Candidates Eye Surplus In Treasury
Ohio primary campaign intensifies as four Republicans and six Democrats seek the governorship. Lt. Gov. Paul M. Herbert faces accusations over rival literature amid liquor department scrutiny. Governors contenders debate surplus use and local debt retirement, with candidates proposing conservation, debt payoff, and veteran reemployment.
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John W. Bricker
Ohio
Bricker
Paul M. Herbert
Herbert
State Liquor Department
Don A. Fisher
Atty
Thomas J. Herbert
Department of Conservation
Division of Conservation
Department of Agriculture
Warren
Alliance
Paul Herbert
Frank J. Lausche
Cleveland
Toledo
James W. Huffman
Columbus
Coshocton
James Garfield Stewart
Cincinnati
Paul
Tom Herbert
Frank Dye
Yugoslav Partisans Capture Two Towns
Yugoslav Partisans have captured two towns north and northeast of Zagreb as Axis forces mount a westward drive forcing withdrawals in places. Tito headquarters said Dalmatian units inflicted heavy losses on Germans in the Prolog Ruj a sector and were cutting rail lines across the area.
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London
Zagreb
Croatia
Josip Broz (Tito
Prolog Ruja
Dalmatia
Jenkins Fears Federal Confiscation of Farms
Rep. Thomas A. Jenkins of Ironton Ohio warned in a House address that the government has already confiscated parts of the corn crop and could move to confiscate farms to achieve its aims. He questioned federal actions and their impact on farmers.
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Jenkins
Washington
Thomas A. Jenkins
Ironton
Bricker To Speak on Agriculture in Iowa
Gov. John W. Bricker will discuss Agriculture Today and Tomorrow in Des Moines Iowa on May 11 A 15 minute discussion on the same topic will air on the Mutual Broadcasting System at 645 p m Central War Time Bricker campaign headquarters announced
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Columbus
John W. Bricker
Des Moines
Iowa
Mutual Broadcasting System
Bricker
U S Warships Undamaged in Daring Foray
A powerful American fleet roamed the South Pacific destroying 232 enemy planes in a week while striking Truk Atoll and the Carolines without losing a ship. Off New Guinea and in Burma India fronts Allied forces reported losses and gains, with North Kohima and Stilwell’s Mogaung Valley advances noted.
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South Pacific
Japan
Carolines
Truk Atoll
Truk
Dutch New Guinea
Douglas MacArthur
Sixth Army
Hollandia
Satawan
J. B. Oldendord
W. A. Lee
Ponape
Flood Threat Grows Across Southwest States
Mississippi floodwaters recede to Cape Girardeau as Texas toll rises to eight dead thirty three injured and one missing after torrential rains hail and winds. Neches River width reaches three miles in East Texas while Osage River overflows in Western Missouri. Red Cross in St Louis notes flood damage this year far lower than last year due to 80 to 90 percent early evacuations and withdrawals of goods.
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Cape Girardeau
Midwest
Texas
Neches
Missouri
Osage
Kansas
Red Cross
St. Louis
Mississippi
AFL Attacks Army and Navy Over Manpower Policies
The American Federation of Labor denounces Army and Navy officials for inconsistent and confusing statements on inductions and manpower. The AFL executive council says military authorities have harmed home front morale by rushing national service legislation and issuing conflicting regulations.
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Philadelphia
American Federation of Labor
Army
Navy
AFL
Executive Council
Portrait of Lt Gen Walter Kreuger at Sixth Army base
Lt Gen Walter Kreuger commander of the Sixth Army in the Southwest Pacific poses with a streamer award pinned to the colors of Headquarters 1 Corps at an advanced base The corps is cited for action against strong Japanese forces in Papua and northern New Guinea.
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Walter Kreuger
Sixth Army
Southwest Pacific
Papua
New
Approval of Tax Bill Seen Passes House Unanimously
Chairman Doughton urged unanimous approval of a bill to simplify income tax laws for about 50 million taxpayers. Republicans and Democrats expect broad support after two days of debate, with passage anticipated Friday. The plan would adjust withholding to cover the full tax liability for earners under 5000 dollars a year and simplify procedures for the rest.
