Roosevelt Letter to Hannegan on Fourth Term
President Roosevelt writes to Democratic chair Hannegan stating he would accept renomination if the people command him to continue. He emphasizes wartime duty, personal reluctance to run, and aims to win the war quickly, protect American citizens, and provide postwar stability, ending with his pledge to serve if ordered by the sovereign people.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Robert &. Hannegan
Democratic National Committee
Hannegan
United States
Hudson River
Frank D. Roosevelt
Sean
Fam
Lex Térs Wets Hapnegam
Hannes
Hannezan
Mr. Roosevelt
Mer
Hannezanne
Ross T. McIntire
McIntire
Roosevelt open to renomination if people demand it
The article reports President Roosevelt signaling readiness to seek another term if the nation and the Democratic Party command it. Hannigan and Wallace discuss the political timing, health, and wartime leadership, with Roosevelt noting he prefers retirement but would continue if ordered by the people.
British Open Homes To Yanks
Thousands of Britons host American soldiers under billeting rules as private homes house troops across England. Authorities chart spare rooms for officers and enlisted men with fixed nightly rates and meal arrangements. Cooks, mess halls, and reverse lend-lease funds support quick, orderly housing amid the war. An official form notes expected difficulties and mutual aid to keep soldiers welcome. Oppose Daylight Time. Ohio group backs prewar standard time and driver license changes.
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London
England
Erea
U S. Army
Britain
U. S
Columbus
INS
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Murray D Lincoln
Mystery play “Drums” staged by local seniors in McConnelsville
The senior class of the local high school presented a mystery play titled “Drums” set in a swamp mansion. An odd prop frog croaked, a dat flew into the auditorium, and a character whispered “What was that” as the town clock tolled in the distance.
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McConnelsville
U.eiven
Clifton Park Woman Celebrates 95th Birthday
Mrs. Anna C. Smith of Olton Park village, born in Clifton Park in 1849, celebrated her 95th birthday with sister-in-law Mrs. Mary Flagler. A Methodist and Ladies Aid member, she enjoys reading, radio, and motor trips. guests included Anna Flagler, Alice Flagier, and the Flagler family.
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Anna C. Smith
Olton Park Village
Mary Flagler
Clifton Park
Anna Flagler
James FE. Smith
East Galwer
Alice Flagier
Elmer Flagler
Kenneth
Gloria Flagler
Erven Jones
Edith
War Shapes Reading Habits at Troy Public Library
Miss Fannie C. Howe reports rising circulation at the Main and branch libraries from June 1943 to June 1944, with philosophy and useful arts gaining. Demand grows for How to Think in War and Peace, engineering and agriculture titles, and foreign-language books face supply strains due to wartime offsets and retirements.
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Trac
Fannie C. Howe
Woraran
Troy
East Side
Lansingburg
Syway
District 50 Mine Workers Set Conference with Fell Speaker
International Board member Charles H. Fell will keynote a regional conference of District 30 United Mine Workers officers and locals in Hendrick Hudson, with speakers James Turner Albany NY Power and Light George Holland Eastern Tablet Snecel James Bulson Wani L EB Gurney Samuel S. Cole Troy NY Power and Light Magnus Rasmussen Frud son Valley Fuel Cecil Haney Harold Bennett Local 12503 1253. Wage and labor issues will be discussed along with local problems.
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Charles Ho Fell
Washington, D. C
United Mine Workers of America
Hendrick Hudson
James Turner
Albany
New York
Power and Light
George Holland
Eastern Tablet Snecel
James Bulson
Wani L. EB. Gurney
Samuel S. Cole
Brother Politicians. One-family control in Picture Rocks politics
In Picture Rocks PA the borough political scene is dominated by a single family. Brothers William and Frank McClain were selected as borough committeemen for the Democratic and Republican parties respectively in the spring primary.
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Picture Rocks
Barthers William
Frank McClain
Ladies Auxiliary Plans for Rochester Convention
The Ladies Auxiliary of Lieut. Joseph English Garrison Army Navy Union completed arrangements at a special meeting on Broadway for attendance at the state convention in Rochester on July 22.
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Ladies ’Auxiliary
Joseph
Army- Navy Union
Broadway
Rochester
Spanish War Veterans Elect New York Department Officers
Joseph A. Reddy of Long Sehand City was elected commander of the United Spanish War Veterans New York Department at Saratoga Springs for their annual encampment. James Moore of Buffalo named national vice commander. Major Joseph Beaumont of Mount Vernon senior vice commander. Soba J. Fitzpatrick of Albany adjutant. Michael J. Reilly of Albany quartermaster. Auxiliary president Mrs George Henbing Niagara Falls. Charlotte Cameros Jamaica senior vice president. Edith M. Gaffney New York City junior vice president. Eva Lanteman Newbury chaplain. Norma Cavin Brooklyn patriotic instructor. Kathryn M. Nev Buffalo historian. Sarah Waddell Poughkeepsie conductor. Marjorie Backen Brooklyn assistant conductor. Lilian Freeman Binghamton guard. Pearl McHarg Amsterdam guard.
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Joseph A. Reddy
Long Sehand City
United Spanish War Veterans
New York Department
Saratogs Springs
James ©. Moore
Buffalo
Genice
Joseph Beaumont
Mount Vernon
Jenior Viet
Soba J. Fitzpatrick
Albany
Michael J. Reilly
George Henbing
Niagera Ralis
Charlotte Cameros
Jamaica
Edith M. Gaffney
New York City
Sire
Eva Lanteman
Newbury
Norama Cavin
Brooklys
Mire
Kathryn M. Nev
Sarah Waddell
Poughkeepsie
Bis
Marjorié Backen
Brookyx
Assistert Ronaductor
Lilian Freeman
Binghaaiten
Pearl McHarg
Amsterdam
Susisigot Guard
Fort Miller Farm Fire Destroys Baker Lane Homestead
Fire swept the 1802 built Baker Lane house near Fort Miller on Monday night. Despite efforts by Setterlee Rose Company and Greeneire Fire Department, the main building burned to the ground. The farm belonged to Ade bert Comin of Reston and was occupied by Mr and Mrs E Ramdat who had moved in two months earlier.
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Fort Miller
Madson River
Bru
Setterlee Rose Company
Fort Edward
Greeneire Fire Department
Adebert
Mr. and
Mire
E. Ramdat
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