Common Man and the Jeweled Order of Victory Debate
The piece questions the meaning of common and uncommon in postwar leadership. It cites Eisenhower receiving the Jeweled Order of Victory in Frankfurt and argues that lasting peace hinges on honest truth about war and the role of common people versus uncommon leaders. It recalls Wilson and Roosevelt and urges transparency with the common man about war and peace.
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Russia
Eisenhower
Frankfurt On the Main
Woodrow Wilson
Roosevelt
Washington
Japan
War bonds replace drifting balloons from Japan
A Pittsburgh Press item mocks Japanese balloon warfare and promotes U S war bonds as a practical, non drifting response. The cartoonish note contrasts Japanese paper balloons with bonds described as brownish gray or greenish, urging citizens to invest.
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United States
Pittsburgh Press
Government stance on black market discussed by Wade
Milwaukee Journal quotes H V Wade arguing weeks ago for government seizure of the black market while leaving minor legitimate trade to unscrupulous operators. The remark underscores public debate on anti illicit trade methods.
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H. V. Wade
Milwaukee Journal
Watch For Snoopers By George E Sokolsky
George E Sokolsky denounces a private writers war board linked to the OWI for urging citizens to report rule breakers and inspect neighbors actions. He argues against private snooping, favors lawful policing, and calls for litigation rather than citizen informants. He blames New Deal economics for inflation fears and criticizes leaders while defending professional police.
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George E. Sokolsky
FBI
Writers’ War Board
OWI
Gestapo
OPA
Rex Stout
Hitler
Pen
J. Edgar Hoover
New Deal
King Features Syndicate, Inc
President asks Congress for authority to convert executive branch
Editorial cites Truman demand to extend and broaden powers under the War Powers Act to reorganize federal agencies. It warns automatic postwar reversion would restore obsolete offices and urges permanent flexible legislation to allow future administrative adjustments.
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Congress
James F. Byrnes
Senate
Truman
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Propaganda Flow Noted From United Nations Meet
Detroit News notes a rise in printed propaganda reaching press offices, likening it to a scrap paper drive with a potential posting address.
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United Nations
Detroit News
Treat Them Rough By Westbrook Pegler
Westbrook Pegler argues that Communists and fellow travelers should be treated harshly, shunned, and removed from public service. He cites arrests for stealing state and navy documents, criticizes Roosevelt era pardons, and defends anti-Communist policing including media and political figures. He warns against pro Communist publication and endorses harsh social and political exclusion.
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Westbrook Pegler
New York
Browder
White House
Canada
United States
Army
Navy
Russia
International Communist Organization
Collier's Weekly Magazine
Collier's
Manchuria
Gaya
Japan
Robert Best
Fritz Kuhn
Nazi Bund
Henry Wallace
If Lincoln Were Living Now
A satirical letter argues that modern social welfare programs would prevent Abraham Lincoln from existing by providing loans subsidies and protections that would alter his era and work. The writer contends giving more than receiving harms true achievement.
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Baltimore Morning Sun
Abraham Lincoln
Rotary Club
Lions Club
Kiwanis Club
OPA
Mora
Socialism or Free Enterprise in Canada and Britain
The piece argues that Churchill overstated socialism with the gestapo claim while examining Ontario’s socialist bid, Labour and Atlee’s defense of socialism, and the need for competition. It contrasts private and government ownership, rail service quality, and the risk of socialist monopoly, noting Canada’s political shifts and wartime consumer experiences.
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Washington
Churchill
Canada
Ontario
Co-operative Commonwealth Federation
All
CCF
Britain
Labor Party
Atlee
Y Paul Mallon
TVA
Germany
Russia
Stalin
U. S
King Features Syndicate
Robb Johnson exchange on Russians tops Washington talk
Washington Scene reviews Mrs. Inez Robb and Senator Ed Johnson discussing post San Francisco conference impressions on Russian demands. Robb mocks trade as the Russian mindset while Johnson cites similar quotes, highlighting diplomatic tone and a playful jab about liver remarks during a House Foreign Affairs chat.
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Washington
Inez Robb
Ed. C. Johnson
Colorado
Senator Johnson
San Francisco
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