The Soldier Vote Bill and Presidential Veto Opposition
The article argues the Soldier Vote Bill is a political issue, not a soldier’s rights matter. It contends the President seeks to profit politically, wants a national ballot primarily for himself, and may veto after a critical, message-laden condemnation. It asserts state rights and delivery of ballots could resolve the matter if federal guarantees are provided.
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United States
Congress
OWI
The Forgotten Industry in Wartime Fisheries Shortage
The article argues that war related manpower gaps have decimated the fishing fleet. It questions if younger boys and older men can replace drafted workers, notes doubts about feasible synchronization of two workers, and urges serious attention to sustain the essential wartime industry amid dwindling catches.
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Roosvelt
No Help At All In Roosevelt Foreign Policy Debate
The essay critiques President Roosevelts vague foreign policy stance and questions the nations approach to issues from Hungary to the Atlantic Charter. It argues for clearer, definite U S policies and decisive leadership in light of Moscow Cairo Teheran outcomes and the Russia First stance of Stalin.
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Roosevelt
United Nations
White House
Europe
Asia
Hull
Hungary
Hitler
Finland
Clare Booth Luce
State Department
United States
France
Poland
Baltic States
Balkans
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Teheran
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Russia
Reconsidering Deferments for Fishermen in Wartime
The piece argues deferment allocations have been too lax in other sectors and calls for reevaluating the balance between essential industries and government offices. It contends fishing remains a vital food industry deserving more protection than bureaucratic roles, despite abuse elsewhere.
More Men Must Go Induction of young workers sparks industry concerns
The document argues that drafting men under 26 will create industry problems but likely affect only a small percentage of workers. It notes Water Vliet Arsenal’s 182 under-26 in the deferment group and emphasizes women and older workers as viable substitutes for the war effort.
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Watervliet Arsenal
We Must Accept Manpower Demands in War Time
The public should cheerfully meet the wartime manpower needs as military leaders insist. Laypeople cannot question the high command and must endure hardships until victory and homecoming of the troops.
Dewey Should Speak On War Censorship And Public Truth
Governor Dewey is praised for urging light on wartime censorship and Tehran talks while noting the public’s right to full truth. The piece argues censorship is acceptable only to protect opponents and enemies, and urges more frequent public addresses from Dewey as a potential presidential figure.
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Dewey
Roosevelt
War Labor Board pares back on wage formula amid muddled hearings
The War Labor Board again delays clear action as it splits hearings between A F of L and C I O United Steel Workers requests. The board skirts decisive change while a separate living-cost study faces denial from government agencies. The muddled maneuvering undermines confidence in wartime labor policy.
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Washington Star
War Labor Board
American Federation of Labor
A. F. of L
Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
OPA
WLB
Burma drive shifts as Jap offensive advances reported
Washington insiders warn against inflated wartime promises while Burma remains fluid. Mountbatten’s secret command and tensions with Britain surface, showing Allied unity frays. US Navy and Army pivot to solo pressure in Central and North Pacific as Kurile attacks hint at broader advances.
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Marshall
Lord Mountbatten
Burma
Alan Brooke
Central
North Pacific
Kurile Islands
Japan
United States
Europe
Pulse of the People letters on prices tax and war
A series of letters to The Record from readers in Troy and Lansingburg discuss high apparel prices, wartime taxes, and support for F D R. One writer urges anonymity for published communications. Another letter compares open shop unions to Irish Free State labor, referencing Allies, Axis, and Ireland.
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Irish Free State
Eire
Hire
Hitler
F. L. Strickland
Troy
Lansingburg
Red Cross
Britain Reveals Powerful Battle Fleet In Indian Ocean
Churchill stated a strong British fleet is concentrated in Indian waters and could move west if Japanese forces turn from the Americans. The plan ties to Roosevelt Quebec conference strategy, with land based Japanese planes in Malaya and the Indies noted and Dutch moves to retake occupied areas by June.
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Churchill
Great Britain
United States
Pacific
Indian
Singapore
Indian Ocean
Indies
Straits of Malaya
Malaya
The
Philippines
Roosevelt
Quebec
Louis Mountbatten
Southwest Asia
Netherlands East Indies
Australia
Air Power Debate and Civilian Morale in War Strategy
Washington debates air power role amid criticism and praise for performance in war. The discussion centers on independence of air force doctrine, the need for cross-service understanding, and the importance of civilian morale within the armed forces to prevent tragedies and improve overall strategy.
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Washington
Churchill
Germany
Arnold
Army
Navy
Army Air Forces
War Departments
Air Force
Pronunciation disputes in English and European words
A writer criticizes common mispronunciations of ENGLISH EUROPE EUROPEAN and ENSEMBLE, argues for INGglish, YOOrup, and ahnSAHM as correct American forms, notes French influences, and promotes a pamphlet offer by Frank Colby for Spanish terms.
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Europe
el Rancho Grande
Frank Colby
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