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Washington
Doughton
D-Nc
Ways and Means
House
Ford Workers Strike After Three Days Work
Windsor Ont giant Ford plants idle as United Automobile Workers CIO vote to halt work until a satisfactory settlement on grievance procedure is reached. This follows a 3 day halt after a 10 day stoppage over a similar dispute.
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Windsor
Ont
Ford Motor Company of Canada
United Automobile Workers Union
CIO
Hunt for Missing Boy Ronald Boggs Continues Near Portsmouth
Several hundred volunteers scoured the hilly northeast area of Portsmouth today seeking Ronald Arthur Boggs 3 who has been missing for more than 24 hours with his terrier Brownie. Searchers focused on rough terrain and wooded patches as authorities coordinate efforts.
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Portsmouth
Ronald Arthur Boggs
Brownie
Ohio Man Commander Of Top Aerial Squadron
Col. Don Blakeslee of Fairport Harbor led an Eighth Air Force Mustang group in England to be the first in the European theater to reach over 500 kills. Maj. Gen. William E. Kepner praised the unit for a record in aerial warfare after the group destroyed 207 German planes in April.
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Eighth Air Force
England
Don Blakeslee
Fairport Harbor
William E. Kepner
Eighth Airforce Fighter Command
Fire destroys Northwest Popcorn Seed Company facilities
A fire about six miles north of town leveled the Northwest Popcorn Seed Company, Inc. Secretary and part owner Ray Parrott estimated losses at $100,000, with about $50,000 of popcorn seed and newly installed machinery burned. no injuries reported.
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Delaware
Northwest Popcorn Seed Company, Inc
Here
Ray Parrott
Parrott
Allied headquarter report on New Guinea cargo ship destruction
Gen Douglas MacArthur’s command announced the destruction of 1,727 Japanese coastal vessels and 3,548 damaged since April 1942 in the New Guinea campaign. The tally cited paralysis of enemy supply efforts affecting the 17th and 18th Armies in New Guinea New Britain New Ireland and the Solomons.
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New Guinea
New Britain
New Ireland
Solomons
Air Vets and War Dog Return to U S in Santa Monica
Capt War ren L Johnson of Elmhurst Indiana and his battle wise dog Lt Short Snorter Gremlin pose in the cockpit of a Douglas Havoc at Santa Monica after duty in the Southwest Pacific. Gremlin logged 225 hours including 75 combat hours and carries a parachute and a stamped autographed dollar bill as a genuine short snorter.
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Warren L. Johnson
Elmhurst
Ind
Shortsnorter Gremlin
Santa Monica
Calif
U. S
Gremlin
Crusade for Christ Aims Postwar Methodist Reconstruction
Kansas City reports outline a 25 million dollar postwar plan by Methodists called the Crusade for Christ. The campaign seeks permanent peace by forming an international group, rebuilding church properties, aiding war-affected peoples, and expanding evangelism and Sunday school enrollments. A six month drive begins January 1, 1945, with pledges due by year end.
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Kansas City
Committee of 21
Organization For Permanent Peace
Democratic Germany Aims New Group Formation
A New York group named Democratic Germany for a democratic Germany formed to rally German democratic forces to aid the war effort and establish a peaceful democratic Germany. It calls for punishment of those responsible for persecution and Nazi attempts to obliterate Jews.
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New York
Council For
Germany
Dewey Gains Support from Florida Voters
In Florida and Alabama senatorial primaries administration forces defeated critics as Gov. Thomas E. Dewey built convention support. Senator Lister Hill was renominated in Alabama and Claude Pepper led in Florida. Dewey gained 11 more convention votes in South Dakota, raising pledged delegates to 239 of 530 needed for nomination.
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Washington
Florida
Alabama
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Lister Hill
Claude Pepper
Roosevelt
South Dakota
Chan Gurney
Dewey
Harold E. Stassen
Chicago
Plane Output Dips in April From March Peak
Washington reports April aircraft production fell to 8,343 planes from 9,118 in March. WPB executive vice chairman Charles E. Wilson said the drop was planned and that overall requirements, especially for tactical planes, were met. He noted some trainers were held over to next month.
