Next President Wendell Willkie: A Practical Choice
National editorial endorses Wendell Willkie as the next president, praising his from-the-job background, private enterprise record, and opposition to broad government control. The piece argues his approach lowers prices through increased production and consumption, contrasting with the New Deal. The editor pledges support, citing debt and unhelpful policies under current leadership.
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Wyeast Willkie
United States
Wendell Willkie
Middle West
Texas Panhandle
Kansas
Dakotas
California
Puerto Rico
Indiana University
TVA
Commonwealth and Southern
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New Deal
David Lilienthal
Ben Cohen
Robert Jackson
Harold Ickes
Commonwealth and
Southern
Hugh S. Johnson
Saturday Evening Post
America
Seven days left to register for August 27 primary
A warning urges residents to visit City Hall to register with Registrar Frank Shaw within seven days. Change of address or recent move into the district requires prompt action to be eligible to vote. Five minutes of questions at registration grants a right to participate in upcoming elections and public affairs.
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Frank Shaw
Shaw
America
Register
Colossal World Fair Launch Goes Hideously Amusing
At the New York World’s Fair a symbolic launch of the America ship ends with a champagne bottle breaking a wall and bursting onto the grounds. The scene is described as a comic, super colossal moment. Also noted is a rust resistant wheat from UC Davis, bred by Fred M. Briggs, yielding robust heads amid rust in Fresno and Kings counties.
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Pease Fair
America
United States
Communications
Greater Merchant Marine
Fresno
Kings County
Davis
University of California
Fred M. Briggs
Willkie Nomination Seen as Political Breakthrough
The piece portrays Wendell L. Willkie as a sudden, unprecedented Republican figure who rose from relative obscurity to national prominence. It compares him to Bryan while noting key differences and argues his appeal lies in aligning with popular public desires for stable leadership. It defends Willkie against New Deal attacks and praises his character.
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Willkie
National Press Club
Washington
Twelve women on eastern jury free defendant in fourteen minutes
A Fresno Bee item notes twelve women jurors on an eastern panel freed a defendant in fourteen minutes. A local note mentions Maurer building on Santa Fe Way closing through the potato season as shipping near end. The INSPECTION OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL STATE INSPECTION SERVICE in the Russell Sage Foundation building is described.
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The
Fresno Bee
Office of the
Federal State Inspection Service
Shafter Public Utility District Takes Over Water Works
The Shafter Public Utility District acquired the Shafter Water Works from the Shafter Business Men's Association for 5000. Board members are W. H. Hitchcock H. C. Neufeld and Sam Lachenmaier. The article notes plans for a street carnival Spud Festival and school facilities expansion including a new Union High School unit and auditorium.
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Shafter Public Utility District
Shafter Water Works
Shafter Business Men’s Association
Utility District
W. H. Hitchcock
H. C. Neufeld
Sam Lachenmaier
Union High School
Shafter
California Voices on War, Industry and Peace
John Barrymore jokes about fending off women with a hat. UC’s Broek argues California should pursue light diversified decentralized industries powered by cheap electricity. Warren Mullen warns on France England alliances and US ignorance about peace. Berkeley officer Sam Wilkes touts trained Doberman Pinschers as superior police partners.
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Jan O. M. Broek
University of California
California
Warren Mullen
National Council For Prevention of War
Mills College
France
England
America
Sam Wilkes
Berkeley
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