Dewey Attacks FDR in Fighting Speech on War Aims
In a sweeping address, Dewey accuses Roosevelt of falsifications about wartime readiness and defense plans. He cites statements by Goebbels and officials like Marshall, Arnold, and Truman to claim mismanagement and political manipulation. The speech also targets party leaders and supporters linking them to a call for a long presidency.
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Indispensable Man Debate Cited as Threat to Republic
A speaker rejects the idea of an indispensable leader, arguing America’s stability does not depend on one man. The address recalls the Founding era and emphasizes collective governance over singular authority for peace and prosperity worldwide.
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America
Planless Planners Push Scrap Iron Embargo History
In 1939 Rep Fred Crawford introduced a bill to halt scrap iron pig iron and steel scrap shipments to Japan. The embargo finally started in 1941 and critics say the delay aided Japan's war buildup, noting over 10 million tons of scrap iron went to Japan in the first eight years of the New Deal.
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Fred Crawford
R. Mich
Congress
Do It With Dough Pledges Big Spending for Congress
Speech favors large allocations in hopes of shaping Congress. The speaker argues the more spent, the better the legislative body will be, citing a target of 25 million dollars and broad spending in pursuit of influence.
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Dewey Urges Postwar Tax Cuts to Build Free America
Governor Thomas E. Dewey, Republican presidential nominee, delivered speeches urging a postwar tax reduction and tax system revision from Albany and Charleston. He argued the New Deal creates a corporate state and praised a Tax plan to boost employment, growth, and a solvent nation while pledging to speed victory over Germany and Japan. He criticized the current administration and claimed the opposition aligns with communism and fascism.
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Thomas E Dewey Urges War Flight and Peace Verdict
The speech frames three years of global conflict as a test for voters, asserting victory is within reach and peace is cherished. He argues the wartime resolve will decide the election outcome and calls for decisive leadership.
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Burglary Alarm Prompts OPA Milwaukee Lease Cancel
In Milwaukee the Office of Price Administration leased 4500 square feet with a $5625 annual rent but never occupied the space. With urgent wartime needs, firms relocated causing moving costs. The building operator spent about $1000 on installing a burglar alarm. OPA canceled the lease on October 1.
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Milwaukee, Wis
New Deal Bureau
Quizocrats Days Shorten Millions of Americans Labor
The Byrd Committee and federal expenditures estimate that 188 000 Americans have full time jobs to fill government agency reports and questionnaires amid the New Deal era, with additional part time work by farmers and small business workers.
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Bricker Charges New Deal Destroys Democratic Party
Governor John Bricker decries the New Deal as destroying the Democratic Party and accuses White House aides and radicals of seizing control. He condemns favoritism toward labor and asserts Communists and radicals now influence national policy, citing Sidney Hillman as a key figure.
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