Great Now But a Sorry Political Vaudeville
George E. Sokolsky criticizes the presidential campaign as a spectacle of turmoil and vaudeville with little high debate. He argues Roosevelt and Dewey fail to address core issues, noting pervasive theater over policy. The piece ends urging a change in the nation's character and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Sokolsky
Roosevelt
Dewey
Teamsters
Oklahoma
George Washington
Herbert Hoover
Bricker Hammerly
Truman
Earl Browder
Eleanor
Sidney Hillman
Gerald Smith
Sidney
Harold Tees
Matty
Mr. Dewey
Frank Sinatra
Toots Shor
White House
What Women Like Most About Clothes Says Pulse Feeler
A survey of women offers quick takes on hats outfits and suits. Mrs Harold Marshall favors hats for ease Mrs M M Mayfield wants comfort Mrs M A Walker notes expert tailoring Mrs H R Mayberry prefers office ready suits Minnie Schultz praises pretty well tailored dresses.
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Harold Marshall
M. M. Mayfield
M. A. Walker
Credit Association
Japanese Tanks Potent Threat as Pacific War Rages On
News from Tokyo and the Philippines details Japanese tank training near northern Japan and intensified fighting around Leyte and Carigara. Allied air actions, shipping losses, and strategic moves across Burma and China accompany reports on U.S. warship losses and Japanese advances.
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Tokyo Radio
Nippon
Japan
Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
U. S
Philippines
Burma
Mawlu
Myitkyina
Mandalay
Bhamo
China
Chungking
Kweilin
Pingle
Funchwan
Linchow
U. S. ‘Air Base
Texas All Sewed Up For FDR
Roosevelt faces a split opposition in Texas where Democrats hold a likely edge. The piece explains that a victory margin could hinge on whether Republicans and Regulars unite, with Roosevelt favored at about 70 percent to 30 for others, and details ballot layout and possible protest votes.
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Lewis Nordyke
Roosevelt
Texas
Globe
W. Lee O’daniel
Dewey Bricker
Jimmie Allred
Roosevelt Democrats
Allred
Globe and News
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Texas Regulars
Socialist Party
Prohibition Party
America First Party
Independent
UT Students Rally Over Rainey Firing Led by Ex-Marine
Five thousand University of Texas students led by ex-Marine Malcolm Wallace marched on the Capitol to push Gov. Coke Stevenson to convene regents and explain the dismissal of Dr. Homer Rainey. Wallace urged an open session at Gregory Gym and threatened a sit‑in if needed. Rainey, earning $17,500 yearly, said he was fired for not withdrawing his Oct. 12 charge against the regents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
University of Texas
Malcolm
Mac) Wallace
Dallas
Capitol
Coke Stevenson
University Regents
Homer P. Rainey
Wallace
Stevenson
Rainey
Texas
Jim Fogarty
Longview
Gregory Gymnasium
America
Tyler
Rotary Club
San Antonio
Amarillo Area Weather Tonight and Friday Outlook
The forecast shows partly cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with a cooler trend. Lows around 35 tonight and highs in the low 40s Friday. Texas and New Mexico expect mostly cloudy skies with showers in the northern mountains and cooler conditions in the Panhandle and eastern portions.
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Amarillo
Texas
Panhandle
New Mexico
North Portion
Allied Drive Shifts War Fronts From Antwerp to Budapest
British and Canadian forces push toward Antwerp port facilities and seize Walcheren while U S First Army advances near Aachen. Red Army breaks toward Budapest as Russians claim 36 miles to the city. Allies report coast clear of Dalmatian harbors and British enter Salonika.
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William L. Ryan
Associated Press
Antwerp
Flushing
Walcheren
U. S
First Army
Germany
Hurtgen
Aachen
Hungary
Budapest
Split
Metkovic
Dubrovnik
Beveland Island
Second Army
Meuse
Schelde
Belgium
Miles C. Dempsey
15Th Army
Moerdijk
Hollandsch Diep
France
Vosges
Red Army
Lajomitse
Kesskemet
Danube
Tisza
Moscow
Petsamo
Amarillo Drive Seeks $172000 Chest Total
More Than $90,000 Collected for Chest. Community and War Chest workers have raised $91,600 toward a $172,000 quota. About 750 workers canvass Amarillo today to complete accounts and raise the remaining amount before the drive’s close. Officials urge continued citizen support as progress is reported by radio and city solicitors target non contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Gus Roberts
Radio Today
Cercail
Radio Once
White House Demand Cited in Chinese Command Crisis
Minnesota Republican Rep. Walter Judd said a White House demand to appoint Gen. Joseph Stilwell as overall commander in China triggered the crisis and Stilwell's recall. The report notes Donald M. Nelson rides back to China at Roosevelt's request to aid reorganizing Chinese war effort and establish a production board.
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Minneapolis
Min
U.P
Walter H. Judd
Minnesota
Chungking
White House
Joseph W. Stilwell
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Stilwell
Washington
War Production Board
Donald M. Nelson
Roosevelt
Houge
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Leonard Milliman
Kurile Islands
Tokyo
Sergio Osmena
Carigara
Tablo Radio
Chiang Kaishek
Kelin
Claire L. Chennault
U. S. Air Force
Lord Louis Mountbatten
Southeast Asia
J. W. Davis
President Roosevelt
NBC
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre
Scranton
New York
Madison Square Garden
Mr. Roosevelt
Boston
Political Action Committee
Parkersburg
W. Va
Ickes
Harlem
Mississippi
Jackson
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Paterson
N. J
Bennett Champ Clark
Missouri
St. Louis
Clark
Robert E. Hannigan
Herbert Brownell
Hannegan
Brownell
Russell Stationery Company
Maritime Commission
20Th Bomber Command
Marianas Island
Layte Island
Ormoc
Borneo
Morotai
MacArthur
Leyte Gulf
Sue Taylor
Max R. Humphreys
Cynthia Jean
Humphreys
C. A. Eddleman
North Grant Street
T. S
DR. Rainey
James E. Ferguson
Houston
U. S. Weather Bureau
Amarilis
Densel Dean
John Maynard Lor. Co
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