Roosevelt’s Bill of Rights for Postwar security and prosperity
The passage outlines a second Bill of Rights including rights to a useful job, fair wages, a decent home, medical care, protection from economic fears, and education. It argues these rights ensure security, happiness, and national standing, asserting lasting world peace depends on secure living standards at home.
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Lausche Seen Fit for Governor by Cleveland Record
Lausche's qualifications for governor rest on his Cleveland administrative record and a strong mayoral win with 71 percent of the vote. Opponent James G. Stewart labels him stubborn, while supporters praise his firm convictions for efficient progressive government free of political control. He is a lawyer and former Common Pleas judge who helped clear organized gambling in Cuyahoga County via Grand Jury action.
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Pickrel for Senate Defeats Taft in Progressive Bid
William G. Pickrel campaigns to unseat Sen. Robert A. Taft arguing the change would bring a progressive Senate to Ohio. Pickrel, an attorney and former lieutenant governor, backs liberal measures and a strong U S role in world affairs. He seeks treaty reforms and supports League of Nations reform.
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Boss For Dewey But Workers Not
PULASKI Tenn. Workers at the General Shoe Corp. owned by the state face a push to organize amid unclear management structure. The report notes tensions between workers and leadership as political pressures influence labor relations.
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Roosevelt Favored by Labor as Election Nears
A Nashville Tennessean front page campaign reports about Roosevelt earning ~2000 dollars from NFUL in support of labor rights. It cites his 1920s to 1930s policies and a 2 percent pro labor record as a General Assembly member in 1936, urging continued progressive government to avoid depressions and breadlines.
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Dewey Fails Test on Civil Rights
In New York the pamphlet The People's Rights and The 1944 Elections blasts Thomas E. Dewey on civil rights. The National Federation for Constitutional Liberties issues a detailed comparison of the two candidates and parties.
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Reelection Call Hinges On Turning Out The Vote
The piece argues that next Tuesday's vote will determine America's future and the world, with political leaders stressing that turnout will decide whether the President and liberal allies secure re election or power returns to privilege preserving opponents.
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Truman as Running Mate For FDR Highlighted as Honest Leader
Senate War Investigating Committee chair Harry S. Truman is praised for honesty and practicality. The piece recounts his Missouri roots, WWI service, law studies, county roads program, and steady rise, while countering accusations about the Klan. It notes his progressive votes and calls for voter mobilization amid economic and peace debates.
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