Electoral vote weight and party blocs shift in 1944
A Gazette editorial notes the 12 most populous states hold 58 percent of the population but 52 percent of electoral votes, due to the two senate seats per state. It cites historical voting patterns, the Deep South bloc, and suggests Republicans may gain a Midwest bloc of seven states totaling 55 electoral votes.
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Congress
Nevada
Colorado
North Carolina
Texas
South
al Smith
Deep South
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Tennessee
G.O.P
Middle West
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wisconsin
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
California
Michigan
Massachusetts
Only One Good Way to Treat Civilians Who Shoot Our Boys
Robert Quillen argues that civilians who resist invading troops deserve no mercy while praising soldiers. He condemns enemy actions, notes German civilians’ hostility, and discusses wartime ethics and public opinion amid ongoing World War II.
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Germany
Eisenhower
Goebbels
Debts and Duties Grow Troubling If Left Unpaid
A brief readers note quotes Theodore Parker on the increasing burden of unpaid debts and duties, warning that neglect deepens trouble over time.
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Theodore Parker
Haste and Drudgery in Today's Talk by George Matthew Adams
The column argues haste ruins joy and quality, contrasting artful long labor with hurried work. It praises careful, wholehearted effort that reflects the maker, notes that great leaders listen and act with time, and warns rushed tasks leave things undone. Time is kind to the careful worker.
Why does France chase its perpetually happy man
By Arthur Bugs Baer and Anna Pugs Baer the piece mocks political shifts in France and Greece with satirical questions. It references Laval’s happiness under different regimes and hints at postwar Greek infighting. It also mentions Carol of Romania and Magda Lupescu in a provocative tone.
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France
Laval
Kaiser Says Aluminum Surplus For Reconversion Plans
Henry J. Kaiser asserts postwar reconversion will proceed with abundant materials. He notes aluminum is plentiful while steel and other resources remain ample, suggesting wide scale conversion is feasible.
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Henry J. Kaiser
Southern electors may swing close election warns Paul Mallon
Paul Mallon argues southern electors could tilt the race if results are close. He notes Dewey’s strength and fears of anti Roosevelt blocs in key southern states, including Byrd supporters ready to bolt. He cites absentee ballots in South Carolina showing Democrats steering votes for Roosevelt.
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Washington
Dewey
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Sen
Byrd
Mr. R
House
South Carolina
Air route dispute looming at postwar UN conference in Chicago
In Chicago next week five hundred UN delegates will convene at the Stevens Hotel to settle postwar air routes. The United States seeks free competition with landings for all nations, while Britain favors regulated traffic through a few selected companies. The clash centers on U S planes and British bases as key leverage.
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Britain
England
Ashington
Chicago
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Stevens
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New York
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New Zealand
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Japan
Russia
China
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Congress
Health rumors hit below the belt in Roosevelt campaign
Marquis W. Childs notes rumors about President Roosevelt’s health fuel last minute whispering aimed at swaying voters. He cites sources defending FDR, citing Admiral McIntire’s statement that Roosevelt is in as good condition as a man of 62 could be, and argues such innuendo is unfair.
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Marquis W. Childs
Chigago
Roosevelt
Gov. Dewey
Chicago
White House
Ross McIntire
McIntire
Navy
Admiral McIntire
Missouri
Osler Views on Arteriosclerosis and Diet Advice
Dr Osler linked arterial hardening to poor vessel use and overindulgence. He cautioned overeat ing, alcohol, and stress from modern life while noting hypertension and kidney disease as factors. Cheyne’s diet guidance is endorsed and milk is recommended to keep arteries soft. A personal note mentions a husband’s alcohol use and marital strain.
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Osler
Appleton
George Cheyne
Cheyne
Ol’ George
Sir William
Doc Brady
Ball Swings From Stassen to Dewey in U S Council Fight
Colleagues rally to aid Dewey as Ball breaks with Stassen to back Roosevelt Dewey clash over granting power to US UN council representative. Roosevelt and Dewey agree Congress must decide limits while Ball waves unilateral authority, affecting Minnesota support for Dewey and shaping postwar policy debates.
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Joe Ball
Roosevelt
Gov
Dewey
Congress
United Nations Council
Sen. Ball
House
Senate
Minnesota
Harold E. Stassen
Sen
Ball
International Council
War drives many young men to marry older women
Dr. Wiggam cites a Dublin study showing in New York state from 1939 to 1942 marriages by men under 20 rose sharply, with over half of 16 and 17 year olds, a third of 18 year olds, and a quarter of 19 year olds marrying older women. He notes wartime factors but offers no explanation.
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Louis J. Dublin
New York State
Dublin
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Bugs" Baer
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Alcoholics Anonymous
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Henry Link
Psychological Service Center of America
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