Willkie and Dewey Campaign Letter Inquiries
A long montage of correspondence and dispatches traces Wendell Willkie’s stance on Dewey’s foreign policy and campaign role in 1944. Letters from New York and Chicago discuss Willkie’s possible support for Dewey, his undecided position, and expectations about late campaign statements. The record notes Willkie’s August remarks and a final interview indicating no change in attitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastunarun
Wendell Wille
Willkie
Wenteil Willie
Mition
Republian
Partilar
Gov- Stor Deweughly
Ptform
Dewey
Mr. Wilke
Citzen
Milons
Wilkie
New York
Wilke
Reed
Wendell Wilkie
Ths
Willke
Chicago
Tha
Roosevelt
Mr. Willkie
Germany Will By Sigrid Schultz
Confronting the Nazi era’s impact on unwed mothers and the state. The piece argues the regime used motherhood to breed future soldiers, cites coercive marriages and abortions, notes women’s complicity and complicates hopes for postwar change, with a call for resistance and lasting reform.
Portland Personal Mention Rally day and homecoming observed at church
Personal notes from Portland list local residents and guests. James Jiden CCC of the U S Navy arrived on furlough to visit his wife. Ray Sarton and family reported near Leto Beach after leave. Linnie Swan of Long Port visits her brother Harry Swan, with several others mentioned. Herman Keh is ill at home in Parkersburg. Virginia undergoes appendectomy. Prof and Mrs Earl Henderson of Wheeling weekend with his parents. E W Davis returns to Akron job after weekend with wife and daughter. George Taylor family visited with Eva Blower and Xkie Larson. Ray Sarton and others return to Navy assignments. Dayton Fields moves family to Lucy Gitte property. Willan Talbott to occupy vacated home. Frank Allen sells Lower Portiant farm and moves to Ralph Henderson property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potiock Finner
Hoon
James Jiiden
Linnie Swan
Long Bote
Harry Swan
Herman ‘Keleh
Parkersburg
Virginia
Nm Hospital
Loca Ree Dente
Wilkie Sarton
M.S Dravo
Pvt
John
Sarton
Ray 'Re
Straon
TMV
Navy
Saran
Elance
Dayton Fields
Str Reliance
Eis Price
Pt. @ Pleasant
Lucy Gitte
Willan Talbott Will Oentiny
Sidney ‘Durst
Frank Allen
Lower Portiant
Rand
Ralph Henderson
Hyde Park guard costly at public expense since Pearl Harbor
A large garrison has been kept at Hyde Park to guard Roosevelt private property since Pearl Harbor. Sentries, communication wire, and flood lights cover a wide area. The President rarely stays there, yet guard strength rivals that of other war leaders. The cost exceeds a million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Hitler
For Force and Peace The Dumbarton Oaks Gamble
The article argues the path to lasting peace rests with the Big Three powers America Britain and Russia backed by their military strength. It critiques the League of Nations for cowardice and self interest noting Britain Churchill and the U S Senate. It argues unity is essential to prevent future conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Britain
Russia
Premie
League of Nations
League
United States Senate
Woodrow Wilson
British Empire
Men to be Trusted Believing in Sincerity of Two Presidents
The piece contrasts Benner Willkie and Al Smith, noting their distinct careers and shared integrity. It argues both earned top party honors yet failed to become president due to refusing political expediency. Smith fought bigotry as a devout Catholic amid Klan era pressures. Willkie, with wartime idealism, stood against tame political compromise. Both arose from humble origins and inspired millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benner Willkie
al Smith
Wendell Willkie
Demaogues
Wall Street
New York
Indiana
Congress praises veterans and industry for aiding returning workers
The piece notes that Congress has passed benefits for veterans but stresses broader needs. It highlights industry efforts to aid ex soldiers with refresher courses and personal plant manager letters. Veterans coordinators assist on return, aiming to ease reintegration and skill adaptation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Regs
Political fringe groups under Senate probe flood Washington
Washington editor Peter Edson describes the Senate Special Committee's probe into 168 political groups linked to 1944 campaigns. Theodore Francis Green demands detailed inquiries on founders, officers, members, funding and activities within ten days. The piece links Herbert Brownell and Robert Hannegan to multiple organizations amid calls for new campaign finance legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Adams St
Chicago
Roosevelt
Lie
South Burlington Ave
Los Angeles
Contess
Herbert Brownell
Aright
Republican National Committee
Thomas Dewey
First Voters’ League, Inc. Friends of Finland
Dewey
Young Republican Clubs
Young Replican National Federation
National Republican Builders
Robert Hannegan
Democratic National Committee
Independent Voters
Roosesue
Open Mind Forum Debates Labor and Capital Roles
A readers’ letters page discusses labor and capital balance at Athens, urging organization by farmers, outlining Roosevelt era policies, and critiquing five supporter groups. Includes editorials on New Deal accomplishments and local notices from Athens and Meigs counties.
