New York Senators Contest Sees Curran Favor Over Wagner
The piece argues for Thomas J. Curran over Senator Wagner in New York’s senatorial race. Curran, a WWII veteran and Secretary of State, is praised as a public servant who represents broad voters, while Wagner is criticized as serving special interests and labor groups. Curran’s background includes law, public service, and Fordham education, with Wartime service and a career echoing Al Smith. Curran is favored as a true New York senator for all constituents.
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Wagner
Thomas J. Curran
Curran
Albany
Senate
Washington
New York
Ohio
al Smith
United States
Germany
Fordham
Midney
Dewey Attacks Roosevelt Foreign Policy In New York Speech
Governor Dewey delivered a withering broadside at President Roosevelt’s handling of American foreign policy. He challenged Roosevelt to justify commitments to Italy Poland France Belgium critical questions about Germany and Occupation. Dewey praised Dumbarton Oaks aims while warning the public about personal diplomacy sidelining official channels.
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Dewey
Roosevelt
New York
America
Ead
War Department
Italy
Poland
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Denmark
Germany
Perheas
Dewey Bes
Herald Toi Bume
Dumbarton Oaks
Congress
Republic
Roosevelt Faces Dewey In Forensic Slugging Battle
The piece casts Franklin D Roosevelt as struggling against Thomas Dewey in a campaign dominated by sharp rhetorical blows. It notes Roosevelt’s past tactics of mockery and derision as ineffective against a challenger now skilled in forensic arguing and targeted attacks, while Dewey presses the advantage and a wary Roosevelt faces renewed political strain.
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London
Wendell Willkie
Teamsters’ Union
Dewey
Roosevelt
Philippines Invasion Possibility Cited By Allied Voice
The piece argues a large scale American invasion of the Philippines is plausible as U.S. forces gain air and naval dominance in the Pacific. It notes prior Japanese landings near Luzon after Pearl Harbor and contrasts past isolation with today’s improved Allied reach, predicting movement toward reconquest of the Philippines.
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Aderdieggo
Philippines
Banda
Pacife
Morotsi
Haimshera
Nimitz
Pacific
Luzon
Pearl Harbor
Macarthur
General Wainwright
United States
Peer
Southwest Pacific
Four Months of War II Pacific: Forrestal Reports Gains
Secretary Forrestal outlined four months of Pacific combat gains from June to September. He cited 3,080 enemy planes shot down or destroyed on land, 356 ships sunk, and 549 ships damaged, with 341 American aircraft lost. He noted operations covered the Marianas, Bonins, Volcanos, Palau, Y2p, Philippines, Ryukyus, Formosa, and Luzon, illustrating U S superiority and proximity to Japan.
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Secretary of the Navy
James V. Forrestal
Mimnd
Marianas
Bonins
Volcanos
Palau
Philippines
Haimahera
Ryukyus
Formosa
Luzon
Cuba
Haiti
Jamaica
Puerto Rico
Lesser Antilles
Texio
Pacific
Forrestal
Naval strength in Pacific favors United States two to one
The navy secretary notes U S superiority over Japan in the Pacific is at least two to one and appears to widen with time. He cites persistent operations showing steady blows that push Japan back and relieve American citizens with growing confidence and pride.
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Pacific
Rure
Als
Tomer
G. J
the Record
G. E
South Pacific
G. Ls
Critics warn of government press agents waste in New Deal era
The piece attacks 31 000 federal press agents and wide scale New Deal spending. It cites $260 million yearly costs and various projects including Tugwell resettlements and West Virginia tracts, urging voters to weigh extravagance at Elections Day. It also mocks a New Deal publicity parade in New York.
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United States
Bricker
Pessis Armey
Wheither
Arthurdate
West Virginia
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
NYA
Hannegan Campaign Attacks Highlight Experience Claims
Hannegan and allies criticize a rival candidate as experienced in travel and self promotion, arguing that such experience comes from globe trotting at national expense rather than demonstrating results. The exchange centers on credibility and past promises versus current actions.
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Hannegan Et al
Truman Admits Earlier Ties to Pendergast Network
The candidate acknowledges former association with Boss Tom Pendergast stating it helped his ascent in Missouri. He argues his links were necessary then and now may be best left in the past.
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Truman
Pendergast
Missouri
Parisian Girl Rescued From Runaway Horse by GI Joe
A Parisian girl was saved from a runaway horse when a GI Joe stood on a speeding car’s running board to intervene. The dramatic incident highlights quick action and courage amid chaotic motion.
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Joe
Parity to Serfdom Warns of Government Price Control
A Chicago News column argues that the War Food Administration plans to seize cotton and wheat stocks at parity prices, freezing prices for manufacturers and ending hedging on futures. It warns rigid prices could force farmers into government monopoly sales and lead to commercial slavery and serfdom as political motives push for parity.
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Chicago News
War Food Administration
Washington
Chicago
Board of Trade
Puzzled letter on anonymity and court action in The Record
Readers discuss privacy in letters to The Record and a Troy court case. A warrant led to a petit larceny charge for passing a bad check, with suspension of sentence after restitution and a year of supervision. The writer defends the court’s leniency and warns against harsher judgments.
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Byron Kepties
The
Hendrick Hudson
Evans
Troy
New Jersey
Trey
The Political Stage Today in Washington Opinion
The piece criticizes the presidential campaign for mediocrity and crowd pleasing over substantive policy. It notes Dewey’s stronger New York speech on foreign policy and accuses Roosevelt of radio driven tactics, anonymous sourcing, and press frustration in handling the Fala affair and the Nations statue delegation.
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Washington
Dewey
New York
Bas
Roosevelt
Goypefoor Dewey
Mgus
Biro Roosevelt
Congress
Fala
America
Myr. Roosevelt
Dewey Campaign Train Speeds Across Nation
The Dewey special train travels near 3000 miles with six speeches between Albany and St. Louis. Dewey uses a private car David Livingstone, sleeps in a four compartment suite, and early mornings follow a strict breakfast routine. He avoids large public stops, keeps routes secret, and relies on a high tech setup for radio and news, while Mrs. Dewey stays out of speeches.
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Washington
Tom Dewey
Albany
Dewey
David Livingstone
St. Louis
Oz F. DE
Paul Lockwood
Benks
Anc
Hic
RCA
GLO. P
New York City
Altways
Roosevelt
Republican National Committee
Landon
Willkie
Dewey Geo
Deweyhead
Wikie
E. A. Wells
Casey Jones
E. L A. Wells
Dewer
White House
Surprise Word of the Week Explains Bombardier Origins
The article traces the word bombardier from French bom bardier to its aviation usage in America. It explains pronunciation shifts in English, notes common mispronunciations, and then explores cohort and cahoots etymology from Latin to French to English, ending with a look at linguistic corruption and collusion.
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Bombardier
America
Artileur
Jerymian
Boone commemorative half dollars and market notes
The Coin Corner reviews Boone half dollars issued from 1934 to 1987 with mintages and rarity notes. It recalls values from a 1936 pair selling for 125 dollars, later about 40, and lists mint counts for Philadelphia Denver and San Francisco. It ends with reader questions about lying eagle cents and the Connecticut Half Dollar.
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Boone
Daniel Boone
Kentucky
American Order of Pioneers, Inc
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Denver
United States OF America
Black Fish
Rizhi Field
E.D
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Kennedy
Kelly
Perkins
Ickes
Hopkins
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Smarty Ickes
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Record
Get
Detroit
David. Lawrence
Merry
Drew Pearson
Charles
Connecticut
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