Roosevelt Speech Versus The Records Letter War On FDR Commentary
The column critiques Franklin D Roosevelt's 1930s policy record contrasting it with public statements. It cites Philippines independence 1945, lack of defense against Japan, Soviet recognition and Comintern links, and League of Nations participation. It notes selective quoting and logs public papers across 1933 1937 with implied lessons.
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Philippines
United States
Roosevelt
General MacArthur
U.S. Army
Pearl Harbor
Soviet Russia
Russia
Third International
Comintern
Poland
England
Hitler
Europe
Latvia
Lithuania
Esthenia
Romania
Jugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
Italy
France
League of Nations
Congress
League
Public Papers
Public
America
Gefu
George Essersmith
Asia
Rom Grew
Gallup Sees Tight Race as States Hold Decision
George Gallup reports state-by-state polling for the 1944 election shows Dewey and Roosevelt in near parity with a week to go. Dewey gains offset Democratic registrations in large industrial centers as the race remains unsettled across several states.
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Princeton
N. J
Institute
Dewey
Roosevelt
Japanese Rally Said Near East Philippines Battle
United Press reports a Tokyo radio broadcast indicating a second naval clash east of the Philippines is expected soon. Yomiuri notes a second or even a third battle for a decision will be fought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Philippines
Tokyo
London
Yomiuri
Southwestern Aviation Conference to form permanent association
Rex Baxter of the Amarillo Chamber led plans to organize a permanent aviation association as delegates from the Panhandle and nearby states attended a three day conference. A committee will meet soon to select capable members to drive aviation goals for the southwest. Admiral Rosendahl urged helium airships for oceanic travel amid world war coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Aviation Conference
Rex Baxter
Amarolo
Charles E. Rosendahl
Texas Panhandle shows strong Navy support in war effort
The Panhandle has sent 4,000 men to the U S Navy and Texas overall exceeds 174,000 navy personnel including 13,000 officers and 131,000 enlisted men. Navy Day highlights include Amarillo tag sales for Navy hospital funds and a Paramount Theater promotion offering free admission to service members. The article also covers U S presidential polling in late 1940s terms with Roosev elt and Dewey race dynamics and notes uncertain armed forces voting impact on election outcomes.
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Texas Panhandle
United States Navy
Texas
J. L. Holloway, Jr
Navy
Bureau of Personnel
Washington
Grand Prairie Naval Air Station
Holloway
Coast Guard
Tokyo
United States
Navy Mothers Club
Naval Hospital
Corpus
Alaska
Aleutians
J. B. Raymond
Navy Mother Club
Amarillo
M. FE. Jordan
Paramount Theater
The
WAVES
Jack King
Interstate Theaters
Breakfast Favorites From Readers
Readers list preferred breakfasts amid shortages and high prices. Mrs. V A Richmond seeks favorites while Millie Mae Floyd Grocer and Jim Reed Electric share choices like bacon and eggs oats and coffee hot biscuits and sausage.
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Millie Mae Floyd
O. F. Carder
Clinton E. Duncan
J. M. Cockerell
Jim Reed
Electric Company
Amarillo Barbers lead 1944 Community Chest drive
Amarillo barbershops and employees report 100 percent participation in the Community and War Chest drive, with A. W. Bingham topping the 750 workers. City departments also report strong participation as fundraising continues toward a $172,000 quota by November 2, 1944.
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Barber Division
A. W. Bingham
Deniel Dean
Amarillo
Perry Burks
Jesse Rogers
Amarillo Army Air Field
Pantex Ordnance Plant
Forrest Hignett
Weather forecast for Amarillo and West Texas regions
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with occasional light showers tonight and Saturday across Amarillo and vicinity and West Texas. Expect little temperature change with scattered showers in El Paso, and scattered showers and thunderstorms today through Saturday in New Mexico. Highs range around 60s to mid 70s, lows from upper 30s to mid 50s. For lumber, John Maynard Lhir Co., 800 W. 5th.
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Amarillo
West Texas
el Paso
New Mexico
John Maynard Lhir. Co
W. 5Th. A
Germans Roaring Back at Allies in Holland
Allied forces press in west Holland with Canadian and British troops driving toward the Maas and Schelde while reinforcing the Antwerp region. British beachhead on South Beveland expands. German defenses retreat from Tilburg to Tilburg area as Canadian and British gains narrow toward Bergen op Zoom and Roosendaal. North of Aachen American First Army reports minor advances amid stubborn opposition. Tastefully yours dinner at Thomas.
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Schelde
Antwerp
Beveland Island
Hansweert
Beveland Canal
Nijmegen
Maas
Meuse
Hollandsch Diep
Hertogenbosch
Tilburg
Zundert
Breda
Roosendaal
Bergen Op Zoom
Supreme Headquarters
Pindorp
Bergen
Nispen
West Front
Aachen
First Army
Amarillo Man Invited to Join Roosevelt $1000 Club
Allen Early of Amarillo received a letter inviting him to join the 1000 Club, a limited group of 1,000 donors contributing 1000 each to Roosevelt reelection. Tom Dewey cited the letter in a radio speech, though it originated with a New Deal leader in Arkansas and was sent to Oklahoma. a copy also went to C. C. Gibson of Amarillo.
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Allen Early
Amarillo
Roosevelt
Tom Dewey
Arkansas
Early
Oklahoma
Dewey
C. C. Gibson
Roosevelt Democrats
Idea of Club Aims to Build $1,000,000 Roosevelt Fund
A Globe examination of the Democratic 1,000 Club reveals a plan to enlist 1,009 members paying $1,000 each to support Franklin D Roosevelt. Members receive copper cards and a Constitution, with aims to defend the Constitution, promote general welfare, support war efforts, and influence presidential elections. The club may admit members via donations, past services, or board election, and trustees serve indefinitely while pursuing funding and campaign activity.
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Peter Edson
NER
Washington
The
Globe
Democratic
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Democratic National Committee
Board of Trustees
Gerald L. K. Smith
Edward A. Rumely
Pappy O
1,000 Club
United States
National Committee
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U. S
Nimitz
14Th Air Force
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South China Sea
MacArthur
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Samar
Luzon
Leyte
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Gordon Walker
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Tex
Thomas E. Dewey
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New York
Connecticut
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Russell Stationery
Westernitt Shop
Polk
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N.C. Ees
Virginia
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Calif
Colo
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Wis
Esas
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Maine
Pulses
War Chest
U. 8. Weather Bureau
Holland
van Model
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Thomas
Roosevelt’ Club
White House
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