Westbrook Pegler on Roosevelt and Dewey voting by troops
Westbrook Pegler argues for allowing service members to vote in the 1948 election, contending Roosevelt benefits from their support and that congress should let soldiers and sailors cast ballots. He predicts Dewey would face resentment if elected without their full voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Tom Dewey
Congress
Dewey
Wacs
WAVES
John L. Lewis
Old Green and Murray
de Lorenzos
Pearl Harbor
Italy
South Pacific
Mr. Big
Mr. Roosevelt
Allies Press Ahead In Grim Cassino Struggle
American and French troops push along the Gustav line north of Cassino, seizing heights and nearing Terelle, as work continues near Cassino town. At Anzio, Allied forces repel a German counterattack west of Littoria and advance, with British near Campoleone and American units near Cisterna, while Germans reinforce the beachhead and guard the main road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kennedy
Algiers
Cassino
Gustav Line
Allied
Anzio
Littoria
Campoleone
Rome
Cisterna
Fifth Army
United States
Tereile
Mt. Manna
Terelie
Loyola honors Medina Anganta with honorary law degree
In New Orleans on February 2, Loyola University of the South awarded Venezuelan President Medina Anganta an honorary Doctor of Laws. Rev. P A Roy lauded his leadership for religious freedom, speech, civil rights, and press independence, noting his efforts toward Bolivar’s ideals and Pan American cooperation. The ceremony occurred in Marquette Auditorium with faculty and regents present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Medina Anganta
Venezuela
Loyola University of the South
Simon Bolivar
P. A
Father Roy
Marquette Auditorium
Chinese press hails Marshall Islands landings as turning point
Chinese headlines praise American troops landing at the Marshall Islands as a blow to Japan's navy. State papers say the invasion shortens the path to Tokyo and signals a decisive Pacific war phase, while a foreign ministry official calls it welcome news and a step toward Tokyo.
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Chungking
Marshall Islands
Japan
Pacific
United States
Sao Tang Pao
Central Daily News
Tokyo
Takung Pao
Tojo
K. C. WU
The
Marshalls
Truk
States rights service vote test dominates Senate scene
Washington reports on February 2 as supporters of a federal ballot for military voters push for action while opponents debate restoring local registration and poll tax requirements. A looming compromise plan mixes proposals from Eastland Ball and others amid party divisions.
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Washington
Armed Services
Senate
Lucas
Overton
Eastland
Democrat
Mississippi
Ball
Republican
Minnesota
Congress
Postal Receipts Rise at Monroe Office in January 1944
Postmaster J. R. Wooten announced that Monroe postal receipts for January 1944 totaled 28,114.81 dollars, up from 22,736.93 dollars a year earlier, an increase of 5,977.88 dollars. The report highlights a strong month for mail revenue compared with January 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
J. R. Wooten
Spain Orders Auto Traffic Halts To Conserve Fuel
Washington actions trigger Spain to ban private cars and motorcycles nationwide. Taxis share reduced gasoline as police halt all traffic. The fuel commissioner asks public sacrifice with patriotic resolve amid the axis tension. Funeral notices for Monroe women follow, with details on victims families and local officials continuing investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Washington
Spain
Madrid
Berlin
Buenos Aires
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
Reuters
Zurich
Three Candlers Indicted for Fraud in Atlanta
Indictments charging use of the mails to defraud were returned by a federal grand jury in Atlanta against Asa G. Candler Jr and his two sons John H and Samuel along with Briarcliff Laundry Inc and Briarcliff Inc. The charges relate to storage certificates and advertisements about insurance after the Briarcliff Laundry fire of July 17, which destroyed the plant and left hundreds of customers seeking damages in Fulton County Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Asa G. Candler, Jr
John H
Samuel
Briarcliff Laundry
Fulton County Superior Court
Briarcliff Laundry, Inc
Briarcliff, Inc
United States District
J. Ellis Mundy
States' rights rise as republics gain foreign affairs control
The supreme Soviet backed a plan giving 16 Soviet republics direct foreign policy and defense units, creating national commissariats for foreign affairs. Molotov heralded the move as a milestone in the nationality question and stronger USSR unity amid wartime victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Soviet Union
Supreme Soviet
Vyacheslav Molotov
Johannes Vares
N. M. Ponomerenko
Communist Party
White Russia
Alexander Bogomlets
Academy of Sciences of
Ukraine
Wilhelm Lazis
Eustace Paleckis
Lazis
United States
Latvia
Nikolai Gretchuka
Ukrainian
Molotov
Red Army
Georgia
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
People's Commissariat For Foreign Affairs
Miracle capture not expected in Marshalls
Pearl Harbor February report by Charles H. McMurtry notes no swift miracle capture for the Marshall islands. It cites vast Japanese fortifications, extensive pre invasion bombardment, and a strong Allied naval air cover led by Vice Admiral Spruance, with ground forces ready for a prolonged operation continuing through Kwajalein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. McMurtry
Pearl Harbor
Marshall Islands
Gilbert Islands
Chester W. Nimitz
Central Pacific
Marshalls
Gilberts
Sicily
Mediterranean
Pacific
R. A. Spruance
Marshall Air Base
Kusaie Island
Carolines
Wake Island
Kwajalein Atoll
Charles H. Corlett
7Th Army
Govorov’s Army Pushes West After Kingisepp Capture
Soviet forces under General Leonid Govorov surged along a 50 mile front after taking Kingisepp and Keikino near Narva. Leningrad veterans reported 50 towns and villages seized, 2000 enemy killed, and large war booty recovered as vanguards neared Estonia’s borders. Premier Stalin announced recapture of Kingisepp with 12 salvos from Moscow guns.
