Taft sought business with Hitler and Hirohito warned by pamphlet
A pamphlet printed by the Ohio CIO Council recounts Taft’s actions to block controversial measures and his 1940 stance on neutrality. It notes his 1942 Senate speech supporting higher prices and a controversial proposal to draft workers at $21 monthly, opposing price rollbacks and subsidies while WWII raged.
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Ohio Cio Council
Taft
Adolph Hitler
Europe
France
Belgium
Netherlands
England
U. S
Soviet Union
America
Linotype
Cincinnati
United States
Berlin
Tokyo
Rome
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Taft Criticized as Pro-Hitler Propaganda Figure in War Debate
The piece portrays Senator Taft as a pro Hitler propagandist who opposed lend lease and war measures, attacked Roosevelt policies, and praised isolationism. It links his stance to broader right wing influence, citing votes against defense bills and school desegregation efforts, and argues his obstruction costs in lives and national welfare.
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Taft
Hitler
Ohio
Bri
Adolph Hitler
America
United States
Shickelgruber
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Martin Dies
Ham Fish
Taft era campaign to restore Robber Baron influence
An analysis argues Taft era actions aimed to roll back reforms and concentrate power with a few large business leaders who controlled both the economy and government from prominent Wall Street positions.
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America
Wall
Taftism and the Hitler threat in American politics
The piece argues that Taft’s foreign policies mirror a reactionary stance on living standards and future of the American people. It claims European elites financed Hitler to halt progress and warns that Taft could extend power in the November elections, affecting wages and democracy.
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Hitler
Taft
America
Europe
Taft prospers in Ohio as piracy of taxes looms
The passage asserts that pro Taft media could sway Ohio voters toward a second six year term for Taft. It claims a future ten percent federal sales tax atop state tax if Taft wins and outlines his stance against Roosevelt era limits. It cites a March 12 1942 vote against corporate profit taxes and favors a sales tax as the route to higher revenue.
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Jory
U. S. Senate
William Howard Taft
Taft
Robert A. Taft
Senate
Cincinnati
Roosevelt
Ohio
Propaganda Trial Links to German Printed Sheets
The record notes that fascist propaganda sheets were published in Germany and printed here, with individuals now on trial for conspiracy and sedition facing indictments. It highlights repeated instances where such influence operated across the two countries.
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Most Pup
Germany
Taft Opponents Fight to Avert November 7 1944 Victory
The text accuses Senator Taft and his allies of planning to destroy all progress if they win the November 7 1944 election, presenting a charged political clash during the campaign period.
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Angram
Taft
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