Ratio of doubt predicts Roosevelt win in 1944 election
A historian uses a "ratio of doubt" method to forecast the Electoral College outcome. He counts 239 sure Roosevelt votes plus 35 from Pennsylvania, totaling 274 for Roosevelt, with Dewey at 257, and notes possible shifts in several states. He expects Roosevelt to win a comfortable majority, likely between 274 and 437 electoral votes.
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Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Dewey
Illinois
Minnesota
Missouri
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Oregon
West Virginia
Wyoming
Mr. Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Oklahoma
Mr. Dewey
Turmoil Strikes Leo and Boggio Over Ambition and Affection
In a heated afternoon exchange, Leo confronts Boggio about stalled progress and a failed career break while Boggio blasts Leo for reliance and extravagance. Tension escalates as Leo Indiana plans to seek independent work, prompting an impulsive exit and Ginger's later call reveals Boggio's brittle temper and lingering quarrels about control and credit.
Former Daily Worker editor gets wage rises amid bonuses
A former editor of the Daily Worker and WPA NYA staffer moved to the OPA at a salary of 5600 with bonuses, while a laboring man is denied a wage increase for fear of slating. The piece notes the figure rises to 6500 as the base salary plus bonuses.
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Daily Worker
WPA
NYA
OPA
Women voters and politics get a basic lesson in who to woo
A columnist argues women voters resist being fooled and urges candidates to focus on issues and records rather than tricks. He notes politicians miss the 19th Amendment point and warns that future campaigns must elevate tactics to a mature, issues based level to win the feminine vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Dodger
Military Leaders Speak With Direct Clarity and Wit
The piece praises top U S military leaders for clear, direct speech in public addresses. It cites MacArthur, King, Nimitz, Marshall, Halsey and Eisenhower, noting vivid similes and practical reporting. A Boston newspaper note from 1690 about Public Occurrences is referenced by Heine to frame ideas and press as fortresses.
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General MacArthur
King
Nimitz
General Marshall
Marsall
Halsey
Eisenhower
France
Boston
Massachusetts
Peter Edson's Letter From Washington on China lend-lease aid
Peter Edson analyzes U S lend-lease to China during World War II noting it totals about 420 million dollars over two and a half years. He breaks down allocations to Chiang Kai shek, Stilwell, and in transit or awaiting shipment, with emphasis on the India Burma theatre and the northern supply line challenges. The piece compares aid to China with aid to the United Kingdom and Soviet Russia and mentions associated U S military expenses.
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China
United Kingdom
Soviet
Russia
Chiang Kai-Shek
Joseph W. Stwell
India
Burma
United States
U. S
20Th Air Force
Claire L. Chennauts
U.S
Glouster Boosters Plan Fund Drive for Sports
Glouster High athletic boosters conclude a trip to Camp Shelby Mississippi and announce a Tag Week campaign. Members Rocknoia Sayre and others urge community members to buy a tag, granting membership and funding athletic activities. Officers request Auxiliary members with kin in service send names and addresses to Mrs Zammer.
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G. K Rocknoia
Kay Sayre Glouster
Glouster High
Shelby
Miss
Associa
Hold
Clarence Winn Ulty
Blower
Glouster
Marie Amber
Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion
Grace Zimmer
Zammer
Urbancrest store and home add three story tile addition
Lester Farres begins a three story addition at his Broad St Urbancrest property. The 12 by 20 foot tile structure includes a basement garage, a store level room integrated into the shop, and a glass enclosed porch on the third story for the dwelling portion where Mr Farres and his family reside.
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Duster
Lester Farres Tt
Broad St
Urbancrest
Mr. Faires
Joe Sweeney Dies At Hollister Home
GLOUSTER Joe Sweeney aged 40 died at his father John Sweeney’s Hollister home Monday. Surviving: father, stepmother, four brothers John Jr Cleveland Reuben Hugh, and Dan Akron. two sisters Mrs Walter Gayton Columbus and Mrs John Mingus Hollister. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM at John Sweeney’s home Hollister led by Rev C B Tigner. Burial in New Lexingvist.
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Glouster
Joe Siveney
John Sweeney
Hollister
John, Jr
Cleveland
Reuben
Hugh
Dan
Akron
Isters
Walter Gayton
Columbus
John Mingus
Delock
B. Tigner
Nineveh Lodge Voters Back War Fund in Jacksonville
Nineveh Lodge met in Jacksonville and voted to contribute $2 to the National War Fund. Attending the instruction and convention in Athens on Wednesday were Ida B. Davis Mary Conaway Athan Dunlevy Captain Roberts Lena Bratka Maude Davis Minnie Dust Martha Kloh Phena Householder Minnie Gaskalla and Pearl Wallace.
