Peace and Politics in the Senate Peace Debate
The piece argues partisanship should not govern peace terms. A New York Times poll shows Democratic candidates favoring a constitutional amendment to ratify treaties by majority in both houses, while Republicans oppose. Observers warn against party loyalties shaping peace decisions and urge thoughtful, nonpartisan debate.
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United States
Senate
New York
Roosevelt
Versailles
Pearl Harbor
Note of Thanks for Violet Vineham Rites
Thankful message from the Vineham family expresses gratitude for support during illness and after Violet Vineham’s death in October. They acknowledge cards letters wreaths and condolences from numerous relatives friends and the Jubilee Guild in Botwood and surrounding communities.
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Violet Vineham
Oct. Ltd
Harry Barnes
Stanley Winehem
Dunley
Arthur Jenkins
Wilson Jenkins
Edward Jenkins
Bert. Jenkins
Orpab
Fannie
Pearl Jenkins
Susan Jenkins
Daisy
Mark Jenkins
Doris
Harry Gidge
Gerald Gidge
Melinda
Effie Dalley
Wm. Dalley
Stanley Troake
Lewis Troake
Farewell Luncheon for Sir Wilfrid Wooda at Newfoundland Hotel
A farewell luncheon was tendered by the Commission of Government to Sir Wilfrid Wooda KCMG KBE after eight years as a member of the Commission and Commissioner for Public Utilities. Presiding were Hon Sir John Puddeeater and other dignitaries including Sir E Emerson, the Chief Justice, and Andrew Carnell Mayor of St. John’s. Attendees included Canadian and Portuguese officials, military officers, and various high-ranking officials.
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Newfoundland Hotel
Commission No
Wifred Wooda, Kcmg
Kbe
Commission of Government
John C. Puddeater
E Emerson
Justia Duofield
I Wild Obe
Heo
P. D
R.H. Taylor
C.B.E
R.C.N
P E. LeClare
M. C.B.C
J. Henriques de Morais
Portugal
Andrew Carnell
St. John’s
Co. J. McDowall
L. Morfee
J .S. Currie
L. C. Outerbridge
C. B.E
J. A. Winter
C.M.G
H. Macpherson
F. McNamara
John B
Tribute to Sir Wilfrid Woods at Newfoundland dinner
Sir John Puddester proposed a toast to Sir Wilfrid Woods for his service to His Majesty's Commission of Government and the people of Newfoundland. Woods thanked the gathering and expressed regret at leaving Newfoundland, praising its climate for aiding his health after a long tropical period.
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John Puddester
Commission of Government of
Newfoundland
Sir Wilfrid Woods
Commission of Government
United Kingdom
Wilfred Woods
Sir John
Tribute to Newfoundland leaders and civil service during wartime
The speaker praised Newfoundland and its people for courage under adversity and recalled his years on the Commission of Government with fond memories. He honored Civil Service and thanked the press despite criticisms, hoping a future leader would guide the country through troubled times as Sir Wilfred Woodward (implied) greeted guests at departure after the National Anthem.
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Newfoundland
Commission of Government of Newfoundland
Wilfred Woda
Britain reports white list of non slum towns
The British minister of health issued a white list listing towns without slum areas. At present the list contains 33 towns recorded as free of slums.
Camouflage misfire during training exercise reported
A private explains to an officer that the unit camouflaged a gun before lunch and now cannot locate it while soldiers conduct tree climbing and bush crawling as part of a drill.
Fragmentary exchange hints at family dynamics
A brief, unclear dialogue captures a man boasting about welfare status while a partner and children comment on his fortune and their role. The lines imply tensions around dependence, work, and family responsibility in a domestic setting.
An Airman's Prayer by Sergeant Hugh Brodie
A wartime prayer from Sergeant Hugh Brodie of the Royal Australian Air Force, posted as missing in action. The verse pleads for divine presence in battle and for guidance on dying, not for personal victory, with reference to God who died.
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Hugh Brodie
Royal Australian Air Force
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