Willkie urges cabinet post or aviation reform
New York Aug 24 In a press conference Willkie, the Republican candidate, urged immediate creation of a national defense cabinet post to oversee air forces and aviation. He argued Germany’s rise shows air strength decides war outcomes and pressed for centralized aeronautics under one cabinet member. He warned of unpreparedness in production and training, urging rapid expansion of plane output. He also cited employment figures from the War Treasury Administration as election-year data.
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England
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Discovery for stomach ulcers boosts relief with bismuth
Thousands pay tribute to a famed doctor whose discovery coats the lining of the stomach with bismuth to guard against irritating foods and secretions. Udga Tablets mix bismuth with other ingredients in a balanced formula to ease ulcer pain, digestion woes, gas, heartburn, and acid discomfort. Safe to use with money back guarantee, available at drug stores.
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Airport site price snag delays city plan
Progress on choosing a site for the new municipal airport slows as the North Loop tract near the Missouri Pacific rail line draws top interest. City leaders debate acreage, funding options, and financing routes while Altgelt favors smaller parcels to fit budget constraints.
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North Loop Road
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Io Flat
E. J. Altgelt
Altgelt
North Loop
Airport Committee
County vote parallels city results in county precincts
County tallies show Wood and Kilday votes close in several precincts with Wood 2163 to Kilday 3264 overall in the county. Maverick influence grows as he steers commissioners, holds sessions, and pushes policy while denying permits and shaping park naming.
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Kilday
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Laurel Heights
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Highland Park
San Joce
Los Angeles
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Jeane
Tex
C. Ray Davis
City Officials Hear Debt Letter Over 21 Dollars
A high city official received an unwelcome letter from a local physician alleging a debt of 21 dollars. The doctor attached a traffic ticket and demanded the remainder after sub noting the fine, while City Attorney J. Walter Fiegenbaum in New York on vacation handles the matter.
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J. Walter Fiegenbaum
New York City
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Sheriff's Department
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Stinson Field
Dick Jeffrey
Dillashaw
C. BK. Quin
Old Lines Cut The Don Sees Maverick Vote Split In Bexar
The Don, analyzing Bexar county results from July 27, gathers a tally from statisticians on party loyalties and factional splits. He notes the Maverick candidates strongest on westward districts and Terrell Hills areas while the anti Maverick issue cuts across old loyalties.
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John Huth
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Alamale
Byrnes Denies Willkie Claim On Relief Rolls
Washington August 24 Senator Byrnes of South Carolina rejected Wendell Willkie’s charge that work relief rolls are padded. He said Willkie has little regard for facts and that Republicans regret not investigating before nominating him. Byrnes cited June and July employment through works projects showing a drop from June’s 1,755,000 to July’s 1,655,000.
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Works Projects Administration
Willkie's Utility Record Assailed in Northwest Speech
Solicitor General Francis Biddle, opening the Democratic campaign in the Northwest, assailed Willkie as a “mighty champion of utilities” and a “shining exhibit of big business.” He criticized the GOP candidate’s liberal record and his stance against the TWA, framing him as out of step with public interests.
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Willkie Plans Changes in AAA to Ease Farm Programs
Willkie adviser Bruce Hardy outlines anticipated revisions to the Roosevelt AAA. Emphasis on soil conservation over crop control, possible removal of compulsory features, and subsidies for soil friendly crops. Parity with industrial wages to be pursued, more county flexibility, and potential rent of marginal land. A farm-focused movie campaign will reach millions of farmers before election.
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Wilkie
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Houston Woman Aids G.O.P. Drive
Mrs. Carl G. Stearns of Houston named director of women’s work in Texas for the Republican state and national campaigns. Announcement comes from campaign manager John W. Philp of Dallas. Stearns, active in Texas women’s work for three years, is president of the Houston Woman’s Republican Club.
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Student Killed in Loaned Car Crash Near Old Forge
Richard Bracks 17 of New York city died when a borrowed car failed to turn a sharp curve and left the highway just north of Old Forge. His companions were injured as the vehicle overturned in the incident reported from WTICA New York on August 2.
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Bracks
New York
University of Pennsylvia
Old Forge
Georgia Governor Race Narrowed to Three Candidates
Georgia’s heated gubernatorial contest was reduced to a three-way race after Hugh Howell, Atlanta attorney, withdrew due to financial issues. The field now includes former Gov Eugene Talmadge, Agriculture Commissioner Columbus Roberts, and Athens attorney Abit Nix.
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Georgia
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Howell
June Dereupi
Eugene Talmadge
Columbus Roberts
Abit Nix
Athens
Colorado Flier Dies In Local Airport Crash
CANON CITY Colo Aig 24 JING Ben P McCormick 80 Colo Thin and New Mexico theater owner was killed when his privately owned airplane nose-dived from about 10 feet at Canon City airport.
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New Mexico
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Gillespie Waits Till November
Frederickburg reports the Texas Democratic primary decides candidates for key state offices amid high voter turnout while Collège County lacks polling places reflecting local GOP leanings. In Denver, a separate Army crash recovery brief notes a bomber incident and investigation discussions.
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McNary Resting at Oregon Ranch
United States Senator Charles McNary rests at the Filer ranch home Fit Cone near Salem after arriving at Portland's Swan Island airport from Washington. He plans to stay until he formally accepts the Republican vice presidential nomination at the Salem Fairgrounds Tuesday. Local neighbors greeted him on arrival.
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