Fourth Term Debate Strains Judiciary and National Power
The columnist argues a Roosevelt fourth term would skew the judiciary and endanger judicial independence. He cites 165 of 275 federal judges named by Roosevelt, warns of entrenched political philosophy in courts, and critiques Times endorsement while noting Dewey potential. He closes with a lawn care anecdote as a lighter, ironic contrast.
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Roosevelt
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Times
Arthur Sulzberger
Washington
America
Trap Closing On Nazis on Dutch Coast
Allied forces tightened the noose along the Schelde estuary as British and Canadian troops surged to seize Hertogenbosch and nearBeveland, trapping over 50,000 German troops. A German counterattack along a 10 mile front near the Dutch border failed against heavy fire. The Canadian drive toward Oostburg neared completion as Allied advances continued in the Aachen, Lunéville, Epinal, and Vosges sectors.
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HDQ
AEF
Herlogenbosch
Maas
Meuse
A.E.F
Beveland Island
Sschelde
Beveland
Walcheren
Antwerp
Walter von Model
Holland
Venlo
Roermond
van Model
Nijmegen
Hollandsch Diep
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Diep
Hertogenbosch
Tilburg
Zundert
Breda
Roosendaal
Bergen Op Zoom
Venlo-Amerika
Roermondweert
Meijel
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Schelde
Oostburg
West Front
Aachen
First Army
Luneville
Moncourt Forest
Epinal
Vosges Mountains
Meeting Called on Veterans Center in Linn County
Two representatives from each of 42 Linn county service organizations will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at the Chamber of Commerce to establish a veterans service committee and information center. The preliminary meeting called by Frank Welch will determine what is to be done for returning service men and the form of such help.
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Cedar Rapids News
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Chamber of Commerce
Veterans Service Committee
Frank Welch
Roosevelt Tours Philadelphia in Cold Rain Parade
President Roosevelt arrived in Philadelphia for a 30 mile motorcade through the city and Camden in cold rain. A 1800 strong crowd gathered at B and O station as he entered his open car and waved amid cheering schoolchildren. He urged a large November vote to support democracy globally and recalled Lincoln’s quip about Stephen Douglas.
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Delaware River
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Washington
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Wilmington
Del
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
Roosevelt to Speak at Shibe Park Philadelphia Tonight
President Roosevelt will address a wartime audience at Shibe Park Philadelphia at 8 p.m. Central War time over CBS Mutual and stations WMT and WGN. He praises Delaware workers and urges Wilmington and Delaware citizens to vote. He notes the contrast with Republican oratory and describes war policy as the focus of the Philadelphia address.
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Shibe Park
Philadelphia
CBS
Mutual
WMT
WGN
Wilmington
Delaware
Samuel I. Rosenman
Robert Sherwood
Office of War Information
White House
James Barnes
Eugene Casey
Stephen Early
William D. Hasset
Ross T. McIntire
Early
Drunk Driver Fined After City Crash
Clyde Hampshire 34 of 1211 Nineteenth Avenue SW pled guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was fined 300 dollars by Judge G K Thompson, with 100 dollars due by Saturday noon and the rest in 25 dollar monthly installments beginning December 5. Hampshire’s car struck a parked vehicle at 560 Tenth Street SW Thursday night. witnesses say he collapsed attempting to exit and police failed him on the sobriety test.
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Cedar Rapids
Clyde Hampshire
Nineteenth Avenue
G. K. Thompson
Hampshire
Tenth Street
Howard Walsh
Local Knots and Notes From Daily Pages
Fragmentary items from the courthouse and media column listing names like Paul Mallon Marion and Drew Pearson among various sections on movies radio sports and features. The readable bits suggest a routine day with short notes and syndicated columns rather than a single focused story.
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Connsee
Eitee
al Eateveteres
Paul Mallon Marion
Drew Pearson
Churchill Sees Partial Polish-Russia Accord Yet Fails On Poland Row
London report says Prime Minister Churchill told the Commons a good working agreement with Russia on southeast Europe exists while efforts to resolve the Russia Poland dispute have not succeeded. He stressed allied unity and said a Moscow Stal in meeting with Roosevelt and Stalin before year end is likely. He warned Germany seeks to divide the three powers and urged continued pressure to strengthen Poland.
