Election 1944: Interval news

Edson: FDR’s letter gives opposition a target

By Peter Edson

Background of news –
Second place wide open

By Jay G. Hayden

Hillman ready to take same criticisms as regular politicians

Labor leaders backing fourth term say they’re prepared ‘for the bricks to fly’
By Fred W. Perkins, Pittsburgh Press staff writer

Wallace still only choice of CIO leaders

Hillman, Murray refuse a ‘trade’

Stokes: Vice President could move up, so Corcoran wants to pick one

By Thomas L. Stokes, Scripps-Howard staff writer

The Pittsburgh Press (July 15, 1944)

Many union demands expected –
Backpay decisions due shortly before election

Roosevelt will get retroactive wage cases as well as pay increase appeals
By Fred W. Perkins, Pittsburgh Press staff writer

Dewey to decide on Midwest tour

Editorial: More on Monroney and Gore

Millett: Voters’ talk isn’t idle

Men get serious about campaign
By Ruth Millett

President runs long shot risk for Wallace

Roosevelt silence stirs hopes of score
By Lyle C. Wilson, United Press staff writer

The Pittsburgh Press (July 16, 1944)

Wallace backers prepare for fight

Guffey puts self in the limelight
By Lyle C. Wilson, United Press staff writer

Ohio soldier vote ruling enjoined

Poll: Wallace still choice of party rank and file

Barkley is second, but far behind
By George Gallup, Director, American Institute of Public Opinion


Labor paper hits Biddle as ‘weak-kneed liberal’

Attorney General’s criticism of strikes during wartime begins stinging rebuke
By Fred W. Perkins, Pittsburgh Press staff writer

Guffey swings state’s votes to Wallace

His actions wraps up all 72 ballots
By Robert Taylor, Press Washington correspondent


Barkley silent on Vice Presidency

Young Democrats plan suggestions


Chinese is delegate to Chicago convention

Editorial: The candidate who wouldn’t ‘run’

The Pittsburgh Press (July 17, 1944)

Wallace to get one ballot shot then curtains

Roosevelt to send endorsement letter
By Lyle C. Wilson, United Press staff writer

Wallace floors news cameraman, sits on chest, bargains for plate

Vice President angry over unwanted photo; handshakes follow hotel lobby battle

I DARE SAY —
He filled the shoes

By Florence Fisher Parry

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Maine delegation meets Governor Dewey

Albany, New York (UP) –
Governor Thomas E. Dewey, refreshed after a weekend at his Pawling farm, today resumed conferences with Republican Congressional representatives on organization of his campaign for the Presidency.

The Governor outlined what he believes will be the major issues of the campaign to Maine Congressmen, including Republican Senate Minority Leader Wallace H. White and asked their cooperation in the drive against the Roosevelt administration.

Governor Dewey, it was learned, argued that by coordinating the campaign for President and Vice President with the drives of candidates for Congress, the Republican Party will win complete control of the national government.

It was reliably reported the Governor will refrain from making any major political moves until after the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, except to announce the itinerary of his trip to the St. Louis Governors’ Convention.

Meanwhile, the Governor’s followers have made several direct appeals for support to Wendell L. Willkie without success. Mr. Willkie talked with some of the Congressmen who conferred with Mr. Dewey, but declined to give a clue as to what part he will play in the campaign.

Mr. Willkie told reporters:

I don’t want to say anything politically at this time. I don’t know when I will have anything to say.