Biddle Defends Autocratic Powers in Ward Case Debate
The attorney general argues for broad presidential power during war, defending actions against Avery in the Montgomery Ward disruption. Critics label his stance as autocratic, linking it to Roosevelt and comparing it to Stalinist or Nazi authority, while The Tray Record rebukes the extremity of his claims and urges adherence to constitutional limits.
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Biddle
Montgomery Ward
Chicago
The
Nation
White House
House of Representatives
Ward
Avery
Biddie
Roosevelt
Stalin
Russia
Hitler
Germany
Ward Store
Evils of postwar planning and rising nationalism
The author argues postwar planning is wishful and ignores reality as nationalism intensifies after war. Nations like Britain and Russia grow more patriotic while China unites. world trade promises fade as many countries move toward self sufficiency. England, China, India, and South America are highlighted as examples.
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Fzet
Soere
Xeo
Churchill
British Empire
British Commonwealth
Russia
Chima
England
Little Isle
Chinna
India
Cutting of the Burma Road by Chinese forces in North Burma
The Burma Road cutting by Chinese and allied forces at Myitkyina disrupts Japanese supply lines to Burma as General Stilwell leads a sustained drive in North Burma. Encircled Japanese troops face surrender while monsoon delays limit rapid further advances as Allies aim to reopen the back door to China.
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Burma
Sunlween
Stilwell
Myitkyina
Asia
Stihwell
Kamaung
Singapore
Pearl Harbor
China
Split in Texas Democratic Convention Signals Possible GOP Rise
The Texas Democratic split over Roosevelt renomination shows deep New Deal resentment in the South. A majority balked at endorsing Roosevelt and walked out to form a separate convention, while resolutions oppose federal encroachment, labor strikes, and allowing Negroes to vote in primaries. The piece notes Texas history of Democratic dominance and ponders Republican prospects.
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Texas
Austin
South
Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Alfred E. Smith
Supreme Court
Southern Democrats Split Over New Deal Policies
The passage argues that New Deal expansion politicizes federal power, grows bureaus, and fails wartime strike deterrence, risking a rift among southern Democrats over race and social issues. It suggests such strains could enable Republican gains before Election Day.
Cooperation For Abundance Postwar plan urged by AFL chief
President William Green of the American Federation of Labor calls for immediate cooperation among employers labor and government on a postwar program to achieve full production full employment and decent wages. He stresses that production consumption and purchasing power must rise together and urges all sectors including farmers to unite for a planned democratic economy.
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William Green
American Federation of Labor
Febor
Green
Tabor
Current Comment On The Other End
An essay laments unseen workers who keep modern life running. It notes electricians and countless service personnel quietly sustain daily power, plumbing, and other essentials, with gratitude only when interruptions occur. The piece cites ancient wisdom about those who maintain the fabric of the world.
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Grandma Green
Service Man Furlough Inquiries Addressed by The Record
A reader asks if a service member on furlough needs a fishing license and a driver’s license, and about shoe stamps and gasoline. The editor explains license rules for residents and nonresidents, how to prove leave, and that drivers’ licenses may be valid if expired since enlistment. A sailor in the South Pacific requests current newspaper editions from home for Europe invasion news.
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Loreal Atming Boards
Ager
Ethter
Pacific
Europe
Inter Focal
Collapse of Nazi Front From Cisterna to the Sacco Valley
Allied advances widen on both flanks and center as German forces retreat along the Hitler Line. Terracina falls. Canadians push toward the Liri valley while American units threaten Mount Alto. Frontwide reserves prove thin with a potential general retreat to avoid a major disaster after Anzio frontage pressure.
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Rome
Cisterna
Piedimiente
Sacco
Anzio
Liri
Malfe
Terracina
Hank
Mount Alto
Fifth Army
Lilri
Sacco Valley
Ancho
Hitler
Highway 7
Priverno-Frosope
Rome-Naples
Cisternia
Bar
al- Ned
Pontine
Malia
Lirt
Pontecorvo
Aquino
English grammar footnotes on pronouns and comprise usage
A discussion explains correct pronoun order in questions and the misuses of aren’t and am not. It also argues that comprise can mean include or contain and that parts may comprise the whole and the whole may comprise the parts.
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Merriam-Webster’s
Mayer in talks on Passion Play film with Archbishop Spellman
Hollywood mogul Mayer plans a Passion Play picture with Catholic Archbishop Spellman guiding casting and church cooperation. Mayer may pay no price, receive two gifts, and sign restrictive contact for a priest lead. The column also notes Dewey Stassen talks and political maneuvering for the Chicago convention.
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Washington
Laowis B. Mayer
Hollywood
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Spellman
New York
Mr. Mayer
Spelman
Mo G. M
Mayer
Aince
Doughton Aims to Simplify Corporation Taxes
Chairman Doughton of the Ways and Means Committee said the next major tax task is simplifying corporation taxes after Congress sent a plan to Roosevelt to streamline procedures for 38 million individuals. Rep Carlson agreed the corporate tax overhaul should be tackled promptly. About 500,000 corporations face 15 billion in income and excess profits taxes this year, while 50 million individuals pay roughly 18 billion, contributing to an anticipated 1944 federal revenue near 45 billion.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Doughton N.C
Houses
Ways and Means
Carlson
R-Kan
Doughton
Timeline of World War II Invasions and Campaigns
The fragmented entry lists several WWII events with inconsistent dates such as invasions of Singapore Guadalcanal Attu Tunis Bizerte and Tunisia retaking operations in North Africa and Italy. It notes Arnold referring to renewed attacks on Italy starting May 21 and ponders possible starting dates.
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Guam
Singapore
Corregidor
Kitka
Guadalcanal
North Africa
France
Tunis
Bizerre
Attu
Pallog Pantelleria
Arnold
Italy
Pressure and Pressure Tactics in War Labor Boards
A critical view of War Labor Board actions argues that seizure of plants and compulsory arbitration favor labor unions, not fair play. It claims unions manipulate strikes to gain favorable rulings, while boards reward loyalty with maintenance of membership clauses and press employers to bear costs.
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Washington
Davis
War Labor Board
National Labor Relations Board
War Labor
Congress
Taber Boards
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Handbook OF Practical English
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Merry-GoRound
Rane
Film Czar
Archbishop Spellman
Stassen-Dewey Hitch
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Stassen
Warren
California
Minnesota
Owen D. Roberts
Wilkie
Pennsylvania
Joe Pew
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WLB
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