Ball's Switch in 1944 Dewey Race Signals Political Treason
A political reporter Ball faces a dilemma, considering backing Roosevelt over Dewey to clear his own path. He aims to destabilize Dewey's lead by timing his break as Roosevelt falters in a shifting national scene. Observers read Ball's move as a calculated bid to gain influence within a fractured party.
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Bal
Mio de Rosse
Ball
Govecoyr
Siassen
Heseh
Dewey
Staessen
Stassen
White House
Seszior Ball
Roosevelt
Ume
New York Times
Minneapolis
Middle West
Bell
Jong
Leyte as stepping stone to China and Japan
The article discusses Leyte and other Philippine islands as possible stepping stones for U S forces toward China and Tokyo, noting Leyte as a potential base on the road to Japan. It warns the liberation of Mindanao and other islands will take time, given rugged terrain, guerrilla resistance, and fortified Japanese positions. It also recalls past “teapfrogging” tactics by MacArthur and Smitz.
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Harold Streeter
Associated Press
Southwest
Pacific
Ier
China
MacArthur
Leyte
Japan
Streeter
Tokyo
Pali
United States
Mindanas
Ereal
Arizona
Simitz
Rabaulon
New Britain
Philippines
Strategic goal to split Japanese empire in Western Pacific
The text argues for severing the Japanese island empire in the Western Pacific and stating that decisive battles against Japan must be fought in China or possibly on Japanese homeland soil where most Japanese forces are concentrated. It notes the Philippines as a major but temporary stop on the road to victory.
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Western
Pacific
Japan
China
Philippines
Ig Toksa
Roosevelt speech attacks fourth term aims in wartime notes
The president’s New York address critiques a fourth term bid, defending foreign policy and urging Dewey as strong at home to support world peace. It also faults Morgenthau’s Germany plan and recalls Borah, stressing economy and jobs under a wartime policy shift. Local labor tensions touch Hillman and Merray as GIs react to plant shutdowns.
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New York
Dewey
Chicago
Boston
Roosevelt
Senajor Borah
Borah
Mr. Roosevelt
Treasury
Morgenthau
Germany
America
International Association of Peace
New Deal
Thomas E. Dewes
América
Dewey Cam Paige
Ihat Lockwood
de Eg Tee
National
Herbert Brownely
Weher
Jean
de Witt ‘Chatoan
Windsor
Connecticut
Astor
Orson Welles
Ogden Reid
Welles
Une
They Can't Be Bothered With B-25s They Couldn't Be Bothered
A rumor filled piece notes Sidney Hillman and Philip Murray roam the country on political business while workers strike at North American Aviation. The stoppage halted B 25 bomber production as workers protested transfers to lower paying jobs, risking war effort with Leyte and European fighting ongoing. The scene condemns labor leaders for delaying war production over grievances.
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Hillmar, Murray and Co
Bentber
Hosses
Ter
MacArthur
Eisenhove
Hillman
Merray
Sidney Hillman
Philip Murray
Ransas
Gore “Jal
North American Aviation
Kansas C. Yi
C. I. QO
Air Force
Leyte
Germany
Italy
De Gaulle Provisional Government Recognition Sparks Debate
In a debate over recognizing De Gaulle as France's provisional government, supporters argue it strengthens stable leadership and aids a future free, constitutional France. Critics fear delayed recognition could hinder De Gaulle's task and U.S.-French relations as Europe reshapes postwar policy.
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France
United States
Current Comment Cigarette Scarcity in Utica
In easier times cigarettes were a minor parlor trick topic and shopping aimed at saving cents per carton. A market report attributes shortages to military demand doubling and civilian use rising, with rationing likely through winter. Some doctors link sinus trouble to cigarette inhalation, though no coach or trainer encourages smoking.
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Utica
Letters and comments from readers and service letters
The Record prints reader letters urging anonymity while preserving goodwill and recounts wartime service correspondence. A reader praises Barker Park improvements funded by citizens and Mayor Ahern, noting the transformation of a parking lot into a small park with pigeons and shopping crowds. The writer Theodora Ames from Troy also thanks contributors for the park initiative.
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Barker Park
Troy
Ahern
Lescure
Roosevelt attacked on naval disarmament and isolationism
An editorial criticizes President Roosevelt for what it calls omissions and misrepresentations in his remarks on naval disarmament and U S politics. It argues that both parties supported or opposed policies at different times, notes Teapot Dome, and points to the seniority system in Congress as limiting presidential power.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Coolidge Admnistration
Teapot Dome
United States Navy
Senate
House of Representatives
Gacar’ Underwood
Charles Evans ‘Hughes
Hertoge-Briand
Young
Europe
Wheat 3 Jr
Hearst Press
Seuttie
League of Nations
League
Pearl Harbor
Ovatore
Hiram Jahson
California
Nye
Xerih Dakota
Dewey Campaign Team Runs Like a Well Oiled Machine
The article outlines Governor Dewey's presidential campaign operation from 1937 onward. It describes a staffed setup with brains, researchers, writers, and aides led by Dewey and Brownell, detailing huddles in Albany, draft cycles, fact checking, and staff duties. It notes key players like Lockwood, Bell, Hagerty, Powell, and Dulles, plus Dewey’s hands on approval and weather luck on campaign trails.
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Washington
Dewey
Sela
Dewer
Herbert Brownell
GO. P
Elighing
Brain Trust
Industriong
Guler
Joma Buries
New York Suite
Elio
Bell
Colonel House
Woodrow Witsoar
Paul Lockwood
Jim Hagerty
New York Times
Hickman Powell
Albany
Ben
Elliot | Bell
Dewey Atone
Burton
de Witt Clinton
Lockwood
Hick
Man Powell
Mel Peizele
Bell and Burton
John Foster Dulles
Herbert Hoover
Harold Keller
George Gallup
Blond
Hitle
Lilian Rosse
Hagerty
The
Times
Hagady
Wilkie
Dewey Ball
U.O.P
Brooklyn
Mary
Héele
Stork Club
New York
Fife
Labor Bosses and a Taxing Trust End Run
The piece argues that under New Deal Supreme Court rulings Jimmy Petrillo and the American Federation of Musicians use their constitutional powers to collect sales taxes on goods and services, claim to fund unemployed musicians, and operate with limited government checks. It critiques the legality and motives while highlighting alleged union political manipulation and the broader tax implications for consumers.
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New York
Supreme Court
Jlimmy Petrillo
American Federation of Musicians
Jax
Jitsmy
Muscolini
Brewisian
New Deal Supreme Court
Jimmy
Uptons
Jimms
United Workers of the
Roosevelt
Roosevdit
Immy
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Pat Olu
Record
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Tae
Elks of
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Buddy
W. Crowther
Waterford
Theodora Ames
David Lawrence
Pearson
Westbrook Pegler
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