States rights debate grows as war shifts focus
In a Republic Bulletin piece, the author argues for a postwar return to local self government and state rights after supporting federal centralization during World War II. Governor Dewey of New York urges restoring state powers, warning against permanent federal overreach and stressing individual dignity and anti totalitarian objectives.
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Republic Bulletin
United States
Commonwealths
Dewey
New York
Governors Endorse Dewey Plan by Democratic Statesmen
The speech by Mr. Dewey drew endorsements from Governor O'Conor of Maryland and Governor McGrath of Rhode Island. Many statesmen from both parties approve the plan, stressing the state's enduring political value for American freedom.
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Dewey
O’conor
Maryland
McGrath
Rhode Island
Hairpin Ingenuity Boosts War Production
The article notes women transitioning from home roles to factories, using clever tricks from domestic life to save time and reduce waste. A war worker used flour powder between hot rubber rings to prevent sticking, saving thousands of man hours. another cut eleven painting steps to three, saving eight hours per aircraft.
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Christian Science Monitor
Editorial snippets urge support for war bonds and future stability
A collection of editorials notes support for the Victory garden movement and war bonds while highlighting political action at the next election. It cites Japan's Guadalcanal threat and reports steel production improving, easing shipbuilding bottlenecks, alongside concerns about postwar inflation and everyday life.
Rotarians Hear Men In Armed Services
Washington Rotary club heard three servicemen discuss their work. Captain R. O. Hopp spoke of army camp inspections, Ensign Loren Hickerson outlined navy air corps recruitment talks, and Harold Wehr described naval photography instruction at Pensacola. Also covered were Des Moines legislative session highlights and a high school girls sextet musical feature led by Boyd White.
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Washington Rotary Club
R. O. Hopp
C. A. Boice
Loren Hickerson
St. Louis
Navy Air Corps
Harold Wehr
Washington
Pensacola
Fla
Hal Huston
Des Moines
Wilson
Hickenlooper
Herbert Hoover
John L. McCray
Battleship Town
Sara Lu Miller
Henrietta Stewart
Frances Whisler
Shirley Brown
Gwendolyn Ramseyer
Marcella Boileau
Mary George
Boyd White
Tramp Wishes for a Car Amid Rural Conversation
An old lady questions the tramp about contentment with a life of travel while a spoken yearning for a car surfaces. The exchange reveals a desire for mobility and modern convenience in a rustic setting.
Quip on Titles and Terms Ends With Laughable Mixups
Two soldiers banter about word meanings during wartime. One jokes about a film titled A Yank in the RAF while the other riffs on slang for romantic liaisons, turning a simple date engagement and appointment into humorous misreadings.
No Smoking Notice Sparks Scot and Porter Jest
A railway waiting room joke has a Scot noticing two wall notices about smoking and corsets. The exchange ends with a humorous quip about keeping files and a second notice on wear spirella corset. The contributor notes their son Joe got mad while teaching their mother to drive, contrasting patience.
Haunting Tale From Night in a Haunted House
Zoe asks Moe about a night in a haunted house. Moe recalls a ghost appearing at about midnight as if the wall no longer stood, a startling, eerie event.
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Zoe
Moe
The Scotchman Seeks A Long Ride At The Academy
A witty exchange at a riding academy has a Scotchman asking for the longest available ride. Moe explains he already went through the other wall in the same manner as Zoe asks what was done. Five riders plan to join, including the Scotsman.
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Zoe
Moe
Lumberjack Silent as Magistrate Questions Him
The magistrate pressed for a reply and the lumberjack answered in silence, saying he had nothing to add beyond what the gentleman already noted. The exchange highlights a tense courtroom moment with minimal dialogue.
Clergymen and soldiers appeal to women says Whitmire
Whitmire notes that clergymen and soldiers have the strongest appeal to women while Tomlinson exclaims a wish to be an army chaplain highlighting humorous views on gender roles.
Milly Declares Meals with Editors Off Limits
Milly proclaims she will never date an editor again after a dinner where the waiter corrected part of the order with a blunted pencil. Pilly questions the reason, and Milly recounts the incident of crossed out choices.
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Milly
Pilly
Invite Women to Canning Lesson in Riverside
The women of Riverside and Iowa township are invited to a canning and freezing demonstration on Tuesday May 4 at St Mary's Hall at 1 30 PM. The event aims to help prepare more food to supplement the rationed allotment this year.
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Riverside
Iowa Township
St. Mary's Hall
Canning Demonstration Aids Residents With Equipment Talk
Ruth Foster county home economist will discuss canning and freezing methods and equipment. The Citizens' Service Corporation teams with extension service for the demonstration. Community residents and visitors, including Fred M. Learned and family, Wayne Harrison, Leo B. Walsh, and others, are noted in a sequence of local notices.
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Ruth Foster
County Home
Citizens’ Service Corporation
Extension Service
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