Roosevelt at Chicago convention stirs Texas anti Roosevelters
The column argues anti Roosevelt Texans control precincts for a delegate battle while Roosevelt dominates the Chicago convention. It warns of a strained negro issue, CIO pressure, Field backed bias, and fear of turbulent postwar politics as Roosevelt may seek another term and riots loom.
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Chicago
Texas
United States
Roosevelt
White House
Washington
Sam Rayburn
Rio Grande
CIO
Rayburn
Sidney Hillman
George White
Lone Star
Democratic Party
South
New York
Marshall Field
Field
Statler
Normandy Front Advances as American Forces Seize St Lo Area
American units mopped up and occupied St Lo, cutting off German forces in a deep salient north of the town. They also controlled the St Lo Periers road south of Amigny as German units pulled back along the front. Ram pan was captured, and heavy fighting continued near Villers-Bocage as Rommel redirected tank forces to stem Allied armor.
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St. Lo
St. Lo Periers
Taute
Vire
Amigny
Caen
Supreme Command
Montgomery
Faubourg de Vaucelles
Rampan
Cassino
Allied air land assault devastates Caen sector in major operation
Allied forces unleashed the heaviest air attack yet on a concentrated German front striking Caen with 7000 to 9000 tons of bombs in a 7300 sortie campaign. Over 72 German planes were reported down across France and Germany as a corridor through Orne defenses enabled armor and infantry to advance. British and Canadian artillery and naval ships supported a high tempo assault that overwhelmed German defenses and cleared Fau bourg De Vaucelles and surrounding villages in house to house fighting. Montgomery praised strong armored and mobile forces south and east of Caen while casualties were described as light. French civilian casualties were feared high in the battle path with thousands reported wounded or killed in Caen area.
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France
Germany
Europe
Caen
Cassino
Maritius
Enterprise
Roberts
Faubourg de Vaucelles
Montgomery
Faubourg de Vauvelles
Mons
Democratic ticket battle roils 1940 convention crowd
At the Chicago gathering Wallace faces pressure and Byrnes distrust as Roosevelt weighs Dewey and Bricker. Truman rises as a key alternate while Harriman urges a united foreign policy and warns against isolationists and other foes of world peace.
Carter's Little Liver Pills Boost Digestive Flow
Advertisement claims Carter's Little Liver Pills quickly increase digestive juice flow within about 30 minutes to relieve headachy and irritable feelings from indigestion. Promotes use of the product as a natural aid and urges purchase at drugstores for 10 and 25 cents.
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Nature
Carter
Light Votes Expected In Primary Election
A light vote is anticipated in Saturdays Democratic primary with about 7 000 voters expected at the polls. Absentee voting ended with 405 ballots cast, 33 fewer than 1942. Poll tax receipts exceed 14 110, and more than 10 000 votes are expected in November. Polls open 8 a m to 7 p m.
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Potter County
Itching First Application Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts BLUE STAR OINTMENT for eczema rashes ringworm pimples and scabies. It claims relief in one application with continued use and offers a money back guarantee if the first try fails.
Hollywood Gossip Roundup Sparks, Scandals, and Studio Bets
Hollywood gossip column notes Clark Gable demands a war story as his MGM project. Nancy Kelly and Edmund O'Brien dating for fun. MGM touts a 34-name star roster, a studio record. Melton and MacDonald to record Oklahoma tunes. Turhan Bey mis-spelled in Grauman ads. Rita Hayworth and Ann Sothern expect calls from Doc Stork on Thanksgiving. Lou Costello’s brother-in-law hires at Universal. Beverly Bayne now taxi driver. K T Stevens and Roland Graham wed friendship rings. Mary Andrews underwent foot needle removal surgery. Susanna Foster asked to move. contact limited. Tyrone Power expected overseas soon. Brock Pemberton pitches Harold Lloyd in The Pooka. Lloyd to decline. Jean Arthur retirement rumors. Judy Garland and Robert Walker dating beyond friendship. Mrs Oscar Homolka travels to New York for stock. husband involved in three plays. Dorothy Lamour Rosita Moreno fight sequence heats up. George Brent advertises a cheap Doberman watchdog. Navy Lt Robert Slack reassigned to Alameda gunnery base. Trixie Priganza living near Los Angeles in convent. Johnny Mercer and June Duprez form song-writing partnership.
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Hollywood
Clark Gable
MGM
Nancy Kelly-Edmund
O'Brien
James Melton
Jeanette MacDonald
Grauman
Seed
Turhan Bey
Rita Hayworth
Ann Sothern
Doc Stork
Lou Costello
Universal
Lou
Beverly Bayne
Francis X. Bushman
Los Angeles
K. T. Stevens
Roland Graham
Mary
Dan
Andrews
Susanna Foster
Tyrone Power
Brock Pemberton
Harold Lloyd
Lloyd
Watz
Jean Arthur
Judy Garland
Robert Walker
M& Friendship
Oscar Homolka
New York
Dorothy Lamour-Rosita Moreno
Benny
Beaverton urges vote for county commissioner July 22
A letter urges voters to elect a capable county commissioner who can run the county in a businesslike manner and plan for postwar needs. It stresses that the right to vote is sacred and calls for exercising it on July 22 and offering cooperation to the chosen candidate.
Four pairs of ladies bobby socks found
A finder reports four pairs of ladies bobby socks size 10% purchased at Newberry's. Owner contact 2 6385 to claim.
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Newberry's
Children Drawn to Library Reading Contest
Several hundred children participate in the summer reading project as the library expands shelves with new children and adult volumes. Winners will be announced August 15, with only books checked out before August 1 counting by age group.
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Ruth Delzell
Young Pie
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