Centralization debate spans courts and commerce
David Lawrence criticizes Willkie and Roosevelt for expanding federal reach via the commerce clause. The piece argues the Supreme Court has steadily increased federal power since 1937, with insurers recently ruled interstate commerce. It advocates responsible government and constitutional checks to curb centralized authority, noting Canada and Australia as models.
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Ashington
Wendell Willkie
Supreme Court
Mr. Willkie
Congress
Justice Frankfurter
Australia
Canada
We Treated Them as Partners And Found Allies In Fight
Robert Quillen argues that history shows rulers use force to keep others down and that progress comes from cooperation. He cites education, labor rights, women’s suffrage, and democracy as freedoms won by challenging oppression. The piece urges moral courage, restraint, and shared goals for world peace.
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Mita
Church
Danger in Too Much Talk by George Matthew Adams
In Today's Talk the dangers of excess speech are drawn from history and daily life. The piece cautions that idle or ill considered words can harm reputations and aims, urging brevity and measured speech. It notes notable examples from Jesus, Pulitzer, Marshall Field, Henry Ford, Grant, and a restrained Russian figure to illustrate the value of few well chosen words.
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Jesus
Pulitzer
New York World
Marshall Field
Chicago
Henry Ford
Gen. Grant
Russia
Out of the Past Wise Saying on Money and Conscience
A quotation asserts that money earned dishonestly is worthless and a good conscience costs less than its value. The speaker J. P. Senn emphasizes integrity over ill gotten gains.
They Say Not What We Heard News Brief
Tokyo radio discusses a foretold anti Axis invasion as a turning point on the European front and a springboard to victory. Kathleen Courtney of Great Britain urges quick action against indifference to prevent future wars and to prepare nations for postwar peace.
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Tokyo
Kathleen Courtney
Great Britain
Vicechairman
League of Nations Union
Individual Freedom Versus Postwar Collectivism Debate
Paul Malion argues the four freedoms clash with Beveridge style planning and warns that state control over wages and work undermines liberty. He rejects totalitarianism and insists true peace requires maximum individual liberty across economic political and religious spheres.
Texas Revolt Aims to Influence Electors Against Roosevelt
Drew Pearson reports that Texas leaders aligned with Jesse Jones and Will Clayton organized an anti-Roosevelt push at the Texas Democratic convention. George Butler, nephew of Jones, led the state committee revolt, aided by John H. Crooker and Lamar Fleming, with Texas business interests coordinating from Houston to push electors to ignore national precedent.
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Jones
Clayton Associates
Texas
Alvin Wirtz
Lone Star
Jesse Jones
Will Clayton
White House
Democratic State Executive Committee
George Butler
Neph
Jesse H. Jones
Re House
Butler
Houston
Jesse
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Harris County
Roosevelt
John H. Crooker
F.D.R
Crooker
Lamar Fleming
Anderson, Clayton and Company
Fleming
Crocker
Austin
Villaroel Might Win Bolivia Recognition Soon
Marquis W. Childs argues the United States should recognize Maj. Villaroel’s Bolivia now rather than wait for the July 2 election. He notes pro democracy support growing among Brazil, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico and warns delay harms U.S. prestige in Latin America. He cites Axis nationals interned and Bolivian efforts to rebuild economy, urging quicker backing to shore up democratic forces.
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Ashington
World Affairs
Corde
Hut
Maj. Villaroel
Bolivia
Maj. Villarnel
United States
Avra Warren
Hull
Panama
Villaroel
Brazil
Colombia
Chile
Mexico
State Department
India
Latin America
G O P must back federal reform to secure Negro rights
Wendell Willkie argues Republicans must embrace federal anti poll tax and anti lynching laws and defend full rights for African Americans. He recalls Lincoln era gains and urges swift action on voting, education, employment, and military service equality to preserve the party’s moral platform. He warns delaying measures risks alienating 13 million Black voters and undermining national unity amid wartime democracy ideals.
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G.O.P
Wendell L. Willkie
INS
United States
Republican Party
Explore Your Mind Dr Wiggam on Emancipation and Communication
Dr A E Wiggam discusses emancipation as a struggle for human rights not sex and stresses open doors for grievances. He says good bosses must accept blame for unclear instructions and provide clear, brief directions to avoid confusion among workers and foremen in defense plants.
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Glenn Gardiner
Aes
Brooklyn's influence spans oceans and generations
Arthur Baer reflects on Brooklyn’s reach as English families struggle to understand children who spent five years in Brooklyn. He recalls old tales of a Brook lyn boy sent to England by his grandfather’s will and notes the pendulum of retribution swinging. The piece ends with a remark on returning the kids home safely.
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Hever
Crude Oil
Sun Oil
Pews
Lican
Pennsylvania
Aint C. Small
Humble Oil
Standard Oil of
N. J
Hiram King
Sinclair Oil
E. E. Townes
Neth Leachman
Lone Star Gas
Will Clayton
England
Brooklyn
Little Lord Fauntleroy
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Britain
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Marquis W. Childs
Childs
U.S
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Alabama
Rome
Francis Walter
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Walter
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Jim Barnes
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