Magic Words That Won Nomination for Truman
Editorial correspondence from Chicago argues President Roosevelt orchestrated Truman's nomination via White House pressure and Chicago Mayor Kelly's group. It cites key bosses like Flynn Hague Crump and Hannegan, plus telephones from Washington, shaping the convention behind the scenes.
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Chicago
Harry S. Truman
Missouri
Kelly
Lake Shore Drive
Roosevelt
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Truman
Wallace
Edward J. Flynn
Bronx
Frank Hague
New Jersey
Ed Crump
Memphis
Robert E. Hannegan
Democratic National Committee
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New York
Hannegan
Douglas
C.I.Q. Political Action Committee
Jackson
Senator Jackson
Washington
Kells
Democratic Old Guard
Henry Wallace
Byrnes
C.loveto
Fred Betts
Reading Matter For Soldier Voters
The piece argues over Army and Navy limits on distributing books and magazines to armed forces voters. It notes Taft amendment goals, cites innocuous works like Yankee From Olympus and The Republic, and calls for clearer interpretation while acknowledging evolving rules and an expanded list of publications allowed without scrutiny.
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Olympus
Supreme Court
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Charles Beard
Republic
Postwar life gains ease with home tech promises
Miss Elizabeth Sweeney describes wartime tech spin offs set for home use. She cites a bug bomb to kill insects in three seconds and a magnetic device to remove dust, plus frozen food rockets and stronger woods via chemicals.
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Elizabeth Sweeney
New York City
MecCall's Magazine
College of Home Economics
Syracuse University
South Pacific
Mars
Democratic Split Deepens After Tumultuous Convention
Reporting from Chicago July 22 describes a fractured Democratic National Convention as factions clash over Wallace and Roosevelt era reforms. Truman rises amid critical Senate investigations while Texas delegates protest seating, signaling a lasting party rift with potential impact beyond the current race.
Readers' Viewpoints on War Ends and World Change
Letters discuss shifts from technology and global power to cultural and spiritual changes. They reflect skepticism about peace after Germany's surrender, warn of lasting conflict, and urge personal reform and piety. Syracuse voices note fashion and tradition, praising the enduring round straw sailor as a symbol of continuity.
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Herald Journal
Germany
Syracuse
Viola Byrnes Colarocco
Hicago
Axis
Japan
Roosevelt
Ubing
We Think Not to the Herald Journal
Reader asks if President Roosevelt stated remarks during the third term campaign regarding offering a view on a possible future presidency. The sender doubts exact wording but seeks confirmation of any speech content.
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Herald-Journal
Spracuse
Roosevelt
Tne
Willie Dhat
Syracuse
Wall
Vde Park
Bucky
New York City
Pacific
Dainis
Bomber Fireworks At Iwo Jima Spark Volcanic Show
A National Geographic description notes Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands hosts man made eruptions from submerged vents. The central Volcano group lies near Nakaikwom, about 00 miles south of Tolyoomis, where ash and sulfur odors accompany bursts from underwater vents. An active underground vent system fuels smoke along Iwo Jima's north shore.
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Iwo Jima
Japan
Volcano Islands
Nature
Nakaikwom
Tolyomis
Kres Islands
National Geographic Society
Timne
Iwo
Grassroots Heartlands Shape Wallace Vote Clash
Washington calling and Chicago reporting show grassroots support for Henry Wallace rising in the hinterlands while bossed cities and the Old South resist. The Democratic convention highlights include Wallace backing from marginal states and a staged Lucas demonstration, signaling future political repercussions.
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Germany
Henry Wallace
Appalachians
Rockies
East
Old South
Wallace
Truman
Dilemmas of Quislings in Allied Victory Debate
The piece discusses fear among Germans and Dutch collaborators, fearing Allied retribution after a victory. It argues many collaborators seek political shelter rather than patriotic resistance and questions whether the western powers will protect them or punish them for wartime actions.
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Germany
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