Crossing the Rhine Signals a New War Horizon
The article argues the Rhine crossing ends major German defenses and paves the way toward Berlin. It cites General Hodges First Army extending the bridgehead and D Day era optimism about unconditional surrender while urging caution about overreach and the need for liberty and democracy worldwide.
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Rhine
Hudson
Pank
Switzerland
English Channel
Bataen
Corregidor
United States
Hodges
First Army
Runnors
Eisenhower
Teutons
Reich
Berlin
Europe
Germany
Siezmed
Stassen Urges Peace Through Global Freedom and Disarmament
Commander Stassen of the U S Navy addresses the San Francisco conference theme urging growth of human freedom worldwide. He outlines a seven point program calling for permanent disarmament of enemies and a world law system under a new United Nations to curb tyranny and foster peaceful resource development. He argues nations fear war and seek peace, making war unlikely.
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Stassen
United States Navy
San Fra
United Nations Organization
United States
Russia
Great Britain
Patton and the T-26 Tank Rivalry in War News
A wartime column weighs the leak of a new heavy tank the T-26 with a 90 mm gun and fast operation. It compares the T-26 to the German Tiger, notes London reports of a rival "Tank 36" with similar firepower, and questions why US reporting withheld details while stressing public interest in armaments that could shorten the war.
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Patterson
Detroit
Press Association Dispatch
War Department
London
Rundstedt
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Forces
United States
Patton
Germany
London Dispatch
Declaration of William H. Davis for OST Director
The piece notes William H. Davis being nominated by the President to succeed Fred M. Vinson as Director of the Office of Economic Stabilization. It credits Davis with a realism that would settle fringe demands under Vinson terms and praises the appointment, despite criticism from Ishor leaders and R J. Thomas of the United Automobile Workers demanding greater wage concessions.
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William H. Davis
Fred M. Vinson
Office of Economic Stabilization
Vinson
Roosevelt
Davis
War Labor Board
Ishor
R J. Thomas
United Automobile Workers
International Labor Conference
London
Labor Board Chief and Successor Resign Amid Wage Pressures
The article notes the resignations of War Labor Board chairman James F. Davis and successor George W. Taylor. It portrays their moves as attempts to ease labor tensions while holding inflation in check, with critics calling them whipping boys for labor and public alike. The shift to new roles signals continued scrutiny of wage policy amid political pressures.
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War Labor Board
WLB
Davis
George W. Taylor
Mr. Davis
Mr. Taylor
Isher
Bowk
Jasi Falandee
Roosevelt
Ofice
Taylor
Roosevelt wins reelection shaped by wartime foreign policy
Analysis from the American Institute of Public Opinion and Gallup shows Roosevelt gained 194% support among business and white-collar voters while farmers and semi skilled labor turn away. Strength in large cities sustains Democratic dominance, challenging Republicans to win big urban votes.
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American Institute of Public Opinion
Roosevelt
Henby Wallace
Wallace
Gallup
Republican Party
Life in Berlin and fashion verve in a strained era
The text notes hardship in Berlin and a sly dig at the Act of Chapultepec while mocking postwar memory. It mentions a Rhine advance seen as a military jab and highlights bridgework as a visible sign. It also predicts spring frocks with single sleeves welcomed by housewives managing chores one handed.
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Rhine
Current Comment Target for Crude Critics
The Louisville Times defends opposing the destruction of Cologne Cathedral urging that war aims respect cultural landmarks. It argues fighting for liberty and civilization, not vandalism, and stresses cathedrals symbolize human progress beyond mere enemy possessions.
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Louisville Times
Times
Cologne
Record announces policy on anonymous letters
The Record Newspapers state that writers may sign with a phrase to preserve anonymity while proving good faith, though names may not be published. The paper cannot guarantee publication and reserves the right to edit or shorten letters as needed.
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Record
Readers defend high school kids on bus service during wartime
A letter from Charlotte Ruth Smith of Troy argues against removing school bus routes to ease transport. She says high school students contribute to war effort and social life, noting games on Fridays and Saturdays help keep youths occupied and foster sportsmanship while servicemen visit.
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Rway
Charlotte Ruth Smith Troy
Debate over a League of Nations and press freedom
The piece argues that public support shifts from a strong postwar peace league to a weaker, limited body that would discipline only smaller powers. It warns unity without a solid foundation and stresses the need for a free press to prevent totalitarian distortion and ensure moral force in preventing war. It notes San Francisco and press freedom as crucial to any new league.
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Washington
League of Nations
Russia
Britain
United States
China
France
Teis
Coure
League
Munich
Czechoslovakia
New League
Security Council
Germany
Atter Haons
San Francisco
Balkar States
Congressmen ousted from strawberry industry meeting
At a Strawberry Growers Industry Advisory Committee gathering in Washington, three Congressmen Jim Morrison of Louisiana Harold Earthman and John Jennings Jr of Tennessee were asked to leave after being denied attendance. OPA official Gindick cited law and an Attorney General ruling as the reason, sparking a brief dispute before the lawmakers departed.
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OPA
Strawberry Growers Industry Advisory Commitee
Jimny Madison
Louisiana Strawberry District
Harold Earthman
John Jennings
Republian
Tennessee
Florida
Louisiana
Geoffrey
Franklin Gindick
Bis
Mhnnte
Ginditk
Jimmy Mortison
Gindick
Morrison
Ethel Gilbert
Office of Industry Advisory Committees
Agait Morrison
House
Gilbert
Tennessee Stepubeam
Snaly
Earthman
Fon. Stewart
Wilson
Indiana
Navy Yard
Henry Stratton
Ham Fish
House Rules Committee
Spike Movius
Gerald Nye
Washington Times-Heraldist
Chicago Tribune
Ham Fisit
France and the United States in a Changing World View
Westbrook Pegler discusses France's wartime conduct and postwar attitude toward the United States. He argues France relied on American aid, condemns French politics and press as corrupt, and suggests a juvenile American view of France shaped by propaganda. The piece questions Franco-American relations and hints at future consequences.
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General de Gaulle
France
United States
Machure-Piles
Beld
Odise
Boche
The Coin Corner: Jefferson nickels and historic coin notes
The column recalls debates over Jefferson nickels and legends left off St Gaudens coins. It traces origin of Liberty Cap cents, Ravicg design credit to Dupres, and the 1857 eagle cent use to redeem foreign coinage.
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Monticello
Theodore Roosevelt
St Gaudens
Matty
Dupres
Pera
United States
USA
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