Hopkins Mission to Moscow and the Yalta papers debate
The piece critiques Harry Hopkins role in postwar diplomacy linking Yalta deals to secret understandings among Roosevelt Churchill and Stalin. It questions why Truman lacked access to Roosevelt papers and accuses Elliott Roosevelt of misusing status. It links Hopkins mission to Moscow with personal diplomacy and notes criticisms of Roosevelt family conduct and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trumsen
Moscow
Roosevel
Roosevelt
Churchill
Stalin
State Department
Yalta
San Francisco
Harry Hopkins
Statin
Hopkins
United States
President Truman
Mr. Roosevelt
Buck
Truman
Mr. Hopkins
Roosevelt kin in Texas loan swirled by tax tale
Columnist Westbrook Pegler reports Elliott Roosevelt secured a 200000 loan from John Hartford for a Texas radio venture in 1939. Three years later Hartford settled the debt for 4000 at the family’s request, a move Hartford says was substantially correct, amid wider questions of political pressure and DoJ actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt House
Eliott Roosevelt
Al‘deges
Elton Roosevelt
California
James
White House
Elliott
Elioit Roosevelt
Hyde’ Park
Westbrook Pegler
Texas
United States
John Hartford
Hartford
Joan
Pegter
Warm Springs
John
Pegler
New Deal
Philippines Congress resumes as independence debate returns
The Commonwealth convenes after three years with President Osmena pressing for independence and US support. Senator Tydings urges continued aid including a 100 million gift and tariff concessions while stressing America's Far East prestige and the need to reframe policy in light of postwar rehabilitation and economic challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Commonwealth
Osmena
Santo Tomas University
America
United States
Congress
Far East
Tydings
J Tydings
Ioans
Army
Navy
Truman
Asia
Continuing Price Controls in Wartime Economy Debate
The piece argues for extending price controls and the OPA amid criticism from Congress and consumers. It cites inefficiencies, agency conflicts, and black market growth, yet notes the OPA’s stabilizing role since Pearl Harbor with wholesale prices up 40 percent and living costs 30 percent.
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Senate
OPA
Congress
Senate Agricultural Committee
Pearl Harbor
Inflation, wages, and price controls in postwar policy
The piece argues inflation stems from expanded buying power and money in circulation, urging a complete stabilization system. It critiques OPA and WLB for uneven controls, calls for consistent price limits, wage control, and broader policy to curb inflation and sustain profits, warning that partial measures will fail. It notes debates over meat packers profits and revenue safeguards boosting overall producer gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
WLB
Senate
Bowles
Wherry and Shipstead
Mr. Bowles
Truman
Troop Loss Records Amid Atlantic convoy battles
United States Navy records show 3 804 troop deaths over forty one months of war against Italy and Germany. Losses per embarkation were far lower than World War I figures. Submarine threats declined due to new ships, aircraft reconnaissance, vigilant lookouts, and the convoy system. The West Point and other liners often traveled alone or with escorts, while destroyers, light cruisers, and new destroyer escorts strengthened protection. American resolve declined as a war threat receded, with broader warnings about global conflict and wartime costs amid warnings about bootleg whiskey and flowers.
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Europe
United States Navy
Italy
Germany
Lunvey
West Point
America
United States
England
Stillwater Cemetery trees spark letter to The Record
The Record prints a reader letter about trimming in Stillwater Cemetery, noting timbering of small trees for lumber and a grove near the vault cut into pulp. The writer warns against desecration of sacred places and recalls biblical retribution. A broader editorial voice deplores political obstruction in Troy’s municipal efforts.
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Stillwater
Mussolini
Hiner
Himmler
Goebbels
Europe
Roosevelt loan story shows ethics over politics
Westbrook Pegler reviews the 1939 $200000 loan to Elliott Roosevelt from John Hartford of Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. He argues the president’s actions blended influence and propriety, noting Hartford’s suspicion and the era’s softer ethics. The piece weighs Roosevelt’s presidency against Harding's scandals and questions the impartiality of justice.
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Roosevelt
Elliott
Hartford
White House
Warm Springs
Joan
United States
Harding
Ohio
Department of Justice
Italian war proposal and maritime scandal debates
Italian Ambassador Tarebiani urges Italy to declare war on Japan and aid the Pacific drive, with Britain and the United States withholding commitments. The piece then surveys Maritime Commission criticisms by Sen. Aiken, detailing costly contracts and inflated vessel valuations, plus lobbying by ex Senator Danaher and a Vermont ex governor appointment to the FCC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Japan
Pacific
Washington
State Department
Tarebiani
Siussolini
Gnit Avie Moetmne Foass
Caer Rowan
Senster Aizen
Lindsay Warren
Maritime Commission
Senate Commerce Committee
Josiah Bailey
Congress
Aiken
Commission
Admiral Land
Farifp
Danzher
Connecticu
Hite Bingham
Danener
Senate
Republican National Committee
G.O. P
Herbert Brownell
New York
Additon
Danaher
Connecticut
Hiram Bingnam
Connecticut Manufacturers Association
C.L. Evanson
Bingham
Vermont
Truman
The Political Stage Today by David Lawrence
President Truman’s diplomacy with Russia shows initial success. Hopkins and Davies presented evidence of renewed friendship and a strong postwar relation. Russians may be conceding on points, but suspicions persist of bargaining. Both nations need patience and understanding amid lingering tensions from Yalta era.
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Washington
Truman
Toa
United States
Russia
Roosevel
Harry Hopkins
Joseph E. Davies
Yalta
Czechoslovakia
Austria
Romania
America
Friendstvis
Origin of werewolves and language clues in a classroom forum
In a curious classroom exchange, questions arise about the word werewolf origin from werawulf meaning manwolf, the two pronunciations WEER-wolf and WOOR-wolf, and related Latin roots. The piece also touches on dilute notes about ordinary, middling, and an odd padlock etymology, ending with a nod to Mother Shipton prophecies.
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T. B. Boston
Plesee Itiforine
Tasa
Mother Shipton
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Rev. UL & Par. Offre
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Quigley
Common Council
Ave-poist
Fair
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Elliott Teldly
John Hertford
Great Atlantic & Pacife Tea Co
Mort Noobie
Ana
Spelvin
Dog House
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