Silence Is Wily Political Strategy in Dewey Draft Talk
In this Dewey era column, David Lawrence Dewey argues that refusal to list him on ballots reflects a strategy amid Willkie opposition and preconvention maneuvering. The piece critiques party tactics, speculation about a Dewey nomination, and the danger of treating elections as political games rather than open appeals.
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Too Many Men Strain at Gnats And Swallow Camels
A dialogue about belief in the Bible vs a critic’s history claims. The talk branches into trust, expertise, and truth with an emphasis on consistency and evidence, concluding that open-minded scrutiny matters more than blind faith in a single source.
The Creator Had a Purposeful Plan in Nature
By George Matthew Adams reflects on how the creator’s design appears in birds. He notes nest construction, camouflage, and courage in adversity, drawing parallels to human traits and the balance of sunshine and dark days in life.
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Occupation as Necessity and Duty in Society
A concise reflection by Edward Capelle notes nature shaping work as necessity and society treating it as duty while habit can render it pleasant. He argues that personal fulfillment hinges on balancing intrinsic need with social expectations.
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Edward Capelle
Hungarian minister resigns as Nazi puppet government takes over
The Hungarian minister to Sweden resigns, arguing his duty is to oppose violence and fight invaders until freedom is restored. A separate note shows 24 House Republicans warning Cordell Hull that the United States faces shifting international spheres of influence.
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Hitler Represses Home Forces to Defend Carpathians
The article notes Nazi forces drawing reserves from western Europe and Norway, deploying to the Carpathians to meet the Soviet advance. It cites limited manpower, a potential peace talk with Russia, and strategic aims around Romania and the Danube while criticizing Allied Mediterranean command after Cassino and Anzio.
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Dewey Seen As GOP Draft Front Runner In 1944
Marquis W. Childs reports Gov. Thomas E. Dewey is the leading GOP draft target, with party forces moving to nominate him. Dewey plans to stay silent until June 28 Chicago, pledges not to seek another office, and positions himself as a middle of the road reformer who can unite factions and win the White House.
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Navy procurement overhaul eyed by Knox plan
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox considers a sweeping reorganization of war procurement after Rep. Harry R. Sheppard urged consolidating all navy purchasing under one agency, likely the bureau of supplies and accounts, to cut duplication and waste and curb inventories. The plan faces congressional pressure to tighten future appropriations.
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Toscanini’s habit of breaking batons during rehearsals
Coronet Magazine recalls Toscanini’s temper at the New York Philharmonic rehearsal, where he would grab a baton and snap it in rage. If the first broke, he cooled. if not, he hurled more until he vented. Librarian Emil Greinert kept a stock of fragile batons and scurried for spares while scores remained safe.
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Hemisphere Unity At Risk If Argentine Impasse Persists
Sumner Welles argues that U S policy toward Argentina risks harming inter American unity. He urges recognizing governments only within a genuine, consultative inter American framework to avert a divided hemisphere and worsening war-time tensions.
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Slow Start and Fast Finish in Republican Prospect
Arthur Boer notes a cautious campaign warming for Republicans with 15 to 20 prominent backers ready to lead. A forecaster called the Swami Farley predicts a Republican year and Jim is pictured as well traveled, noting moss on the north side of a national committee member and doors swaying with swallows as signs of activity. He jokes about accepting the nomination if a cooking vice president could be found.
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