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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1944
Page
6
The piece argues that Allied foresight blocked a Nazi mass robot bomb attack that could have disrupted invasion plans. It posits a hypothetical early mass deployment might have challenged Allied victory and prompted reprisal use of chemicals, though such actions are rejected on humanitarian grounds.
A preview of the Wilson project shows Hollywood spending millions on a historical picture while foreseeing its impact on youth and postwar memory. The previewer notes the film argues against isolationism yet remains a show, suggesting producer influence to shape public perception.
The piece weighs the 12 year claim of Roosevelt as commander-in-chief, questions preparedness and naval policy before Pearl Harbor, and critiques wartime strategy and Guam fortifications while noting Congress and Navy limits. It cites Walsh's naval history document and longstanding funding gaps for fleet improvements.
A New York columnist riffs on GOP presidential contenders, mocking Dewey and Deweylike figures for height and image. The piece contrasts Roosevelt’s stature with Dewey’s, cites Hillman and McNutt, and rails at Communist critique while lampooning campaign theater and vanity.
The piece riffs on an election season lull with references to Republicans and Democrats and their campaigns. It pokes fun at vote buying and old political cliches while predicting a tightly contested November election and noting entrenched party fatigue.
Washington observers warn mortgage banks and building and loan associations press to raise veteran loan rates and expand government guarantees. Section 500 offers 4 percent loans with 50 percent government guarantee. Section 505 could be insured to cover the entire second loan, pushing rates to 6 percent. The lobby argues the GI bill could trigger massive lending, while Briga dier General Frank T. Hines faces expected outcomes.
In New York, At Your Service, Inc. markets humorous personal guidance from B. J. Berner who runs the agency after a divorce and job loss. He supplies services from elderly chaperones to spouses, and connects clients to doctors or lawyers as needed. Actors, writers, and stars are cited among clients and anecdotes.
The six year ACE Commission on Teacher Education chaired by Dr. E. S. Evenden says schools lack teachers, certs issued to unqualified staff, larger class sizes, and salaries lagging cost of living. It calls for reforms to raise morale and efficiency, noting the war era pressures. The piece closes with a wartime phrase about Saipan.
The Time magazine column notes a Japanese officer sword brings 500 to 1000 dollars on the GI souvenir market in the Pacific. It ponders how veterans’ wives may regret such mementos instead of practical gifts like bread knives and bank balance.
The article presents a lead editorial questioning women wearing slacks while noting wartime fashion debates. It frames the issue as a social and cultural moment, contrasting propriety with practicality during global conflict.
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