New Yorkers face hot seat at Democratic convention
New York delegates debate Roosevelt’s choice for vice president amid intra party tensions and signals of strategic alignments. Key figures include Edward J. Piven and local lawmakers waiting for Roosevelt’s nod while factions fear a protracted clash that could split the party.
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Chicago
New York State
Edward J. Piven
Bronx
Franklyn D. Foosevel
Henry A. Wallace
Spec
Harry &. Truman
Missouri
Rooseevi
Hudson
New York
Flynn-Hague-Kelly-Walker- Hannegan
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Era Feud Shapes Democratic Delegates at Convention
The piece outlines rivalries among Roosevelt era Democrats over supporting Wallace Truman or other candidates, with mentions of Hannegan and Guffey, and debates on the St Lawrence canal project. It describes ticketing tricks, protests, and ridicule of Dewey in a tense preconvention climate.
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Joseph ¥. Guffey
Pennsylvania
Urch
New Deal
Robert E. Hannegan
National Committee
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Haenegan
Reese
Pavorite Soma
Wallace
Trenie
Barkley
Douglas
Glse
Louis C. Douglas
Phllsicians
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Democratic Party
Tror
Sy. Lawrence Ship Canal
Troy Area
St. Lawrence
Thomes E. Dewey
pRelly
Chicago
New York
Dewey
Roosevelt High Command
Roosevelt
Canvas Paint Preserves Chairs and Outdoor Fabric
A DIY guide explains painting mildewed canvas chairs and outdoor fabric with canvas paint to restore appearance. Replacing torn pieces, cutting new material from the old pattern, and applying a colorless sealant make fabric water resistant and easy to clean.
Wedding Customs and Superstitions Across Time
Folklore on wedding rituals outlines scent of orange blossom, perfume use, ring tradition, and the symbolism of rings and unity. It notes engagement practices, fortune items like a dime in the shoe, shared cake and glass, and rice throwing to ward off evil influences.
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Edward VI
May &E
India
Egypt
Jong
Chicago
Democrate
Republicems
Rhig
Vaxicas
Asta
Dewey Campaign Built On Careful, Collaborative Effort
Governor Dewey shapes a presidential campaign emphasizing unity and broad input. He invites Republican Congress members to share ideas, with Bricker slated for VP input and frequent talks to refine strategy. The plan aims to boost morale and harness congressional support.
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Albany
Thomas E. Dewey
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Dewey
John ‘W. Bricker
Ohio
St Louis
Executive
Dever
Congress
Eath
Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
New Method Reported to Kill Meningitis Germs
Army and Johns Hopkins researchers announce a sulfadiazine tablet method that destroys meningitis germs in groups. Trials at Fort Meade with 100 soldiers over 68 days show five grams total per person clears the infection, potentially simplifying mass treatment in military camps.
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Army Medical
Johns ‘Hopkins University
John J. Phair
Johns Hopkins School of Public Health
Wenn Army Commission
E. B. Schoenbach
New York City
Fort Meade
Phair
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Dr. Phair
Phiar
Isis
Jonas Hopkins
Rocke—feller Foundation
Deweys Forebears Farm Stands in Lebanon New Hampshire
The birthplace of Republican candidate Thomas E. Dewey’s grandfather George M. Dewey born February 14, 1827 and his great grandfather Granville Dewey born September 3, 1786 remains on Mount Support Road Hanover. The farm is leased for 99 years to Mrs Violet Chita though technically owned by Dartmouth College. Both Dewey ancestors are buried in the village cemetery on School Street.
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George M. Dewey
Granville Dewey
Villkeze
School Street
Fish bait lures fox at Elizabethtown
John H. Ledbetter and John M. Thompson reported three eels, one carp, two perch, and one red fox in a single day of fishing. The fox bit at worm baited with crawfish, was caught alive, then released after the hook was removed.
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Elizabethtown
John H. Ledbetter
John M. Thompson
Democrats Find Time For Fun
Report from a Democratic gathering notes social chatter, jokes about rival Republicans, and a sudden bulletin on Toyoaca quitting his Japanese cabinet. Observers describe buffet seating for reporters, plus casual remarks about radio commentators and a hungry crowd of attendees.
Millennium Arrives- John Law Admits Doubt In Stop Sign Claim
In Houston, a driver argued he really did stop at a stop sign, confusing Traffic Court Judge Walter Chal mers and the arresting officer Patrolman Davidson. The judge dismissed the case after a light exchange and a handshake.
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John Law
Houston
Tex
R. G_ Shea
Walter Chalmers
Ouse
State Bond Sales Reach 67.8 Percent of Quota
New York state's Fifth War Loan drive reports 67.8 percent of its quota with purchases totaling 6 million dollars on Wednesday. Finance Committee announced state sales at 329 million for this issue and all investor totals rising to 3.785 billion across all issues.
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New York CP
New York
Wat Finance Committee
Americans Push Across Arno Valley in Italy Offensive
Allied forces drive a two mile front across the Arno River valley between Pisa and Florence overcoming German resistance. American units push toward Rome while German forces withdraw to Gothic Line defenses. Troops reach Pontedera and advance from Livorno as Ancona port area falls under Allied control.
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Arno
Pisa
Florence
Liewt
Mark W. Clerk
Coughooys
Arso
Americamarthien
Nagi
Clark
Atno
Pontedera
Colle
Salvetti
Cook
Esino
Ancona
Eighth Army
Arezzo
Laterina
Castiglion
Fifth Army
Liverno
Radda
Livorno
Chinese Expect Japan to Drop Offensive Plan on China
A Chinese bulletin said Japan failed to seize the Canton Hankow Railway and may abandon the move to cut China off. The report notes a Chinese offensive against Japan’s Hengshan HQ near Hengyang and indicates Chinese forces recaptured key positions around Hengyang and inflicted losses on the invaders in Henan Province.
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Canton
Hankow
China
Japan
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Hengyang
Henan Province
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