Startling Strides In the Fairyland of Giants
The article reflects on Russia’s wartime advance against Germany, likening it to childhood giants. It cites how German forces overran Russia, then faced a Russian counteroffensive pushing Germans back toward Berlin, with Russia gaining miles since January. It notes contributing factors and questions whether the momentum can continue, while acknowledging the season’s impact and potential future shifts.
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Paul Bunyan
Melous
Germany
Russia
Teutons
Hitler
Trnieper
Europe
Teuton
Pripet
Kiev
Berlin
Good Beginning Seen in House Support for Postwar Cooperation
A reader argues that soaring phrases about four freedoms have failed to set concrete policy on Africa and civilian policy. The House’s Fulbright resolution, approved 360 to 29, signals support for an international machinery to secure a just peace and U.S. participation through constitutional processes, potentially strengthening executive postwar cooperation if the Senate backs it.
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Yous
House of Representatives
United States
Senate
Senate approval for treaties strengthens postwar peace effort
The text argues that Senate ratification by two thirds is essential for any treaty and praises the Representatives for precedent. A strong Senate majority would empower the executive to pursue international negotiations while upholding constitutional requirements, signaling a green light for postwar peace initiatives.
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Senate
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Free Enterprise or Regimentation in Postwar Economy
The piece argues that continuing wartime rationing after victory risks steering the nation toward centralized control and planned production. It cites Governor Earl Warren and Senator Albert Hawkes warning that federal planners may force private business to accept postwar burdens, urging a return to free markets and a restoration of individual economic liberties. The author warns that rationing tokens and stamps symbolize regimentation incompatible with a free economy.
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Office of Price Administration
OPA
Earl Warren
California
Far West
United States
Agsuming
Albert W. Hawkes
New Jersey
Republican
Warren
America
Twenty Union veterans attend GAR convention in Milwaukee
Only twenty Union blue veterans answered roll call at the Grand Army of the Republic convention opening in Milwaukee. The oldest attendee is 106 year old William Mack of Minneapolis, among a crowd once numbering millions in the Civil War era.
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Lee
Grant
Appomatox
Grand Army of the Republics
Milwaukee
Willam Mack
Minneapolis
Adjutant Generals Office
Washington
Lincoln
United States Marine Band
Gettysburg echoes in Memorial Day remarks across generations
The article recalls Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and notes Wisconsin Chief Justice Marvin Rosenberry’s Memorial Day service reflection on democracy’s enduring battle. It contrasts Moltke’s disavowal of professional military lessons with the continued fighting spirit of G A R descendants and Allied forces in Italy, referencing historic Civil War battles and British military awareness.
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Lincoln
Marvin Rosenberry
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Helmut von Moltke
Austria
France
Marshal Kesselring
Italy
Vicksburg
Chattanooga
Malvern Hill
Gossip and Rumor Swirl Around Marshall Command
Washington gossip centers on General George C. Marshall with stories of a possible global command. Analysts Kirke Simpson and Arthur Krock offer cautious takes, agreeing no British plot to remove Marshall is evident, while urging restraint and transparency until a formal decision emerges. The piece cautions against street corner gossip undermining public confidence.
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Washington
Army
George C. Marshall
Army High Command
Great Britain
Marshall
Europe
Churchill
Kirke L. Simpson
Associated Press
Arthur Krock
New York Times
Simpson
General Marshall
United States
Quebec
Mr. Krock
White House
Krock
Slang From Down Under Noted For Troops
A Star Journal summary notes wartime slang compiled for troops in New Zealand. Terms include fair cow for a troublesome partner, cocky for farmer, cow cocky for dairy farmer, and digger for Australian or New Zealand soldier, with notes on phrases like din kum and dinkuma oil.
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Minneapolis Star Journal
Pacific
New Zealand
Hollywood
Ration book questions and editorials in The Record
Readers ask how to obtain ration books and signatory anonymity policies. The Record prints guidance directing readers to the local ration board at Hotel Troy for book applications, while a letter from K L L criticizes wartime economic controls and urges support for Victory Bonds amid inflation and tax concerns.
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Focal Ration Board
Troy
Curran Faces Draft as Union Chief Noted for Blitz on Britain
In a New Deal era expose, draft appeal board revokes a second deferment for Joe Curran the National Maritime Union president. He is 1-A and may be drafted after a vacation cruise as U-boats threaten cargo ships. Curran has long advocated aggressive action against France’s channel coast and is linked to Communist fronts. He claims high political privilege and possible delays, with critics alleging leaks and ties to the NMU. The article questions Curran’s motives, secrecy of ship destinations, and the potential impact on war efforts.
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New York
Draft Appeal Board
Joe Curran
Fairweather
Navy
Curran
National Maritime Union
New Deal
France
Col
Frank Knox
Harry Bridges
Earl Browder
United States
Jidges
Mrs. Browder
Australia
Russia
Curtan
Britain
Africa
South Pacific
West Coast
Europe
Hitler
Union
Communist Front
Atlantic
Pacific
OCD
Jim Landis
State Department
Cairo
Office of
Civilian Defense
War Department
Charley Taft
Harold Smith
Budget Bureau
John Martin
Mayris Chaney
Mortis Jiaplan
Iva
Cambridge
Mass
Kaplan
WPB
New England
New York State
Ohio
Warren Lee
OPA
Super-Sleuth
Stimson Faces Senate Protest Over Marshall Transfer
Secretary of War Stimson publicly disagreed with critics from the Senate and House Military Affairs Committee who urged against moving Gen. George Marshall from Chief of Staff to Allied Commander in Chief. They warned such a shift would hurt war strategy, while Stimson hinted the plan was not finalized and denied British influence.
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Washington
Stimson
Senate
House Military Affairs Committee
George Marshall
Fast
Marshall
England
Stamson
OCD
General Marshall as Allied chief of staff promise stirs Washington
Washington debate over General Marshall possibly taking command of Allied operations in Europe raises fears of home demoralization and Pacific neglect. Proposals include an operational role from London with a deputy chief of staff to satisfy Navy and White House concerns. MacArthur hints at strategy limits in the Pacific while Mountbatten’s Southeast Asia post sparks questions about subordination and political overtones.
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Washington
General Marshall
Marshal Foch
Congress
Europe
Continental
America
Marshall
United States Army
London
Japan
Navy
Washingo N
Pacific
General MacArthur
New Guinea
MacArthur
Australia
Philippines
Burma
Malay Peninsula
Shing
Ward Louis Mountbatten
Southeast Asia
Roosevelt
Lincoln
McClellan
Soong
Civilian Defense
Ulysses S. Grant
General Goa
Handbook of Commonsense English 2 Q A dialogue on usage
A reader asks about idioms hyphenation and pronoun choices. The column answers include timing on Sooner or later tank car photostat and concord with plural pronoun agreement, citing examples and inviting a pamphlet for guidance.
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Frank Colby
Shoe Dealers to Inventory Rationed Shoes
Shoe establishments including retailers distributors jobbers and manufacturers must inventory rationed shoes on hand as of close of business September 30 1943. Early filing will aid government decisions on conservation periods, though the deadline is October 10 dealers are urged to mail reports promptly after September 30.
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Office of Price Administration
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China
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