FDR Pledged to Widest Program in U.S. History
President Roosevelt vows the forthcoming administration will push the broadest peacetime program in history. Plans include demobilization and job creation for veterans, a world security organization, and postwar economic goals with extensive public works and economic reforms.
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Doane Pills Claim Safe Kidney Relief for Pain
An ad touts Doane Pills as a cure for backache arthritis and leg pains claiming long term safety. It argues kidneys need attention and purging waste from blood. The copy promises relief by flushing out toxins and touts millions of satisfied users over forty years.
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Solon May Probe Public Opinion Polls
ALBUQUERQUE Nov 9 Representative Clinton P Anderson D NM, chairman of a house campaign expenditures investigating committee, said he may probe public opinion polls and their divergence from election results. He cited polls before the election that favored Dewey over Roosevelt by about 2,700 votes and warned against using polls to influence elections. Roosevelt pledged future measures including a large merchant marine, easier business taxes, capital and credit for small business, collective bargaining as the main wage adjuster, and expansion of the TVA to extend to Missouri, Arkansas, and the Columbia River Basin.
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Heights Band Receives Distinguished Service Citation
The Alamo Heights High School band has earned a Distinguished Service Citation from the Music War Council of America for notable wartime musical contributions. Howard Flacher informed principal L.G. Nystron that the band ranks as the second organization in Texas and among the first 360 nationwide to be honored, with a public ceremony coordinated by G. D. Jena of San Antonio. Earl O. Arners directs the band.
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Stage Set For Retiring 78th Congress
Washington reports the final session of the 78th Congress will tackle war powers, social security, and postwar planning. The House plans highway and crop insurance measures, coal industry relief, flood control, and river projects. A postwar levy plan for private enterprise is also due for review.
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Demos Tally Big Gain in U.S. House
Election returns show Democrats near an outright majority in the House with 241 seats to 149 for Republicans and 2 for minor parties, amid five vacancies and several undecided races in Missouri and other states. Senate contests across Missouri Nevada New Jersey Ohio and Pennsylvania will shape the chamber balance as final results arrive.
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Hannegan Denies Plans for Postmaster General Job
In New York on a press conference day Hannegan, Democratic national chairman, says he has no plans to become postmaster general and prefers to stay with his family. He notes he has read stories but praises the current postmaster general. A separate note mentions the Photographic Society of San Antonio meeting Friday at the Club at Sunset Cond.
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Dewey Sees War as Cause of Defeat in 1944 Loss
New York Governor Thomas E Dewey returned to the state capitol after a loss believed to stem from national sentiment for continuity in Roosevelt's administration. He indicated plans to seek reelection in 1948, noting his party's stronghold in the Legislature and renewed effort to build personal ties within the GOP.
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Truman Aims To Forge Peacemaker Bond With Congress
Truman plans a warm White House and Capitol Hill rapport to avert ruptures seen in past congresses. He cites his Senate ties, and notes his role on the war investigations committee showing cross party cooperation. He vows frank talks with President Roosevelt as tensions with Congress emerge.
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Republican unity on foreign policy at convention
The report notes unusual Republican unity over foreign policy with Dewey asserting strong support for American participation in international peace efforts. The convention highlights differences with his opponent and emphasizes a more definitive stance on international engagement.
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Dewey Camp Defeat Hints GOP Loss in Senate Race
In the Dewey camp a subdued mood followed the defeat of Representative Hamilton Pish and the Senate candidate sent by Senator Gerald Nye. Analysts see limited gains as the GOP faction favours only restrained American participation in world security organizations.
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America of both parties in search of steady unity
A year-end meditation argues that victory margins will test party discipline, with Democrats and Republicans sharing a center balance. It urges bipartisan cooperation on Social Security expansion, collective bargaining, and free enterprise to preserve security and opportunity while resisting extremism and national disunity.
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