General Hugh S Johnson on Wallace and the Democratic nominating process
Washington appears torn over Henry Wallace as General Hugh S Johnson critiques the vice presidential nomination. He praises Wallace's integrity yet opposes the method and warns of risks if power and fear drive party choices. The piece reflects on Roosevelt era politics and leadership ideals amid unsettled party unity.
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Wallace
Henry Wallace
Democratic Party
Mr. Wallace
Henry
John L. Lewis
Garner
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Willkie
Charlie McNary
Chicago
United States
Wendell L. Willkie
Charles L. McNary
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Henry A. Wallace
Agriculture Wallace
Windsors Bahamas clash with social and political pressures
The piece surveys the Bahamas under a potential duke of Windsor governance, noting economic woes, sugar subsidies, and population strain. It also covers U S political intrigue as Wallace secures the vice presidential nod, aided by Casey and Haar, with Farley uncontactable despite pressure from Lehman and Swope.
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Bahamas
Azure Islands
Florida
United Kingdom
Germany
Nassau
Puerto Rico
Duke of Windsor
Oklahoma rancher buys green goggles for cattle
An Oklahoma cattle rancher, worried about dry pastures and underfed cattle, outfitted 500 cows with green goggles. The herd was then shipped to market in prime condition, and the rancher claims the goggles caused the improvement.
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Oklahoma
Keeping Up to Date with Shrinking Bathing Suit Styles
A humorous exchange between Miss Innit and a salesman about a bathing suit that has shrunk in a week. The salesman jokes that the suits are made to shrink to stay in pace with changing fashion.
One-Eyed Man Sparks Umbrella Switch Banter
A couple strolls when the man asks if his partner could love a one-eyed man. She declines and then jokes about carrying the umbrella on the other arm, turning a moment into a lighthearted quip.
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John
Snappy Comeback at Political Meeting
A candidate faces a heckler who vows no vote if the speaker were the archangel Gabriel. The candidate retorts that Gabriel would not register the heckler's name. The health congress chair praises an 80 year old speaker for his vigor, prompting a chorus line from the audience.
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Angel Gabriel
The
Health Congress
Twain on delicate gratitude and loud obligation
Mark Twain warned against loud gratitude saying the effect of some obligations can be heard for miles. He preferred quiet expressions over noisy demonstrations.
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Mark Twain
Noting Friends Faults Through Dates In A Book
A speaker quips about enjoying learning friends' birth dates from a book that reveals their faults. The remark hints at social dynamics and curiosity about personal details.
Jealous Lady Bug and Miss Caterpillar Fashion Feud
A playful regional note recalls Miss Caterpillar debuting a new fur coat drawing jealousy from a rival figure described as Jealous Lady Bug. The vignette centers on fashion competition and social rivalry among insect society.
Language of Flight Sparks Bridge Banter
A humorous dialogue in which Mrs Bobbs-How greets an afternoon, Mrs Bobbs-Down celebrates being out and amused, and Mrs Bobbs explains her first airplane flight. Bridge players joke about playing no trumps all evening and remark on grammar.
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Mrs. Bobbs
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Chiang Kai-shek
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Southgate
England
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Platform Committee
Philadelphia
Alf Landon
Landon
King Makers
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Maryland
Luther Haar
Philadelphia Record
Joe Guffey
Casey
Haar
C. L O
Phil Murray
Tom Kennedy
John Owen
Waillace
Jim Farley
Washington
Farley
Merry
Governor Lehman
New York
Herbert Bayard Swope
Old New York World
Wally
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