Farley resigns NY Democratic chair to focus on business
The resignation of Jim Farley as chairman of the New York State Democratic Committee sparks political debate about his stance on a fourth term. The piece lauds Farley as an honest, loyal leader whose future lies in business while maintaining public interest.
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Jim” Farley
New York State Democratic Committee
Farley
Jim
Stony Point
Hudson
Chain Drug Store Association
Dewey Jokes Highlight Age and Youth in Politics
The piece notes hostile "Dewey jokes" mock the candidate's age and stature while arguing that young Americans are fighting to preserve the social covenant. It contrasts Dewey's youth with older era saints and compares cabinet ages from Washington and Roosevelt to illustrate age dynamics in leadership.
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Dewey
Washington
Gov
Roosevelt
Average Man Versus Woman in Society Debate
A Grit editorial argues the so called average man dominates discussion while the average woman is overlooked, suggesting gender inequality persists and no true equal measure exists.
Suspicions Are Natural Analysis of Atlantic Charter Debate
Senate records reveal growing public demand for Senator Bridges speech on the Atlantic charter and four freedoms. The piece argues confusion over Europe’s political alignments, noting Communist influence, Vatican involvement, and mixed Italian leadership signals amid World War II.
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Paul Mallon Washington
Europe
Senate
New Hampshire
Bridges
Mr. Roosevelt
Russia
Churchill
Pacific
Roosevelt
Italy
Umberto
Boston
Vatican
Rome
Browder
Messrs
Stalin
France
Poland
Hitler
Britain
Roosevelt Letter Sparks Debate Over Personal Gain And Policy
A New York commentator critiques Eleanor Roosevelt citing her family wealth and high earnings from journalism books and lectures. The piece argues personal gain underpins many politicians and compares it to Roosevelt era practices, questioning ethical standards and the administration's labor policies.
The Air Age and American Prep for Global Reach
A speaker extols rapid flight from coast to coast and global reach, arguing aviation defines future power. He cites six hour transcontinental hops and six hour Atlantic hops as proof, warns against isolationism, and highlights air power as essential alongside army and navy. He warns of financial vulnerability and praises the cloud cracking eagle emblem.
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Bae
America
Atlantic
Ben Franklin
New York
San Francisco
Intellectual discernment through divine guidance
A quotation from John Calvin’s The Institutes emphasizes that God granted humanity intellect to distinguish good from evil and to choose rightly, with reason leading the way like a lamp guiding judgment.
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John Calvin
Institutes
True laborer earns by work and shares in others’ good
A concise Shakespearean sentiment on virtue and social harmony. The speaker affirms that diligent labor yields sustenance and clothing and seeks no envy of others. The verse embraces universal goodwill and mutual benefit without malice.
THAT MAN DE GAULLE
A 1944 feature outlines U S Roosevelt and Churchill over de Gaulle during World War II. It notes Churchill favored de Gaulle as provisional French leader while Roosevelt opposed him, and recounts Spears meeting de Gaulle in Bordeaux before a London briefing with Churchill.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Lincoln
White House
Pacific
Atlantic
Roosevelt, Jr
Admiral Mahan
U. S
de Gaulle
France
Eisenhower
War Department
Stimson
Stettinius
Churchill
Eden
London
FDR
India
Hong Kong
China
British Empire
Russia
Teheran
Bordeaux
General de Gaulle
Spears
de Gaull
England
No. 10
Downs Street
Republicans Blamed By David Lawrence
Washington June 12 Republicans in the house passed up a chance to force floor votes on wage and price controls and anti maintenance of membership measures. Southern Democrats accuse GOP of hypocrisy as no record vote was taken. The stance aims to avoid clashes with labor unions before the election while defending the wartime price policy.
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Washington
House of Representatives
House
House Rules Committee
War Labor Board
Congress
CIO
Senate
Mig
Montgome Ward
Republican Party
Iisi
Republians
Re Bee
Must Be A Way The Soldier Won The War
A British restaurant near Piccadilly serves overcooked meat and waterlogged greens to an American soldier who calls for the bill leaving a barely touched plate. He quips that he will win the war, while the waiter protests food waste.
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Piccadilly C
Home Evening Echoes Clean House
A family checks in after a day apart. Ann and Sheila boast of chores done. Father asks John what he did and he replies I picked up the pieces in a concise closing line.
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Ann
Sheila
Father
John
Silver Wedding Plans Raise Work Discontent
A mill owner grants time off to workers for a silver wedding celebration. A hand asks for next Friday off to mark the occasion, noting it happens every 25 years, prompting the foreman to reflect on the irregular schedule and future repeats.
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Roosevelt Democrats
Church of England
King Features Syndicate
Westbrook
Eleanor Roosevelt
Dee
Hopkins
Harold Ickes
Drew Pearson
Edward Louis Spears
United Features
David Lawrence
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