Sinatra Meets FDR in White House Tea
Frank Sinatra and pals flew from New York to Washington for a White House tea with President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Sinatra, nervous and pale, admitted it was the biggest thrill of his life and joked about swooning over the encounter. Ragland teased him about nearly fainting as he recalled the moment. Sinatra said he had voted for Roosevelt and supported a fourth term.
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Churchill Warns Commons About U S Election Sensations
In London, Prime Minister Churchill notes the American presidential race in the House of Commons speech. He cautions MPs not to be startled or carried away by sensational reports from across the Atlantic. He remarks there is an election on.
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Free Speech Under Scrutiny Amid Secret Conferences
The discussion features laughter from lawmakers as speakers denounce uninformed public accounts of secret conferences. They assert United States supports free speech, even in its most repulsive forms, while defending vigorous debate inside a democratic system.
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Textile Shortage To Last 1 2 Years After War End
The Office of War Information warned the cotton textile shortage will persist for one to two years after Germany's collapse. Demand from military needs in the Pacific and rehabilitation work in Europe will consume available supplies, with duck, print cloth, poplins, broadcloths and denims tagged as most critically short.
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Field May Buy Into Simon and Schuster Publisher
NEW YORK Marshall Field Thursday confirmed reports he might buy an interest in Simon and Schuster Publishing and Pocket Books but said no agreement had been reached. Field said he discussed the possible purchase with Richard L. Simon in line with his plan to market current best sellers on a mass scale for less than $1. He previously considered Grosset and Dunlap but the Book of the Month Club and Random House beat him to it.
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Ickes Threatens Resignation If Dewey Elected
Interior Secretary Ickes made public a letter to Gov. Thomas E Dewey promising to resign if Dewey becomes president. He cited three reasons including perceived contempt for civil liberties and fear of fear campaigns aimed at mothers of soldiers.
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