Forrestal as Navy Secretary would balance New York burden
The piece debates whether James Forrestal should become Navy Secretary after Knox, arguing New York’s heavy cabinet representation risks overconcentration. It suggests replacing Morgenthau or Perkins to cut New York dominance and proposes Forrestal as the strongest, if unlikely, choice amid wartime politics.
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United States
The
New
Frank Knox
James V. Porrests
Knox
Forrestal
New York
Empire State
Roosevelt
Stimson
Labor Perkins
Treasury
Morgenthau
Navy
Miss Perkins
Frances
Bess
Nance
Washington
Simpson
Impetus for War and Public Purpose in Conflict
A wartime reflection argues the United States fights in self defense after attacks on its territory. It notes citizen doubt, front-line letters, and home front apathy, warning fascism remains deeply rooted and ultimate victory uncertain. The piece stresses freedom and national survival as core aims.
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United States
Eassing Elf
Iumediate
John L Lewis Rejoins AFL Likely to Split Labor Vote
The article argues John L Lewis may try to rejoin the AFL and use UMW influence to oppose the Democratic ticket, risking a three‑way labor split akin to 1940. It criticizes his partisanship, notes friction with the Roosevelt administration, and predicts continued labor turmoil unless he compromises. It also discusses Allied air superiority and Nazi defenses ahead of D Day.
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John L. Lewis
New Deal Administration
American Federation of Labor
United Mine Workers
A. F. of L
Lewis
Jrst
John L
Roosevelt
Allied Air Dominance Dims German Luftwaffe Power
Wartime dispatch highlights Allied air superiority as German bombing dwindles. Goering’s boast is contradicted by persistent Allied raids and record bomb tonnage surpassing Luftwaffe capacity. American, British, and Allied forces claim overwhelming superiority over Europe, with Doalittle noting 1,200 German planes destroyed last month.
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Europe
Luftwaffe
London
Berlin
Goeries
Africa
Italy
Joel Holmes
Holmes
Germany
Joseph Goebbels
Hitler
Fexe
Britain
Canada
United States
Goering
French
British Ministry of Information
England
Eighth Air Force
Doalittle
Ayers
Jurisprudence Reversal Warned In Ward Plant Seizure Debate
The brief argues government seizure of the Montgomery Ward plant under wartime orders signals a return to Napoleonic law with guilty until proven innocent. It accuses the president of bypassing courts and warns of labor and employer reprisals amid wartime strikes and Axis themes.
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Biddle
Chicago
Montgomery Ward
United States
Cembeny
Governent
John L. Lewis
War Labor Board
Pacific Coast
A. F. of
Defends Administration in Letter to The Record
Letter to The Record argues the President acted within authority during wartime. It rebukes editors for alleged bias and cites War Labor Board assurances and Congress power to protect four freedoms. The writer contrasts past editorials with civil rights questions raised by actions against labor organizers.
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Will Roggers
Montgomery Word
Oretho
Congress
War Labor Board
Isher
Montgomery Ward
Avery
Unitn
Texas
California
Rnrread
Tess
Commmnist
Burritt
Trox
April Fool Garden Fiasco in Spelvin Home
In a cellar scene at the Spelvin residence Georges Spelvin and his wife quarrel over a chaotic pantry during a mock famine as she vows to garden anew and stockpile while muttering about last year’s harvest and April Fool jokes. The pair trade threats and the wife plans to degarden the yard with weed killer to feed a starving family.
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Lake Goftygoogit
Amy
Spelvin
Petunias
Theone
Etraview Heights
Sweden to face embargo over ball bearings war supply
U S officials press Sweden with a full embargo on SKF ball bearings and possible cutoff of war material exports as Allied unity grows to choke Hitler’s airplane industry. Goering had warned against boosting Germany’s ball bearing supply, and Sweden is pressed to curb shipments to Germany amid Allied pressure from State Department and Foreign Economic Administration.
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Washington
State Department
Foreign Economic Administration
Germany
Halthemrace
Me Permet Ty
SKF
Sweden
Philadelphia
Austrican Company
Wiliam Batt
War Production Board
U.S
Schweinfust
Ui. S
Hve
All
Gatring
Goering
Bjorn Prytz
London
Leo Crowley
Fard-Huiting Foreign Economic Administration
Crawley
Inon - Cordell
Hitler
Mull
Crowley
Best
United States
U.S.A
Debating the Brassiere Pronunciation and French Roots
The writer argues the garment name should be pronounced bra zier like the French braziere. He cites dictionaries and Larousse definitions noting infant camisole and other uses. He notes postwar travel to Paris and promotes a pamphlet offer for public speaking tips.
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Merriam-Webaters
Miears
Larousse
Webster
France
Paris
Frank Colby
Washington A G Biddle seen as potential major campaign issue
The piece argues Attorney General Biddle could become the principal domestic issue of the coming presidential campaign. It critiques his past New Deal advocacy, questions the fairness of the Department of Justice in enforcing laws, and notes selective action during the coal strike and union violations.
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Washington
Biddle
Roosevelt
United States
Department of Justice
Congress
Supreme Court
Biddie
Howard Smith
Virginia
Isher
Smith
Montgomery Ward
Smith-Connally
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Idaho
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Nebraska
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