Third term not important the speech and silence at Chicago
The writer argues New Deal Democrats censor the third term issue at the Chicago convention to avoid alarm. They portray it as dangerous and omnipresent, equating silence to fear of dictatorship and accusing opponents of fifth column tactics while contrasting with European regimes.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Banquo
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Elsie Robinson
Hitler
Hunger for Freedom and the American Way of Life
A reflection from Henry M. Baker on migrating from Europe to the United States describing a hunger for knowledge and freedom that shaped his life. He recalls poverty, access to education, and the empowerment found in American ideals, work, and personal growth.
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America
Henry M. Baker
Pacific
American Red Cross
England
Ickes Presses Unity and Solidarity Rallying Cry
The statement urges defending America through firm national unity and social solidarity. It frames unity as essential to national defense and cites an Ickesian analogy to underscore the point.
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America
Mr. Ickes
I Can Lick Harold Ickes and More
A nostalgic riff by a veteran sportwriter claims he can beat Harold Ickes in debate or fight, recalling Chicago Democratic politics and personal feuds. The piece jokes about Ickes’s wealth and naval hospital stays, framing a colorful, combative portrait of political rivalries and personalities.
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Mike O'Dowd
Harold Ickes
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Santa Claus
Chicago
Roosevelt
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Ed Kelly
Mr. Ickes
Harry Hopkins
Party of Humanity
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Frank Hague
Jersey City
Sicebody
Washington
Naval Hospital
Wendell Willkie
Willkie
Fifth Ave
Charlie Michelson
Ballad for Americans Tops Natl Airwaves
A new American anthem Ballad for Americans by John Latouche and Earl Robinson debuted on radio with Paul Robeson and chorus. Its appeal lies in everyday language and themes of welfare, presenting the voice of the nation’s common people rather than grand military glory.
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John Latouche
Earl Robinson
Paul Robeson
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Frankness Mother Asks If Her Son Is Trying
A mother asks a teacher if her son is really trying. The teacher answers yes very. The brief Atlanta Journal item conveys a candid classroom exchange and reaction.
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Frankness
Atlanta Journal
New Mexico Traders Bring Fresh Goods to Tucson Stores
Tully, Ochoa & Co expect their teams in from New Mexico with a large consignment. Theo Wellisch markets a fine spring dress goods assortment just opened at his store at the former Hayden & Co. stand. Wellisch notes fresh arrivals last Monday.
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Arizona Citizen
Tully, Ochoa & Co
New Mexico
Theo. Wellisch’s
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C. T. Hayden & Co
Barber Peter Thomas Shows Skill on Card This Week
Dr. Peter Thomas publishes a card this week asserting his excellence as a barber and inviting proof of his skill in other named particulars.
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Peter Thomas
Deputy Collector Hopkins Moves Customs House
Deputy Collector Hopkins relocates his customs office to the former Maj. Furry building and expects his family to arrive next Tuesday evening.
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Furry
Public buildings moved from Tucson depot to Camp Lowell
The public stores are largely removed from the Tucson depot to Camp Lowell. The telegraph office has been moved to the building occupied by Paymaster Taylor, just a few rods from the old quarters.
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Tucson Depot
Camp Lowell
Taylor
Village Council Meeting Adopts Resignation and Wage Adjustments
The village council met on Thursday evening. Deputy Marshal Ferguson tendered his resignation, which was accepted. The marshal may employ a deputy for one month at up to 50 dollars, and the marshal's dog tax fee increases from 25 to 50 cents per case.
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Griswold Brings Case of Camp Grant Slaying to Tucson Jail
Sheriff Oary transported "Toney" Griswold from Camp Grant to the Tucson jail after he killed his brother George near Camp Grant on the 14th of last November. Griswold had been held by military authorities awaiting district court action set to convene next Monday.
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Toney
Griswold
Camp Grant
Tucson
George
Peace rumor and wartime maneuver stir Washington chatter
A vague peace rumor alleging a German plan to topple Churchill and forge a British German alliance unsettles officials. It links to Roosevelt’s border trip and new defense talks, with commentary on espionage, American policy, and personnel shifts in agriculture and war planning.
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Churchill
Lord Beaverbrook
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Russia
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Dutch East Indies
Some Facts About The U S Flag By Bugs Baer
The article traces the U S flag’s origins from Washington’s 1776 banner with thirteen stripes to its first flag plan adopted by Congress. It notes key moments including Esek Hopkins sailing with the flag in 1776, the 1777-1778 battles Brandywine and Nassau, and early displays in Britain by John Singleton Copley.
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Brandywine
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Sloop of War
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George III
America
John Singleton Copley
Great Britain
John
Elkanah Watson
London
Proverbs Style Wry Warnings On Driving Safety
A collection of humorous proverbs warns about foolish driving and danger on the road. The verses mix car brands and moral quips to urge caution and avoid fines or trouble with the police.
Bible Thought for Today Do Not Sell Out
A daily verse prompt quoting Matthew 16 26. The message warns that gaining the world without the soul is a costly exchange, urging readers to consider values beyond wealth and success.
Feeding Europe or Not The Biggest U.S. Dilemma
Across multiple notes and anecdotes the column surveys wartime food logistics in occupied France Belgium and the Netherlands. It highlights German currency tricks draining livestock and grain toward the army while starving pockets remain, and reports on figures like Labor leaders and CCC chief Carl B Robbins with brief color on their roles and views.
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Holland
New Tricks By Elsie Robinson Hoover's Food Relief
A column discusses Hoover's food relief push amid policy clashes with the State Department and neutrality laws. It notes Gibson's talks with Belgium, Holland, and Poland and questions feeding Nazi-occupied Europe. It also covers Willkie trivia, King Leopold links, and a long meditation on learning new tricks in old age.
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Herbert Hoover
Hugh Gibson
Belgium
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U. S. Army
Foreign Relations Committee
White House
Gibson
Leopold
Knowledge Through Practice and Inquiry
A collection of aphorisms and quotes on knowledge from Confucius Old proverb Persian philosopher Jane Porter Disraeli Bacon Sir Thomas Browne and others highlighting the value of applying learning pursuing questions and expanding understanding.
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Sir Thomas Browne
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