New Bomb of Jellied Gas Spreads Havoc
A wartime report describes a new magnesium oil bomb and a jellied gas incendiary, tested in Utah and New Jersey. It details the weapon’s destructive potential, alternatives like gasoline bombs, and plans to deploy widely in Europe, the Pacific, and Japan.
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America
Army
Chemical Warfare Service
New Jersey
Dugway
Utah
Japan
Hollywood
Jamestawn
Hawaii
Tce
Europe
South Pacific
Political Stage Record on Warren and VP Nomination
Continued discussion on Governor Warren of California and a potential vice president offer. The text notes Warren’s reluctance due to California politics and fears of shifting power to socialist elements in the next election.
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Warren
California
Vice
Language Pronunciation Quiz and Political Debate Reflections
A fragmented quiz on pronunciation of tricky words with a long political opinion piece discussing presidential nominees Dewey Bricker and Willkie, party dynamics, and the need for candidate views to be debated before delegates. The text blends pronunciation corrections with commentary on the 1944 Republican convention and potential impacts on the 1945 nomination.
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Dent
Washington
Bricker
Dewey
Satform
Progressive
Roosevelt
Wendel Willkie
Dewey- Gricker
Willie
Dewey-Bricker
Republic Cart
Fourth Street Child Struck by Car
John Hogan a four year old resident of Fourth Street was struck by an automobile at Lincoln Avenue and Fourth Street. He was taken to Troy Hospital with bruises and held for observation. The driver was identified as Harry Folk of Putnam Street Troy. The child was attended by Dr. Joseph Padalino and listed as in good condition yesterday afternoon.
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John Hogan
Fourth Street
Young Politician Faces Mockery and Rising Ambition
The piece traces a young candidate from Owosso Michigan who built his own path, outperformed Lehman for New York governor, and later broadened his reach against Roosevelt era figures. It notes persistent challenges, party strategy, and early comparisons to Theodore Roosevelt as he grows from governor to national stage.
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Dewey
Beta
Seli
Lehman
New York
American Labor Party
Roosevelt
New
Communist Party
Wilkie
Theodore Roosevelt
T. R
FL. D. BR
Himmy Cos
Cox
Tunney
Fight scene description of a knockout punch
A rough opening scene shows a man walking out and delivering a crushing right that floors Dempsey hard. LeGovern recalls thinking the opponent was another easy mark before the brutal KO forces him to recover.
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Dempsey
LeGovern
Young Carbettas
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Fred W. Curtis Paint Co., Inc
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