Post office mail bias claims stir national debate
The Evening Star reports on AFL teamsters picketing a Portland mail order house and the postmaster general allegedly halting mail to aid strikers. The piece argues government agencies have pressured settlements before, but this is the first hint the post office used mail control to aid strikers, prompting calls for a Congress inquiry.
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AFL Teamsters’ Union
Portland
Oregon
Postmaster General
Post Office Department
Congress
Washington
Subscription rates for mail or motor route plans
Rates show one year advance five dollars, six months two dollars seventy five, three months one fifty, and one month sixty cents. Outside zones add one dollar. Carrier options run six fifty per year, three fifty for six months, two dollars for three months, and seventy cents for one month. Single copy five cents.
Christmas Eve Message Echoes Biblical Verse
A brief excerpt from Luke 2 20 emphasizes shepherds returning and praising God after witnessing the holy events, reflecting a Christmas Eve devotional tone. The date December 14 1943 anchors the publication in wartime context.
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God
Japanese Propagandists Compare Far East Actions to Britain
The essay argues that before Pearl Harbor Japan mimicked British imperial expansion, using treaties and Western trappings to gain territory and trade. It claims Japan misread Western restraint, overreaching until Pearl Harbor exposed their delusion and roped them into a losing war.
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United States
Pearl Harbor
Japan
Far East
Britain
British Isles
Safe
Congress probes executive overreach amid war campaigns
The piece argues Congress should not neglect its investigation into executive agencies accused of exceeding legal authority. It contends many offenses are routine bureaucrats enforcing their own laws and suggests Congress bears guilt in this oversight.
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Congress
Humility and resolve in wartime duty to allies
Reprinted editorial urges caution against arrogance as United States mobilizes for war. Emphasizes Britain and Russia’s sacrifices, need to unite with allies, and to deploy men and munitions with humility while recognizing allied burdens in the fight.
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Staunton
Uncle Sam
United States
Britain
Russia
One Year Ago Auxiliary Police Celebrate Anniversary
News of Other Years recalls the first anniversary of the Auxiliary Police here as residents note events from the year. Mrs Bessie Brannon loses a 3 4 carat diamond ring while shopping and Robert Taylor makes a name for himself in sports at V.
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Bessie Brannon
Robert Taylor
Local notices and society items from two decades past
Twenty years ago Cephas Gaven left Memorial Hospital estate. Dr C B Harlee heads local Moose. Lodge seeks new home. Robert S Smith elected to Shenandoah Valley National Bank board. Twenty five years ago Ruth Pifer Kernstown accepts teaching at Baptist Orphanage Salem Virginia. Pvt David Eagle writes mother of experiences in France. Pvt Daniel C O Leary listed as missing. W H Pierce Ridgeway butchers 3 porkers weighing 1275 pounds. Twenty five Armel sheep raided by dogs and dogs attack C W Crawford sheep near Kernstown.
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Cephas Gaven
Memorial Hospital
C. B. Harlee
Moose
Lodge
Robert S. Smith
The
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Ruth Pifer
Kernstown
Baptist Orphanage
Salem
David Eagle
France
Daniel C. O'Leary
W.H. Pierce
Ridgeway
Mr. Armel
C. W. Crawford
Boxer Robert Shultz Knocks Out Gaunt in Clearbrook Bout
Forty five years ago Robert Shultz defeated Bob Gaunt by knockout in the ninth round of a sparring match at Clearbrook. Mrs. William R. Willis hosted guests at her home. John McIntosh accepts a new post with a painting firm in Washington.
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Robert Shultz
Bob Gaunt
Clearbrook
William R. Willis
John McIntosh
Washington
How's Your I. Q. Quiz Answers Page 2
Quiz questions cover topics from Franz Von Papen's ambassadorial post to aviation bombs at Vulcan City. Items ask about plant originator in Santa Rosa, a Vatican bomb identification claim, the only liquid metal, war cost comparisons, Edward VIII abdication year, Madagascar location, Red Cross founding year, the o clock apostrophe, and ambidextrous usage.
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Franz von Papen
Santa Rosa
California
Vatican
Vulcan City
Edward VIII
Madagascar
American Red Cross
Pie rights and Boston turnover talks raise pastry questions
The essay riffs on pie ownership and licensing in Boston, noting how authorities debate victualing laws and the legality of selling pie to non regular customers. It lampoons local disputes while recalling nursery rhyme figures to illustrate ongoing food policy controversy and proof of precedence.
