The Federal Bureaucracy In New York State
The Citizens' Public Expenditure Survey shows New York State has more federal employees than Washington, with Manhattan listing over 600 federal numbers and cities like Syracuse Utica and Binghamton following. The piece argues New Deal growth predated the war and calls for drastic reduction of the federal bureaucracy under a new regime focused on efficient government.
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Citizens’ Public
New York State
Washington, D. C
Manhattan
Syracuse
Utica
Binghamton
Roosevelt
New York
Union
Jap Fleet Battle Fails to Deliver Decisive Blow
Reported skirmish in mid Pacific between Luzon and Marianas ends without full surface engagement. Carrier planes struck Japanese vessels, sinking four ships and damaging eight to ten others, showing air power multiplies naval reach and keeps main Japanese fleet intact. Enthusiasm for annihilating the Nip fleet remains frustrated as Japan avoids a decisive showdown.
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vastid-Pacific
Philippine
Luzon
Marianas Island
Fifth Fleet
Spruance
Ad ‘Jiral Nimitz
United States
American Consciences Are Clear in War Production Debate
The piece argues Captain Lyttleton’s remarks criticizing US policy were overblown and urges careful speech by public officials. It defends American prewar choices toward Japan, notes US defense buildup, and stresses that leaders must avoid provoking international incidents through careless statements.
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Oliver Lyttleton
American Chamber of Commerce
Leiden
Washington
Lyttleton
SiyEg
Rnoush
America
ptePearl
Atlantic
Great Britain
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Churchill
House of Commons
Pearl Harbor
Tokyo
Seddie
Manchuria
China
Philippines
Guam
Texan critique of Dewey Bricker clash with Alabama reply
In Alabama the Republican chairman responds to a Texas critic who argues for Bricker over Dewey. The Texan cites Dewey’s Wisconsin and Pennsylvania shows, while Vardaman counterpoints with primary results and press dynamics. The debate questions who best appeals to voters and if a small Democrat group could tame the GOP.
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Texas
Dewey
Bricker
Republican Executive Committee of
Alabama
Wisconsin
Willkie
New Yorker
Vardaman
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Rooseveltt
Texan
Alabamen
American Democratic National Committee
End for Finland Nears and War's Turning Point
A wartime editorial argues Finland likely to seek peace as German advance and Russian pressure reshape the Baltic theater. It warns that Finland's surrender would alter Hungary Romania and Bulgaria politically while aiding the Allies by shortening the war and reducing Allied losses. The piece urges Finns to consider collective security with the United Nations and warns about Nazi Norway and optimistic hopes for independence. It closes with satirical notes on domestic topics.
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Finland
Russia
Stockholm
Sannish
Mannerheim
Red Fleet
Gulf of Finland
Marshal Gonvorev
Viipasi
Helsinki
Hungary
Romania
Bulgaria
Baltic
Poland
Norway
Hitler
State Department
Moscow
United Nations
Isolating Normandy: bridges blown to slow German reinforcements
The article credits George Fielding Eno with the idea that American strategy isolated the battlefield by destroying bridges over the Seine and Loire. Ten days before invasion, railroad and highway bridges were systematically disabled, hindering German troop movements. Major Eliot aided public understanding of the broader pre invasion plans.
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Utica
Normandy
George Fielding Eno
Seine
Loire
Eliot
Europe
Somebody Likes Pegler
Nassau County Bar Association awards Louisville columnist Westbrook Pegler a gold medal for distinguished service to the people of the United States. Pegler is the first newspaper figure to receive the yearly honor. The piece notes mixed public reactions and ends with a joking prompt asking readers if any group has awarded them for service.
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Pegler
Louisville Times
Westbrook Pegler
Bar Association of
Nassau County
Bin
United States
Letters on war, justice and honors from 1944 readers
The Record prints reader correspondence from June 1944. Nicolino de Tommaso argues for swift, comprehensive Allied retribution against Axis crimes and praises punishments of wartime foes. A Constant Reader urges honoring defense workers injured in war production for their contributions.
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Poland
Russig
Nanking
Hiey
Tridis
Trev
Dies Committee subpoenas reveal PAC calls to White House
Long-distance slips show the Civil Service Organization political action committee had engaged in official calls to Eleanor Roosevelt, the White House staff, and regional Farm Security Administration offices. The report traces ties between PAC operations and FSA leadership, led by Sidney Hillman, with Baldwin acting in liaison to influence the 1940 campaign. The piece argues connections between the Roosevelt administration, the PAC, and the Communist-linked American Labor Party amid political espionage concerns.
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Esterday
Dies Committee
Telephone Company
C.so
Political Action Committee
Mire
Eleanor Roosevelt
White House
Benny Wallace
Biddle
Farm Security Actministration
C.B Baldwin
New Deal
Farm Security Administration
PAC
Baldwin
Enet
FSA
PLA C
Sidney “Hillman
Thet
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of
C LG
Hillmen
United States
Roosevelt
Council of National Defense
Office of Prediction Management
Farm’ Security Administration
Idte
Regiohx
Rooservelt
Hillman
PSA
Roosevelt Party
Farm Seccrrity Administration
C. 1 OQ
Parachute policy clash noted in congressional hearing
The Army prefers the single point quick release parachute for troopers, citing one handed release and gear management, while Navy procurement remains with the older three point release. General Echols testified the quick release is more costly but essential, and the Navy’s stance reflects waterflight considerations and slower decision making.
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Echols
Army
Navy
Case
South Dakota
Rep. Case
Echoll
Maine and Missouri coins highlight statehood history
A historical coin excerpt traces Maine’s path to statehood, 1820, and the Maine Centennial half dollar of 1920, including its mintage and rarity. It then covers Missouri’s entry as the 24th state in 1821, its early commemorative issues, and the scarcity of later varieties. Reader inquiries and expert responses discuss values of Indian head nickels, liberty head nickels, and several gold and silver pieces with approximate prices based on condition.
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Maine
Massachusetts
Missouri
Anthony de Francisch
Louisiana Purchase
Sedalia
Union
Missouri Coima
Robert Aitken
U. S
Alabama
Names and Pronunciations From Schouten Island Notes
A text excerpt discusses how place names near Schouten islands and Biak are pronounced and transcribed. It covers Dutch explorer Schouten, the Greek-like renderings of You, and guidance on pronouncing Galati Ploesti and related Romanian sites for non-Teutonic speakers.
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Schouten Islands
Biak
Bee Arik
Wik
Jem Cornell
Schouten
Ploesti
Rumanga
Galati
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