opposition to St Lawrence Seaway project grows in New York
A letter blasts President Roosevelt over the St Lawrence Seaway and two rivers and harbors legislation now before Congress. It argues the costly project diverts cargo from existing channels, harms the region, and wastes taxpayer money while urging residents to block the plan and force a peace-focused policy.
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Roosevelt
Congress
New York
St. Lawrence
Mendate
Liz
Isolationism in America a Nasty Word in Postwar Debate
The piece argues isolationism taints public discourse as voters and leaders debate U S stance after war. It contrasts returning veterans concerns with domestic comforts and questions American leadership, unity, and racial equality at home versus abroad.
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Pera
Io Zeitrin
Ris
Burma
Siren
Cogient
Main
Incomplete Global Duty Example Reflects Strain
The fragment discusses limits of feeding, clothing, and housing the world, arguing nations cannot sustain others while keeping their own standards. It questions self sacrifice for global duties and cautions against judging others before addressing domestic concerns.
Unenforceable WLB Orders Spark Calls for Congressional Action
An author argues that the Wagner Labor Board orders against unions are unenforceable and questions the consistency of government stance toward labor and capital. Citing Petrillo and related cases, the piece urges Congress to act to curb labor defiance and protect the government’s authority.
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Coun
Amd
James
Monuss
WLB
Petrillo
Ts Dun
Roosevelt
Qesaber
Petri
Petrilio
Montgomery Ward & Co
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Teamsters Union
New York Ciy
Congress
United States
The Evils of Bossism and Election Fraud In Cities
A critical analysis of the November 7 vote highlights large city turnouts surpassing four years ago, concerns over falsification and ballot secrecy, and the corrosive impact of urban political machines. It cites Tammany Hall in New York and rings in Jersey City Chicago Boston Philadelphia, noting investigations in Albany and calls for accountability. Governor Dewey is praised for pledging a factual sift of Albany’s practices and punishing culprits, while lamenting corrupt city influence on the election.
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Roosevelt
Tammany Hall
Jersey
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Jack
Troy
Albany
Hcent
Supreme Court
le Deasem
Dewey
Election totals spark surprise in many states
Voters in several cities delivered totals that exceeded normal expectations, suggesting outcomes in multiple states diverged from typical patterns. Analysts note proportions were unusually high in some locales, prompting calls for closer review of regional results and methodological checks.
The Liberation Of Norway Has Begun
The article notes Norwegian troops appearing in their homeland and a Norwegian military mission joining the Soviet Arctic command, signaling the start of Norway’s liberation. It discusses German retreat, scorched earth tactics, and the expected gradual reconquest aided by Allied actions, with hope for rapid postwar recovery.
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Fgr Bortkere
Arctic
Norway
Europe
Yugoslavia
Haty
Poland
Haggar
Austria
Presser
Czechoslovakia
Darder's
Reich
Nouth
Weste
Current Comment Chopping Wood in the Farm Wood Lot
A nostalgic piece describes farm life and fall wood chopping. It highlights the ideal ax, the farmer’s hands fitting the handle, and the peace of the wood lot as logs grow and the day ends with a man returning to the farmhouse.
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Washington Star
Webster
Consumers Demand Truth in Shoe Labels and Coupons
Consumers struggle with 40c coupons for low priced shoes and WPB efforts to push higher priced footwear. The civilian lacks inspection rights for what he buys, risking poor value. Calls grow for plain labels to disclose shoe quality and for laws comparable to pure food rules to protect buyers.
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Louisville Times
WPB
Anonymous letters to The Record spark debate on federal employees
Readers submit unsigned communications to The Record. signed pieces reveal strong feelings about federal workers. A mix of letters from James J. Malloy and others criticize pension, vacation pay, postal rates, coal pricing, and newspaper costs, while a Massachusetts reader praises editorial courage.
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Record
United States
Jim Farley
Jim
Colke
James M. Mead
Senate
Fix
Washington, D.C
Frankin D. Roosevelt
Post Office Department
John Q
James JH. Malloy
Troy
Roosevelt Fourth Term Sparks Fascia m Tax Fear
Westbrook Pegler argues that Roosevelt supporters elected Jimmy Petrillo and union leaders who would tax music, food, clothing, and other goods to fund unions and censor radio. He warns the move mirrors fascist control and cites Petrillo’s push for royalties on recorded music and juke box plays, threatening artistic freedom and public airwaves.
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King Features Syndicate
New York
Roozevelt
Jimmy Petridlo
Etrs
Roosevelt
Jom Dewey
Union Treasuries
Roose
Aozie
Roosevelt’s
Petring
Jand
Washington Merry-Go-Round Highlights Mid 1930s Power Plays
A condensed summary of Drew Pearson notes on MacArthur’s matchbook scheme to boost Filipino morale, polling by Bean, strategic misreads in China, Wallace’s aura, Perkins’ tenure and potential resignation, egg price policy, and political maneuvering around surplus war property and Willkie’s medal.
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MacArthur
Elmer Davis
Thes
Bob Sherwood
Dide
USA
Timy Saeliy
Wien
Smacartsar
wWe
BEAN
Jntestion
Lous H. Been
United States Budget Bureau
Roosevelt
Vic
Wallace
Gallup
China
Knoten
Pentagon
Sunging
Chuneking
Morris Bode Pass
Iné Japs
Catonel de Pass
War Department
Kweilin
Coronel de Pass
Hnally
Xote
Chiang Kai-shek
Chenifs
Harold Young
Fifth Avenue
Leon Henderson
New Deal
Ea .Prichard
Philip Murray
Young
Haroldt
Murray
Capitol Hss
Perkins
Secretary of Labor
Or Department
Miss Perkins
Labor Department
Fedares Wer
Fannie
Rooress Sighatore
Fanniz
Boston
A. F
Samaters’ Union
Arad
Stu-voiert
Dan Todin
Vio
CG i
OPA
Clu
New York
Freedom House
Jeremy Byrnes
SEC
Sumner Pike
Philadelphia
Morris Cooke
Justice Department
Norman Littell
A. Mitchell Palmer
Woodrow Wilson
Stroudesure
Palmer
FDR
Philippines Focus Shapes Pacific War Strategy
The political stage today weighs the decision to deploy military and naval forces into the Philippines, arguing it may delay Japan's defeat and could slow Allied entry into conflict with Russia. Analysts note prestige and base access drove the push, while by passing Yap, Allied plans faced Northward options. Airfields and reinforcements strain as Luzon targets loom, with MacArthur eager for a Philippines-centered victory.
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Philippines
Japan
Washington
Pacific
Russia
Siberian
Rome
Philippine
Acvart
Alfred gEastner
Halsey
Haatner
Yap
Formosa
Admiral Halsey
Leyte
Airields
Luzon
Macarther
Pacifc
MacaArthur
MacArthur
Iik
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