Farley resigns as Democratic leader amid third term fears
Jim Farley, longtime Democratic figure and former National Democratic Committee chair, resigns as Democratic State Committee chairman to oppose a third term for Roosevelt and signals continued opposition to a fourth. He criticizes evolving government concepts since the New Deal and urges voters, especially women newly active, to use suffrage to address perceived threats to free enterprise and national stability.
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Heavy Responsibility Warns Voters On Polls And Machines
The piece argues that indictments of local officials highlight voter carelessness and the burden on citizens to understand candidates. It condemns political machines for exploiting naivete and calls for informed voting to ensure honest government despite widespread corruption concerns.
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Honeal
Invasion Signals Hope for French War Hardship
The piece lauds French endurance under Nazi rule while urging patience until Allied forces give the signal to rise. It notes the underground resistance as a ready force behind German lines and stresses disciplined action, coordinated with Allied offensives, to maximize liberation prospects.
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DeGgulle
Italian Premier Bonomi Seen as More Acceptable to Left
The 71 year old lawyer journalist is a veteran politician who could form a coalition in Italy as Marshal Badoglio departs. Only part of Italy freed from Germans, a provisional government lacks a nation mandate. A stable coalition in Rome would aid the Allies and the UN effort in Italy.
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Weather and War in Wartime Weather and War in Wartime
Blustery Channel weather delayed Western Europe invasion for a day and nearly caused Allied disaster as men drowned and arrived seasick on shore. History notes weather shaped battles from Waterloo to 1812 and Invincible Armada storms. Channel conditions on D Day were stormy but not catastrophic. Virginia farmers harvest record spinach crop depressing market prices.
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Current Comment on Spiritual Support for Allied Forces
Washington Star reflects on wartime prayers from Roosevelt Tucker Harris and Dougherty. It notes diverse faith voices urging divine blessing for troops, urges readers to support overseas fighting with dedication and solidarity, citing Saint Paul and Carlyle to underscore prayer as a deep impulse.
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Crusader Thomas to Run for President on Socialist Ticket
Newark News notes Norman Thomas plans another presidential bid on the Socialist ticket. He seeks a fourth run, with Darlington Hoopes of Reading as vice presidential nominee. The piece discusses Thomas’s devotion, funding limits, and the party’s long-term impact on policy despite past defeats.
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Ifs and Observations Shape a Nation's Path to Freedom
Letters and commentary critique anonymity rules in publishing. The writer notes Germany's past brilliance and warns how leadership choices could have spared suffering. References Carl Schurz, Adolf Hitler, and an Aesop fable about a lion’s skin.
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Roosevelt Criticized for Personal Gain Versus Public Service
Westbrook Pegler, writing under Fair Enough, argues Eleanor Roosevelt proclaims self restraint while her family and close aides benefit personally from political roles. He cites incomes from books, lectures, and positions, highlighting substantial earnings after 1932 and alleging lavish living funded by public office and taxpayer-supported accommodations.
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The Washington by Crew on the Second Front Debates
An analysis tracing the long debate over a second front from 1942 to Teheran. It outlines Molotov’s push for a Westward invasion, Churchill’s preference for North Africa, the Casablanca and Quebec compromises, and the eventual Teheran accord to strike Germany across the channel while Russia attacks from the east.
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Teheran Plan Details Remain Largely Unchanged
The text notes that plans confiding to friends suggested illness at Teheran but indicates no significant alteration to the core Teheran plan aside from a potential minor delay.
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Teheran
Republicans Defy Germane Rule In Wage Bill Clash
In the House the Republican and Democratic coalition defeated a rule to open the wage and price control act to amendments. Southern Democrats denounced the move as hypocrisy, signaling a loss for labor policy amendments this session. Republicans argued amendments were not germane, citing fears of labor influence. Continued on Page Nineteen.
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Noogaht and pol moi in a Saturday roll call
A reader asks about pronunciation for Noogah and Noogat candy terms and Greek HOL POLLOI meaning The populace. Experts give pronunciations such as NOO-gat and hol-LOY while noting regional variations and usage depends on meaning.
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