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London
Leonid A. Govorov
Leningradi Front
Kingisepp
Keikino
Narva
Narova
Estonia
Govorov
Gulf of Finland
Lake Samro
Red Army
Valova
Leningrad
Johannes Vares
Eins Republic
Supreme Soviet
Soviet Union
Russia
Stalin
Moscow
Old Regular Split Rumors Roil Louisiana Gubernatorial Runoff
Political circles in New Orleans weigh a split on the Old Regular ticket amid denials of deals with Jimmie Davis. Lewis L. Morgan may withdraw to let Davis secure the nomination as Earl Long faces pressure over a possible second primary. Davis aides deny any deal while Morgan accuses trades to end the campaign.
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New Orleans
Jimmie H. Davis
Lewis L. Morgan
Davis
Morgan
Lafayette
Earl Long
Long
Jimmie Davis
W.H Talbot
Labor Draft Seen as Serfdom in Radio Debate
Rep Dewey Short argues that a national service law would reduce citizens to serfdom and oppose Roosevelt's labor draft as extreme. He says no invasion threat justifies the law, noting Pearl Harbor timing as critical. Warren Atherton defends equal civilian duty in democracy and supports national service.
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Washington
Dewey Short
Missouri
Short
American Forum of the Air
Roosevelt
Congress
Pearl Harbor
Warren H. Atherton
American Legion
Berlin Hit by Mosquito Raid Over German Capital
London reports Britain's Mosquito bombers struck Berlin again as Allied daylight raids hit northern France and the Pas de Calais coast. United States heavies and Marauders backed operations, Germany’s capital left smoking after six night raids, with RAF loss records and January bomb tonnage cited.
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London
Britain
Berlin
France
United States
Normandy
Pas- De-Calais
Germany
Air Ministry
Reich
Stockholm
Stettin
Brunswick
Magdeburg
Europe
Norway
War enjoyable for many Ickes says in fishing talks
Washington February 21 Secretary Harold Ickes told fishing leaders that for many Americans the war has been comfortable yet he criticized the industry for weak 1949 results and urged higher 1944 production to meet wartime aims. He noted submarines driven off ships returned by the navy and about 600 new fishing boats being built.
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Washington
Harold Ickes
Ickes
New York Officials Urge No 1943 Form Estimates Filing
New York City internal revenue officials advise taxpayers not to file estimates of 1444 income with 1943 tax returns. They expect Congress to authorize at least a 30 day delay for filing 1944 declarations due to Washington legislation affecting 14 income tax rates.
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New York
Rep
Washington
New York City
Internal Revenue
Congress
Fleet Greatest Ever Assembled Marines And Army Veterans
A veteran assembly brings together Marines and United States Army service members for a major assault event. The gathering emphasizes unity and commemorates enduring military ties among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marines
United States Army
Battle for Kwajalein Atoll Opens In Pacific Invasion
Allied forces led by Fourth Division marines and Seventh Division veterans land on Kwajalein as part of a bold strike through the Marshall Islands. Forces push toward Roi and Kwajalein islet amid heavy defenses, aiming to secure a hub protecting routes to Truk and Tokyo.
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Pearl Harbor
United States
Japan
Marshall Islands
Kwajalein Atoll
mid-Pacific
Kwajalein
Fourth Division
United States Army
Attu
Marshal
Richmond K. Turner
Harry Schmidt
Roi Air Base
Atoll
Seventh Infantry Division
Charles H. Corlett
Kwajalein Islet
Marshall Atolls
Truk
Tokyo
R. A. Spruance
Ouachita Parish Faces Shortfall in War Bond Drive
Total Fourth War Loan sales reach 1 086743 dollars nearly two million short of parish quota with ten days left to run. S J Rogers chair warns of disappointing response and urges greater effort, noting Parish history of meeting quotas and highlighting bond breakdowns by series and miscellaneous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Rogers
Ouachita Parish
Rogers
Quachita Parish
Democrats ponder attendance at the 1940 Convention
Washington observed that several Democrats plan to skip the Chicago convention as they expect Franklin D. Roosevelt to win renomination on the first ballot. Senator Wheeler of Montana and Senator Overton of Louisiana said they will not attend, believing opposition will be weak and Roosevelt will be the nominee.
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Washington
Roosevelt
M. Roosevelt
Wheeler
Montana
Cley
Platform Committee
Chicago
Overton
Louisiana
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C. E. Slade, Jr
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