Attacks Against USA Ldbtor and Civic Fears in Drafted Letter
A reader letter cites metropolitan unrest and alleged foreign influence from radical groups and the New Deal era. It warns that leaders including Roosevelt and Rankin enable subversive ideas and compares German fate to current U S conditions, urging vigilance against Nazi and Socialist fascist mindsets. It also notes shipbuilding tradition of placing coins under masts, tracing back to antiquity and Roman funerary customs for paying a ferryman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ldbtor
Mengo
National
Socialist Party
New Deal
American National Socialist Party
Tascat Minded People As Mr. Roosevelt, Aman, Hillman, Rankin, Bilbo
Germany
Decepon
Arcone Republican Club
Athens
Chaton
Sym
Syracuse WSCS Meeting Shown By Local W S C S
Syracuse WSCS meeting at the home of Mrs. Irving Karr Sr featured speaker Opal Rutledge state WCTU field worker and organizer. Plans for an apron tea in November and Week of Prayer and SelfDenial announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Irving ‘Karr
W.S.C S
Opal Rutledge
Selina
WCTU
Carly Cook
Rutledge
Margaret Neuman
Irving Karr
Marcia Karr
Karr
F. W. Crow Jr
Washington, D. C
Irene Hartwig
Columbus
Detroit
Mich
Omaha
Nel
A.M. Roberts
Marietta Manufacturing Co
PL. Pleasant
Pomeroy Insurance Office
Grace Winebrenner
Ray Whaley
Flore
Neuman Portland
Vance Morris
Watertown
Ohio
Charles Mills
Kenney Hoffman
New Brighton
Frank Winebrenner
Helen Underhill
Ellen Baer
Oa Bowen
Margaret
Swearingen
Christina Grimm
Theodoreum
Nease Settlement
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ldemeer
American Newspaper” Publishers Association
Obie
Acies Uint
Ates Gurees
Ot Ghresiotons
Ohie Neuesseuurr
Associated Press
Jann” W Cullen Company
Sigrid Schultz
Propaganda Ministry
Odo
Uil
Gestapo
United Nations
Portland
Washington
Peter Edson
Public Forum
Vudlaeibo
Capi Merritt Preston
Tal
Athens High
J. White
Flora
Ender
Easter
Democratic Party
Ames
Jessie Lortzville
Star Chanset
Itor
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ti Tome Owners Loan
Farm Credit Administration
Triple A
Securities and Exchange Commission
CCC
NYA
FHA
USA
C_E. HAWK
New Marshfield
Tenth District
Clarence J. Brown
John W. Bricker
Arthur H. Day
Nelsonville
Gallipolis
Jackson
Middleport
Athens County
Ruth Burdette
Logan Gas Company
Otheil
W. H L. Ludwig
Pasor
YMCA
Ohio University
Logan
Marietta
Chauncey Ball Park
Meigs County
WSCS
Mary Calkins
Marjorie Moore
Atty. FW
Crow
Huntington
Linda Owen
Lowell Winger
Barkeley
Texas
Ruth Eleanor
By Galbraith
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!