Petersen Seeks Congress Amid War Veteran Prosperity Plan
Backed by a veterans focused platform Petersen argues for Arizona’s prosperity and postwar care for 10 million veterans. The former state treasurer and corporation commissioner touts his public service record, including utility rate cuts, as proof of his readiness for Congress.
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Consolidating His Lines Dewey Praised as Candidate
The piece portrays Tom Dewey as a strong Republican presidential candidate. It lauds his consolidation of support by selecting Bricker, inviting party leaders in opposition, and portraying youth as an asset. It highlights his New York governorship and administrative style.
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Tom Dewey Brings Campaign Rules Under Fire
Westbrook Pegler comments from Chicago on how presidents selectively fulfill platforms and warn of rough campaigning. He predicts Dewey will dodge certain pledges, cites Roosevelt as precedent, and warns of Communist influence in labor politics and potential strikes affecting veterans and industry.
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Ohio
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Ella Urges Fred Baer For Marriage In 1944 Advice
A 1944 King Features dating column urges Ella to ask Fred Baer to marry. It jokes about women proposing, notes leap year the month of June, and offers lighthearted schemes to nudge shy suitors toward marriage with upbeat tone and references to Coney Island and Johnny Stanley.
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None yet for paratrooper who says he’s been pushed 17 times
A furloughed paratrooper quips that he has made no jumps, though he has experienced 17 pushes. The remark, noted by Time, highlights a playful count of attempts versus actual jumps.
Honest government advocate seeks trusted counsel
A figure who believes in honest government partners with colleagues to root out harmful elements. He values open dialogue and a shared flow of ideas within his circle.
Dewey Realist Faces a Nation of Political Factions
Paul Mallon analyzes the Dewey campaign as a challenger who pursues liberal realism over party lines. He notes Dewey’s hands off platform influence, expected international balance, pragmatic labor stance, and a broad push to shape public perception with speeches and careful messaging.
Dewey the Strategist Illuminates 1944 Campaign Tactics
The piece analyzes how anti Roosevelt Southern Democrats confront the Electoral College issue and potential power loss for the region. It credits Dewey with a strategic approach using Edward Bernays to map key Republican leaders and civic figures, aligning messages to win support. It notes Southern voting power, warns on abolishing the Electoral College, and mentions Clare Luce’s Chicago press conference remarks.
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A Progressive Platform From Republican Conference
The piece surveys four keynote speeches by Republican leaders in Chicago on postwar aims. It outlines a stern peace, opposition to New Deal excesses, and a push for international cooperation to prevent another world war, while promising limited government and constitutional rule. It critiques the platform’s two thirds treaty clause and notes progressive planks on social and economic policy.
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Government ownership debate in Alamo News
A brief editorial exchange questions government ownership of industries. one reader argues government ownership would force it to pay all taxes, reflecting a pro ownership stance.
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