Democratic convention erupts in turmoil over war policy and VP race
At Chicago Stadium delegates confront tension as President Roosevelt, Wallace supporters, and key nominees clash over war leadership and a running mate. Governors, senators, and judges are named in a fractious fight to shape the party platform and future ticket.
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Chicago Stadium
Roosevelt
Chicago
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma
Robert E. Hannegan
Wallace
Harry Truman
Missouri
Supreme Court
William O. Douglas
Tennessee
Hannegan
South
James F. Byrnes
Geal Wallace
Texas
Kerr Regarded As Possible VP Candidate
LEWIS P. FIELDS reports from Chicago that Governor Kerr of Oklahoma could be a compromise vice presidential choice if a deadlock blocks the nomination. The field narrows to Wallace and Truman with Truman gaining, Wallace courting Southern delegates, and Florida and California leaning to Wallace or Pepper. The piece notes a shortened Democratic platform focused on winning the war quickly and veteran rehabilitation.
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Chicago
Bob Kerr
Oklahoma
Wallace
Truman
Florida
Pepper
California
Texas Democrats battle Roosevelt factions at convention
In Chicago a split Texas delegation and a pro Roosevelt faction clash over seating at the Democratic convention. Pro Roosevelt delegates display signs while regular delegates sit in and public mood signals leadership reluctance to resolve the dispute.
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Chicago
Texas
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Randall County Chooses Pro Fourth Term Slate Fight in Texas
Randall County debates split in the Democratic Party over Roosevelt support and a pro fourth term slate. Campaigning figures include Tom V. Slack opposing Clyde Warwick with mail and write in efforts and accusations against Prof. J Duflot. Warwick defends Democratic unity and accuses Slack of law violations and Republicanizing the party.
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Texas
Randall County
Tom V. Slack
Canyon
Clyde Warwick
Slack
Warwick
Joe Duflot
West Texas
Dall Amen
Walitiaal
Mhawal
Roosevelt
Austin
Gallup
Canyon College
Kentucky
Democratic Party
C.I.O
Terrell
J. L. Duflot
Weather Report for Amarillo and West Texas
The Amarillo region sees Thursday partly cloudy and warmer with scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers. West Texas experiences partly cloudy skies with widely scattered late afternoon thundershowers Thursday and Friday. Overnight forecasts show highs around 79 to 84 and lows near 66 to 43 with 0.6 inches of precipitation in 24 hours ending 4 PM. Sunrise 6 48 AM Sunset 8 59 PM. Appointment books and desk calendars available at Russell Stationery.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Sres
Ieee
Potter County Primary Forecast Reflects Apathy And Narrow Contests
Potter County forecasters predict a light Democratic primary with about 4 000 to 4 500 voters of over 14 000 eligible. Only nine contests, four county races and five precinct seats, with few payless posts, drive interest amid war and small margins. Incumbents face limited opposition in county races while two precincts feature three challengers. no runoff is planned and results are expected within two hours after polls close.
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Potter County
Ernest O. Northcutt
Morris Browning
M. I. Huddleston
Bill Adams
B. M. Goff
Frank Hoyt
Jewell Davidson
Democratic Executive Committee
E. F. Finch
M. L. Fleming
Bor Stone
W. N. Thompson
Lon Sellars
Haskell S Beaver
Rock Island Railroad
E. C. Paxton
Ray
Daniel
George Killian
G L, Coffee
J. L. Minter
R. L. Buck
Commission
Justice of the Peace
C. W. Carder
John P. McBride
J. D. Duke
Lewis Meritt
Tojo's Cabinet Falls Amid War Struggles and Guam Pressure
The Associated Press reports Japan's war cabinet resigns as Emperor Hirohito seeks a new lineup amid defeats including Saipan and Guam. Nimitz signals invasion prep as allied forces bombard Guam, while China reports gains and Burma sees setbacks for Japanese forces.
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Hideki Tojo
Domei
Nippon
Saipan
Guam
Japan
Hirohito
Koichi Kido
Central Pacific
Navy
Tokyo
Orient
Chester W. Nimitz
U. S
U. S. Naval Station
Pacific
Rota
Marianas
Nimitz
Livorno Welcomes Exhausted Yanks After Hill Battle
American troops under Lt. Col. Ralph N. Woods entered Livorno after a four day fight in the hills. The port was battered with power and water cut and food seized by Germans. Civilians gave flowers and applause, though celebrations were muted by destruction.
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Sid Feder
Livorno
Italy
Ralph N. Woods
Gering
Neb
Port Chicago Toll Rises to 319 Dead or Missing
The Navy announced that at least 319 men were known dead or missing after Monday night’s massive explosion of two ammunition ships at Port Chicago in San Francisco Bay, about 35 miles from San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Navy
Port Chicago
San Francisco Bay
British Advance Five Miles on Road to Paris
Allied forces under Montgomery widened the Caen front with a five mile gain toward Caen and a major push toward Paris along Highway 13. British and Canadian troops drove south and east, capturing Touffreville Demouvile and Giverville while smashing German counterattacks as RAF and Italian air forces bombed Germany.
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Chungking
Hengyang
Hengshan
Tokyo
U. S
Chaling
Siang
Burma
Lungling
Rhamo
Paris
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Allied Expeditionary Force
Bernard L. Montgomery
Caen
Orne
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Montgomery
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Troarm
Demouvile
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Hottot
Tilly-Sur-Suelles
Rommel
Stoke
Seine River
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Normandy
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Vire
St. Lo
Grand Hamel
la Capelle
Mapan
West Bank
Doughboys
Carentan
Periers-St. Lo
Sixth Parachute
Demonville
Vaucelles
Colombelles
Air Force
Britain
Italy
Germany
Russians Smash Over Bug River Breakthrough Across Front
Soviet forces crossed the Bug River 10 miles into German-occupied territory north of Lwow, initiating a major offensive on a 700 mile front. The operation involved seven Russian armies, with key advances near Brest Litovsk, Bialystok, and Warsaw, and reports of encirclements and German commander captures.
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Germany
Poland
Monitor
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Silesia
Sokal
Moscow
Europe
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Suwalki Triangle
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Narva
Romania
Black Sea
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