Dewey Gains Momentum as Republican Delegates Back Nominee
Chicago delegates praise Dewey for a punchy acceptance speech that signals a shift toward an all-star cabinet and civilian control of the war. The convention crowd plus Bricker’s running mate backing strengthens party unity for a unified fall campaign.
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Roosevelt
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America
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Dewey Captures GOP Unity at Chicago Convention
The Chicago Republican convention showcased strong unity for Thomas E. Dewey as the party’s choice. Governor Bricker withdrew to back Dewey, pledging to defeat the New Deal, while Dewey’s acceptance speech promised efficient government, clear authority, and a return to representative governance.
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Major de Seversky Airpower In War
Analysis argues the B 29's armament will determine losses and battlefield range. It discusses numbers of machine guns and cannons versus German and Japanese fighters, potential increases in caliber, and the impact of bomber size on defensive needs. The piece notes evolving naval and air artillery trends and warns of enemy upgrades.
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Russia
Britain
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Preservation Promise for Democracy Against One Man
The statement argues to preserve traditional methods where people trust the system and democracy, not a single ruler, functioning on behalf of the public. It emphasizes citizen participation and collective governance over autocratic control.
Dewey Crafting Brief Campaign Speeches With Care
Chicago report details Thomas E. Dewey’s prepared speech method. He spends about 60 hours shaping an average address and uses short, clipped sentences for impact. He tests deliveries with recordings, edits wording, and learns from radio framing to keep speeches punchy.
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Chicago
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
New York
La Crosse Bank Leader Resigns to Head Board
Henry Gund resigns as president of the National Bank of La Crosse to become chairman of the board of directors. W C Hin terman named as successor. Several local names travel to Milwaukee for the National AAU track meet at Marquette stadium while various community events and sales fill the week.
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National Bank of la Crosse
W. C. Hinterman
Lawrence Gibson
Tristan Haritos
Tom Hancock
William Thompson
Jack Darling
Byron Allen
Milwaukee
Marquette Stadium
South Avenue
Pettibone Park
Forest Products Lab graduates 10240 wartime specialists
Madison Wis. The forest products laboratory reports that 10 240 specialists have graduated in packing aircraft wood inspection and related wartime uses of wood. The course began in 1942 under Prof. George A Garratt and will continue for the duration with the Army Ordnance Department Army Air Forces Navy and other war agencies involved in training.
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Madison
Wis
Forest Products Laboratory
George A. Garratt
Army Ordnance Department
Army Air Forces
Navy
Oshkosh DA orders seizure of illegal fireworks countywide
District Attorney Walter J. Patr ordered confiscation of all illegal fireworks for sale in Winnebago county after a 15 year old boy received 100 stitches from injuries after a firecracker exploded in a tin can.
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Wis
Walter J. Patr
Winnebago County
Party machine drives GOP toward 1944 ticket
In Chicago the Republican convention builds a powerful campaign machine blending Bricker Dewey factions while marginalizing Willkie. The look is a bulldozer in action. Dewey aims to run the machine with a mix of veteran and new advisers.
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Griswold
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Zimmerman Plays Politics Readily In Wisconsin Race
John Wyngaard argues Fred R Zimmerman secretary of state's shrewd maneuvers risk or reward in state politics. Zimmerman leverages pay voucher controversy to elevate public profile while courting potential futures with Kannenberg and Friedrich. He could gain from possible governorship succession if Friedrich wins lieutenant governor post.
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Wis
Wisconsin
Fred R. Zimmerman
Zimmerman
State Research Bureau
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Zim
Treasury
Kannenberg
Friedrich
Secretary of State
Fined For Illegally Building A Barn in Iowa Case
Lloyd Bannister, a 38 year old farmer from Fort Dodge, was convicted in federal court on charges of building a barn without U S Agriculture War Board permission. He was fined 400 dollars plus costs as officials note the case may be first of its kind in the United States. The judge accused him of wasting time resisting the county board while pursuing the barn. Snails are noted to die from tainted water, a detail mentioned in the text.
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Lloyd Bannister
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United States
Bannister
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Henry N
Jap Advances In China Tie Fronts From Hengyang To Myitkyina
DeWitt Mackenzie report cites Japanese gains in China as they secure the Hankow to Canton air runways and press toward Canton while battling to link Hengyang with Myitkyina. The shift threatens Kunming and the Ledo corridor, with Allied air and supply routes at risk as monsoon hampers overland movement.
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Associated Press
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India
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Ching
Answers to Readers Questions From The Tribune
The Tribune Information Bureau replies to reader questions on topics such as hair life, longevity of seed corn, passenger pigeons, and the number of U.S. Supreme Court justices appointed by Roosevelt. It covers places like Buffalo Missouri and Buenos Aires, and facts about fever thermometers, academic costume, and the Lion of Lucerne memorial.
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Baseball Stars Horizontal and Vertical Puzzle Answers
Puzzle fills with baseball terms across and down. Clues cover positions, actions, and common words from sport and language, listing many standard answers. Readers solve by matching numbers to letters forming interwoven horizontal and vertical terms.
La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press Masthead
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press masthead lists T Burgess as publisher and R L Bangsberg as managing editor with A W Rice as city editor. It notes publication of daily and Sunday editions and AP news rights.
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LA Crosse the Beautiful
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Canning And Preserving Booklet Offered For 15 Cents
An up to date kitchen guide promises latest scientific findings for canning and preserving. It includes recipes for jellies jams preserves marmalades pickles and methods for canning meats fruits and vegetables. Send 15 cents postpaid with name address and city to the La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau in Washington DC.
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