Senate debate over Murray Kilgore bill and powers
The article records Sen Wherry condemning PACs on the floor while Sen Kilgore claims a War Production Road operative acted at his and Sen Murray's request. It notes a clash between Murray Kilgore supporters and George's states rights plan, with Republicans and Southern Democrats aiming to defeat the measure amid a tense speaking list.
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Wherry
Political Action Committee
Kilgore
D.-W. Va
Schimmel
CIO
Senate
Murray
George
D.-Ga
Direct Broadcast From France Now Possible By Army
New army mobile shortwave station mounted on a truck relays liberated France broadcasts to U.S. networks via London. Irving Berlin and Paul Whiteman are slated for NBC and CBS evening lineups as programs shift to include We The People and Army Hour features. Frank Morgan show debuts August 31 on NBC with Robert Young, while night schedules include CBS Suspects and Larry Douglas.
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New York
France
Signal Corps
London
Atlantic
Irving Berlin Dey
Foxhole
BLU
Paul Whiteman
Frank Morgan
NBC
Robert Young
Chester Bowles
Opa
Fresno
Calif
Redivision
Farm Land
Joe E. Brown
Army
Air Forces
Judith Lambert Visits Mary Norman in Town House
Judith Lambert visits Mary Norman seeking an apartment lead while Mary’s son Matthew plans a hospital schedule and dinner with Irene Murray his wife. Judith meets Mary’s sales staff, learns of family ties, and recalls past rumors as she navigates the social web of Mary’s circles.
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Mary Norman
Matthew
Norman
Judith
Mary
Lynn’ Mortimer
Lynn
Irene Murray
Tone
Mance
Irene
Thera Jan
Judith Lambert
Mia. Norman
Barry Gaid
Rove
Fudith
Brebimksee
Wtar
Morris
Jfite
Mit
Matthews
Hels Gore
Dewey Nominated by GOP Leader at Chicago Convention
Governor Dwight Griswold of Nebraska highlighted Thomas E. Dewey’s grit and midwestern roots in a personal tribute at the Chicago Republican National Convention. He recalled Dewey’s small town upbringing in Owosso Michigan, hard work through school and college, and a family heritage tied to early Republican roots in Jackson.
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Dwight Griswold
Nebraska
Thomas E. Dewey
Chicago
Dewey
Michigan
Owisso
Tom
Owosso
Tom Dewey
Itis
Jackson
Mich
Republican Party
Pioneers! O Pioneers in Saunders American tour
John Selby reviews Hilary St. George Saunders book Pioneers! O Pioneers! noting its odd blend of fact and memory from Saunders American visits in 1943 and 1949. The piece highlights Saunders uneasy stance on Churchill and Roosevelt, a Chicago panel on Joe Louis, and praise for his honesty amid mixed opinions of the United States.
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Hilary St. George Saunders
Macmillian
Hilary St. Saunders
Saunders
Stolz
Chicago Tribune
Cicero
Cicero Review
Hollywood
San Francisco
Joe Louis
Chicago
Churchill
Roosevalt
Roosevelt visit outlines postwar plan and Pacific aims
President Roosevelt, in Saipan, holds a long Q&A with war correspondents and officials including Lt. Gen. Richard son and war chiefs from the North South and Southwest Pacific theaters. He confirms plans to return to the Philippines with MacArthur and pledge lands independence after unconditional surrender, while stressing ongoing strategy and support for pressing operations.
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Con
Robert C. Richardson, Jr
Central Pacific
North
South
Southwest Pacific
Roosevelt
White House
Associated Press
United Press
International News Service
Washington
Philippines
MacArthur
Africa
Saipan
Marshalls
Attu
Kiska
Kwajalein
Senate frictions over federal relief plan and Schimmel incident
The debate on compensation rates up to 25 dollars a week could cost the treasury ten billion dollars in two years. Senator Vandenberg denounces economists and insists restraint. Senator Wherry protests on floor about Herbert E. Schimmel, a military subcommittee attache, being in contact with CIO political action, prompting questions on access and authority.
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Vandenberg
Polly‘anna
Sen
Wherry
R.-Nes
Senate
Herbert E. Schimmel
Schimmel
Political Action Committee
CIO
Overton
D.la
National Council on Physical Fitness Aims for Health Drive
A tentative national effort to improve Americans health advances under the Social Security Agency. The National Council on Physical Fitness and the American Medical Association plan a joint push, with a key August meeting to finalize concrete programs and a nationwide fitness goal.
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U. S
National Council On Physical Fitness
See Social Security Agency
Health Nye
American Medical Association
W.hich
National Council
AMA
Ugust
WPB Chief Faces Clash Over War Supply Report
Two WPB statisticians Bassie and Kaplan offered resignations after their superior Stacy May blocked a report. Army protests that conclusions could hide critical needs. The document reportedly shows ample ordnance for ground forces but shortages in heavy truck components. Nelson forwarded the report with a question mark, signaling ongoing civil military clashes.
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WPB
Stacy May
Bureau of Planning and Statistics
Army
W. Lewis Bassie
Irving Kaplan
Nelson
Bassie
Kaplan
Chiefs of Staff
Neluarely
Trehon B. Sohmérvell
Army Service Forces
East Prussia in Russian Hangs on West Drive Details
A Moscow dispatch reports the Red Army making a deep thrust toward German left flank, warning that any significant advance west of the Narew could trap German forces in East Prussia and threaten Warsaw from the north and south. The note cites 16th and 18th Armies reportedly cut off in Latvia and Estonia and a 41 mile bridgehead west of the Vistula about 110 miles south of Warsaw.
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East Prussia
Narey
Latvia
Estonia
Warsaw
Vistula
Moscow
Red Army
Jank
East Prussia opens to Red Army outflank threat
Associated Press dispatch from Moscow reports renewed Russian drives west of Bialystok and near East Prussia’s eastern frontier. Stalin’s communiques note slowed German defense along a 1200 mile front as Russia regroups for fresh thrusts. Rockefeller Center in New York is highlighted as the nation’s largest privately owned business and entertainment hub.
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Beatin
Central
Washington
Russia
London
Ussr
Reich
Poland
Europe
Germany
Britain
United States
Congress
Edward C. Eicher
Warsaw
Narew
Red Army
East Prussia
Associated “Press
Daniel de Luce
Bialystok
Moscow
Stalin
Rockefeller Center
Nework City
America
Watering Do and Donts for Victory Gardens
The piece urges careful watering practices to protect plants in hot weather. It cautions against overwatering and surface drying, advocating soil moisture at the root zone while avoiding wasteful runoff and heat stress. It emphasizes consistent moisture to prevent plant damage.
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Arouth
Drouth Do’s and Don’ts in Victory Garden Care
A short note outlines drouth care for home gardens, stressing efficient watering and sprinkler depth. It warns about misdirected sprays and emphasizes proper irrigation methods to conserve water and protect plants during hot spells.
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Drouth
al Press
Associati Lof
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