Roosevelt shifts tactics in September campaign speech
David Lawrence analyzes Roosevelt's September speech that repudiates earlier nonpartisan pledges. He argues the president moved earlier into campaigning, urged soldier and home voting, and attacked Dewey with partisan rhetoric, risking unity to boost registration and turnout.
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The Few Who Planned Work Boss Many Who Carry It Out
By Robert Quillen contrasts England and Germany, praising disciplined upper classes and their service. It warns that a few intelligent, selfless leaders could dominate world events, while critiquing complacent masses and biases in war era reflections.
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Lights Come On Again After Dark War Reflections
A George Matthew Adams essay recalls dark nights and sudden outages in life and war. It compares London in 1914 and the present to hopeful dawns, citing faith, mothers words, and Bible lights guiding humanity toward courage and renewed resolve. Early risers are praised as hopeful workers.
Out of the Past Quote by Chesterfield
A brief quotation attributed to Chesterfield notes that a weak mind magnifies trifles like a microscope and cannot grasp grand concepts. The line emphasizes the limits of narrow thinking.
Go to It Fellas Political Campaign Quirks and Zingers
A Bugs Baer joke filled rant on early 20th century campaigning. Baer mocks gentleman’s agreements between rivals and lampoons political rhetoric with sharp quips about honesty and a wild cat honeymoon approach to campaigns. He predicts arrests for truth telling by October first.
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Dewey Speeches Stir U S As Campaign Apathy Fades
Paul Mallon writes that Dewey’s western swing drew sizable crowds in San Francisco and Los Angeles, signaling waning political apathy and growing interest in his philosophy. Roosevelt’s opening speech drew little enthusiasm, while Democrats temper the “indispensable man” claim and face mixed reactions from Roosevelt liberals.
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Varied Background of Dewey Adviser Dulles Revealed
Drew Pearson surveys John Foster Dulles background linking family legacy to Secretary of State prospects. The piece traces Dulles through Wall Street law, European client work, and cases involving Franco Spain, Japan China, and American First, noting mixed judgments and long association with international affairs.
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Lansing
America First Committee
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America First
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Clear policy in Europe needed Batt to head surplus disposal
Marquis W. Childs argues for a defined top level policy in Europe before naming William L. Batt to run disposal of surplus American property abroad. He notes Batt's SKF ties provoke criticism but emphasizes Batt’s expertise and the need for a firm policy to break German cartel influence, with Hopkins backing Batt as a technocrat to implement approved aims.
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Robert Murphy
Acne concerns and old time remedies from a doctor’s view
A teenage correspondent asks about acne and chocolate’s role. The doctor recalls past quack cures, explains pimples are common in youth, and doubts chocolate alone causes acne while noting oily skin and hormones as factors. It mentions a home paint to conceal spots using glycerin available by prescription.
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Vanita
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Ballyhoo
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Courtesy as a Winning Business Policy in Wartime
A national call against rude service argues that courtesy should remain a business touchstone after the war. While shortages strain firms, many still treat customers poorly, risking loyalty and future patronage. Union leadership and managers are urged to curb arrogance and restore civility to earn an eager postwar clientele.
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Mind quizzes on love and brains and social ties
Dr. Wiggam notes love is expanding with courses on romance and dating. He cites studies suggesting fast thinking parents produce fast thinking children while talent varies widely in offspring. He adds psychologist Janney’s finding that women with many female friends attract more dates and excel in grades and sports.
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Frederick Adams Woods
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