Walker Resigns as Head of Democratic Party in Washington Roundup
Washington report says Walker resigns as Democratic Party chairman amid wartime policy concerns. The piece notes Roosevelt fourth term discussions and Chicago as possible 1944 convention city, with Hennegan named to lead the party in a signal move. A separate item covers Senator Ferguson criticizing the OPA’s price controls and potential harms to business liberty.
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Battle for Slash in Senate Schedule Sparks Budget Clash
Conferees agreed on most points in the House bill on veterans pay and WAC inclusion, with Senate pay scales of 200 to 500 dollars depending on service. The cost differs: Senate bill about 5.5 billion versus House bill 3.6 billion. A Green-Lucas soldiers voting bill faces action before Congress.
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Demos Call For FDR to Stay on Job
The Democratic national committee urged President Roosevelt to continue as world humanitarian leader and potential 1944 nominee. Chicago was chosen as the site for the Democratic convention, with Detroit supporters conceding to the Chicago option amid applause.
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Mother Fails to Save Tots in Fire
In New Castle Virginia a house fire killed three children aged two to nine as Agnes Sweeney 35 tried to rescue William two from flames. Her husband was at work. Agnes was in critical condition at New Castle hospital.
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German POW Reichersdorfer Recaptured Near Mound
Wolfgang Reichersdorfer, a German prisoner who escaped from North Camp Hood this morning, was recaptured without resistance in the late afternoon. He had walked off a labor detail at 2:45 PM and was taken into custody after presenting at a farmhouse near Mound, Texas, and surrendering to local authorities.
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Fourth term wave drives Wallace and Rayburn speeches
Vice President Wallace urged the fourth term push calling the new deal alive and the party vital as Roosevelt stands to secure its future. Speaker Rayburn praised the leaders as heroic figures shaping a wartime world strategy and urged unity behind the president and War effort.
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