Remembering the Franklin Heroism and Duty Aboard
The Franklin aircraft carrier battle story highlights Captain Leslie Gehres and the crew who kept the ship afloat and brought it home to New York after surviving a brutal Japanese attack. It notes that 92 of 3,000 crew were dead or missing and 270 wounded. The piece lauds resilience, sacrifice, and national pride in the face of near destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Siates Navy
Pranklin
Leslie E. Gehres
Marc “A. Mitscher
Japan
New York
Santa Fe
Perdition
Franklin
Touchy Russians on Stalin Profiling Stir Sweden
A Swedish weekly Obs published a portrait of Stalin as man and politician. The Russian government demanded confiscation and to stop future articles, urging suppression of press freedom. The piece argues Russians lack political freedom and need exposure to democracy. Stalin should travel to see how other nations live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obs
Stalin
Sweden
Siberia
Russia
Ogpu
Silence on the Russian contrast through a visiting observer
A visiting figure compares life in the United States to Russia noting a larger prosperous middle class and greater contentment. He remarks Americans hold political power in the press and may feel dissatisfied with Russia’s proletarian state, while finding the Swedish weekly less humorous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Russia
Debate on 60,000,000 Jobs Myth in Roosevelt Era
The piece analyzes the 60 million jobs promise touted by Roosevelt and Wallace, contrasting it with expert forecasts from S Morris Livingston and John Lee Coulter. It argues that while such figures fueled political momentum, the goal should be stable private employment and strong real wages, with government spending as a temporary emergency device, not a standard policy. It also touches on U.S. defense posture and the San Francisco plan for a warless world order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevet
Henry Wallace
Worier
S. Morris Livingston
Department of Commerce
Roosevelt
Wallace
John Lee Coulter
Coulter
Livingston
Russia Sought Pacific Base Veto at San Francisco
In commentary the author argues Russia presses drastic claims at San Francisco, seeking veto power over base sites in the Pacific. The piece warns this would undermine a world organization and asserts the United States must not concede such limits on its defense. It recalls past disarmament errors and stresses the cost of restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Hawaii
Russia
United States
Britain
Far East
San Francisco
America
Franklin
Canada
Stalin
Rusia
Japan
Washington
Super Seniority Debate Challenges Veterans and Unions
The article discusses postwar veteran reemployment and the proposed idea of super seniority, weighing fairness for non veterans and union concerns. It cites Professor Herman Gray ruling that veterans should not gain favored positions over non veterans and notes broader economic and social implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Gray
United Steelworkers of America
Timken, Roller Bearing Co
Gray
Congress
Timken Co
Current Comment Progresive Labor Leader Katovsky
Obituary notes Abraham Ketovsky an International Ladies Garment Workers Union vice president and progressive leader. He built insurance benefits, helped forge better union contracts, and was chosen by Roosevelt for NRA administration. A Ukrainian immigrant who valued American opportunity, he gained broad respect across labor and charitable circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Ketovsky
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
Katovsky
America
Roosevelt
NRA
Ukraine
Hiss
Letters and Notices From The Record Readers
A collection of reader letters and editor responses from The Record covers anonymous submissions for publication, a nursery rhyme query, inquiries about coal eligibility and rationing, and a Bronze Star clarification. Readers request anonymity, and editors note editable, publishable instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Record
Russia on the World Stage and the Need for Unity
A San Francisco column argues that Soviet Russian policy endangers Allied unity and risks friction with the United States and Britain. It warns Moscow’s tactics threaten postwar stability and calls for frank public diplomacy and coordinated action to contain Russian influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Congress
America
Japan
Yalta
Europe
United States
Britain
Moscow
Germany
Truman
De Mille and the Political Freedom Foundation Clash With Unions
The article reports on Cecil B. De Mille’s clash with unions over forced contributions for an anti-union constitutional amendment campaign. It notes his suspension from the American Federation of Radio Artists, a court appeal, and sizable union spending against the measure. It mentions rallies, Mary Pickford's appearance, and De Mille's ongoing defense of political freedom.
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Los Angeles
Cecil B. de Mille
de Mile Political Freedom Foundation
American Federation of Radio Artists
American Federation of Labor
A3 4
de Mille
Bion
California
Hillman Committee
Comiunist Conspiracy
Roosevelt
Omaha
William Jeffers
Union Pacific Railroad
Mary Pickford
Buddy Rogers
de Stilte
Stalin replies to Churchill and Truman over Yalta terms
The exchange centers on Poland Romania Yugoslavia and Austria with Stalin insisting he will uphold the Yalta Pact but interpreting it to broaden the Lublin Government and exclude the London Poles. Truman seeks Byrnes notes and consults with Anna Roettiger while the Allies debate Austria Romania and Yugoslavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Churchill
Truman
Stalin
Russia
Yalta
Poland
Romania
Yugoslavia
Austria
Roosevelt
Jinenie Byrnes
South Carolina
Byrnes
Anna Roettiger
London
Lublin-Warsaw
Trusman
Lublin
Yatta
Soviet Union
U. S
Hay Rhoun
Archbald Clark-Herr
Harriman
Kerr
Statin
Sheir
Moscow
Warl Renner
Truman-Churchill
Rendlescu
Theensaives
Transylvania
Britain
U.S. A
Yelta
Dictionary debates and old language questions in Hiawatha
Readers ask about pronunciation spellings and preposition placement with examples from Hiawatha Racine Akron and Geneva. Answers advise consulting dictionaries noting historic usage and showing how language evolves including Chaucer Shakespeare and the Authorized Version.
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Hiawatha
Racine
Akron
Shakespeare
Lear
Teo
Chaucer
Geneva
Frank Coligt
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Coates
Green Island
Fes
Tre
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Chester Bowles
Johnsonville
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Troy
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Sworth
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