Ellery Bradford cross examines witness in Haig case
In a courtroom segment, Ellery questions Mr. Smith about three letters connected to Mrs. Haig, discovery of handwriting, and whether Smith believed the defendant authored the letters. The exchange covers timing, intoxication, arsenic notes, and the defendant’s movements in the house from the pantry to the living room as details emerge.
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Boao Cuapter
Ellery
Bradford
Smith
Maight
Iit
Martin
Newbold
Edgcomb
Mr. Queen
Eli Martin
Fealier
Birn
Quein
Iole Wright
Ob Coyee
Wright
Lola Wright
Swat
Anya
Beadford
Qube
Siwith
Moyane
Moyane Aue’ Who’ Had Sie Aberity To Poinon
Yeurda
James Tur
Polden
Truman Boom Persists Amid Party Row And Roosevelt Letter Demand
The vice presidential scramble continues as Hannegan faces calls to disclose a letter listing Truman as second choice to Wallace. Pepper and Senator Guffey push for transparency, while Guffey stresses party unity and a broader platform including peace preservation and international force.
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James
Pyrnes
Roosevelt
Hannegan
Truman
Wallace
William ©. Douglas
Supreme Court
Douglas
Pepper
Joseph Guffey
Pennsylvania
FDR Expected To Make Acceptance Address Tonight
Democratic National Convention on air tonight with Helen Gahagan Douglas and Quentin Reynolds scheduled. President Roosevelt expected to deliver his acceptance speech. Broadcasts begin around 10 pm Eastern with microphones open while sessions continue. Also notes Bing Crosby away from NBC for 13 weeks and a CBS naval base radio program.
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C. E. Butterfield
Helen Gahagan Douglas
Quentin Reynolds
Roosevelt
New York
Helen Gahagan Douziis
Bing Crosby
NBC
West
Cagst
Bing
Bob
Ford
WHAS
Louisville
CBS
Sampson Naval Training Station
Geneva
N. Y
Blu Rogers
OPA
Blu
Tacoma
Wasa
Great Lakes anglers haul massive sturgeon from Vermilion shores
A 153 pound sturgeon, over six feet long, was landed near Vermilion on Lake Erie's southern shore, valued at about 100 dollars when sold for market. A five footer was caught last summer nearby, with other large fish reported elsewhere in the Great Lakes. The note counsels caution to fishermen and suggests overall strong fishing prospects.
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Great Lakes
Vermillion
Lake Erie
Jedyn
What is American Industry in the postwar era
A historical reflection argues that American industry thrives on free enterprise and individual genius. It warns that heavy government ownership and control threaten postwar prosperity and personal freedoms as planners push for centralized management of key industries.
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Arnold
Washington
America
PTI
Dos Passos Book Review States Nation Frontiers and Faiths
The reviewer recounts John Dos Passos at Rockefeller Center discussing State of the Nation a planned book from his magazine trip across the United States. The piece notes Dos Passos warmth and skilled handling of material he gathers, while critiquing his framing of frontier life versus population density.
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Oation
John Dos Passo
Houghton
Mil
Flin
Rockfeller Center
John
Dos Passos
United States
Manhattan Transfer
Dos Pas- 808
Nnion
Vignette Fragments Echo Dos Passos Style in Public Life
The text sketches smoky rooms in Pullman cars, restaurants, hotel lobbies and plant shifts. It frames “State and Nation” as a series of brief glimpses, reminiscent of Dos Passos’ documentary novels, capturing everyday scenes across locales.
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Pullman
Mr. Dos Passos
Democratic Roosevelt, Truman Nominating Struggle Reads On
Dr Robert S Kerr and Thomas Dewey dominate debate as party bosses weigh Truman Wallace bids. Mayors Hague and Kelly back Roosevelt for Truman while Pepper presses for anti boss control and Barkley plans last minute revisions. Tide of veep talks centers on Ten vote. War Mobilization adds to tension.
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Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma
Thomas E. Dewey
Frank, Hague
Jersey City
Roosevelt
Truman
Ed, Kelly
Chicago
Pepper
Hague
Kelly
Edward J. Flynn
New York
Hannegan
Wallace
Senate
Alben Barkley
Barkley
Vic
Paper waste to make bands for bombs
A wartime note urges saving waste paper to manufacture protective bands for 250 pound bombs, stating that 100 pounds of waste paper yield 20 bands and calling for early contribution with a signature FERGIE RUE EE.
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Fergie Rue EE
No Jap Collapse Until 1946 Warns Navy Leaders
Special to Central Press reports naval officers fear extended home front war work cuts may delay victory over Japan. While Pacific gains continue, production disruption could jeopardize front lines. Senators Thomas and O Mahoney named as potential Democratic vice presidential contenders.
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Washington
Thomas
O'Mahoney
Navy
VP Ee
Central Press
Pacific
Nype
Japan
Philippines
China
FDR Note and Wallace Endorsement Highlight Chicago Event
The note from President Roosevelt to Senator Samuel D. Jackson shows preference for Henry A. Wallace as running mate while not dictating renomination. The broadcast schedule lists multiple shows including Charlie Chan Drama and Erie Crosby Show with various programs and listings.
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Samuel D. Jackson
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Roosevelt
Henby A. Wallace
Erie Crosby
Edward’ Everett Horton
Peter Lotte
Maestro
Mel
Death Valley
Bowes
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the Literary “Guidepost
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Elbert P. Thomas
Utah
Joseph G. O'Mahoney
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Witter
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