Roosevelt Wins renomination at wartime Democratic convention
President Roosevelt accepted a fourth term nomination from a crowded Chicago stadium, urging voters to judge the wartime record before entrusting a broader global role. He laid out a three point plan to win the war, form international bodies, and build postwar economy for veterans, while signaling he would not seek a fifth term.
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President Recites Record In Acceptance Speech
President Roosevelt accepts a fourth term nomination at a Pacific Coast Naval Base after a six day national trip. He warns the war waits for no elections and outlines postwar plans with an international organization and domestic economy to ensure peace and living standards. He urges voters to choose between inexperienced hands and seasoned leadership.
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Wallace Demonstration Spurs Recess at Democratic Convention
At Chicago Stadium the Democratic National Convention recessed after midnight for 21 hours 30 minutes as Wallace supporters demanded renaming of Vice President Henry A Wallace. The echo of Roosevelt’s radio acceptance speech and Truman’s letter backing Wallace influenced a tense display reflecting party divisions over race and regional issues.
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Weather and baseball scores from Eastern and National leagues
The Eastern scoreboard lists postponed AA games due to rain. National League results show St Louis beating New York 16 to 2, St Louis 6 over another opponent, Pittsburgh 4 Philadelphia 1, Philadelphia 3 Pittsburgh 2, Chicago 4 Cincinnati 6, Brooklyn 0. American results: St Louis 7 New York 3, Detroit 7 Washington, Boston 4, Chicago 7.
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Nomination Marks Another Step in Roosevelt Record
A concise summary of Franklin D. Roosevelt's political career highlights from birth to his fourth term nomination. It notes Hyde Park birth in 1882, marriage to Eleanor Roosevelt, service as New York state senator, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, governor of New York, and multiple presidential elections with electoral vote tallies.
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Farley Stands Alone as Roosevelt Demonstrator Presses
James A. Farley, former Democratic national chairman, opposed Roosevelt’s bid for a third term and now a fourth, stood alone in a Chicago Stadium corridor during a Roosevelt demonstration. A demonstrator tried to force a banner on him, urging him to join the crowd, but Farley refused and moved to his New York delegation seat.
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President Roosevelt Delivers Fourth Term Speech at Pacific Base
President Roosevelt broadcasts from a Pacific Coast naval base for his fourth term campaign. Only a few witnesses saw the televised address as he wrapped a secretive six day journey. Democratic officials and Robert E. Hannegan watched closely for hints on a running mate and party strategy.
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Democratic Platform Calls for Peace by Force and World Press
The Democratic platform pledges continued domestic progress under Roosevelt and aims for world peace through international associations and arms if needed. It endorses racial equality rights, a free press across nations, and protection of freedom to publish news, while avoiding explicit race reform measures and a states rights stance.
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Democrats Bid for Farm Vote in postwar platform
The Democrats urged farmer support on past performance that stabilized agriculture and promised parity with industry and labor after the war. They pledged price guarantees and crop insurance but gave few specifics on maintaining parity and did not detail plans for AAA reform. Republicans pushed to curb AAA, endorsing crop production adjustment as a last resort to handle surpluses.
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Jap Ammunition Dump Explosion Reported by US Crew
Sergt. Victor B. Pircuto of Poughkeepsie N Y a Liverator bomber gunner cleared a Japanese ammunition dump with machine gun fire during a night mission on the base. He said the crew thought a bomb had dropped on the building but found no other aircraft nearby and noted the dump likely stored high powered ammunition or explosives.
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Delegate slips on Roosevelt name at Democratic Contention
A Sioux Falls delegate mispronounced the nominating target at the Democratic National Convention. While seconding Franklin D. Roosevelts renomination, he loudly shouted Theodore Roosevelt into the mic, drawing laughter and disrupting the moment.
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Red Army Opens Eighth Major Summer Offensive in Poland
Soviet forces announce the start of their eighth major summer offensive a massive push into Poland with about 1000000 troops. The operation reaches Lwow and encircles several German divisions while advancing toward East Prussia and Silesia. Meanwhile Southern Democrats walk out of the Democratic Convention over race and procedural disputes, later reconvening to demand restored rules and challenge party leadership.
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President Roosevelt Echoes Lincoln In Speech At Coast Base
Roosevelt closed his fourth term nomination speech by quoting Lincoln from the second inaugural. The lines call for finishing the work, binding up wounds, caring for veterans and widows, and seeking a just lasting peace among nations.
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Two More Men Held In Robbery Slaying
New York police seek associates of Fred Schmidt in the slaying of Paul Volchak an immigrant shop proprietor. Two men with criminal records facing robbery charges were arrested along with Schmidt and another man tied to Virginia Ornmark. Police say Bird and McLaughlin deny involvement in the hold up.
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Bombers Hit Bonin Islands From Saipan
Washington reports that 121 Navy bombers flying north from Saipan attacked the Bonin Islands, about 632 miles from Tokyo. Admiral Chester W. Nimitz announced the action as the first land based bomber attack on the Bonin group, well within Japan's inner defenses.
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Specialists Volunteer Help to Fight Polio Upstate
New York City orthopedic surgeons led by Dr. Alan de Forrest Smith offer free clinics to combat infantile paralysis in upstate areas as Dr. Francis Perkins urges more clinics. Upstate polio cases rise to 271 in the region with Erie County at 307 and seven deaths. Steuben Chemung reports 10 cases.
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German radio claims ringleaders shot in failed plot
London radio at 3 25 am broadcast that the officer conspiracy collapsed and ringleaders were shot or committed. It named Col Von Stauffenberg as among those shot and said other guilty persons are being called to account. Stauffenberg, son of Feiherr von Stuffenberg of Wuerttemberg, has three brothers and a sister Contatens who is a leading German air force test pilot.
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Warplanes Smash Nazi Objectives in Allied Assault
Allied air forces, including nearly 3,000 American, British, and Italian planes, targeted Leipzig Munich and Friedrichshafen areas for a third straight day. More than 5,000 tons of explosives were dropped, lifting total German homeland bomb weight to about 35,500 tons in ten days of daylight raids.
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London radio cancels lecture after assassination attempt
Immediately after the attempted assassination against three Pinter the German home radio replaced the next program with music. The cancelled lecture titled Extermination of Rats was suspended as a precaution amid security concerns.
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Hitler Denounces Usurpers in Fury Laced Broadcast
The Associated Press reports Adolf Hitler’s radio address began cool and almost apologetic before rising to furious outbursts about usurpers. British Broadcasting Co. monitors say his voice was hoarse and grating as he defended his work and warned against conspirators.
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Speech Analysis Notes on Hitler Delivery
FCC monitors report contrasts with previous speeches noting Hitler spoke excitedly with loud moments and muttered intelligibly at times. They remark his voice faded in parts and his delivery displayed contempt for Count Von Smeilenberg and Bimmier while sounding challenging.
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