Dems Gain Roosevelt Strengthens Political Control
The 1944 election results show Franklin D. Roosevelt winning a fourth term and Democrats expanding majorities in the House to over 240, with the Senate margins narrowing yet retaining a working bloc. Key defeats for nationalists include Nye, Dana, Davis, Fish, Day, and Maas, while Dewey’s internationalist stance meets mixed success.
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North Dakota
Danaher
Connecticut
Davis
Pennsylvania
Fish
New York
Day
Maas
Minnesota
Ball
Western Front Clashes Persist In Local Yet Bitter Combat
On a 460 mile front fighting remained local but fierce. U S forces pushed near Aachen and Metz with gains along a 55 mile front while Nazi reinforcements tried to stem the Allied advance through Hurtgen forest and Vosges passes toward the Reich.
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Aachen
Metz
Vosges Mountains
Reich
Rhineland
Germany
Stormy Weather Slows U S Leyte Advance
Pacific storm systems batter Leyte as Gen. MacArthur forces push along the island’s northern coast. Hurricanes disrupt air and sea operations while Japanese defenses stiffen on the western coast near Ormoc amid intensified ground fighting.
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Douglas MacArthur
Zoot Shoes and Venereal Disease Currents in Postwar News
Los Angeles youths fashion steel plated Zoot shoes as weapons with 2 inch heels. Rob ert Fisher inspects 100 pairs seized by juvenile authorities. Officials note venereal disease rates remain low overall but troop cases rise, signaling risk in postwar migration. Roosevelt re election boosts farm prices and grain markets. rye upswing follows talk of civilian distillation holiday.
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Robert Fisher
U. S
Thomas Parran
U. S. Public Health Service
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Roosevelt
Middle-West
War Department reports surplus property for civilian use
Surplus serviceable property ranging from non tactical aircraft to snowshoes is being reported to government disposal agencies. Items listed include marine engines wool shearlings machines and machine tools oil drums automotive spare parts pavers graders and cranes.
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War Department
FDR Wins as Democrats Gain Congress in 1944 Vote
Roosevelt wins with a broad Democratic congressional sweep delivering a friendly legislature. The president and vice president attract a total of 413 electoral votes, 36 fewer than in 1940, while Roosevelt’s national vote declines slightly yet gains a more supportive Congress.
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Farm Labor and Progressive Party Vote Totals
Results indicate totals of 23,706,282 and 20,809,308 with notes on service votes counted after election day and no contest. Some figures labeled doubtful.
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Amer
Labor
Progressive Party
Gain Governorships Count Soldiers Vote
Democrats likely hold 25 governors to 23 Republicans, with 26 to 22 before. Republican losses include Ohio Massachusetts Missouri Idaho and Washington while Indiana and North Dakota shifted to Republicans. Utah servicemen votes, about 15 000, could still alter the lineup.
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Virginia
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Wyoming
Washington
Sewing Circle Patterns Lovely Gift for a Special Friend
Patchwork apron pattern No 1993 offered in sizes 14 through 44. Size 16 needs 21 in. 32 or 35 inch fabric and 1/4 yard facing. Send 25 cents, name, address, size, and pattern number to receive.
Film actress Ann Sheridan parades in ragged costume
Film star Ann Sheridan loses a wager on Governor Dewey and parades down Hollywood Boulevard with burnt cork on her face. In the United States and Canada about 200 farm buildings burn daily and roughly 3,500 people die yearly in these fires.
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Dewey
Hollywood Boulevard
United States
Canada
Cheese imports decline as U S tastes favor domestic cheeses
U S producers forecast rising sales of roquefort camembert gorgonzola and Swiss as American consumers grow to prefer domestic varieties. Prewar imports exceeded 50 million pounds annually while total cheese output rose from about 700 million to 916 million pounds in 1941 with Wisconsin New York Illinois and Ohio leading production.
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France
Italy
Switzerland
Steel Expansion Surges Past World Leaders in Capacity
The U S steel industry expanded since 1940 by 12 percent, adding over 12 million tons of capacity at a cost exceeding 2 billion dollars, with government funding covering about half. By July 1 blast furnaces refined ore capacity reached above 68 percent of 4 million tons and processing capacity over 4 million tons. Germany and Britain held prewar capacities of about 20 and 15 million tons respectively.
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U. S
Germany
Great Britain
Practical Household Tips From A Bygone Era
Cleaning under furniture requires an old sack damp with polish laid on a yardstick. Improve egg shell removal by adding salt to the cooking water. To treat rust on fridge shelves wash with powder and hot water then wipe dry and coat with melted paraffin. For mailed books, reinforce corners with cut heavy envelopes at all four corners.
Shelving and furniture care tips from old guide
Advice on waxed shelves to ease book handling and reduce wear. Clean candles with alcohol or fat rubs. Rub leather chairs with skim milk several times yearly to keep leather soft and prevent cracking.
How to Prevent Scorched Milk by Rinsing Pan
To avoid scorching, rinse the pan with water for several minutes before heating milk. This step helps remove residues and distributes heat evenly, reducing the chance of sticking or burning as the milk warms.
Tape over nail spot prevents wall cracks
When hanging a picture place a small piece of adhesive tape over the spot and drive the nail through it. The tape absorbs impact and prevents cracking at the wall surface while mounting the picture.
Sewing tip avoids visible knots in basting threads
The guide advises not to leave visible knots on the right side of fabric. It recommends hiding knots on the wrong side and notes that many dressmakers skip knots entirely to prevent fabric threads from snagging when removing bastings. Instead, use three or four fastening stitches at the start and end to secure the basting.
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