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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1944
Page
11
A report by David Lawrence discusses scrutiny of a draft decision from the High Court. The article analyzes potential questions about procedure and impact on pending cases.
President Roosevelt indicated in a public letter that Justice William O. Douglas of the Supreme Court would make a strong running mate. The remark stirred debate on using justices in pre election politics and future presidential prospects in 1948.
A collection of letters to the Herald Journal includes satire on Hitler and tea, sleep woes from noisy air traffic near Camillus, a mother’s wartime faith in God regarding a vanished son, and an elderly Democrat questioning party leadership and business policy amid war anxieties.
The speaker links the army to the confusion caused by plotters and asserts Hitler and the Nazi leadership still govern Germany. The piece suggests the German people should rise up to oust them, or else the task will be carried out by others.
A U S war briefing compares Pacific progress to a reverse Bataan. Marines and allies gain air and sea control as Marianas push advances. The column then reviews Nazi internal turmoil after a failed coup, citing Lt. Gen. Kurt Dittmar on depleted reserve strength and executions of officers including Ludwig Beck and Claus von Stauffenberg.
Park Commissioner Barry announces revival of free band concerts in the parks starting with Onondaga Park a week from tonight. He notes past success and says if this proves popular there will be more in coming months to lift public morale during wartime and inspire thousands.
The article argues Russia is moving ahead with the new Polish Committee of National Liberation, sidelining the Polish government-in-exile and risking postwar Allied cooperation. It notes a need for Russia to consult with the United States and Britain on Poland's future, warning unilateral action could undermine alliance unity.
Secretary Stimson warns the war will not end quickly, urging Americans to keep full support. He cites harsh enemy resistance and the toll on U.S. troops, urging the public to view the war through frontline eyes and avoid premature victory claims. He praises the fighting force as a powerful, efficient asset abroad.
Washington July 27 behind this sudden front paying of new tax plans lies a rebellion by individual businessmen against Washington taxmaking. The piece notes labor unions and business groups push competing plans while Congress shapes ideas for postwar taxes. It argues profits taxation, dividend exemptions, and sales tax issues are debated as consumers and firms fear higher levies.
Marshall Field III, founder of the Chicago Sun and former owner of Field's, defends his liberal stance and New Deal alignment as his metropolitan daily expands. His son Marshall Field IV serves in the Navy and plans to join the Sun after return. The Sun aims for 330000 daily and over 400000 Sunday circulation despite paper shortages. Field notes New York PM nears break-even as he narrows ties with PM.
A veteran writes of meeting General Evans Carlson at the San Diego naval hospital, praising Saipan’s role in the war, and detailing the care and changes at the hospital. He reflects on wounded sailors returning home, the sunlit porch beds, and the emotional impact of reunions with family and friends.
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