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Christian Science. Monitor
Jack Horner
Boston
Simon
Debated Civil War Losses at Cold Harbor and Comparable Battles
The article discusses casualty comparisons between Cold Harbor and other Civil War battles including Gettysburg Fredericksburg and Franklin It notes quoted figures and expert debate on proportional losses and cites a June 3 1864 action where 5600 Federals fell in an hour highlighting the ferocity of the assault.
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Lynchburg
Tarawa
Pickett
Burnside
Marye
Gettysburg
Fredericksburg
Pickets Circulate At Western Electric Baltimore Plants
Pickets ringed Baltimore plants of Western Electric in support of a strike by the Point Breeze Employers Association after the War Labor Board refused separate sanitary facilities by race. About 200 officers guarded the Point Breeze plant as hundreds of demonstrators gathered. Pickets also pressed three other Baltimore plants as the union vote triggered a midnight walkout with over 100 pickets. Women comprised many demonstrators and meeting attendees.
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Baltimore
Western Electric Company
Point Breeze
Western Electric
Independent Union
National War Labor Board
WLB
PBEA
Administration campaigns for unity amid disunity
Washington reports describe a drive to dispel disunity led by Speaker Rayburn War Production Vice Chairman Charles Wilson and James Byrnes. They urge unity while Congress investigates war effort mismanagement and industry production shows strength, amid partisan attacks and political maneuvering.
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Washington
Rayburn
Charles Wilson
James Byrnes
House
Wilson
National Association of Manufacturers
Election Ramifications Highlight Political Nature
The remark notes that politics touch every matter and that Washington politics will shape ongoing and future events. It frames the election as central to current and upcoming policy and power dynamics.
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Washington
War production banner noted by labor weekly figures
The American Federation of Labor weekly carried a banner line on war production citing shipyards and war plane records through December 1. Mr. Wilson denounced men who preach disunity.
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American Federation of Labor Weekly
Wilson
Pink eye causes and home remedies explained
Dr Clendening reviews conjunctivitis causes including pneumococcus Koch Weeks bacillus and staphylococcus. Contagion spreads via hand contact and airborne droplets. Home remedies with boric acid solution and warm vaseline eye applications provide comfort and quicker relief. Ice compresses aid recovery.
United American War Effort Maintains Production Drive
The article argues that disunity is not present in public life, noting no campaigns against unity and praising industry and production. It cites varied political and economic groups and stresses unified backing of victory, while acknowledging political and economic divergence. It highlights a lack of riots and strong public demonstrations. Local sports are noted as a feature in the Evening Star Daily.
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Britain
Russia
Eleven Killed In Bus Crash Near Painted Post
Eleven war workers headed to the Ingersoll Rand plant were killed when their bus burned after a collision with a trailer truck near Campbell, Bath County. At least eight others were injured, one critically, as the bus carried about 20 passengers. Coroner James J. Sanford said several victims could not be identified due to burns. The accident occurred about 5 30 a m a mile east of Campbell, 15 miles southeast of Bath. The bus overturned and then caught fire.
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Bath
NW. Y
Ingersoll-Rand
Painted Post
James J. Sanford
Sanford
Burns
Campbell
Stay in Washington Sparks Love Triangle Shift
Central Press Association novel excerpt shows Beth and Andrea reeling as Andrea decides to remain in Washington to be near Jim and Dennis Archer. Beth frets over lost independence and changing dynamics with Andrea, Peg, and the looming war.
Washington apartment tensions test friendship
Beth argues with Andrea over living plans in Washington as Andrea seeks a room, money, and a social safety net. Beth worries about creditors, potential lovers, and the impact on their fragile independence, while both navigate future jobs and loyalties. Beth heads to work at dawn, feeling aged by the dilemma.
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Beth
Andrea
Vernon
Nice
Dennis Archer
Jim
Washington
Anne
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Big Four Brotherhoods
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Unity
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Senate
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Clendening
Koch
Pink Eye
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Scott
R.J. Scott
Order OF Misericordia
Florence
MALY
King Features Syndicate
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Wilsons
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