Accepting Election Results: A Postwar Perspective
The editorial argues the need to accept the majority will after counting votes and contrasts democratic acceptance with dictatorships. It notes Dewey and Roosevelt supporters’ disappointment, predicts tax and debt effects, and foresees Congress blocking expansion of social security while favoring a middle course amid divided parties.
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Notre Dame Defeated by Army After Big Navy Loss
Notre Dame football suffered a 59 to 0 defeat last Saturday after a heavy loss to Navy a week earlier. The string of lopsided scores shows erratic performance and questions sports writers’ top team predictions. Army and Navy drew strength from former college stars in attendance.
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Election outcome strengthens Dumbarton Oaks peace plan
The Democratic victory gives the United States a clearer stance in favor of the Dumbarton Oaks international organization. With a Senate majority and House control, isolationists like Nye Danaher and Davis were retired, while new pro internationalists win seats and primaries.
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Editors Compare Historic Electoral Patterns Across Elections
The piece notes straw ballot comparisons and cites AP research tracing results from 1876 to 1920 1936 and 1986. It highlights Tilden vs Hayes 1876 close vote outcome Cleveland Harrison Garfield Hancock Roosevelt Harding and their differing shares of popular and electoral votes.
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James A. Cox
Stilwell Resigns Over China Rifts and War Lord Rule
The LeMars Sentinel notes General Stilwell was recalled after Chiang Kai Shek demanded relief. It argues China remains undemocratic with warlords in control, widespread disease hunger and inflation, and limited appetite for democracy among the masses.
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After the War Demand and Production in the U S
Government surveys forecast afterwar consumer demand for luxuries and necessities from clocks to yachts. Production and distribution at affordable prices will hinge on efficiency, wages, and costs, urging a return to free markets to avoid shortages and regulation. A local note mentions the Long Fellows radio program and a church rummage sale reminder from a bullet in Storm Lake.
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Sheldon Mail
Storm Lake
Isolationism, War Consensus Shape Senate and House Outlook
The text notes no material change in Senate party balance while anti isolationist voices shrink. In the House several isolationist figures are described as missing, including Hamilton and Fish, with commentary on voting margins in northern states reflecting continued support for the current government amid war aims and international peace talks.
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Letter from Lt. Nelson describes French farms near Normandy
Lt. Raymond Nelson writes from France about fields near Normandy resembling Iowa with large oats wheat and bean crops. He notes two plows tandem wagons two wheeled carts no fences sheep herds with dogs and a shaggy herder, gleaning women, thrifty farming, and mixed modern and ancient methods. He contrasts Parisians with locals, praises outdoor life, and describes conditions for soldiers including sleeping in bags under trucks.
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England
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Pocahontas County Board Proceedings August 1 1944
Pocahontas County Iowa board in regular session allocates funds and approves budget hearing actions. Audits claims across multiple departments and sets drainage district hearing for September 19 1944 with notices to publish.
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Pocahontas
Iowa
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Clarence Jensen
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Fonda Times
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