Obstacles to postwar understanding with Russia
The piece examines potential hurdles in U S Soviet relations as Churchill and Roosevelt discuss postwar policy in Washington. It weighs Moscow's aims toward Germany and small nations, border disputes, and the influence of the National Committee of Free Germany, urging cautious compromise and mutual concessions without compromising national safety or honor.
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Churchill
Washington
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Aus
Anton
Eden Dylian
Landon
Roosevelt
Chtechul
Mascpa
Oder
Chamberlain
Chure Iil
Moscow
Russia
Germany
Tee
Kremlin
Stalin
London
Finland
Esthonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Poland
Rumania
Ghipa
Congress eyes curbing FCC to curb censorship
The text argues that censorship amounts to life and death control over broadcasting. It notes proposed legislation to confine the FCC to its proper sphere and suggests Congress can clarify the facts about the situation, which calls for decisive action.
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FCC
Congress
Ickes Battles Nelson Over Logging in National Parks
Washington reports a clash between Harold Ickes and Donald Nelson over opening Olympic National Park to big West Coast lumber firms for sitka spruce aims tied to mosquito bomber production. Ickes says wood is not scarce and cites Canada’s embargo. Nelson presses to access park timber, warning of production delays.
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Washington
Donald Nelson
Fiers Harold Ickes
Great Britain
Canada
WPB5
Germany
Nelson
Oregon
Ickes
Olympic National Park
United States
Welson
National Park
Whl
Interior Department
War Production Board
Stokes
Don Nelson
Weyerhaeuser
J. Philip Boyd
WPEB
WPRB
Dayton
Ohio
W. D. Connor
WPB
Old
Wererhaeuser
Boyd
Lumber Advisory Committee
Army-Navy Munitions Board
Nathaniel Dyke
Arthur Upson
Upson
Connor
Sitka
Olymmec National Park
Coin Classification Guide and Collector Inquiries
A reader asks about coin values and classifications, detailing Proof, Uncirculated, Fine, Good, Fair, Poor, and Mutilated grades, plus subtypes like Brilliant Proof and Tarnished Proof. An exchange covers an 1807 Line-ty head cent, old broken bank notes, a 1867 Belgian two franc coin, and a 1864 silver dollar with values varying by condition and wartime demand.
Marcus Island Prelude Shaping Pacific War Moves
The Marcus Island attack by American forces aims to blind Japanese outposts and pressure Tokyo. Analysts call it a bold move with strategic implications, potentially opening battle on American terms and signaling imminent bombing of Japan as cited by Navy and War officials.
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Diawa
Midway Island
Wahe
Marcus
Japan
Marcus Island
Tokyo
Marcis
Southwest Pacific
Midway-Wake- Marcus
Knox
Navy
Robert P. Patterson
Australia
Progress and danger in wartime education and science
A reflective discussion argues that war’s violence tests civilization yet education can restrain aggression. It contrasts brutal mobile warfare with humane progress, noting how skilled shoeshines symbolize humble intellect amid modern science’s peril. The text suggests redirecting scientific advances toward peace and education to avert future wars.
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Moen
Nedrin
Certian
Pio Mussolni
Haobito
Tlex
Tian Cain
Hitler
Cox committee moves to curb FCC powers in wartime debate
The Cox committee seeks to limit the Federal Communications Commission amid a drawn out inquiry into wartime actions. Navy officials offered cautious opinions on the matter while Admiral Hooper defended non official views. The panel pressed for testimony and access to documents, criticizing perceived overreach by the FCC as it expanded beyond its administrative scope into military and public life.
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Cox
Congress
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Navy
Hooper
Fefu
Hen UN
Our War Casualties Our War Casualties
American casualties in the present war total 103932 with 19552 dead and 35895 missing. Navy deaths reach 7840 and missing 8917, while Army losses loom large. war demands endure as hope for a quick end fades. The piece notes higher naval casualties, urges continued sacrifice, and ends with a grim reflection on Hitler.
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Washington
Philippines
Army
Navy
France
Doma
Japan
Jutland
Germany
Pacific
Europe
Mnei
Bright Spot at McConnell Field Highlights Youth Baseball
More than 150 youngsters gather at McConnell Field to showcase baseball talent, fueling dreams of big league fame despite wartime duties. The piece praises American sport as modern wartime morale, noting soldiers and athletes share discipline, skill, and ambition.
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Colorado
J. Engar Chenoweth
Roosevelt
Martha of
Norway
Chenoweth
Ridge
Bull Chenoweth
Young Chenoweth
Cuca Press
McConnell Field
Agai
Iself
Latent Talent in War Reveals Hidden Leadership Traits
The piece discusses how war reveals latent talents in ordinary people. A hotel clerk and a desert truck driver demonstrate unanticipated leadership and problem solving under stress, illustrating broad capacities beyond their usual roles. The essay highlights many such revelations amid wartime urgency.
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Coss
Chemput
Record reader Q and A on citizenship and other topics
The Record prints readers questions and answers on topics including Canadian status as a dominion, army allotments for soldiers with dependents, guardianship of quintuplets under Ontario law, U.S. citizenship requirements for aliens, adult literacy classes in Troy, and historical notes on Mizpah and the small-size currency, with brief responses from editors and contributors.
Slump in Airplane Engine Output Stirs War Effort Debate
Washington reports reveal a sharp drop in aircraft motor production, alarming the war effort and prompting criticism of suppression of bad news. The Truman Committee probes plant slowdowns, manpower and management strains cited, with calls for an independent inquiry to prevent future losses to Army and Navy production.
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New York Times
Nave
Army
Navy
Lockheed
Ims
Truman Committee
Senate
Senate Committee
Roosevelt
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