Peanut Politics in Washington and the Willkie Telegrams
Senator Guy Gillette of Iowa announced the abandonment of a proposed Senate inquiry into a high pressure Willkie telegram drive before his nomination. He said the committee would now investigate why the proposal was considered and whether a single source inspired the telegrams. He stressed no law violations were alleged and suggested the move aimed to smear Willkie rather than stop him.
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Washington
Wendell L Willkie
Philadelphia
Guy SL Gillette
Cherokee
Iowa
Senate
Gillette
Peanut Polities
Willkie
Gilfeth
Ufs
South Selina Street Reopens By August First
City Engineer Nelson F. Pitts says the South Selina Street section from Onondega Street to Corland Avenue will be ready by July 23 and the stretch between Castle Street and Brighton Avenue by August 1. Weather permitting, work will wrap up early. traffic will improve once the old trolleys, removed July 1, are gone.
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Salina Street
Teofie
Nelson F. Pitts
Tite Heraproor
Syramie
Wem
Whiteside Family Anticipates Liberty Amid New England Home
A.D. Whiteside, president of Dun & Brat street, mails a July 4 patriotic greeting to friends. For 25 years he has added to a brick house in a New England town. He asserts plans for future rely on living as a free people under their own government, honoring sacrifices that secured liberty. Storms loom yet affirm faith in national rights and security for family.
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Whiteside
New England
Words of patriotism reshape American outlook, Whiteside writes
Mr Whiteside argues that a new unity will form through democracy and duty, replacing fear with strength and a renewed national character. He asserts loyal citizens deserve security and contentment as reward for selfless service to the nation.
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Mr. Whiteside
Tits Elosare
Weteh
Gertray
Atlon
United States
du Brick
Whiteside
New England
Farley Slip Sparks Third Term Rumor Ahead of Chicago Convention
Chicago political writers read a slip of the tongue by Postmaster General Farley at a press conference as confirmation that Roosevelt will seek a third term. Farley later apologized, but many editors view his remark as signaling Roosevelt’s likely nomination at the Chicago convention next week.
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Farley
James A. Farley
Wremerous Politcal
Chicago
Towers Willelr
Roosevelt
Windy City
Loys
Hoy
Frank R. Kent
Baltimore Sun
Dispute Over Irish Defense Plans Cast as Distant Row
The article describes a long standing dispute involving Ireland Ulster and England over defense aid and neutrality. Britain sought consent to send troops to Ireland while De Valera demanded partition talks end and Ulster join Eire. Neither side accepted the terms, and the plan to jointly defend Ireland faltered amid constitutional and political shifts. The piece notes rising tensions as a potential blitzkrieg looms.
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Ireland
England
Té Lister
Ive
Germany
Amenia
Britain
Eire
Neutrel Eire
Iswer
Canaden Tops
Mental worry linked to chronic illnesses warns expert unrest
Dr Abraham Myerson of Boston states that chronic worry spurs long term ailments from stomach ulcers to heart trouble and skin disorders. He notes emotional strain may alter red blood cell production and that persistent disturbance can create definite organic diseases through repeated functional disruptions.
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Adon Amin
Ital
Nasteminger Godars
Jasmen
Roosevelt third term plans loom at Chicago convention
The article outlines President Roosevelt's strategy for a third term bid at the Chicago convention. It notes a contested vice presidential selection with multiple possible names, including Hut and Byenes, and glosses over potential ballot intrigue to present an unbossed appearance. It also discusses Roosevelt's stance on European conflict and naval policies as a unifying yet cautious platform element.
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Westimeron
Toovell
Byon
Chicago
Hut
Banke Deed
Byenes
Souch Caratins
Stark
Missouri
Flooséveit
Jesure Douglas
Roosevelt
Weil
Naminye
Bir. Roossvelt
Roosevelt Third-Term Bid Dominates Democratic Convention
The piece outlines a brewing fight over a possible third term for the president, with Roosevelt’s allies and Democratic leaders maneuvering to keep him as the standard bearer. It notes delegates aligned with the administration and speculation on how the convention will address the issue and break the stalemate. The article hints at party factionalism and the strategic push to draft the president while denying other contenders a clear path.
