Wendell Willkie and Middle West in the 1940s balance of power
The piece reflects on L. S. Chakales resignation and career, then discusses Soviet secrecy and allied cooperation concerns. It analyzes the Middle West’s potential impact on postwar policy, Willkie’s campaign and isolationism, and hints at Mexico’s volcano sale as a past joke.
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L. S. Chak
High Point
Edief
Ted Press
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Southern Sports Association
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Wendell Willkie
Willkie
Middle West
Dewey
Wisconsin
United States
American commanders face data gaps in Pacific war
In wartime quotes, military leaders describe the difficulty of obtaining reliable enemy intelligence and prisoners for questioning. Other voices mention weather slowing work, army service years, and a demand to keep high school tennis courts open during summer.
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Tokyo
Carolyn Akers
Willkie's Wisconsin defeat signals tricky GOP for Dewey
Columnist Paul Mallon reviews Wisconsin results showing Dewey leading with 10 to 14 or more delegates in play while Willkie finishes last, provoking talk of a Dewey nomination on the first ballot and critiques of Willkie's campaign approach amid war and tax debates.
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Bricker
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Dewey
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MacArthur
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Nebraska
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New Yorker
Hannegan
Taxed citizens voice discontent in Pettengill remark
By S. B. Pettengill a columnist notes widespread frustration as many people oppose taxes while government demands funding. The piece reflects a climate of fiscal scrutiny and public pushback against taxation.
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S. B. Pettengill
Winchell On Broadway And Media Sparks Fly Across Headlines
Column notes Drew Pearson’s libel case outcome and John Monroe file. Kibbee loses $8,000 in a gin game, Vaughn Monroe to headline Cameo air stanza, and Steinbeck plans July visit with wife. Assembly of figures from ORT, Dies probe hints, and media fever wrap the week.
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John Monroe
Guy Kibbee
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Johnny Greens
Bunny Waters
John Steinbeck
Father Coughlin
Edward Mooney
Detroit
Eugene Spiro
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