Parole System Under Fire After Recurrent Criminal Released
An editorial criticizes parole practice citing a habitual criminal released after twenty years with nine major crimes and three jail breaks. It highlights Parole Board members Moran Bates and Holling, their salaries, and questions board oversight, urging reform to protect society and restore public confidence in parole.
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Parole Board
Frederick A. Moran
Albany
Sanford Bates
Yonkers
Thomas L.,holling
Buffalo
Lehman
Civil War Talk and Rate Wars Stir Regional Tensions
The piece argues against promoting sectional strife to gain political advantage amid war efforts and TVA hopes. It cites a proposed antitrust suit against 47 Western railroads as a bid to sway Southern voters, urging objectivity as Southern rail rates are actually about 5 percent higher than Northern levels, not 38 percent.
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East
North
Western Railroads
Western
Southern
TVA
Roy K. Garis
Vanderblt Universsity
Nashville
South
United States
Garis
Junior Red Cross Campaign Opens in November
The American Junior Red Cross age nce opens its annual enrollment to school children across the county with November proclaimed Junior Red Cross Month. Under Miss Bessie R. Daum chairmanship the program uses public and private schools to enroll pupils, teaching social service citizenship world understanding and health through youth led projects. The effort aims to foster responsibility and civic involvement, with Mrs. Wilburn Caney previously leading and Daum as successor promising a strong enrollment drive for an outstanding community success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nce
American Junior Red Cross
Caties
Bessie R. Daum
Red Cross
Wilburn. Caney
Waterfont
Daum
Stilwell Recall Sparks Far East Reorganizations
The recall of General Stilwell from the China Burma India theater prompts questions about shifting commands and possible new Far East strategy. While officials cite a division of theaters, sources suggest tensions with Chiang Kai-shek or plans for new operations, with calls for improved aid to China and potential Pacific landings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gert
Joseph W. Stilwell
Far East
China-Burma India
China
Burma
India
Stilwell
Chiang Kai-shek
Vinegar Joe
Anagust
Washington
Great Britain
Far West
Pacific
Not-Oodisiani Iubine
Who Are the Liberals Aimed at Distortion and labels in political debate
The piece argues that propaganda distorts meanings of liberal and related terms. It notes repeated misuses of words like communist and fascist and critiques how self described liberals label opponents as reactionaries.
The Four Political Divisions in American History
The author divides American political thought into four groups reactionaries liberals radicals and conservatives. He argues that current parties mix these divisions and that the radicals mainly align with the New Deal. He condemns labeling groups as liberals when they align with extremist thinkers like Browder and Hillman.
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Unio
America
Mearly
Earl Browder
Sidney
Hillman
Hunger strike by draft objectors amid rationing debates
In a fragmentary report, draft resistors embark on a hunger strike while public figures and soldiers debate postwar plans. A veteran commander named MacArthur is cited for promising to return to the Philippines, a pledge reportedly fulfilled.
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Plas
MacArthur
Philippines
Japan May Face Liberal Cabinet Shakeup In Peace Offer Risk
Hartford Courant reader summary notes Emperor Hirohito approves reorganization to renew premier's advisory machinery as Formosa victory cited. Former Ambassador Grew warns America of possible Japanese peace overture after a cabinet shakeup, urging no compromise and insisting Japan be decisively beaten rather than disarmed Germany.
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Hartford Courant
Board of Information
Tokyo
Hirohito
Formosa
Philippines
America
Japan
United States
Joseph C. Grew
Germany
Mistaken Notions About Lightning and Animals Debunked
An excerpt discusses myths such as lightning never striking twice, the ostrich hiding its head, and rattling a red rag at a bull. Dr. Wigram cites scientific views and anecdotal examples like the Empire State Building and the Washington Monument to debunk these beliefs as false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Edward Wigam
Nisei Student Joins Hoosac School Class in 1944
Meredith Wood, Hoosac School headmaster, commends accepting a second generation Japanese American boy from a relocation center. He excels in academics and football and has been elected to the student vestry. The letter urges church and community support and condemns racism while urging national unity and loyalty to the United States.
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West
National Council of the Episcopal Church
Eehoost
Escenily
Sar
Feeiaz
Japan
Eesawiprl
United States
Christian Church
Meredith &. Wood
Hoosac School
Hoosac
Far Westbrook Pegler on Byrnes and Teamsters decision
Pegler argues that Justice Byrnes and the Roosevelt era Supreme Court endorsed a system of union racketeering. He cites post decision dissent by Chief Justice Stone and claims high costs to New York consumers from forced tributes. The piece condemns the legal status given to union-backed extortion and predicts continued payments by law abiding citizens.
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New York
Jimmy Byrnes
Roosevelt Supreme Court
Teamsters
Byrnes
Chicago
Roosevelt
Sidney Aikman
Justice Stone
New Jersey
Bell
Byrnex
New Deal Supreme Court
2 Tabor Union
Congress
Dan Tobin
Justice Byrnes
Dillinger
Machine Gun
Kelly
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Stone
Conress
Ionmuiny
New Deal
Supreme Court
Dewey Midwestern Gains Backed by Chicago and Minneapolis Speeches
Raymond Moley notes Dewey's improved standing in the Midwest after campaigns in Minneapolis and Chicago. He cites tactful conduct and a strong foreign policy presentation. Moley argues for Hatch Act expansion to require disclosure of campaign contributions by appointees.
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Detroit
Dewey
Minneapolis
Midwest
Chicago
Sinneapolis
Jesson
Anv
Froosevelt
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Philadelphia speech a long range mistake
Analyzing Mr Roosevelt's Philadelphia address, the piece argues the commander in chief argument risks strengthening congressional animosity and harming future US cooperation with allies. It suggests the speech aimed to aid election prospects but may backfire by deflecting from real wartime preparedness and sealing political divides.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Chicago
Philadelphia
Army
Navy
Sir. Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
Philippines
Britain
Atlantic
Pacific
Japan
Congress
America
Hitler
Dfier
Truman
Dewey
New Deal Fears Silent Vote in Final Week of Election
Washington dispatch reports a tense wrap up to the 1940 race as both parties seek the elusive silent vote of states like Pennsylvania New York and others. Analysts fear the hidden ballot of millions may swing toward Roosevelt or Dewey, with service members voting early and the outcome possibly undecided for weeks. The International News Service survey shows a razor close contest with pivotal states in doubt and scenarios where either candidate could win by slim margins.
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William K. Hutchinson
Washington
INS
Thomas E. Dewey
Roosevelt
White House
Duke
International News Service
Tia
Pennsylvania
Dewey
Lucesiain
Feanayivania
Ubeeriain
New York
Managhysha
Connecticut
Merri Tond
Kentucky
Idaho
Wyoming
Oregon
Okhihomea
Sonid South
Sestern
Republicana
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