Roosevelt Pledges Jobs in Chicago Speech Criticized
An editorial blisteringly questions Franklin D. Roosevelt's Chicago promise of 60,000,000 jobs after the war, arguing his pledges are empty and his record shows broken promises across deficits, foreign policy, and domestic control. It cites past assurances and critiques his campaign rhetoric versus action.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Ind
America
White House
Sidney Hillman
Political Action Committee
Biddle
Congress
Washington
United States
Madison Square Garden
Hoover
Heaven On Earth
Bob Sherwood
Sam Rosenman
Mr. Roosevelt
Gandy
No further lines: Turns of a naval clash profit by attrition
The report declares the battle an overwhelming American victory, though Japanese losses were heavy and several ships were sunk or damaged. It argues U S forces damaged the Japanese fleet, with the sinking of multiple ships and American vessels lost, and claims Japan must repair its craft before resuming operations.
Argentina seeks Pan American meeting on foreign policy
The Pan American Union is urged to convene foreign ministers from all American republics to discuss Argentina’s international conduct. The note hints at potential genuine desire to improve ties, while warning that Buenos Aires’ fascist colonels remain untrustworthy and must be watched closely as Axis-linked rhetoric fades.
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Pan- American Union
Argentina
Buenos Aires
United Nations
United States
Axis
Spain
Great Britain
Germany
Returns In Battle Of Philippines Still Not All In
The Battle of the Philippines near Leyte and Samar likely ends, but full results remain uncertain. American losses include one carrier, two small carriers, two destroyers, an escort vessel, and smaller craft. Japan may have suffered roughly 25 ships sunk, including two battleships and four carriers, with more casualties possible beyond the reported figures.
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Philippines
Leyte
Samar
Japan
Voter’s Touchstone and Roosevelt’s Dual Record
The speaker in Philadelphia frames Roosevelt’s voter touchstone on two records. War leadership as Commander in Chief and civilian domestic governance shape judgments of future efficiency. The argument weighs past performance to judge unlikely future wars and domestic outcomes.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelt
United States
Germany
Japan
Roosevelt era politics and wartime judgment questioned
A critical editorial argues Roosevelt’s wartime record is flawed and questions his suitability for a four year civilian leadership. It asserts Japan’s defeat is near and predicts a spring shift to American control of the Philippines while criticizing the current administration's economic and political actions.
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Japan
Philippines
United States
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
Washington
Engineers Improve Driver Access For Disabled Veterans
Michigan hospital technicians from the Society of Automotive Engineers work on altering car control systems so men with artificial limbs can drive. About a dozen have passed state tests and earned driving licenses, with broader, adaptable changes expected to aid many crippled individuals and help veterans return to useful work.
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Boston Grobe
Michigan
Society of Automotive Engineers
Polish Pole and Russian policy spark wartime protest
A reader letter argues Americans must protest Russia's refusal to aid Warsaw in 1944. It accuses Soviet leadership of preventing Polish resistance and warns silence betrays Poland, the Allies, and American conscience as Allied troops march in Rome, Paris, and Brussels. The writer urges clear stand for Poland and calls on editors to publish signed communications for accountability.
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Hitler
Warsaw
le Bave
America
England
Poland
Germany
Soviet Union
Ime
Kosciuszko
Red Army
Vistula
Woarsaw
Europe
Rome
Paris
Brussels
M.D
Liberal critics shift on foreign policy across party lines
The piece traces a 1940 shift from supporting Wendell Willkie to Roosevelt, then rebirth of liberal critics as backers of Dewey oppose varying allied policies. It argues Roosevelt policy flip flops risk Europe balance of power, warns of Balkan statue and armistice wording seen as U.S. responsibility. The column condemns liberal silence amid armistice terms and Senate roles in ratification.
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Washington
Wendell Willkie
Britain
Wall Street
Roosevelt
Weddell Wilkie
America
Europe
Dewer
Dewdy
Iguegi
Political cases loom as Dewey may act on Justice probes
Washington observers watch if Governor Dewey would pursue several political cases pending in the Justice Department should he win the White House. The focus includes alleged violations of the Corrupt Practices Act involving secrecy in reporting contributions from corporations and undisclosed donors.
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Washington
Dewey
White House
Justice Department
Senate Campaign Investigating Committee
Roosevelt
Democratic National Committee
Advance Aluminum. Casting Co
Chicago
R. B. Walker Co
Mobile
Ala
the Potash Co. of America
Carlsbad, X, Mex
Raoul Bergér
Cox
Sara Rayborn
Jemez Curtey
Massachusetts
Evie Robert
Maryland
Charley Michelson
Jishua
Words to Watch and Pronunciation Corrections in Public Speech
A Kingston reader notes mispronunciations by an eastern US newscaster and others. The piece lists common errors such as momentous and righteous, urges careful diction, adverb and adjective usage, and promotes a pamphlet on speech. It references politics and a critique of liberals and Roosevelt term prospects.
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Teader
Kingston
Ontario
United States
Frank Colby
Roosevelt
Mindad Stalin
Allied Drive to Rhine Hinges on Port and Transport Strength
War analyst notes that Allied forces have outpaced German defenses in France with air and road transport sustaining supply lines. He cites 2,500,000 troops and 17,000,000 ship tons landed in 100 days, and emphasizes the need for ports, rails, and ships as the push toward the Rhine accelerates amid efforts to clear Antwerp and the Scheldt estuary.
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Associated Press
Europe
Ike
Hell Loese
Hitler
Eisenhower
Rhine
Unter den Linden
West Wall
France
Somerville
Army Service Forces
Aller
Pershing
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Normandy
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Harbers
Antwerp
Scheidt
Scheldt
Duter
Frenther
Holand
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