Political Screeching at Moron Voters Aims to Rally Partisans
Washington columnist Ralph W. Page argues that fiery speeches from Roosevelt and Dewey fail to change votes but do ignite party followers and independents. He cites Turned Catledge and editors who see the tactic as meant to spur turnout and frenzy rather than persuade minds.
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Ralph W. Page
Washington
Dewey
Roosevelt
Cicero
Sataline
Turner Catledge
New York Times
Derby
Loss of 26 Ships May Be Mortal to Jap Navy
The report states a heavy loss to Japan in a clash south of Formosa. American forces claim three Japanese carriers sunk, multiple battleships and cruisers damaged, with Tokyo admitting several ships lost. The battle disrupted Japanese defense around Leyte and Samar while U S forces press the invasion.
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Tokyo
Leyte
Samar Island
Japan
China
Kuniaki Koiso
Formosa
U. S S
Philippines
Secretary Stimson Silent On Political Convictions
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson declined to reveal his presidential vote saying the Army must be free from political influence. He reiterated his policy of not disclosing personal political views during a press conference in Washington on October 26.
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Washington
U.P
Henry L. Stimson
Stimson
Amarillo Area Weather Forecast Brief
The forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with continued mild temperatures. In West Texas and New Mexico, expect scattered showers mainly this afternoon through Friday, with highs around the mid 60s to mid 70s and nights cooling into the 30s to 60s.
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Amarillo
West Texas
el Paso
New Mexico
Aviation conference in Amarillo plans future airport growth
Enthusiasts at the Southwestern Aviation Conference in Amarillo heard speakers recount airport experiences and defense of US air power. Rex Baxter announced plans for a permanent conference organization as attendees toured Amarillo Army Air Field and Bomber hangars.
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Southwestern Aviation
Amarillo
America
John Snider
Tri-State Fair Grounds
Amarillo Army Air Field
Crystal Ballroom
Sidney Kring
Bowen Airways
Rex Baxter
Chamber of Commerce
Allies Land on Beveland Island to Open Antwerp Route
Allied forces landed on the south shore of Beveland Island to clear the last German guns blocking convoys to Antwerp. A bridgehead on the Schelde estuary was established as fog aided the amphibious operation. Montgomery’s forces pressed through the southwest Netherlands while American units advanced near Epinal.
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Antwerp
Beveland Island
Schelde
Walcheren
North Sea
Montgomery
Holland
Bergen Op Zoom
Hertogenbosch
South Beveland
Rilland
Breda Box
Meuse
Nijmegen
S Hertogenbosch
Maas
Swiss Alps
Epinal
Vosges Mountains
Amarillo War Chest Workers Plan Day of Enthusiasm
War Chest organizers at the Capitol Hotel outlined Oct 31 Amarillo Day activities including downtown platform speakers to boost donations and answer questions. Plans feature bands, radio talks, and loud speaker solicitation to reach the 1944 $172,000 goal before Nov 3 with 750 workers and 24 chairmen.
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Polk Street
Amarillo
Capitol Hotel
Herring Hotel
Densel Dean
Visiting in Brownfield With Pearson Family
Mrs. W. J. Pearson visits her father W. J. Beck in Brownfield accompanied by her daughters Louise Linda Lee Barbara Gayle and Mrs. Ray Love and daughter Janice Lynn. The visit includes family reunion with the Beck household andBradley sister Mrs. Earl Bradley.
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W. J. Pearson
Louise
Linda Lee
Barbara Gayle
Ray Love
Janice Lynn
W. J. Beck
Earl Bradley
War policy shields surviving son of families with two losses
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson announced a new Army policy to spare the remaining son in families that have lost two or more sons. The surviving son will be kept on non hazard duty or discharged, and if overseas on safe duty, he stays there. otherwise he returns to the United States.
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Washington
U.P
Henry L. Stimson
Army
United States
Chicago Sees Dewey Roar At Rally As Roosevelt Attends Speeches
Chicago, a political hot spot, hosts Dewey demonstrations with 30 000 plus at a stadium rally while Roosevelt plans a Soldier Field appearance. Dewey accuses Roosevelt of backing a 1000 club to influence policy for funds, responses from Hannegan and Arkansas directors dispute the claim. Campaign clashes span Little Rock Dallas and Chicago, with Town Meeting of the Air featuring Ickes and Ferguson.
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Dewey
Mr. Roosevelt
Soldier Field Stadium
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Democratic Finance
Arkansas
Congress
Democratic Campaign Fund
Little Rock
H. L. McAlister
Sam J. Watkins
Sidney Hillman
CIO
Dallas
Democratic Party
PAC
Harold Ickes
Homer Ferguson
America
Reader’s Digest
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Japanese Fleet Sunk in Leyte Gulf Battle Night Action
U S surface ships and aircraft sink two battleships one cruiser and three destroyers as Japanese force of eight ships tries to reach Leyte Gulf from the south through the Sulu Sea and Surigao Strait. One Japanese battleship goes down in darkness. daybreak finds crippled vessels, with a cruiser and destroyer heavily damaged.
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Adm
Daniel Darbey
Leyte Gulf
Philippines
United States
Sulu Sea
Surigao Strait
U. S
Singapore
Leyte Gulf action drives enemy forces back to sea
At Leyte Gulf a 25 minute broadside exchange sank or crippled the bulk of the enemy fleet. Spencer David reports that Admiral Kinkaid's counterattack kept General MacArthur's troops from coming under Japanese naval fire. Tenth Corps units advanced over 20 miles to secure Carigara Bay on the island's north coast.
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Philippines
MacArthur
Adm
Thomas C. Kinkaid
Seventh Fleet
Samar Island
U. S
Sibuyan Sea
Associated Press
Spencer David
Leyte
Admiral Kinkaid
General MacArthur
Tenth Corps
Carigara Bay
Japanese Navy Defeated in Philippine Waters
The Japanese fleet suffered a crushing defeat in the Philippines as American forces intensified plans to finish off remaining Japanese naval power. Analysts debate fleet size while Adm King notes most of the Japanese fleet may have been involved. President Roosevelt announced the news to reporters after a briefing from Admiral Leahy, reading a note from Admiral Halsey confirming the defeat.
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Washington
Philippine
Japan
Ernest J. King
Navy
Philippines
King
Singapore
Army Air Forces
China
U. S. Fourteenth Air Force
Roosevelt
White House
William D. Leahy
Halsey
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