Western Texas revolt reshapes state delegation
Texas Democrats at Austin split over convention delegates to Chicago. An uninstructed majority sent a Western styled remonstrance while a minority slate of rubber stamp delegates departed. The split risks spreading to other Southern states as Chicago credentials wrestle with the dispute. Sidney Hillman CIO PAC is cited as influence behind Texas tensions.
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Austin
Chicago
White House
Sidney Hillman
CIO
Martin Dies
Dies
Hillman
Subornation of Ridicule in Radio Comedy Politics
A critical look at Fred Allen's weekend radio routine as a potential tool of party line ridicule during the presidential election year. The piece debates whether lampooning Wendell Willkie is fair game and questions targeting Thomas Dewey, noting psychology of comedy and concerns over using publicly owned airwaves for political propaganda.
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Fred Allen
Wendell Willkie
Thomas E. Dewey
Willkie
Dewey
Allen
General Eisenhower Offered Bob Tail Horses as Trojan Horses
A witty line suggesting Eisenhower might use spirited horses as deceptive moves in spring turf races. The remark contrasts military strategy with horse racing, implying clever campaigning tactics.
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General Eisenhower
Cassino Capture Highlights Allied Determination
The Cassino victory demonstrates how insistence and resolve by our souvenir seeking forces often yield results.
WAC Recruiting Slogan Question Sparks Debate
A remark claiming WACs will make better wives than untrained women stirs heated debate over military recruiting language and gender roles, drawing criticism from opponents who call the slogan inappropriate and sexist.
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Wacs
Compulsory arbitration debated by War Labor Board chief
Washington May 25 chairman Davis says seizing plants may be needed to enforce the no strike pledge. Lawrence argues the move pressures employers to win over workers while unions steer boards to favor their aims. He criticizes maintenance of membership and power shifts without reciprocal employer safeguards.
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David Lawrence Washington
Davis
War Labor Board
National Labor Relations Board
Congress
The Chorine And The Sable Press Subsidy Rejected Again
A Congressional committee again rejects a proposed 15 million dollar press subsidy for newspapers in small cities to advertise war bond sales. Treasury opposed the plan as unnecessary and wasting a freely provided public service, but sponsors may persist.
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Treasury
Dewey Versus Roosevelt A Look at Experience for 1945
Westbroot Egier argues Governor Dewey, born 1902, has built modern credentials through five years of national exposure and New York legal work, while Franklin D Roosevelt in 1920 had limited state experience. The piece weighs age, wartime duties, and governance time as qualifiers for the presidency.
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Egier
New York
Roosevelt
United States
Cox
Dewey
Mr. Roosevelt
Are Animals Intelligent
A humorous reminiscence about animals showing clever tricks from a Persian cat with a can opener to a dog delivering letters. The author recalls past pets and pegs animal wit to entertaining anecdotes, noting a forthcoming autobiography with more stories.
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New Mexico
Wise maxims on vigilance and progress
The quotes urge vigilance in markets and early action in endeavors. Maeterlinck advises keen watchfulness over idle slumber, while Ausonius notes that starting is halfway to achieving the task.
Mayer entertains archbishop for Passion Play in film
Louis B Mayer meets Archbishop Spellman in New York to discuss producing The Passion Play in pictures with the church’s enthusiastic support. A priest will be cast to play the Savior, under a contract promising no further acting after the film. Gifted with a blessed rosary and an autographed Bible, Mayer also gains a trusted cook. The note also covers Dewey Stassen talks and wartime calendar quirks.
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Louis B. Mayer
Hollywood
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Spellman
New York
Mayer
Savior
M.G.M
Dewey
Stassen
Chicago
Warren
California
Minnesota
Willkie
Pennsylvania
Joe ‘Pew
Justice Roberts
Roosevelt
Navy Men at U.S.O. Dance Query Personal Details
Sailors at a U.S.O. dance request partners share personal stories and seek contact information through Telephone Topics, reflecting social mood aboard the ship. The item captures a light moment of service life and morale boosting through conversation prompts aboard.
Guessing Roosevelts choice for running mate drags on
Washington May 25 The debate over whether President Roosevelt will again pick Wallace as running mate continues in political circles. Democratic leaders show little consensus with Rayburn and Barkley favored over Wallace, as CIO spending and internal party dynamics shape the looming convention. Senator Truman of Missouri declares support for Wallace, while others hedge.
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Roosevelt
Wallace
Rayburn
Barkley
A.P
INS
Senate
CIO
Political Action Committee
Starnes
Alabama
Dies
Costello
Aircraft Workers
Los Angeles
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Holman
Detic
China
Byrd
South Carolina
Rg Roosevelt
Truman
Missouri
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