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Misife
Vns Hs
Jorg
Hoceverli
Roosevelt
Washington
Jefferson
United States
America
Democratics Nat Loaat Committee
The Human Side of the News on Marble Carvers Lost
A reflective feature on marble carvers once active in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, now faded. It recalls artists who shaped church and public edifices, their tools and stones from Germany Formosa Sienna and Turkey, and the decline as marble work moves to maintenance and other trades.
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WPA
Ulagprars
Foster Center
Sin
Ingance
John Angels
East Liberty Presbyterian Church
George Brown
Newark
Suez
Passaic River
Germany
Formosa
France
Turkey
Lake Superior
Tennessee
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Everining
Radio Center
Sterk
Von
Kingszight
Sozdieete, Inc
Iron Lung Project prompts public response letters
In Syracuse, readers respond to a Herald Journal piece on funding an iron lung for Onondaga County. Nora McLaughlin of Chapman, representing the Iron Lung Project, argues community effort is best and urges support through the American Legion. Frederick E Norton counters that city funds via Health Department should cover needs, noting solicitations burden businesses while stating city budget could provide another iron lung if required.
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Frederick E. Norton
Onondaga
Norton
Dunga
CDC
Clarence Caruso
R40
American Legion
Splintor
NORA_ McLAUGELIN
Chapman
Iron Lung
Syracuse
Commence
The
Wellin
Frederick E, Norto
Fragmented historic line hints at a philosophical dispute
The readable OCR fragment evokes a claim about the true measure of all deserts and a warning against dissent, suggesting a stylized medieval or scholastic debate. Names, places, or concrete events are not provided in the legible text.
Raymond Clapper Behind The News On Democratic Nominating Plans
Raymond Clapper reports on internal discussions within the Democratic National Committee for the 1940 convention. The article notes moves to place Secretary Hull on the ticket as vice president, but concerns about political appeal and geographic balance are cited. It also highlights tensions within the State Department between Hull Welles and Berke, influencing nomination dynamics.
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Montag
Uni
Aneamclt
Hull
Sette Fay
Cammsignes
Willkie
Republicar
Br. Hull
State Department
Hull O9omede
Welles
Berke
Eouth
Roosevelt Era Veep Bid Sparks Party Debate
The piece outlines internal split over Secretary Hull and Jim Farley in Roosevelt era politics. It notes Hull’s possible backing under pressure, Farley’s strained relation with the White House, and the administration’s preference for a normal convention nominating process without sidelining other candidates. Roosevelt is implied to seek renomination with no clear challenger, while party leaders push a regular process.
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Roosevelt
Johnson Addresses Universal Military Training Debate
A Washington report notes that public talk on compulsory service should be clear and brief. General arguments favor two years of training with optional early return of soldiers. Experts differ on feasibility given modern armored and mechanized warfare and new forms of combat.
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War
Navy Department
Roosevelt Era TVA Expansion Sparks Legal Debate
Washington July 12. Industrial leaders Kaudgen and Stettining push to expand Roosevelt era TVA social reforms amid mockery of radicalism. Defense Commissioner Stef f ins aims to justify expansion legally, seeking attorney general input after bypassing standard procedure.
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Washington
Kaudgen
Stettining
Roosevelt
TVA
Edward B. Steffinns
Secresary
Tima
Jackson
Dererdanap
Stettinius
Flexible Training Plan for Military Draft Sparks Debate
A proposal for flexible training and mixed age service in a modernized force argues for rapid mobilization, broader skill classification, and inclusion of mature workers in infantry and armored units. It questions age limits, contends for physical and civilian readiness, and warns plans must be carefully prepared to avoid domestic disruption.
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Fides
Armored Corps
Air Corps
Jimult
Grouns
America
TVA Expansion Debates by Officials and Hughes Clash
The defense expansion debate centers on opinions from authorities including Charles Evans Hughes. Treasury's refusal to provide depreciation tax allowances for a large plant expansion faced after a contract rejection. British and U.S. promises to Britain faltered, raising concerns over funding and political use of industrial indexes.
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Packard
National Defense Commision
Treasury ‘Department
Treasury
United States
Britain
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