War aims and postwar plans amid Dumbarton Oaks talks
The piece argues for open postwar plans and public honesty in shaping Europe’s future, noting Dumbarton Oaks secrecy, the need for clear information to the American public, and the likely political standoff between Republicans and Democrats ahead of the November elections. It assesses wartime gains, German withdrawal, and hints of new weapons while urging unity and policy over partisan maneuvering.
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Dumbarton Oaks
United States
UNRRA
Stalin
Chiang Kai-shek
Russia
United Nations
State Department
Hitler
Woodrow Wilson
Versailles
Farm voters show wide defection from Roosevelt since 1940
George Gallup reports that American farmers now stand as one of the most defection prone groups from Roosevelt since 1940. If a presidential election were held today, Thomas E. Dewey would likely carry strong farm support according to the poll.
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Roosevelt
George Gallup
American Institute of Public Opinion
Princeton
N. J
Gallup
Public Acknowledges Military Training Support Across Nation
A new Institute poll shows growing public backing for postwar youth military training. Roosevelt leads among farmers outside the South 62 to 38, while Southern farmers favor Roosevelt 66 to 34 amid Dewey efforts to boost turnout.
Polio Town: Miracle of Hickory Aids North Carolina Battle
Hickory NC becomes a wartime polio center as 177 patients fill an emergency hospital built in days. The National Foundation and March of Dimes fund tents beds and equipment while doctors nurses and even prisoners mobilize across Catawba County to combat infantile paralysis in the Piedmont.
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Hickory
N. C
North Carolina
Piedmont
C. H. Crabtree
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Crabtree
H. C. Whims
A. Barther Hahn
Ee County
Theational Foundation
Catawba
Whims
Dr. Hahn
Mountain
National Foundation
Rednoe
South
American Legion
Hospital
State Health Department
The
Herman
Kaiser
March of Dimes Organization
Tew
Basil O’connor
Central State Prison
Raleigh
Will CIO Take Over Demos As Party
The CIO Political Action Committee led by Sidney Hillman seeks to capture the Democratic Party, expanding influence through labor unions and allied figures. Louis Waldman argues PAC aims to renovate the Democrats and form a national motor of political power while cautioning about Communist involvement.
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Democratic Party
Louis Waldman
Political Action Committee
Unars
Waldman
American Labor Party
The
New York
White House
PAC
Roosevelt
New Deal
Robert E. Hannegan
Democratic National Committee
Sidney Hillman
OPM
Labor Party
Hall
Hillman
Rae Waldman
Philip Murray
Earl Browder
ALP
Ma- Waldman
Union
Coal dealers urge early ordering to avert winter shortages
Winter coal supply is expected to be tight next season and delivery capacity is reduced. Dealers warn households to place orders now to secure allocations and avoid delays when demand peaks. Those who wait risk slow service and incomplete supplies as the heating season begins.
Censors Could Target Dictionary After Banning Books
Amid bans on military and political books the censors may also review dictionaries for words used in propaganda. The warning suggests linguistic controls extend beyond explicit titles to everyday references.
Tobacco crop forecast totals 1.5 billion pounds
An official forecast projects this year's tobacco crop at 1.5 billion pounds. The report does not specify when the crop will begin appearing in the cigars.
Leader demands blind obedience amid election upheaval
Commentator notes missing ballots during a presidential tour and criticizes Derfuehrer for demanding total obedience, calling the stance foolish and harmful to democratic process.
Forger Defrauds Indiana Jail of 500 Dollars
A convict forger swindled an Indiana jail out of $500, then proceeded to write with his pen. The incident highlights jail security and payment lapses within the facility.
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Indiana
Questions and Answers From The Haskin Service
Reader questions cover topics from voting rights for U S possessions to lasso length and early Chinese Japanese war sparks. Notable items include the Navajo land area, Bern bears emblem, and the first signer of presidential land patents Andrew J Donelson in 1833.
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Andrew J. Donelson
Love Affairs booklet offered by The La Crosse Tribune Bureau
Readers are invited to mail 15 cents to The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau for a small volume titled Famous Love Affairs. The ad requests name address and location to ship the booklet to Washington D C. Postpaid delivery is promised.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington, D.C
Washington, D. C
La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press Masthead
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press published daily and Sunday in La Crosse Wisconsin lists editorial staff and affiliations. It notes association with Lee Newspaper Syndicate and the Associated Press with rights to reprint news dispatches.
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la Crosse Tribune Co
Cass
la Crosse
Wis
Bangsberg
W. Rice
Tribune and Leader-Press
Lee Newspaper
Associated Press
Schedule Examination For Holmen Postmaster
An examination for the Holmen postmaster position will be held in La Crosse, announced by F N Clark secretary of the local civil service commission examining board. Applications are due by close of business September 14 at the Washington headquarters of the commission. The salary is not listed.
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United States
Hull
John Foster Dulles
Dewey
Holmen
la Crosse
F. N. Clark
Civil Service Commission Examining Board
Washington
Commission
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War Manpower Commission
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Joanne Bohn
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