Dewey Bricker Nominated Reflects Convention Drama
Chicago June 29 reports Governor Dewey's expected presidential nomination and Bricker's late VP pick amid California Governor Warren's withdrawal. The piece notes apathy and defeatism among delegates, calls for party unity, and previews an aggressive, coordinated campaign by Dewey and Bricker to face Roosevelt. It also weaves in wartime sacrifice reflections and a linguistic detour on the term triphibious.
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Russian Thrust Threatens Central Front in War News
The article notes a Russian advance on the central front drawing German forces toward demoralization. It says the central front was the sturdiest German area in Russia and warns a breakthrough would threaten both flanks. It asserts Soviet initiative and questions Finland's wartime decisions amid German pressure.
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Tribute to G1 Jim Twistorians and 1896 Democratic speech
Mrs. Luce recalls G1 Jim Twistorians and the dramatic 1896 national convention speech by William J. Brean in Chicago that secured the presidential nomination. In the same city this week Clare Laces honors a fallen figure with a tribute to “GAL dime” and her reading of the event.
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Harold Johnson honored for journalism and service in Watertown
Tributes paid at a recognition dinner in Watertown highlight Harold B. Johnson editor and publisher of the Watertown Times. The piece notes his straightforward mind and community devotion while discussing war bonds and a Cornell analysis of F and G bonds for farmers and rural groups.
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Harold B. Johnson
Watertown Times
Mr. Johnson
Harold Johnson
Road classifications patching wartime jeep routes
The article discusses military road hierarchy from jeepable roads to higher classes. It notes jeep routes are the lowest category, with many roads becoming passable only under shellfire, while broader travel aims to upgrade roads as operations permit.
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St. Lowis Pont
Hematl
Nuit
Sud
Goenahle
New York Ohio Ticket Shapes Republican Unity and Strategy
The piece analyzes the 1944 Republican ticket dynamics with Dewey Bricker Warren and Willkie’s potential role. It notes New York and Ohio as balancing states, the party's Northern dominance, and the clash with Roosevelt. It discusses delegates views, possible January preliminaries, and the party's unified strategy amid internal wings.
Our Readers Debate Major Party Plans and World Security
A Syracuse letter questions both major parties on foreign policy and security issues. It asks how policies would address world chaos after World War I, alliances, minority rights, and the Atlantic Charter, urging voters to demand concrete plans rather than empty platform rhetoric.
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Herald-Journal
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Dewey
Syracuse
Walter Soule
Luce Speech at Republican Convention Provokes Backlash
Chicago June 29 A commentator criticizes Mrs Clare Booth Luce for linking the war to Roosevelt in a convention speech. He argues her anti Roosevelt stance distorts history and inflames public opinion while underscoring broader wartime political tensions.
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Gov. Warren
Republican Party
Gi” Jim
Roosevelt
Dewey Campaign Clear Stand Foreseen on U S Policies
Chicago June 29 The coming Dewey presidential bid is likely to surprise the country with novel ideas and a break from party grooves. He favors a liberal yet practical platform, emphasises social security and state aid, and aims for realism in foreign policy while courting union labor and avoiding radical elements.
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Dewey
Roosevelt
World Organization
Police
Russia
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Cio
Crong
Cotten
New York State
New York
Wartime radio broadcast urges women to support war bonds
Mrs. Rusk joins Mrs. Morgenthau and the author in a broadcast calling on women to do their full part in the war bond drive and war work. The speaker reflects on sacrifice, family, and the future character of nations, urging faith and selflessness over greed and hate.
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Rusk
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