Radar and Langmuir clash over incentives in science
A column challenges Dr. Irving Langmuir on claims about government reticence toward radar. It notes American radar development by Navy scientists and highlights wartime censorship while praising radar's postwar potential. It also cites atrocities in Italy under Hitler and mocks Smuts calling Hitler's drone threat a damp squib.
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Dewey Speech Questioned by Dorothy Thompson in Chicago
Dorothy Thompson criticizes the Republican convention for a Bricker platform while noting Dewey’s pledge free of commitments to any group. She argues his strength lies in addressing mass unemployment and regimentation without embracing the platform, but warns the platform remains an obstacle to his campaign.
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Dewey
Mackinac
Thompson
Taft
Vandenberg
Germans Bomb US Methodically in Normandy Night Attacks
Ernie Pyle describes German night air raids over Normandy, detailing the routine of gun crews, shell handling, and communication. Gunners guard positions, rest briefly between volleys, and prepare for the next bombardment as dawn approaches.
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Normandy
England
Polk Street Professor Opines on Government Overreach
A speaker recalling his Democrat family heritage argues against government dictates and lines for work and welfare. He cites historical actions by ancestors to defend individual liberty and peacetime autonomy, insisting he will follow family example and resist external control.
Campaign of Surprises by Paul Mallon
Dewey’s likely to surprise the nation with novel methods and a liberal tilt. Mary Donlin leads his platform committee as factions debate policy while Dewey vetoes excess wording. He aims for realism in foreign affairs and stronger social security, with anti‑communist labor stance and a strong New York base. Warren stands out as an effective running mate for speeches.
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Taft
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Connecticut
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Russia
Roosevelt
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Crossword Puzzle Baseball Star
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