Campaign rhetoric and radio influence in the 1940 race
A critical commentary on how campaign tactics lean toward entertainment over issue focus. It notes Dewey and Roosevelt use radio rhetoric, quotes anonymous sources, and questions the tone of political discourse. The piece urges viewers to demand clear policy discussion and avoid personal wariness and infighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
New York
Roosevelt
Congress
Fala
Ione
Governor Dewey
Aleutians
League of Nations
America
Senator Ball
Minnesota
World Organization
Per Capita National Debt Through Wars and New Deal
The text outlines historical per capita debt figures from 1918 to 1944, noting 240.09 in postwar 1918, 131.49 in 1930, 325.66 in 1940 after eight years of New Deal, and a July 1 1944 share of 1511.36. It emphasizes rising debt during the New Deal and World War II era.
Reoccupation of the Philippines signals major Pacific turning point
The兵Japanese reports say the Philippines reoccupation has begun signaling a climactic phase of the Pacific war. MacArthur promises return as Halsey’s fleet actions bolster the central Philippines while guerrilla resistance persists south of Manila. The Philippines will become the key base for further operations to strip Japanese access to the Indies and Malaya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Leyte Gulf
MacArthur
Admiral Halsey
Great Ocean
Japan
Southwest Pacific
Europe
Manila
Luzon
Solomons
New Guinea
Pacific
Indies
Sumatra
Malaya
America
Pearl Harbor
Roosevelt’s fatigue shows in aging face as Dewey teased
Enemies once mocked Dewey as a “little fellow with a mustache” while Roosevelt’s long White House tenure is starkly evident in photos. The camera records the president’s burden, suggesting a longing to retire to ancestral Hudson acres and a simpler life after years of public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
White House
Rooseelt
Roosevelt
Hudson
Prophesies Echoed on Presidential Race Predictions
A columnist laments polls draining drama as rivals celebrate forecasts. Sidney Hillman predicts Roosevelt winning Maine and Vermont. Herbert Brownell signals Dewey capturing the Solid South from the crystal ball in a bold boast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallup
Roper
Sidney Hillman
Roosevelt
Maine
Vermont
Herbert Brownell
Mgg
Dewey
Letter From Washington revisits Manchuria crisis and UN link
Peter Edson recalls the 1931 Japanese attack on Mukden and the League of Nations response. He notes Tokyo's verifiable train incident and the subsequent Lytton Commission report calling for Manchurian autonomy under Chinese control, highlighting limited League enforcement and rising tensions in Shanghai.
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Frank McCoy
Fort Lan
Presi
Roosevelt
New York
United Nations Peace Organization
League of Nations
Mukden
Manchuria
Muk 1den
Far East
Earl of Lytton
United States
League
McCoy
Peiping
Japan
China
Shanghai
Economy pushes for end to inflated payrolls and waste
The War Production Board announces cuts as it dispenses with five dollar a year workers. The terse notice signals a push to reduce government payrolls and curb extravagance amid wartime efficiency measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Production Board
Poet's Corner Forum honors Joe with wartime tribute
A compiled forum piece praising an American serviceman and the heroism of the GI Joe, naming him as a universal fighter for freedom and liberty. The verse links his dedication to the American way and the nation’s wartime mission, ending with a lighthearted Roosevelt-Columbus joke from Matilda Shatter.
Zaleski Social and Personal News Summary
Zaleski social notes report Pvt Max Brooks missing in action in France since Sept 24. Local families welcomed newborn Rita Kay Hoskins at Sheltering Arms Hospital with father abroad. Various residents, including Pvt Francis Martin on furlough from Iceland and several visitors to the Vansky home, are referenced alongside illnesses and travels of local families and a Jamestown, New York, connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zaleski
Jacob Brooks
Pvt
Max Brooks
France
Elizabeth Cavanaugh
Ralph Herrold
Evan Williams
Son
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Rita Kay
Donald Hoskinson
Dorothy Vansky
C. E. Vansky
Vansky
Lou Huffman
Indianapolis
Ind
Hoskins
Francis Martin
