Maine Goes to the Polls in Early Election Observations
The Associated Press reports Maine voters head to the polls amid national focus on the governor race and three U.S. House seats. Pettis challenges Hale in District 1 with CIO backing, while Republicans aim to widen majorities and Democrats seek long-held gains. Other national notes include Dewey’s Iowa campaign stop and Stevenson urging Democratic unity.
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U. S. House
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Michigan
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Iowa
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Owosso
Mich
Coke Stevenson
Texas
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Marian Martin
Republican National Committee
New York
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Ohio
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Massachusetts
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Roosevelt Leads Right Wing Social Democratic Federation Convenes in Philadelphia
The Social Democratic Federation, a right wing breakaway from the Socialist party in 1936, ended a Philadelphia convention yesterday led by Mr. Roosevelt. Senator Pepper of Florida warned that a Republican victory in November would harm industry in the West and South.
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Social Democratic Federation
Socialist Party
Philadelphia
Portland
Ore
Pepper
D-Fla
Unemployment fears after Europe war toppled by Byrnes
War Mobilizer Byrnes tells Roosevelt that postwar unemployment from Germany's defeat will be manageable. He outlines a 40 percent cut in war production, saving 60 percent for Japan, with 4 to 5 million workers affected but many may transition to civilian jobs. Soldiers returning after Europe will add 1 to 2 million job seekers.
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Byrnes
Roosevelt
Europe
Germany
Japan
Australian Brides' Knees Stir Decatur Readers
In a letter to the editor and clipping from the Guinea Gold, U S soldiers stationed in Australia criticize Australian brides for public remarks on American women's attire. The exchange highlights differing modesty norms as Australian wives in Chicago discuss American knee-baring fashions and dress length.
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Australia
New York
Chicago ‘Herald-American
Chicago
Joyce Robbins
Brisbane
Daniel
New Guinea
Chicago Herald-American
Gwen Powers
Millard Powers
Pacific
Rest of My Life with You ends in a family twist
Judith returns home to Boston where she confronts tensions with husband Matthew over his mother and Eva. Eva resists moving east, while Judith persuades her own mother to consider a spring visit. Matthew questions aging, love, and shared interests as Judith reveals deeper strains in their marriage.
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Mary
Boston
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Rita
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Mattthew
St. Joseph Aspirin Stands as Trusted Quality Buy
The notice promotes St. Joseph Aspirin as the world's largest seller, claiming assurance of quality and purity and a price of 10 cents.
Wartime plants face permanent shutdown after war end
The author notes many wartime industries will shrink or close as Germany falls. Aircraft production, which expanded during the war, will also contract to peacetime work or shut down. Byrnes contemplates the long, hard problem of employment despite some optimism.
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Ing
Byrnes
Germany
Sergeant Cox Is Given Promotion
Joe L. Cox, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe L. Cox Sr., 415 Canal Decatur, promoted to technical sergeant of the 15th Air Force in Italy. Liberator gunner and veteran of many missions against Nazi installations in occupied Europe, he went to Italy months ago and has an enviable record in the air. He entered the air force in February 1943 and won his wings after training at Harlingen Field, Texas.
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Joe L. Cox Sr
Canal Decatur
15Th Air Force
Italy
Cox
Occupied
Europe
Air Force
Har- Field
Texas
Wartime Stamp Validity Dates For Rationed Goods
The notice lists ration stamp validity periods for meats fats processed foods blue stamps shoe airplane stamps and fuel oil and gasoline coupons across regions with expiration dates extended to 1945 for home canning and the heating year. It notes blue tokens will be discontinued on October 1 and other periods extend through the coming heating year with regional variations for gasoline and fuel oil coupons.
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Associated Press
Money Saved on Purchase of Cars in North Alabama
North Alabama residents saved about 1 million dollars on 4 324 used cars in August as Price Administrator B B Burton estimates. The district totals show 1 500 000 in savings on 6 642 used autos since ceilings were set July 10. August transfers include 12 789 sold by individuals and 1 535 by dealers. Burton warned all retail cigarette dealers to display ceiling prices for brands carried.
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Birmingham
Ala
B. B. Burton
District Office of Price Administration
OPA
Button
Burton
North
Alabama
Selma Flier John T. Melvin Drowned in Reservoir
The body of Cpl. John T. Melvin of Selma Alabama was recovered from a Hartford area reservoir after the Lib bomber crash near Simsbury on Sept. 7. Med examiner ruled drowning. Melvin had been missing since the crash and his body was found with a parachute earlier seen by troops.
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West Hartford
Conn
Hartford Metropolitan Water District
John T. Melvin
Selma
Ala
Simsbury
H. J. Onderdonck
Melvin
Westover Field
Mass
The Road to Berlin Front Distances Summary
The Associated Press lists fronts with distances to Berlin: Russian front 312 miles from outside Pulatsk, Western front 335 miles from Verviers, Eastern France 453 miles from midway between Besancon and Belfort, Italian front 583 miles from below Rimini.
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Associated Press
Pulatsk
Verviers
France
Bésancon
Belfort
Rimini
Are All Laxatives Alike Question and Answer Card
Question asks if all laxatives are alike and if all laxatives are herbal. Answer: not alike. Some are saline or emollient. Black Draught is described as purely herbal. It claims to be a best seller in the South for four generations, with 25 to 40 doses priced at 25 cents. Caution to follow directions.
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