Westbrook Pegler Attacks Pendergast Reign and Moral Decay
Pegler denounces Tom Pendergast’s control of Kansas City politics, calling his 20 year church attendance a Brazen pose while alleging criminal gangs, voter manipulation, and corrupt wealth fueling race betting. He warns that precinct machines threaten democracy and praises Truman for defense committee work.
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Thomas B. McRonsid
Pendergast
Kansas City
FBI
Hotess Jolie
Truman
United States
Thal Many
Ratpt
Truman and a Maine leader amid a corrupt machine
An incomplete reminiscence links Truman to a Maine Republican, alleging loyalty to a corrupt boss, opposition to Mauree Milan’s renomination, and support for the Pendergast network’s political influence. The piece contends rights denial and a flawed view of national leadership, with a critical slide toward Truman’s presidency.
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Truman
Senate
Cas00
Mauree Milan
United States
McMaan
Mililegan
Ehh
Denis
Tas
Roosevelt
Funeral Controversy Over Army Plane For Civilians
A disputed claim centers on using an army plane to attend the funeral of Tom Pentergast. Critics say the decision lacks justification beyond deference to a civic figure, while supporters argue it reflects national respect regardless of military status.
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Léig
Eliot Roosevelt
Trumm
Pentergast
Truman
Soldier learns from a woman's tale in Brooke Army case
A wounded soldier at Brooke General Hospital recounts a weekend encounter with Gladys on Commerce Street in San Antonio. He woke at 3 a.m. to find his money gone and detectives arresting a woman matching his description.
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Brooke General
AFL in No Hurry To Reinstate Lewis
Miami Feb. 14. The AFL leadership showed no haste to reinstate John Lewis with the federation. President William Green said today the proposed reunion letter from Lewis’s backer had not been read by the AFL council, which instead debated a separate labor dispute during a mid winter session.
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AFL
Miami
A. F
Williamy Green
John L. Lamvis
Green
Lewis
War Correspondent Narrative From Timber Wolf In North Africa
A fragmented diary style scene describes Timber Wolf soldiers in North Africa engaging in improvised hunting and combat actions. It mentions Hare hunting, a North African hawland arrow, and a sergeant boasting of archer gear while aircraft strafing near a jeep. Multiple personal anecdotes include a mechanic named Thomas Padgett repelling ME-109s, and soldiers sharing improvised food and gifts amid battle. References to Polish born medics and other soldiers appear, with casual notes on ponies and Christmas items.
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Hal
Platfat
Elden J. Harm
Timber Wolf
Harm
Saya
Saipan Gadget Factory Turns Souvenir Trade Into War Industry
Pacific Saipan report notes a civilian gadget factory near Camp 1802, employing Chamorros, Kuna, Koreans, and Japs to craft bags, baskets, belts, and wall plaques from coconut fiber and mulberry. Prices under 1 dollar contrast with higher wartime artisan costs elsewhere. The piece details local labor, housing, and daily life amid war needs, with portraits of workers and makeshift shelters.
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Saipan
Chacen-Kanao Ag
Seabees
Lin
Cal
Arthur CG. Huston Jr
Palo Alto
Galt
Jans x
Moray
Coconut and Mail Order Oddities From Far Afield
A quirky note recalls a coconut mailed from Hawaii by Harry Zimmerman to a Philadelphia friend. The tale riffs on a long journey in a second hand tarp and a large souvenir collection. The piece reinforces the theater theme with a playful aside about The Amber One.
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Hawaii
Harry Zimmerman
Heek
Philadelphia
Work or Else Edict Gets Results in Nacogdoches
Nacogdoches county employers report about ten percent rise in production after a work or else drive by law enforcement. More than half a dozen individuals were arrested for failing to comply with the county edict, while some factories noted a drop in regular employee presence.
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Nacogdoches
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