Background of news –
The second-place dilemma
By Jay G. Hayden
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Dewey calls policy meeting of governors in St. Louis Aug. 2-3
25 Republican executives to discuss state-federal obligations
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Martin: Willkie to back GOP
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Hillman to stay as leader of political group
Norris declines to serve as active head
By Fred W. Perkins, Scripps-Howard staff writer
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Buffalo leader succeeds Farley
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The Pittsburgh Press (July 12, 1944)
Roosevelt support for Wallace due
Endorsement expected within 48 hours
By Daniel M. Kidney, Scripps-Howard staff writer
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Republican chief assails ‘good soldier’ Roosevelt
Brownell says President is using vital as Commander-in-Chief to retain office
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Voting in six states –
CIO-backed Tobin leads in Massachusetts primary
Senator Tobey leads in New Hampshire race; Thomas unopposed in Utah election
By the United Press
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Guffey: 4th term certain
Senator noncommittal on Vice Presidency
By Robert Taylor, Press Washington correspondent
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Völkischer Beobachter (July 13, 1944)
Roosevelt stellt sich zur Wiederwahl
Stockholm, 12. Juli –
Wie Reuters aus Washington meldet, gab Roosevelt in einem Brief an den Vorsitzenden er demokratischen Partei, wie zu erwarten war, seine Absicht bekannt, sich zur Wiederwahl als Präsident aufstellen zu lassen.
The Pittsburgh Press (July 13, 1944)
President to get steel case few weeks before election
Faces problem of trying to appease 4th-term advocates, holding wage line
By Fred W. Perkins, Pittsburgh Press staff writer
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