recalls Allied advances over the past year, noting 1000 Allied planes in Europe and Italy, Soviet summer offensives in the Kuban area, and liberation of Asian territory. It highlights Attu recapture, Aleutian gains, Lae and Salamaua progress, and advances toward Tokyo with bases within 800 miles. It predicts Europe may end by next May and Japan by year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Europe
Italy
Kuban Arca
Caucasus
Romania
Poland
Attu
Kiske
Aleutian Islands
South Pacific
Guadne
Solomon Islands
Newarai
MacArthur
Lae
Salamaua
Philippines
Tokyo
Japan
Court Decrees Dictatorship Endangers Civil Rights
A letter argues the DC Circuit ruling on War Labor Board jurisdiction undermines citizen rights. It claims Congress cannot authorize unconstitutional actions and warns courts are being used to enforce tyranny, threatening habeas like remedies and constitutional protections. It cites Magna Charta and Roosevelt era actions as precedents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Court of Appeals For
District of Columbia
War Labor Board
Congress
WLE
United States
United States Court of Appeals
WLB
Roosevelt
The Air Age Opened by Rapid Aircraft Production
The government reports hundreds of thousands of planes built in March and millions more in progress, signaling a swift shift to air power. Officials note air travel raises new legal rights and restrictions as nations debate aviation sovereignty and safety near ground level.
War Drives Change in Air Travel and Migration
The piece states 2,500,000 boys in the United States are dying in the war and many more migrate abroad. It claims flying is no longer a luxury but a normal part of life and that there will be no return to earth-borne transportation after peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Secretary of War
Air Corps
Navel Ayers
Harvard University
Nieman
Harry Luce
Life
Time
Fortune
Luce
Henry Mencken
Lace
Roosevelt
Allahama
Florida
Costello and Dies
Congress
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Public faith in politics urged amid fears of decline
An analysis cites a National Opinion Research Center survey from the University of Denver showing seven in ten Americans disapprove of politics as a career and five in ten doubt a man can stay honest in public life. The piece urges continued faith in elected leaders and political careers to preserve democracy.
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Republic
Washington
Madison
Adams
Jefferson
Charles Beard
Prompt and Proper Action in St Louis Transport Strike
The strike by St Louis transport workers spurred immediate re classification of deferments for essential industry workers. City officials and War Labor Board faced pressure as bus and trolley crews walked out over minor pay disputes, prompting strong calls to deter future wildcat strikes in war industries. An Indiana boy extinguished a school fire as a closing note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
War Labor Board
St. Louis Transportation System
Indiana
Lynching Talk Questions German Civility in War
The Rochester Times-Union weighs Goebbels claims of restraining lynchings of Allied airmen in Germany. The piece argues such rhetoric may reveal German civilization or barbarity, noting Swedish and German reports of lynchings and warning of moral retribution and spreading violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goebbels
Germany
Syer
Anonymity and Allotment Questions From The Record Readers
Letters discuss preserving anonymity in the column, eligibility rules for mothers of service members to receive monthly allotments of 237 or 350 depending on support needs, and a citizen critique of Democratic policy and leadership. The writer cites officials for guidance and laments postwar policy direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District 2
Second Service Command
State Street
Albany
Office of Dependency Benefits
Newark
N. TL
Bureau of Allotments and Allowantes
War Department
Washington, D.C
Writers brainstorm wartime stories at Cole’s New York office
In a candid, comic exchange at editor Cole’s office, staff propose stories to lift morale and spark public thought during the war. They joke about interviewing President Roosevelt’s grandchildren and Churchill on Spain while debating risks of government scrutiny and agent interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cole
California
Rochester
Airdale
Ner Fox
Newark
Merray Davis
Séhor
Kansas City
Trigger
Rodand-Gun
Davis
LaGuardia
Washington
Sistie
Buzzie
Churchill
Spain
Mik Gred
Mr. Cole
Department
Army
Cote
Mr. Williiams
Ladies’ Home Journal
Wac’s
Newsreem
Mr. Waltman
3. B. Morgan
Mr. Davis
Bridges Attacks on Roosevelt War Policy Stir GOP Debate
The column notes Republican strategist Senator Bridges of New Hampshire criticizes F D R leadership on war and peace. It cites Bridges urging a durable peace and warns against perpetual power politics, while also mentioning other GOP figures and the broader anti Roosevelt trend among some editors and politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republican Party
Bridges
New Hampshire
F.D. R
Senate
Roosevelt
New York Times
Hey
Saturday Evening Post
Forrest Davis
Teheran
FLD. R
Advanice
Senator Bridges
Prophet Luce
Japanese strategy in China shapes war prospects
The analysis argues Japan will wage a rear guard fight to lose the Netherlands East Indies within ten months while hugging the Chinese coast to complicate invasion of China. It notes a Burma road bypass failure, airlift limits from Burma, and forecasts a new Japanese push from China as monsoon season nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Netherlands East Indies
Southwest
Pacific
China
Europe
Kunming
Burma
United States
Alfies
Britain
Pronunciation Quirks and Language Tips in City Letters
Readers debate accent stress for organizational names and foreign phrases. Experts explain syllable emphasis in words like organization, maîtred hotel, and related terms, while phonetics questions spark suburban correspondence about pronunciation and spelling in daily usage.
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Rochester Times-Union
Denys Wortman
Record
the Record
Troy
America
Hitler
Democratic Party
John N. Garner
Garner
Martin H Devoer
Mechanicville
Fair
Westbrook Pegler
Pegler
Sissie
Buzie
Mr. Trullinger
Com Trunista
Mr. Waikmayan
Mr. Colé
By Drew Pearson
G.O.P
F.D. Rus
Nelson Rockefeller
Pan American Development Commissions
Hudson
Tarrytown
Rockefeller
Nelson
John D., Jr
Latin America
Ely
Mexico
Corplain
Richard Welch
Brownsville
Wetch
Welch
Hot Springs
Aushoress
San Diego
A. M
Fort. Wayne
Mississippi
Warytham
T. B. Hebert
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