Churchill Warns War Could Last Into 1946
Prime Minister Churchill told the Commons the war against Germany may extend into next summer and Japan into the end of 1946, urging retention of Britain’s wartime coalition and parliament. He warned against breaking the coalition before Nazism is defeated and stressed the need for continued unified governance.
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London
Churchill
Commons
Germany
Japan
Britain
Arthur Greenwood
Labor
Greenwood
Lapor
Hitler
Holland
Italy
Liberty Ship Bucyrus Victory Launched at Richmond Yards
In Richmond California i Sgt Eleanor Segley of Bucyrus Ohio christened the Bucyrus Victory the 611th ship built by Henry Kaisers yards. Her father Gaile Segley, leader of the Bucyrus Victory Ship Committee, presided at the ceremony after War Bond funds covered the cost. Bomb struck a hotel in South England killing five.
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Richmond
Calif— i
Eleanor Segley
Bucyrus
Ohio
Marine Corps Women Reserve
Bucyrus Victory
Henry J. Kaiser
Gaile Segley
Bucyrus Victory Ship
Triggerman
Bricker Returns Home After 10000 Mile Campaign
Gov. John W. Bricker Republican candidate for vice president arrives in Columbus after a 10000 mile nationwide tour through 22 states. He plans a three day eastern swing before voting in Ohio, praising GOP strength and tying Roosevelt New Deal to radical groups. An indoor crowd of about 15000 heard his Detroit speech accusing the PAC Communists and the New Deal of subversive links.
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Columbus
John W. Bricker
Ohio
G.O.P
Bricket
Detroit
Political Action Committee
New Deal
PAC
Bricker
Dies Congressional Committee
Laughlin Currie
Roosevelt
Washington
Currie
Workingman
Franklin Roosevelt
Sidney Hillman
FAC
Earl Browder
Communist Political Association
Rain Shortage Threatens Ohio Water Supply
Ohio faces a statewide water shortage as underground levels drop 2.61 feet in the three months to Oct 1, 1944. Chief of staff David Harker cites summer drought and prior deficits from 1943-44, with some communities reporting immediate shortages despite reservoirs and deep wells.
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Columbus
lPi
David H. Harker
Ohio Water Supply Board
Ohio
Harker
Bricker Declines Call for Special Session During Campaign
In Columbus, Gov. John W. Bricker refused to call a special session of the Legislature to extend voting hours for next Tuesday's election. He said the request from Democratic state chairman A. A. Horstman would not be honored, noting the matter had been considered and rejected by the last Legislature. Bricker, back from a western trip, emphasized restating themes as candidates near the end of the campaign.
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Columbus
Ohio
John W. Bricker
Bricker
A. A. Horstman
Special Delivery and C O D Prices Rise Next Week
Beginning Wednesday, special delivery and C O D fees increase while postal money orders and insurance costs decrease. Special delivery stamps for letters up to two pounds rise to 13 cents from 10. Money order fees return to pre March 26 1943 levels with the $1 to $250 bracket set at six cents.
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Washington
C.O.D
War Victory Issue Grows In Campaign War Victory Issue Grows In Campaign
Democratic cries of don’t take out the winning steam met Republican retorts that America’s war successes aren’t due to the Roosevelt fourth term team. Governor Thomas E. Dewey spoke in Buffalo as Roosevelt paused after a Boston speech. Brownell challenged civilian teaching of military mastery while Democrats push to expand House control and Senate seat shares amid a heated campaign posture.
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New York
America
Roosevel
Thomas E. Dewey
Buffalo
Roosevelt
Boston
Herbert Brownell
Brownell
House
Senate
G. O. P. House
Sailor Drowned When Canoe Upsets in Ohio
Apprentice Seaman Thomas Draper, 20, of Los Angeles on leave from Navy training at Notre Dame, drowned in the Ohio River yesterday when his canoe capsized during a two day camping trip with fellow naval trainee William R. Brockhoff of Cincinnati. Coast Guardsmen reported the incident.