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Washington
War Production Board
Charles E. Wilson
WPB
Wilson
WPB Aircraft Production Board
OPA Bans Rationing on Most Meats Except Beef Steaks
The Office of Price Administration announced that all meats except beef steaks and roasts become ration free at midnight. The measure covers pork veal lamb mutton hamburger stews sausage variety meats and canned meats and fish. Bowles cited halted lend lease and reduced military demand as reasons for freeing supplies and freeing storage space.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Bowles
Union To Ask More Time for Ward Election
The CIO union at Montgomery Ward and Company in Chicago protests the NLRB seven day election deadline to decide if workers want representation. The union demands at least 21 days to prepare ballots amid ongoing seizure battles ordered by President Roosevelt. Leonard Levy of the United Mail Order, Warehouse and Retail Employes says a postponement is sought.
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Montgomery Ward and Company
National Labor Relations Board
Chicago
Roosevelt
NLRB
William H. Holly
Leonard Levy
United Mail Order, Warehouse and Retail Employes
CIO
Laval Declares Allies Invaders Will Be Suppressed
Pierre Laval's Vichy regime informs French citizens that by virtue of the armistice with Germany the Allies are to be treated as invaders. The move signals preparations for an expected western offensive and tightens control over occupied France.
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Madrid
Pierre Laval
Costello Sees Few Fathers Drafted Under 26 in 1944
Representative Costello predicts that around 500,000 men under 26 with occupational deferments will be inducted this year. He says selective service will need 1,385,000 total to meet Navy and Army needs, with about 400,000 for the Navy and the rest as replacements. He notes most under 26 voters will be drafted, while fathers over 26 face little prospect of induction.
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Costello
Washington
D-Calif
Selective Service
House
Navy
Army
Armed Services
Nazis Expect Drive Keyed To Invasion
Allied bombers and air forces targeted Genoa La Spezia Livorno Piacenza and other Italian targets with heavy raids as Mediterranean air operations supported anticipated invasions from the west. Mosquitos struck Leverkusen while British heavy bombers hit Genoa and Piacenza. Soviet reports claimed heavy Red Army activity around Lwow and Sevastopol with ships and planes involved.
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Italy
Eisenhower
Genoa
la Spezia
Livorno
Piacenza
Florence
Parma
Fano
Leverkusen
Europe
Acheres
France
Germany
Munich
Turin
Venice
Milan
Britain
Orvieto
Marsciano
Rome
Orbetello
Adriatic
Ussian
Lwow
Red
Sevastopol
Crimea
Red Army
Kowel
Old
Poland
Time for Ohio Voting in Next Tuesday's Primary
Columbus voters will cast ballots on primary day with hours varying by time zone. In fast East War Time cities polling opens 7 30 a m to 7 20 p m EWT. In slow Central War Time areas ballots run 6 30 a m to 6 30 p m EWT. Secretary Hummel said no conflict with state wide voting.
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Columbus
Edward J. Hummel
Ohio
Temperatures Reach High Marks in Ohio
Unseasonable heat swept Ohio with record May readings. In Cleveland the 1 pm temperature hit 81 degrees, a new May record, while Columbus reported 82.4 degrees above normal, marking a high for the year.
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Ohio
Columbus
Mercury
Cleveland
Beaver Mahoning Canal Advocated in Congress
Washington report states congressional approval of a Beaver Mahoning Canal within a $400 million postwar rivers program was approved today by Chairman Manfield of the House Rivers and Harbors Committee.
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Washington
Manfield
D-Tex
House Riers and Haggers Committee
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L. H. Brereton
USAAF
Arthur Coningham
2Nd Tactical Air Force
C. R. Dunlap
Trafford L. L. Leigh-Mallory
U.S
Wake Island
Kohima
India
Arakan
Burma
Joseph W. Stilbwell
Mogaung
Loy&ng
China
Lunghai
Hulao Pass
Yenangyaung
Magwe
Maymo
Mandalay
Imphal
Palel
Guinea
Ford
Popcorn Seed Company
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Advanced Allied
Democratic
New Group
Tyrone Power
Marine Corp
Naval Air Training Center
Corpus Christi
CIO Union
Laval
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