Landon and Grundy clash over world trade plank
In Chicago at the Republican convention Alf Landon defends a foreign trade plank aiming to expand postwar world commerce, while Joe Grundy ridicules high tariffs. The exchange signals GOP shifts as Landon stays aligned with Dewey on foreign policy.
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Joe” Grundy
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Chicago
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Keynes
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Republican Party
United States
Mr. Grundy
Winning the War Transportation
Army officials from Normandy declare von Rundstedt powerless to stop the Yanks from Cherbourg to permanent gains around Goa as communications are shredded. Economists and engineers planned to disrupt Axis transport before the invasion. Luftwaffe oversight failed as Berlin masterminds miscalculated. Official Nazi manuals reveal commanders trained to fight without an aerial umbrella.
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Capt Taylor Receives DFC at Reno Army Base
At Reno Army Air Base a ceremony awarded Captain Henry M. Taylor of High Point North Carolina the Distinguished Flying Cross for leading night flights over treacherous terrain in the China Burma India theater. Four enlisted men and another officer earned Air Medals and orders at the retreat review.
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80 Miners To Attempt New Union Policy
In Cincinnati a band of 80 miners unveiled a plan to gain autonomy within the United Mine Workers. Ray Edmundson, leading the movement, urged SEC actions to sway about 2700 delegates in the UMW convention, claiming 98 percent backing among miners while accusing John L. Lewis of suppressing attendance.
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Mississippi
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Election Ordered In Gastonia Mills
The fifth regional office of the National Labor Relations Board ordered an election by August 30 at Gastonia NC mills to determine a bargaining representative. The NLRB said the plants refused to grant recognition to the United Textile Workers of America, AFL, as exclusive representative until certified.
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NLRB
United Textile Workers of America, A.F.L
Woman Finds $10 Gold Piece While Victory Gardening
In Garden Orange California July 3 Mrs. L. E. Rails harvested a $10 gold piece while tending vegetables. The find highlights victory gardening success and small town luck amid summer work.
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Republicans Refocus Campaign Toward Organization
In Albany on July 3, Republicans emphasize organization over early campaigning. Gen. Thomas E. Dewey plans a late September to October push while keeping a low public profile. Strategists favor precinct level work and seek broad GOP governor support, with Brickert in line as running mate prospect.
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John W. Brickert
Ohio
Norman Davis Funeral Held Wednesday In Alexandria
Norman H. Davis former Red Cross chairman and American ambassador at large died of a cerebral hemorrhage in Hot Springs, Virginia. He was 65, a Tennessee native who became a banker and led war relief efforts before retirement. President Roosevelt lauded his life of service and Secretary Hull praised his patriotism.
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Washington assumed command of the American Army on July 3 1775
Washington took command of the Continental Army on July 3 1775 at Cambridge Massachusetts following the siege of Boston. The question asks where he assumed command and notes the early restructuring of the American forces under his leadership.
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Progress of Democracy and Its Irresistible Tendency
Quote attributed to De Tocqueville praising democracy as the most uniform ancient and permanent trend in history.
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Etiquette Hint on Thanking Your Escort
A brief etiquette note advises saying thank you when your escort assists you with a wrap or performs a small courtesy. Keep it simple and sincere without overdoing praise. The guidance emphasizes quiet appreciation rather than gushiness.
Horoscope for July 4 Birthday With Cautionary Warnings
The horoscope notes a strong will and deep affection for July 4 birthday individuals who are cautious with words and gain many friends. It warns of possible trials next year from older people, a deceptive element, and advises health and finances monitoring. An energetic psychic born today is predicted to have good business sense and fortune.
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Benedict Ann
Vermont
Hollywood Hi Jinks and Behind the Scenes Gossip
Hollywood gossip column notes Anne Baxter will celebrate Bastille Day with a letter from a French soldier read aloud and short waved home to France. Other items mention marriages, health, radio plans, fan mail for Peggy Ann Garner, and celebrity anecdotes from Bing Crosby to Gene Autry and Bob Wills.
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Har-Omar
Joan Blondell
Blimp Rescues Dead Aviator From Desert
A Navy blimp landed in the Imperial Valley desert 20 miles northwest of Yuma to recover a fallen flier. Ens. Robert B. Porter arrived aboard the airship after parachuting to the ground to aid the unidentified pilot, who was dead on arrival. The rescue occurred under hazardous weather with a reduced ground crew.
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Ariz
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Ens
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Herman Callahan
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Rescue Vessel Sets Out From Santa Ana Base
Air sea rescue agency dispatched a rescue vessel from its Santa Ana California base to assist in an emergency at sea proceeding to the scene to aid those in distress.
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Santa Ana
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