Was Mr Wallace Converted A warning from The Enterprise
The Enterprise questions Henry Wallace's claim to be more American after visiting Russia and China. It argues Wallace favors totalitarian ideas, calls him not a Democrat, and states the party should consider Dewey or Roosevelt’s renomination as the war continues.
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Henry Wallace
United States
Russia
China
Wallace
Virginia
South America
America
Democratic Party
Earl Browder
Sidney Hillman
Roosevelt
Chicago
Dewey
Roosevelt forecast to accept Democratic nomination abroad
Rabbits Drew Pearson predicted Roosevelt would accept the Democratic nomination from England with hints Democrats urge him to stay home until after the convention. He suggested a nonorthodox, remote campaign with a possible stop in Normandy and a broader trip potentially touching Italy, the Pope, and Stalin.
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Drew Pearson
Roosevelt
England
Normany
Churchill
Pope
Joe Stalin
No Sour Grapes In New Hanover growth and wartime contrasts
The Bureau of Census reports New Hanover County population rising from 47 676 in 1940 to 78 793 in 1943 centered on Wilmington and its shipbuilding industry. The piece argues against sour grapes for High Point, noting High Point’s war production was modest and similar to peacetime output, avoiding postwar carnage or mass exodus.
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New Hanover County
Wilmington
Bureau of Census
High Point
Flying bombs threaten future wars and isolationism
Walter Lippmann argues that flying bombs may be Germanys greatest mistake yet could deter future wars as a boomerang. Glenn L Martin notes range could reach 5000 miles with better accuracy, risking destruction of major U S cities from Europe if development continues.
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Walter Lippman
Germany
Europe
Glenn L. Martin
New York
Chicago
Local voices on safety and wartime memories in Hartford trip
Louis Fisher narrowly avoided a Hartford circus trip with his nine year old son and others and felt relief after reading a tragedy report. Mrs. Fred Hancock urges prevention for children at public venues while Major Walter T. Tice reflects on wartime invasions and shifting air protection since Guadalcanal. Claude R. Sealey recalls Marines’ early actions and evolving defense during the war.
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Hartford
Louis Fisher
Connecticut
Fred Hancock
Guadalcanal
Claude R. Sealey
High Point Views War Efforts and Local Developments
Local residents comment on war experiences and homefront concerns. Sgt James B Senter recalls fox hole fear while Greensboro mayor W H Sullivan praises regional growth. Citizens discuss war bond drives, city services, Girl Scout programs and community improvements amid wartime pressure.
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James B. Senter
High Point
Wall Street
D. L. Farrington
Vaasie Wilson
City Street
City Hall
The Gang Buster Label Sparks Debate
The piece lampoons early 20th century reformers who tag Thomas E. Dewey as the gang buster. It questions whether critics fear Dewey’s investigations into Washington and hints at broader distrust of reformers supporting democracy over totalitarian aims.
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Thomas E. Dewey
Tom Dewey
Washington
Jimmy Hinses
Call for Honest Debate in Election Campaign
By George Sokolsky argues for a substantive, issue driven campaign between Roosevelt and Dewey. He warns against smear tactics and urges clear, respectful discourse as sons fight in a war and the nation faces major decisions. The piece cites Dewey’s prosecutorial record and calls for civility rather than gutter politics.
Illinois secretary of state Hughes dies carves political path
On the day Dewey and Bricker were nominated Illinois Secretary of State Edward J. Hughes died in New York City. He wielded heavy patronage with about 2,500 jobs, leaving a void in the state machine. Governor Dwight Green likely appoints a successor until November elections.
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Washington
Chicago
Thomas E. Dewey
John Bricker
Illinois
Edward J. Hughes
New York City
Hughes
Iinois
Dwight Green
Ilinois
Arnold P. Benson
Illinois pivotal in national race after Hughes death
Republican analyst Jack Stinnett argues Illinois could swing the national election due to its large electoral vote. He notes observers view Illinois as doubtful and warns Hughes’s death may have national impact as Republicans could gain full state control and patronage.
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Illinois
Hughes
Chicago
New York
Winchell on Broadway and the 1945 film year in review
A digest of media chatter and cultural notes. Sumner Welles' Time of Decision praised as pivotal in wartime diplomacy. Anita Colby at Selznick Studios and Eth Barrymore touring lectures. Film and radio items include Marine Raider intrigue, Dispatch on censors, and stars Vivian Blaine and Fred Allen.
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Washington
London
Look Mag
Fdr
Anita Colby
Stork
Morocco
Colony
Selznick Studios
Eth Barrymore
Barrymores
Roberta Lee
Chesterfield Music Box
Johnny Mercer
Eleanor Powell
Tokio
Vivian Blaine
Belmont Plaza Hotel
New York
20Th
Greenwich Village
Vivian
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