Battle of the Philippines Seen as Major Allied Victory
The article assesses the Pacific clash around Leyte and Formosa, noting Admiral Kinkaid and Admiral Halsey routing Japanese forces. It states Allied naval and air superiority widened, with significant Japanese losses and at least some Allied damage, including the carrier Princeton. The tone proclaims a decisive naval victory and strategic gains in the Philippines area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine
Leyte
Malaysia
Kincaid
Philippine Archipelago
Halsey
Formosa
Princeton
Philippines
Dewey critiques New Deal in Chicago remarks on public service
The article contrasts Governor Dewey's Chicago speech with Roosevelt era policies, arguing the New Deal’s view of public service mirrors current administration tactics. It questions Truman’s loyalty to allies linked to the Ku Klux Klan and Boss politics, suggesting a shared moral code among insiders and urging scrutiny of political loyalties.
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Dewey
Chicago
Roosevelt
White House
Hal Smies
PL A. C
Con. Bress
Hollywood
CaiNoria
Sisles
Ku Klux Klan
Jamaica
Bat Senzior Friman
Nansins
Pisinig
Truman
Wly
Pendergast
United States Senate
Pandergast
Thomas Jefferson
Aidavits
al ‘Ne
Missouri neighbors weigh in on Truman loyalty oath claim
A dubious claim accuses Truman of Ku Klux Klan ties and a lifelong oath of allegiance, citing Missouri neighbors and political labels. The passage argues distrust of New Dealers and other groups while suggesting motive to rally support and denigrate critics.
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Griverign
Governor Dewey on Honesty in Presidential Leadership
The piece argues Governor Dewey exposes alleged presidential deception and broken pledges. It asserts Roosevelt must explain documented criticisms or risk losing public trust and calls for open discussion over hush conversations about integrity and ethics in leadership.
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United States
Atch & Sng
Dewer
Roosevelt
Presidenc
Dean
White House
Dever
Dewey
Shape of Things to Come After the War
A reflective piece on postwar daily life trends focusing on women’s hair, fashion, habits, beauty parlors and changing social norms. It traces advertising shifts that moved smoking from stigma to acceptance and notes evolving feminine ideals in the workplace and salons.
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Winenie
Bruce De“Duce
Subtle wartime shifts hard to pin down
The speaker notes 40,000,000 as just one of those subtle effects of war and predicts more changes will follow. They insist on facing these shifts with calm resolve, comparing past societal changes like cigarettes, shingles, and short skirts.
De Gaulle Expects Too Much and Warns on France
The text opines on France’s postwar role and governance under German occupation, urging France to focus on a stable government with a clear mandate. It argues against an equal voice at the peace table for a provisional government and notes U S Britain and Soviet aid to allies. It also mocks New Deal name pronunciations and questions shortages affecting candidates.
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Thasie
Germany
Patriode Frencamiaa
de Ge
de Aie Inseld
United States
Soviet Union
Great Briain
Great Britaix
France
New Car Production Delays Critics Fault Government Plans
The Automotive Council for War Production accuses the government of slow planning for peacetime reconversion. They cite lead time, factory clearance, and ramping to volume output as flaws, risking unemployment. Bernard Baruch warned a year ago that speed in clearing factories was vital to avert social unrest.
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Minneapolis Star Journal
Industn
Frstome
Automotive Council For War Production
Bernard Baruch
Pulse of the People letters spark debate on morals and education
A reader argues that the world’s ills stem from failing to apply universal moral law and evolving mindsets. The exchange cites Hegel, Socrates, and Kant while challenging journalists to reveal motives behind editorials and calls for intellectual accountability.
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J. HK G
J. HE. G
Nowadevs
Hegel
Kegel
Merx
Lazlsalie
Wold
Fichte
Socrates
Japanese naval moves and Pacific strategies analyzed
The article discusses Japanese naval dispositions near the South China Sea and the Philippines as American forces plan to invade the Philippines. It notes Japanese units heading south from Formosa, the risk of air attack from carriers east of the Philippines, and a strategy to keep forces split across three sectors while avoiding a single concentrated defense.
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Netherlands
Indies
Sigapoers
South China Sea
Japan
Formoss
United States
Poilcepines
Philippines
China Sea
Ézt
Malaya Straits
South China
Melaya Straits
Flrst
Army Air Forte
Exery
Field Precious
Givery
Develojmet
Philippine
South ‘China Sea
Truman Era Vigilance and Klan Controversy Recap
A newspaper column critiques Senator Truman and his stance on a Democratic congressional candidate, Hal Styles, amid revelations about Styles’ Klan past. The piece questions Truman’s endorsement flex and urges voters to scrutinize candidates with Klan links, noting the era’s lingering tensions and the need for vigilance.
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Truman
Los Angeles
Hal Sixties
Congress
Ee Styles
Paolsfrcet Action Committee
Hollywood
Baw
Ablege
How Did It Start GI Term Usage Explained
Puzzled Americans learn GI stands for Government Issue and Army slang evolving into common usage. The piece traces GI origins from doughboy era to modern camps, notes terms like gold brick and gold-trickling, and previews ongoing World War II actions and airfield expansion in the Philippines.
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Armed Services
Services of Supply
U.S
Jong
America
Fadiman Jr. and Clare Luce Stir Voting Minds
A columnist riffs on Fadiman and Clare Luce at a party with Mrs Roosevelt nearby, mocking Luce’s image and debating her appeal to voters. The piece recalls past clashes with Fadiman and hints at political theater and media dynamics in American public life.
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New York
Onton Fadiman
Ueather
Oosevelt
Gare Booth Luce
Connecticut
Luce
Elizabeth
Bergsworf
Mrs. Luce
Mr. R
W. C. Fields
Henry Wallace
Pat
McFadiman
Sears Hes Sel
Aire
Clare
The Coin Corner: Connecticut and Hudson Half Dollars Discussed
Areader notes the 1935 Connecticut half dollar features the Charter Oak with In God We Trust and Liberty, details the design and legends, and cites 25 009 minted as scarce. the Hudson half dollar of 1952 is described with ship obverse and Neptune reverse, 26 008 minted and also scarce. a future item previews Arkansas centennial half dollars.
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Hartford
Connecticut
United States of America
Hudson
Hodson
Steader
Neptune
Larident
Hoodada
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Galbraith
Asernoe
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Watervliet
Cohoes Cateract
Cohoes
Wiegate
New York Times
Townsend Harris
E Hugh P. Graham
Cohees
Set Fi
By David Lawrence
Raymond Moley
Styles
Klensman
Bishly
John Mr. Cos
Hu Klux
Japisies
Thuman
Xu Klux Kian
Hinr
Washington
Lincels
Kian
Wisdont
Tru
Mr. Roosevelt
Hugo Black
Supreme Court
Afr Troman
Frank Cathy
Westreroox
Fegler
Charles F French
Arkansas
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