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Glouster
Nineveh Rebekah Lodge
Jacksonville
National War Fund
Nineveh Lodge
School of Instruction
Athens
Ida B. Davis
Mary Conaway
Athan
Glouster Leaders Thank War Relief Volunteers
GLOUSTER-Chairman Guinther and vice-chairs Seckinger and Parker express gratitude to township captains and workers for aiding the National War Relief drive in Trimble Township. Final figures are incomplete. current report shows about $2,800 raised. Special meeting of Gloucester High School Athletics Boosters Association tonight at eight. Urgent business to be transacted.
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Glouster
Guinther
Hoy Seckinger
Ernest Parker
Clerks Union to Meet in Mayor's Office Wednesday
A meeting of the Retail Clerks Union is announced for Wednesday evening at 1:00 o'clock in the mayor's office. The union president asks all clerks working under a permit to be present to take the obligation.
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Glouster
Lounter Retail Clerks Union
Death in Columbus: Mrs. Gloster Dies After Fall
Mrs. Gloster formerly of Gloster Road and late of 402 Jenkins Ave Columbus died in Columbus hospital after a fall that fractured her hip. Cook Funeral Home service Friday at ten with burial at Dew Cemetery near Burr Oak at one. Also notes Jacksonville Mothers Club gathering at Sophrona Householder’s home Wednesday at seven thirty and Bodkins leaving for Arizona after visiting parents.
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Glouster
Gloster RD
Jenkins Ave
Columbus
Columbus Hospital
Jacksonville Mothers Club
Sophrona Householder
Chauncey To Test New Fire Siren Wednesday Evening
Mayor W D Hines announces the new Chauncey fire siren on the City Building will be sounded Wednesday at 6 pm slow time. The test will determine if the siren can be distinctly heard in all parts of town. Townspeople are informed in advance.
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Virgil
Howe
Seth
Niote
Chrisankes
Ike
Abe Lincoln
Chauncey
W. D. Hines
Chauncey Bride Weds Flight Officer Keann Hinchman
Chauncey Mrs Jean Palmer daughter of Mrs John Palmer Chauncey became the bride of Officer Keann H Hinchman Saturday Nov 4 at 730 pm in a candlelight ceremony at the home of the bride's brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Paul A Tipton The Plains Rev Gilbert Courtney officiated The bride wore heavy white satin with a Juliet pearl crown She carried gardenias The sister Mrs Wilma Brickles was matron of honor The bridegroom's father served as best man The reception followed They left Sunday afternoon for a wedding trip to New York The bride a graduate of Chauncey Dover High School and Mount Vernon Hospital was employed at Osteopathic Hospital The groom attended Fordham University and recently received his wings as a bombardier at Big Springs Texas.
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Chauncey
Jean Palmer
John Palmer
Keann H. Hinchman
Siater
Paul A. Tipton
the Plains
Gilbert Courtney
First Church of Christ
Wiliam Hinchman
Celebrate Birthday Of Millfield Girl
Sandra Lu Sanders, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Sanders of Millfield, observed her seventh birthday Saturday. Mrs Sanders entertained relatives and friends with a pink and blue themed buffet. Two birthday cakes were made by Mrs Sanders and Mrs Henry Heffken. gifts were given to the guest of honor. Attendees included the Wemmer and Patton families, the Sanders household, Dr and Mrs CN Sanders and sons Bob and Bill, and others such as Mrs Nancy Sanders, Elizabeth Robinett, Eda Heffken, Anita Sisson, Carolyn Heffken, Helen Sanders and children Sandra and Joe.
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Chauncey
Sandra Lu Sanders
Charles Sanders
Millfield
C. Sanders
J. W. Sanders
Lewanne
CN. Sanders
Bob
Bill
Nancy Sanders
Elizabeth Robinett
Eda Heffken
Anita Sisson
Carolyn Heffken
Helen Sanders
Sandra and
Joe
Revival Is Started at Chauncey Church of God
A two week revival began at the Church of God in Chauncey with Wahien Rev Clarence Way as pastor. Evangelist Gilbert Swart of Newark, Chauncey resident, will headline nightly services featuring Technicolor pictures, hymns, travel scenes and a life of Christ series with special singing each evening.
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Chauncey
Church of God
Wahien
Clarence Way
Pasion
Gibert Swart
Newark
And
Mire
George Swart
Evansel
Rites for Mrs Alice Edy Held at Trimble Church
Funeral services for Mrs Alice Edy age 83 former resident of Trimble were held at the Trimble Church of Christ with Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiating. Interment was in West Union Cemetery Athens. she is survived by her sister Mrs Kate of Columbus. The Men's Class of the Shareh of Christ met Thursday night with Carl Shafer presiding. committee to nominate officers to be appointed.
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Panera Anaes
Alice Edy
Trimble
Chuech Ot Chitat
Gilbert Courtney
Atte
Chauncey
West Union
Athens
John Eady
Mes
Kate
Columbus
Tiese Wan Bet
The
Shareh of Christ
Carl Shafer
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