Dewey's Charges on Campaign Influence Spark Debate
In a heated discussion on political influence during Roosevelt's campaign, Governor Dewey accuses party bosses and hired operatives of trading favors for power and campaign help. The piece notes controversy between pro and anti Roosevelt factions, urging temper and restraint with a reminder to keep civility.
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Australia
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Methodist Resolution on North Carolina Liquor Referendum
The North Carolina Methodist Conference urged a statewide liquor referendum but left key issues unclear. It did not specify timing or voting rules for soldiers, nor whether a wet or dry outcome should apply statewide or by county. The piece notes others seek a definite policy before the 1945 General Assembly.
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United States
Roosevelt policy criticized in Baltimore lawyer brief
Baltimore attorney B Ober asserts in a detailed pamphlet that war in Europe began in 1933 and in Asia in 1931 and that President Roosevelt failed to avert the looming conflict. He argues disarmament and neutrality laws worsened security and that international cooperation and preparedness were neglected.
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Tore
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Europe
Asia
So Aakap
Japan
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Roosevelt policy sparks debate on peace and war missteps
The piece argues Roosevelt misled the public about looming war while preparing for it. It cites George Sokolsky views and 1933 consul reports noting Germany’s rearmament aims and US leaders’ assurances of peace, claiming domestic reform overshadowed warning signals.
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Ige S. Messersmith
Berlin
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England
United States
Postwar Small Business Hopes Rise From Reconversion Acts
Washington observers say reconversion act and surplus property provisions could boost small business as the War Plants Corporation and lawmakers push to prevent big business monopolies. Maury Maverick, Sen. James E. Murray, and Rep. Wright Patman lead efforts to ensure small firms gain access to materials and surplus plants, with proposals to let SWPC run big surplus facilities for small groups. The piece also notes Wendell Willkie’s death and its potential impact on the 1940 presidential race and foreign policy, including early moves toward United Nations cooperation.
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Patman
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Thomas E. Dewey
Tom Connally
D-Tex
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Warren F. Austin
Vermont
United States
Senate
Fourth District Democratic Rally Sees Poor Attendance
In the fourth district rally held in Raleigh the turnout was the weakest among nine gatherings. State officials noted about half the crowd are on state payrolls, while Harold D. Cooley and others urged support amid predictions of a late November victory.
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News and Observer
Tar Heel
Harold D. Cooley
Randolph
Johnston
Chatham
W. P. Horton
North Carolina
Raleigh
Waynesville
William B. Umstead
Dustry
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Burlin Chamber of Commerce
Fairchild
Burlington
Amendments Prompt Pay Question for Lieutenant Governor
Debate centers on the Lieutenant Governor pay under a pending amendment. Legal opinion says salaries can be adjusted during the term, despite a 1941 rule restricting changes after swearing in. The constitution limits changes mid term, but the amendment treats salaries as set at will by the assembly.
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People For Revision
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Council of State
Stag Ballentine
General Assembly
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