Brazil’s Front Line Tensions Shake Allied Unity
The piece notes Brazilian troops in Italy under lend lease and reports from Rio de Janeiro that Foreign Minister Aranha may resign under pressure from nationalist elements. It argues Vargas’s stance risks undermining South American cooperation with the United Nations and questions Brazil’s future neighborly role with the United States.
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United Nations
Italy
Brazil
Oswaldo Aranha
Rio de Janeiro
Aranha
Getulio Vargas
United States
Democratic Group
Rio
Society of Friends of America
Manoel Rabello
Montevideo
Associated Press
Vargas
Caribbean
Dumbarton Oaks Plan Seeks Dual Peace and Security Body
Washington outlines a two track approach with a permanent international security organization to govern postwar peace while separate terms for Germany and Japan would be handled later. The plan envisions joint Britain United States and Soviet policing for five years and a phased transition to a fully constituted world body once Germany and Japan qualify. Congress would need continued war power and a postwar peace proclamation as the new framework emerges.
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Washington
Germany
Japan
International Security Organization
Ruhr
Russia
Britain
United States
Permanent World Peace Organization
Dewey
Dumbarton Oaks
John Foster Dulles
Hull
Congress
Great Britain
European Advisory Commission
London
General International Organization
Houses
Senate
Dumbarton's Acorns For a Postwar Security Order
The editorial argues that postwar diplomacy must learn from 1918's mistakes and publish all prior secret treaties. It warns against entangling commitments and urges the United Nations to reject old contracts that limit free agency. It notes rival powers seek bargains in the Balkans and Near East as moments for a new world security framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumbarton Oaks
Versailles
United States
Wilson
United Nations
Dumbarton
Idaho Candidate Obtains Hearing By Pitchfork Ride
A U S senator hopeful visits a farmer during haying season and accepts a pitchfork escort to discuss politics. The farmer tests the candidate and concludes he has what it takes, a brisk tale of outreach in Idaho. Tucson housewives are urged to apply the same idea during fall chores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
U. S
Tucson
Argentina Becomes Wallflower by Choice
A concise note observes Argentina’s deliberate role as a quiet observer on the world stage, choosing restraint over aggressive participation in regional or global affairs. The characterization frames a careful, low-profile diplomatic posture.
Pioneer Reconversion Bill Celebrated on Sunday
The Reconversion Bill gathered praise in the Sunday edition as supporters celebrate the landmark measure. Details on its passage and key figures remain unclear in the fragmented text.
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Sunday
Estate of Lt Gen McNair Filed for Probate in Washington
The estate of Lt Gen Lesley J. McNair, dubbed "The brains of the Army" by Gen Marshall, was filed for probate in Washington on August 15. The 60 year old general gave 40 years to the Army and the estate is valued at 2720 dollars.
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Lesley J. McNair
Normandy
Marshall
McNair
Gen. McNair
Washington
U. S. Navy
H Dians
Unioneers Visit War Zone By Westbrook Pegler
Westbrook Pegler accuses R. J. Thomas and other American unionists of using a France war zone trip to sway soldiers' votes for a fourth term. He links United Auto Workers to past strikes and saboteur acts, claims deferments shield key figures, and condemns the political mission as propaganda aimed at wartime troops.
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Westbrook Pegler
New York
R. J. Thomas
France
New Deal
Thomas
United Auto Workers
Allis-Chalmers
Milwaukee
Inglewood
Calif
Britain
United States
Hitler
Russia
Posner
Thomas de Lorenzo
Thomas and
de Lorenzo
Frank Knox
Navy
Union
Roosevelt
Red Cross
Joe Lash
Guadalcanal
Why Rudolf Hess Landed In Scotland A Comedic Riff
A humorous monologue questions why Rudolf Hess parachuted into Scotland while contrasting Scottish quirks and wartime secrecy. The piece riffs on Hesss motives, Scotland, and a barrage of satirical jabs, ending with a Samuel Smiles quotation about overcoming difficulties.
Chiang Kai-shek Presses U N on India's Role in War
Chiang Kai-shek writes Roosevelt urging United Nations to support Indian independence and participation in the war. He warns Britain must show courage and restraint to preserve empire and prevent anti-British unrest in India, or risk harming the Allied effort.
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Chiang
United Nations
Roosevelt
Sumner Welles
T. V. Soong
Welles
All Asia
India
Chiang Kai-shek
United States
Indian National Congress
Britain
Axis
Unite Nations
Cooper cartoon memory lesson on Navy WAVES event
A vivid backstage reminiscence describes Gary Cooper at a Hollywood party wave event with 3 000 WAVES and Navy nurses. He battles nerves while delivering a tentative speech about his family and career and jokes about meeting each girl.
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Dumbarton’s
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Argentina
Navy Department
Pearl Harbor
Roosevelt Labor Department
By Bugs Raer
Rudolf Hess
Scotland
Hess
Schickelgruber
Rudolf
Adolf
Dee
Iggwiddle
Frambo
Ulmswatt
King Features
Samuel Smiles
Drew Pearson
Churchill
Quebec
Burma
China
Louis Mountbatten
Pacific
U.S
Chiang Kaishek
T. V Y. Soong
United Future Syndicate, Inc
By Earl Wilson
Hollywood
Gary Cooper
Hunter College
Coop
Cooper
Gar Cooper
Bette
Bob Hope
Bing
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