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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1944
Page
10
A postwar planning article argues for practical, grounded recovery. It cautions against tariffs and loans to bankrupt nations and urges a tangible plan to restore work, balance labor capital and agriculture, and avoid drifting into state control or feudalist traps.
Article argues Nazi defenses remain stubborn due to Himmler’s control and Prussian generals keeping morale high. It notes four large French ports held by Germany, logistics from Spain and air support, and a plan for a spring offensive to crush Nazi resistance with total surrender terms and bond buying at home.
Westbrook Pegler discusses Professor Albert Einstein’s wartime call for intellects to unite. He recalls the 75 organizations at a conference, riffs on athletic lore, and argues he will not join any thinkers union, preferring self directed thought and questioning whether Einstein’s manifesto is thoughtful or delirious.
A New York Herald Tribune tribute notes war reporters face unprecedented risks and casualties. It lauds journalists for gallantry and willingness to travel to the toughest fronts, highlighting their enduring role and honor in the profession.
Washington dispatch reports President outlines cost cutting at a White House press conference. He described telling Senator Byrd's committee how to save about 23000 dollars on the inauguration. The Byrd economy committee may feel encouraged by the proposal and could push for broader government staff cuts to save hundreds of millions.
A Pittsburgh Press quip notes how crowded restaurants spill over as patrons order desserts, reflecting a bustling dining scene and quick seating turnover. The line underscores busy venues where customers queue for tables amid crowded meals.
AP reporting from India after a two month loop from Kandy to Chungking with about 50 flying hours shows G I sentiment. Soldiers from American British Chinese and Indian forces want the war to end soon prefer different combat zones and feel Americans are carrying the fight hardest.
A merchant ship returning to Australia brings a mixed passenger list including Germans Americans Australians Scots and English. Within two weeks the island becomes active with Germans drilling natives into an army Americans opening a general store and auto mobile agency Australians starting a race track Scots financing the venture English men awaiting introductions.
President Roosevelt plans a more delegated administration with Harry Hopkins as a central adviser handling multiple duties. Admiral Leahy serves as military secretary while Edward Stettinius becomes secretary of state, forming a work team around the president.
The piece argues the Army Navy defense of General Short and Admiral Kimmel fails to exonerate them for Pearl Harbor losses. It critiques the notion of normal error and claims no proof of negligence or innocence exists, citing John T Flynn’s pamphlet that disputes the rationale behind blaming Kimmel and Short for wartime misfortunes.
A Jap spokesman at Camp McCoy Wisconsin lists grievances to an American officer who loses patience. The exchange ends with the Japanese claiming there is no fence around the world. The tale, told with straight faces, highlights POW attitudes the era.
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