Stassen Defies Chicago Platform To Offer GOP Alternative
Harold Stassen steps forward with a public platform in New York challenging Chicago party talks and appealing to conservatives. The piece contrasts Stassen with Green and Dewey, arguing party unity hinges on a clear program. It notes Republican voters’ independence and the risk of losing elections without a defined stance.
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Washington
House
Senate
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Harold Stassen
Minnesota
Navy
Third Fleet
New York
Stassen
Green
Haineis
Mr. Stassen
Truman
Illinois
Middle West
Republican Party
South
National Association of Manufacturers
America
Dewey
Willkie
Island Hopping Chronicle from World War II Memoir
This extract outlines Allied advances in the Pacific from Buna to the Gilberts and the Marianas. It details MacArthur and Nimitz commands, island landings at Woodlark, Kiriwina, Rendova, Munda, Vella Lavella, and Bougainville, and the shift to broader operations across the Solomons and Gilberts with emphasis on air and amphibious tactics and the equipment aiding landings.
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Woodlark
Kiriwina
New Guinea
Southwest Pacific
Solomons
New Georgia Island
Munda
Oscar W. Griswold
XIV Corps
Ren
Central Pacific
Nova Island
Army
Airj
Robert
C. Richardson, Jr
Rendova
New Georgia
Kolombangara
Vella Lavella
Salamaua
MacArthur
Lae
U. S
Nadzab
Cee Teen Aveues
Marcus
Key Islands
Marshalls
Baker
Nanumea Islands
Wake
Bartler
Bert Marine
Navy
Willis H. Hale
Seventh
Gilberts
Finl
Chase Circle notes highlight December meeting and local changes
The Chase Circle of Ruth met December 6 at Pau Chase’s home led by Mary Chase. Door prizes went to Minta Chase and others. Also noted are Emma Robinson leaving Cherry Ridge farm for Newark Ohio and local Army discharges. Pleasanton prayer group plans December 11 meeting.
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I Marine Amphibious Corps
Empress Augusta Bay
Bougainville
Rabaul
Solomons
Nathan F. Twining
Thirteenth Air Force
87Th Division
Emma Robinson
Ruth
Admiral Carbaugh
Vivian Coats
Halsey
Sherry
Darla Dea
Paulair
Naval Power
Ine Martin
Sally
Insdee
ATE
Salle McKnight
Chase
Pau
Mary Chase
Edith Jenkinson
Minta Chase
Merrill Chase
Martha Chase
Mr. and Me Fenske
Athens
Uuuey al Ceiumuus
Chase 5
Emma_ Robinson
Cherry Ridge
St Bowels
Arthur Goodin
Pleasanton
Emmett Holbert
Rev. McDonald
Please God Give Us Tomorrow Poem Passage
An archival poem fragment by Annie McIntyre Bartoe and Bob Johnson from Nelsonville Ohio reflects post war faith and resilience. It urges time as a force to endure while championing love laughter and learning through shared burden and hopeful tomorrow. It emphasizes rebuilding amid loss and encourages kindness toward others.
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Annie McIntyre Bartoe
Nelsonville
Santa Bring Me You And The Little Lady Make Believe
A nostalgic poem mix of Christmas longing and gratitude from Annie McIntyre Bartoe and Cassius M Clouston. The verses yearn for love and peace, praising kindness, make believe friends, and the hope that Santa brings joy, while two Ohio writers add reflections on living generously and aiding others.
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Santa
Annie McIntyre Bartoe
Nelsonville
wWe
Frank E. Coe
Reynoldsburg
Ohio
Laski visit highlights US Britain loan debate and trade clash
Editorial notes Professor Harold Laski’s return to Britain after criticizing US capitalism as Britain faces a multibillion dollar loan. It warns that free trade is vital to avert blocs and war, but questions Britain’s ability to repay and the risk of bolstering state socialism. It urges cautious support for cooperation while warning against naive bets on American aid shaping world order.
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Great Britain
Congress
Harold Laski
Britain
England
Soviet Union
Professor Laski
America
United States
Uncle Sam
Professor
Joan
Swiss watch inflation notes spark trade debate
The piece critiques inflation concerns in the United States and examines Swiss watch exports. It discusses shortages of consumer goods, price controls, and the aim to curb inflation by boosting domestic supply. It notes a State Department protest over Swiss watch movements while recognizing reciprocal trade goals with Switzerland.
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United States
OPA
State Department
World’s Longest Conversation Ends Over Loan Talks
Peter Edson notes a historic Washington dialogue between U S and British negotiators from September 11 to completion. The talks focused on a potential four to five billion dollar loan, run by the Big Four and key committees, with London approval required for all progress. The informal tone and frequent London input defined the lengthy process.
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Washington
U. S
San Francisco
Will Clayton
The
Treasury
Fred M. Vinson
Earl of Halifax
Foreign Office
Harry White
Bretton Woods
Emilio G. Collado
Clayton
State Department
Freddie Harmer
R J. Shackle
Board of Trade
Lord Keynes
London
Federal Reserve Building
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John W. Cullen Company
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Cleveland
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Marshall
Hawaiian Islands
Pacific Ocean
Pacific
Gilbert Islands
Aftanlehe Warrion Tack Farecac
Tarawa
Makin
Abemama
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de Lon
Hotlandie
Guinea
Philippines
Kermit Hanning
John C. Hanning
Darrell Hanning
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Johnie Gwinn
C. T. Gwinn
Tom Collins
West Feail
Jess
Bob Johnson
Logan
God Bessiem
Gorslene
Maiie
By Henry Leach
Arabelle
Nancy Lee
Betty Sue
Cassius M. Clouston
Jfarbon Hill, Ohio
Swiss Movement
Eveaur Wee
Peter Edson
I, M. Wagginer
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