Nazi Plot Fails as Hitler Declares Courage From Bomb
Bern reports say SS troopers clash with regular army in Germany while Nazi conferences urge loyalty to Hitler. London broadcast claims Hitler survived an assassination bid, names von Stauffenberg and a covert revolt across armed forces. Goering and Doenitz condemn traitors and vow punishment.
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Count) von Stauffenberg
Roosevelt Accepts Fourth Term Bid At Pacific Base
President Roosevelt announced a renomination for an unprecedented fourth term from a Pacific naval base. He said the war waits for elections and outlined postwar aims including joining an international body and a domestic program to ensure employment and living standards. He argued the choice is between experienced leadership and a youthful opposition, and defended his record on wartime success and reconstruction.
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British Fury Drives Nazi Back at Troarn
Allied forces reported heavy fighting as British tanks and infantry stormed Troarn eight miles east of Caen, seizing the railway station and pressing toward St Pail and high ground south of Troarn. Canadians spearheaded a drive toward Bourgeubus while U S troops advanced near St Lo and air units targeted enemy trains and a Somme bridge.
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Russians Drive Deep Into East Prussia Front
Soviet forces smashed German lines toward Lublin and Warsaw as Red Army units crossed the Bug River and pressed into East Prussia. Stalin announced sweeping gains on a 700 mile front from Latvia to Lwow with more than 1.5 million troops engaged amid Germany's gravest hour since 1939.
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3000 Airplanes Strike Reich in Third Day of Mass Air Assault
London reports nearly 3,000 American warplanes joined by British and Italian units to pound Leipzig Munich Friedrichshafen and other targets. More than 5,000 tons of bombs fell as 1,200 heavy bombers and 750 fighters tackled factories and oil plants. 19 bombers and nine fighters failed to return.
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Weather Across Amarillo Area Outlook For Friday And Saturday
Partly cloudy and warmer conditions expected in the Amarillo vicinity and West Texas Panhandle on Friday and Saturday. Temperature readings yesterday peaked at 92 with a low of 43, sunrise at 6 49 A M, sunset at 8 59 P M, and 0.26 inches of rain in the last 24 hours. A kitchen position is advertised seeking a 31 year experienced worker with full-time availability.
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Texans Split as Convention Walks Out in Texas Row
Clint Small leads the Texas regular delegation as both Texas factions walk out after a credential ruling. The split complicates seating and delays the convention with a proposed half vote seating and mixed loyalties between Roosevelt supporters and anti-Roosevelt delegates.
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Memorial Park Plan Outlined for World War II Memorial
The Memorial Park Committee met at Amarillo Country Club to outline a planned building dedicated to World War II servicemen and future generations. Hermon C. Pipkin chairs, Lou Roberts named vice chairman, Mrs. E. W. Hardin secretary, with Hare & Hare engaged to design a park linked to Amarillo College.
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Wallace nomination would energize leftists at Democratic convention
Dr. Harold Schoen argues that nominating Henry Wallace as vice president would reassure a wide left wing that the party would stay liberal and reform minded. Wallace seeks renomination but eschews political games, a trait seen as both strength and weakness.
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Wallace nomination seen as test of Democrats liberalism
Staunch backers view him as future presidential timber while opponents call the nomination a test of the party liberalism. He is praised for sincerity and integrity but judged a poor politician who cannot handle people.
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Texans Walk Out As Vote Split
Thirty three regular Texas delegates and alternates walked out of the Democratic Convention after a split over race and other issues. The convention seated both Texas delegations with half votes each, pro Roosevelt and regular factions each casting 24 votes for president but the chair counted 12 for Byrd and 12 for Roosevelt. Texas leaders vowed to regroup with other Southern Democrats to influence future actions.
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