Southern Governors Expect Support for Roosevelt Despite Grievances
A group of southern governors at the 1944 conference signaled continued Democratic backing for Roosevelt though they cited dissatisfactions with New Deal policies. They pressed for platform concessions on freight rates, poll tax repeal, race issues, and patronage, noting a potential southern VP candidate could ease tensions.
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Roosevelt
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Broughton
North Carolina
Ellis Arnall
Georgia
United States
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South Carolina
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Louisiana
Prentice Cooper
Tennessee
Allies To Lose Initiative As Home Front Lags Longer
Washington June 23 A senate military affairs subcommittee warned civilian morale and the home front have lagged and urged a vigorous policy of programming scheduling and directing war agencies. It urged creation of an office of war mobilization and centralized control of production manpower and pricing to prevent strikes shortages and unrest. The panel blamed slow policy and urged unity among government business and labor with representatives from Army Navy and industry to raise production and mobilize the home front.
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U.S
Senate
OWM
Office of War Mobilization
Army
Agriculure
WPB
Ration Coins May Be Given Housewives To Replace Paper Stamps
Washington reports from June 23 indicate the office of price administration may appoint a comptroller of ration currency. The move would relieve store operators from heavy stamp counting and banking duties as a plan for ration coins or tokens advances. Non-critical material coins with colored values could replace stamps to streamline the ration system.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Queen Wilhelmina Visits Hyde Park
The White House announced Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands stayed with President and Mrs. Roosevelt at Hyde Park New York last Sunday. She was accompanied by Dr Eelco Van Kleffens and George Van Tets. The weekend visit appeared social though officials hinted possible talks with the Dutch leader.
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White House
Wilhelmina
The
Netherlands
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
Queen
Ottawa
Eelco van Kleffens
George van Tets
Julianna
Canada
America
London
van Kleffens
Flagstaff Colonel Bags Second Plane at England Airbase
A soft spoken flying colonel from Flagstaff Arizona, formerly a college debater and student body president at Arizona State Teachers College, shot down a German pilot over Huls in a Thunderbolt mission. Col. Arman Peterson, 28, commands a Thunderbolt base in England and is among the youngest full colonels in the U S Army.
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England
Flagstaff
Ariz
Arman Peterson
U. S. Army
Peterson
Arizona State Teachers College
Air Forces
A. C. Peterson
Juliette
Flag Staff
No Meat Problem in Oregon City Addressed
Mrs. Orion Gleason questions meat rationing as Pinkey the doe rabbit has 17 new offspring, totaling 29 rabbits in 62 days, sparking debate on local meat supply.
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Oregon City
Ore
U.P
Orion Gleason
Pinkey
Gleason
Ford Names Henry Ford General Manager And President
DETROIT June 23 Henry Ford assumes duties as general manager in addition to president Frank Campsall is named assistant general manager and longtime secretary to Henry Ford.
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Detroit
U.P
Ford Motor Co
Henry Ford
Frank Campsall
Campsall
Ford
Argentina Hopes to Harvest 225 700 Tons of Table Grapes
Argentina forecasts a harvest of 225 700 tons of table grapes for the year, reflecting strong fruit production potential. The estimate, tied to favorable growing conditions, aims to support domestic supply and export markets.
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Argentina
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
Advert says many women aged 38 to 52 suffer hot flashes dizziness nerves and irregularities during middle age and claim Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieves distress. It is described as a stomachic tonic and women are urged to follow label directions and try the product.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lydia Pinkham
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