Iceland
Ed McVey
Columbus
Wiliam Wooley
Ella Murray
Marion
Clyde Martin
Texas
Uty
Esta Mastin
Ella Mae Hayes
Max ‘Thomas
Jessie Kesterson
New Vienna
Mes
J. A Bedinghaus
Apple Grove Personals Deep in Letart Falls Notes
Apple Grove notes record teaching at Old Town school Mrs Roy White. Families move into Ross Norris and Carrie Robert properties in Letart Falls. Roush kin celebrate birthdays with pot luck dinner including Gene of Minersville and many relatives from East Letart to Racine. Scott Shank in France. Columbus visitors with Henderson near Pt Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple Grove
Roy White
Old Town School
Ray Sales
Ross Norris
Olden Thaxton
Carrie Robert
Letart Falls
Gideon Roush
Arthur Roush
Gene
Minersville
Dora Roush
Troy
Henry Roush
Ralph Neigler
Arthur
Jan
Columbus
P. ‘A Hinkle
W. H. Smith
Letart
W. Va
Drusilla Smith
Racine
Beulah Webb
Orion Roush
Earl Shank
Scott
France
B.C. Shank
Jack
J. S. Henderson
Near
Pt. Pleasant
Bartlett and Bartlett Area Social Roundup
Bartlett and surrounding communities enjoyed a weekend of family gatherings and visits. Guests included Mc Dermott, Newberry, McDonald, Van Fossen, Ross, Goddard, Smith, Arnold, and many others from Stockport, Oakland, Marietta, Columbus, Newark, Amesville, and Bartlett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daria Dee
Edward McDermott
Kenosha
Wis
Chester Newberry
Minnie McDonald
Donald van Fossen
Stockport
E. J. Ross
Oakland
Land
Jane Goddard
Bartlett
Glenn Smith
Fred Arnold
Wayne Dickson
John McPeek
Ramona
Wilma Jean Smith
Myrta Flowers
Corp. Charles Nicholas
France
Marshal Bailey
Leonard Sutton
Marietta
H. D. Arnold
Logan
F. B. Arnold
Carl Sutton
Gale Gage
Norma
Dale Gage
Lola Ellis
Meresdith
William Nicholas
Meredith
Daryl Ellis
Ramona Smith
Columbus
Glenn
Emmer Shaner
Rollo Armstrong
Amesville
Harry Mills
C. N. Williams
Curt
Ann Kiney
Willard Kin
Germany and Peace The Army’s Dilemma in Nazi Germany
Sigrid Schultz reports on German opinions about restoring peace after Nazism. Veterans, underground leaders, and soldiers discuss disarming the Nazi regime, occupation plans, and possible civil conflict. Some urge action to purge Nazi factions. others fear renewed violence and guerrilla resistance as Allied troops approach. (To Be Concluded)
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Opty
Thesir
Germany
Holland
Belgium
Luxemberg
France
Denmark
Poland
Chech
Oslovakia
Austria
Schutz Staffel
Stgetd Heaton
Nereter Tes EL Eg Trad
Junkers
Hitler
Union Furnace Class Meetings and Local Notices
Union Furnace and Berea Church groups met with programs of prayer Bible stories and readings led by members including Mrs J R McGuire Odessa Groves Rudolph Sutton and Hortensia Cox. Local social notes list guests, visits, and family gatherings across Logan and Columbus with references to wartime sentiments about underground forces and German occupation.
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Union Furnace
United Braren Church
Ella Rambiet
Hortensia Ox
Charles Sark
Harry McVey
Ella Crambiet
eGuire
Mrnd
C. H. Bryer
Els Clark
Ella Cramblit
Berea
Presbyterian Church
Charch
J. R. McGuire
Samuel
Odessa Groves
Rudolph Sutton
Ted Groves
Don Hes
R. McGuire
Jane McGuire
Evalyn Groves
Bob Sutton
Timmy Tes
Donald Ties
Amily
Catharine Sutton
Albert Scarberry
Joan Vaif
Columbus
Bobind Sue
O. H. Bryan
Horensia Cox
Logan
Charles Clark
Byron McClain
Harley Woodgeard
James Frey
David and
Sharon
Hamden
Dan Jones
Ira Duffey
Alva Bickle
0. M. Pence
Harold Schwarz
Marilyn Jane
Mason City
W. Va
William Kenned
Ed. Trautman
Tuin
Virginia
Dorothy
William — Kennedy
Chester Wright
Florence
Mary Iderground
Belle and
Louise of
Donald
Alden
Seybert
New Straitsville
Anna Lillico
Germany
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Tsawewe
Punteattere
Peter Edson
Washington
Poet's Corner
The
Public Rite Forum
Myscovy
Cathay
Garcia
Bessie M. Gorslene
G. I. Joe
Seria
Rod
Jim
Pete
Bill
Joe
Dan
Americ
Henry Leach
Gan
Ohio
Midas
Lavisn
Nana
Autumn
Hilda White
Columbus, Ohio
Asesal
Palite. Forum
Messenger A
Lincoln
Honest Abe
Matilda Shatter
Langsville
A. A. Boal
Stele Shatter
Sally Huhn
Ina ‘Schaeffer
Chilli- Cothe
Boal
Hollis Hoya Trout
Sheltering "Arms Hospital
G. S. McGlaughlin
Clarence Swisshelm
Nellie Keller
Jamestown
New Yorke
Apple Grove Personals
Wili
Sigrid Schultz
Tate Effec
Galbraith
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