Army Strike Circular Triggers Political Debate
David Lawrence argues Roosevelt and Stimson must explain the army circular dated Aug 21 which circulated propaganda to troops to influence votes and support a fourth term. He accuses the administration of misusing public funds and army channels, urges legal action and a fair campaign ethic.
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Ashington
Roosevelt
Stimson
United States
Congress
War Department
Army
Washington
New Deal
Self-Righteousness as the Most Dangerous Form of Superiority
Robert Quillen argues humility as a safeguarding virtue against moral superiority. He cites historical wrongs from Puritans to Hitler, noting self-righteous zeal can justify coercion, torture, and murder. Humility accepts fallibility and resists ruling others in one’s own image.
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Hitler
Fear of the Wrong Things in Today's Talk
By George Matthew Adams examines fears as protective yet harmful when misdirected. He cites courage under danger, humility over pride, and warns against baseless worries that erode health and daily efficiency. He urges taking events calmly, relying on personal ethics and faith.
Swift Quote on Fortune and Merit
The saying notes that wealth is the result of prudent effort and merit while the happy attribute success to luck rather than fortune. It reflects a cautious view of fortune and the praise of personal thrift and discipline.
Wage Board clash seen as political maneuvering before election
The War Labor Board's denial of another wage increase is portrayed as a political gambit to aid Roosevelt. Labor leaders accuse the board of bias while predicting a post election adjustment, with Meany and Petrillo figures shaping the debate amid Oregon politics where Wayne Morse rises as a key GOP asset.
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War Labor Board
Green
Murray
Petrillo
Mr. Roosevelt
Jim Petrillo
Mr. R. Has
White House
Loor
Where is the German underground now
Curt Riess reports scarce organized German resistance remains and most opposition is apathetic. Small sabotage at Has Kell Berlin area shows isolated anti Nazi acts, but widespread underground activity is unlikely to revitalize quickly despite German defeats.
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Curt Riess
Germany
Hitlerland
Reich
Hitler
Workers Party
A Social Democratic Workers Party
Morse Leads Oregon Senate Fight Amid Labor Backing
Marquis W. Childs notes Morse earns labor support with AFL and railway unions backing him in Oregon while CIO endorses Morse after a debate. Smith campaigns as a "business man and farmer" amid fears of radical ties. Morse spends heavily but gains fundraising help from banker E. B. McNaughton as a potential photo finish looms for Oregon's six electoral votes.
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Morse
Oregon
CIO
Harry Bridges
Bridges
AFL
Railway Brotherhoods
Dewey
Senate
Edgar Smith
Smith
Sidney Hillman
PAC
Guy Gordon
Charles L. McNary
Willis Mahoney
Gordon
Roosevelt
Hereditary epilepsy risks and advisories for marriage
A letter discusses whether epilepsy runs in families and if children would be likely to become epileptic. Medical opinion notes heredity can influence various neu ropathic traits, and marriage guidance stresses full disclosure and risk awareness for potential offspring. The writer also comments on saccharin safety and bow legs treatable by surgery after age six.
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A. L
Insults in Politics and Punch Board Ideas
The piece satirically notes that accusing rivals of serious faults is common but risky as the public rewards winners. It compares retracting accusations to an apology and suggests a controversial punch board idea to win votes. The writer claims the campaign is progressing with no holds barred.
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WLB
Mr. Meany
William H. Davis
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Davis
Meany
Eisenhower
Karl Mundt
South Dakota
England
Ike
Texas
Kansas
Mundt
Rumor on Dewey Ousting Hoover Sparks Postwar Crime Fear
The piece notes a persistent rumor that Dewey would remove J Edgar Hoover as FBI chief if elected and substitute old New York district attorney allies. It cites fear of a postwar crime wave driven by juvenile delinquency war-criminals and workers facing income loss. It also recounts anecdotal political snatches about Dewey Roosevelt interactions and Ike's dental quips.
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Dewey
Rumor
FBI
Hoover
State Department
Cordell Hull
J.ar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Roosevelt
Justice Department
New York
J. Edgar Hoover
Lee
Gov
Oklahoma
Bob
Ed Moore
Sen. Moore
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