China Strikes to Aid Burma Offensive In East Asia
The article reports a Chinese assault across the Salween River supported by General Stilwell and Chinese forces, aiming to weaken Japan’s army in northern Burma. It highlights Allied supply efforts, Chennault’s air support, and the broader goal of opening supply routes and pressuring Tojo’s forces as monsoon season looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Stilwell
Burma
Salween
Tojo
Chians Kai-shei
Jans
Morehan
China
Japan
Henan
Ain
Chine-Burma
Chennault
Stilwell
Dorn
Hsiao Ihsu
Star
Stidwell-C. E. F
Ledo
Miral Nimitz
Pacific
Nimitz
Berlin
Demand for Rapid Rise in Women's Army Corps
A wartime appeal urges a large and urgent increase in WAC strength to meet demand ahead of supply. The article highlights women’s opportunities to serve, contribute talents, and support victory by joining the Women's Army Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Women’s Army Corps
Barkley Doesn't Prove His Case on Roosevelt Term Limit
An editorial critiques Senator Barkley’s support for a fourth Roosevelt term, arguing the American voter should have genuine free choice. It attacks the premise that one man should lead indefinitely, citing concerns about leadership quality and dangers to democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Eve Kensucky
Senator Chirmups
Barkley
Cunt Hoppen
Roosevelt
Reed Us
Flosi
Kentucky
Franklin Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Women in Khaki Mark Two Years of Service
The Army honors two years of Women's Army Corps service with praise from top generals. They note the corps has proven capable across 230 job categories in camps and theaters from Africa to the Pacific. General Marshall cites ongoing calls for more women recruits and broad respect for their contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Caribbean
Africa
Italy
Southeast Asia
Pacific
Great Britain
Army
Stere
Geheral Marshall
America
Industrialization in Latin America Gains Momentum
Adolf A. Berle Jr of the State Department told a New York meeting that rapid industrialization in Central and South America is now to be expected. Latin American nations will build factories with their own capital, reducing dependence on foreign markets as wartime balances of trade offer new financing. This shift may lessen US and European sales in some sectors while boosting regional wealth and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf A. Berle, Jr
State Department
New York
Nns
Rio Grande
Latin America
Mr. Berle
United States
Europe
Dies
Office of War Information
Elmer Davis
Chicago
Spain
Toward Friendlier Ties with Southern Nations
The speaker argues that industrialization will raise southern consumers’ buying power, reducing exploitation of foreign investment in Central and South America. He urges North Americans to drop patronizing attitudes and embrace genuine friendship, anticipating improved relations and mutual benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
South America
Counter Invasion Debate Grips War Time Press
War era analysis argues a German attempt at a coastal invasion is unlikely but paratroop disruptions could occur. Field Marshal Ironside cautions against overestimating German reach while Allied forces prepare for a continent crossing operation. Underground reports mix on Guernsey cattle and morale as engineers rapidly build a 200 foot bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyck
Britain
Field Mashal Lord Ironside
Imperial Defense Ster
Ironsice
Europe
Western
Aes
Home Guard
Ironside
New Draft Rules Show Some Clarity But Prompt Civilian Misuse
Washington Star reports major changes by Selective Service head General Hershey aim to clarify draft status for men under 30 with 26 through 29 deferred at least six months and over 29 deferred generally. Yet the piece warns the service risks political use for civilian discipline and potential compulsory induction of men 30 plus if not in essential work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Lewis
Hershey
Selective Service
Armed Services
Hersney
Vnva
Selective Service Act
Draft rules draw ire of local readers in wartime letters
In a wartime column a soldier's wife laments changing draft rules and the labeling of men by age and family status. She argues the system targets pre Pearl Harbor fathers and questions who is left to serve while urging men to do their part. The letter appears with a request for anonymity to publish in The Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Record
Soldier
Trey
Dies Committee Records Danger Threatens Public Damaging Archives
The essay stresses the Dies Committee legacy and its contentious investigations into alleged German, Sandist, and Muscovite communist ties. It argues the retirement of Westbrook Pegler from New York papers and the improper handling of wartime records risks loss or destruction of vital files and evidence.
Origins of Limericks and Noted Verses Across Cultures
The text surveys theories on the name Limericks for five line verses and mentions Irish Limerick, Lear’s Book of Nonsense, and various translations. It notes the distinctive meter suited to satire and humor and cites examples by Lear and Euwer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
Limerick
Mun- Stier
Doge
Digerie
Edward Lear
Cape
Washington Merry-Go-Rounder on Roosevelt and War Powers
The piece traces rumors about President Roosevelt health and notes a 1945 reel of high level conversations, including Forrestal and Baruch, where administration criticism was exchanged. It also covers isolationist politics and a House exchange where Stephen Day’s stance drew rebuttals from Gore and McCormack, highlighting postwar planning tensions.
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Washington
Forrestal
Georgetown
Gener Electric Company
Garthe
Predge
Hleetrie
Charley
Wilson
War Production Board
Army
Navy
Donald Nelson
WPB
Patterson
Bernie Baruch
F_D. RK
FDR
Baruch
Anmiong
Army-Navy
White House
South Carolina
GO. P
FLD
al Smith
Smith
F. D.R
Stephen
Hiineis
Day
Hlandera Hall
New Jersey
Albert Gore
Tennessee
House
Jon McCormack
Roosevelt
Isms
Gore
Russia
McCormack
Xentirman
Political Stage on US-Russia Ties and Catholic Church Roles
The essay discusses strained US-Soviet relations, Catholic Church Russia diplomacy, and the need for dialogue amid wartime unity. It notes Polish-American interests, minority influence in diplomacy, and hopes for a tolerant Polish state and closer Soviet-American understanding postwar.
Limerick About a Peg Legged Dancer Circulates Widely
A humorous verse about a peg legged dancer has been widely reprinted. The limerick ends with a joke about termites undermining the wooden leg and a dancer’s tumble.
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Erwin Rommel
Goebbel
Germany
Isle of Guernsey
Denys Wortman
Mega
Pearl Harbor
prePeters Harbor
Fair
Westbrook Pegler
Martin
Congress
Asj
Dies Committee
Harold Ickes
Lisit
France
Perio
Australia
ARES
Lemericks
Woodrow Wilton
Anthony Euwer
The
Cornal
Ross T. MeIntire
McIntire
MeIntire
David Lawrence
Rssia
Marshal Stalin
Catholic Church
Waai
Averell Harrisan
Moscow
Stalin
Stanislaus Grlemanski
Vatican
Holy See
London
D. S
Wury
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