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Stalin
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Averell Harriman
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Britain
Poland
Adolf Hitler
Greece
Anthony Eden
Athens
Cedar Rapids Man Pfe DeLoye Thompson Wounded in Action
Pfe DeLoye Thompson, 20, of Cedar Rapids was seriously wounded in action in France. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Carl Thompson of 304 Thirteenth Street SW. A Toddville high school graduate, he worked for National Oats before enlisting on Sept 8 1943. Thompson trained at Camp Gruber Oklahoma went overseas July 17 and serves in the infantry.
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DeLoye Thompson
France
War Department
Carl Thompson
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Toddville High School
Thompson
National Oats Company
Camp Gruber
Okla
Cedar Rapids Sees Rain-Free Streak Amid Warm Fall
Cedar Rapids enjoys a rain-free run since October 4 as Fort Dodge logs a 71 degree high and Cedar Rapids reaches 68 between 2 and 4 pm. The steady dry spell marks one of the rainiest falls in years with lows around the upper 20s and 30s and humidity near ten to twenty eight percent.
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Admiral says no early Jap end in sight for Pacific war
Rear Admiral H G Taylor told a Navy Day audience that ending the European war will only begin the Pacific struggle, requiring all-out effort for 3 million sailors. He traced Japan’s rise, critiqued U S naval decline, and urged continued readiness amid Midwest isolationism.
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H. G. Taylor
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Montrose Hotel
United States Naval Academy
Admiral Taylor
Yanks Seize Virtually All North Leyte
Forces of the First Cavalry and Twenty fourth Corps trap remnants of Japanese on northern Leyte and gain a coastal strip on Carigara Bay, with control of much of northern Leyte from Leyte gulf to San Juanico strait. MacArthur notes 40 mile east coast stretch reached and 13 more towns taken, totaling 44. Japanese air raids continue with 39 planes shot down. Long Toms and cruiser support silence southern batteries.
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Leyte
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Twentyfourth Corps
Carigara Bay
Leyte Gulf
San Juanico Strait
Gordon Walker
London
Francis McCarthy
United Press
First Cavalry
Samar Island
Douglas MacArthur
Tanuan
Palo
Dulag
Samar
Latar
Luzon
H. D. Quigg
Quigg
Francis T. Pathler
Fairinwood
N. Y
Destroyers and Carriers Fall to Japs in Philippines
American losses in the Battle of the Philippines total six warships. The light carrier Princeton and two escort carriers were among the vessels, with details on names and disposition awaiting next of kin notification. About 3,900 men were aboard these ships combined, with Princeton rescuing over 1,300 officers and men.
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Philippines
Princeton
Chester W. Nimitz
Jap Govt Revises Its Advisory Setup
The Japanese board of information says the war situation worsens prompting a cabinet advisory overhaul. Ministerial rank appointees will aid Prime Minister Koiso as the emergency advisory system is abolished and Emperor Hirohito approves the reorganization effective Saturday. Wartime economic adviser post is also being abolished.
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Kunaiki Koiso
Domei
Hirohito
Koiso
Dewey Farm Speech Set For Saturday Broadcast
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey will speak on farming at Syracuse at 11 30 a m Central War time. The remarks will be broadcast on the Blue network and focus on agricultural policy.
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Albany
N. Y
Thomas E. Dewey
Syracuse
Blue
Leyte gulf battles seal heavy Japanese losses
Allied forces report major Japanese losses off Leyte as Kinkaid Halsey and MacArthur forces strike in a trio of naval air battles. 27 warships confirmed sunk or damaged, including two carriers and battleships, with ongoing pursuit of remnants.
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Philippines
Leyte Gulf
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Mindanao Sea
Thomas C. Kinkaid
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Formosa
Dean Schedler
Associated Press
MacArthur-Nimitz
Daniel Darbey
Halsey
Mindanao
Surigao Strait
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