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Cincinnati
Thomas Draper
Los Angeles
University of Notre Dame
Ohio River
Draper
William Rb, Brockhoff
Coast Guardsmen
Truck and Tire Output Rises in Ohio Industry
In Cleveland the industrial district reports a 13.8 percent rise in overall production since Europe invasion. Col. L. B. A. Lynn, chief of the Cleveland Ordnance district, disclosed the third quarterly figures showing doubled truck output and sharp tire production increases.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Europe
Col. L. BE. A. Lynn
Cleveland Ordnance District
Heavy Fog Covers Dutch Retreat and Allied Push
Allied planes grounded by heavy fog enabled the German 15th Army to begin withdrawal across the Maas while British, Canadian, and American forces pressed from Roosendaal toward Willemstad and Moerdijk. British and Greek forces advanced on Arnissa near the Yugoslav border, and U.S. Third Army moved on Metz. A vast Red Army push threatened Budapest as Ferenc Szalasi reportedly fled to Germany. Truman, in New York, exuded confidence for a Democratic victory at a Roosevelt rally.
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Associated Press
Holland
15Th Army
Maas
Meuse
Walther von Model
Roosendaal
Willemstad
Moerdijk
Schelde
Beveland Island
Budapest
Berlin
Tisza
Moscow
Ferenc Szalasi
Forli
RAF
RCAF
Cologne
Truman
New York
Harry S. Truman
Henry A. Wallace
Madison Square Garden
Roosevelt
Bombing of Cologne Tops German City in Heavy Air Raid
London reports over 1,000 British and Canadian planes dropped more than 4,000 tons of bombs on Cologne, described as the most heavily bombed German city. Mosquito aircraft also raided Berlin. two planes were lost amid the sixth Cologne blast since Saturday, with RCAF Halifaxes and Lancasters among the attackers.
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London
Cologne
Berlin
Thieves Take 5160 Cartons of Cigarettes Loot From Warehouse
In Columbus thieves stole 5,160 cartons of cigarets from the Levy Mendel Sebacco Co temporary warehouse, two weeks after a fire damaged the firm’s permanent quarters destroying 1,500,000 cigaretts.
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Columbus
Levy-Mendel ‘Sebacco Co
Legless Woman Wins CAA Flying Certificate
Mrs Al verna Rabbi aged 28 became the first legless person to receive a Civil Aeronautics Authority student flying certificate. She made a solo flight in her own airplane, equipped with hands operated controls after both legs were amputated in infancy.
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Cincinnati
Alverna Rabbi
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Major Engagement Looms In Philippines As Yanks Press Forward
Typhoon drenched American troops advance toward a potential major land engagement on Leyte as Japanese losses mount. US casualties reach 3221 in ten days. Japanese planes and ships suffer heavy hits. Guerilla actions and minefield delays slow progress toward Carigara Bay as Jaro falls, completing American control of key Leyte Valley routes.
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Philippines
Japan
MacArthur
Leyte
Samar
U. S
Manila
Manila Bay
Philippine
Leyte Gulé
Mmen
Leyte Valley
Luzon
Jang
U. S. 24Th Division
Jaro
Carigara Bay
Jap Naval Defeat and Stilwell’s Fate in Asia Battles
Unfolding war notes report a decisive Japanese naval defeat in Philippine waters, with 35,000 killed and leadership losses. Stilwell’s withdrawal sparks debate on future commands, linking to China, Burma, and Britain. US strategy points to invasions of China coast and Japan, shaping distant theater roles.
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Philippines
Robert Carney
Halsey
Pearl Harbor
Philippine
Rippon
Hiaisey
Japan
Albert Wedemeyer
Joseph W. Stilwell
China
Chunk‘king
U. S
Stilwell
Washington
Asia
Burma
Iina
United States
Roosevelt
Roosevelt to Deliver Radio Address From White House
President Roosevelt will give a campaign radio speech from the White House Thursday night and make three New England appearances before a closing Boston speech Saturday. The schedule, set by Stephen Early, omits an Ohio stop and leaves subject and network details undecided. The address is organized by the Democratic National Committee.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
New England
Boston
Stephen Early
Ohio
Early
Democratic National Committee
Hocking Boy Killed in Lime Loading Machine
Logan staff special reports five year old Douglas Helber of Enterprise was killed at 7 45 am when his clothing was caught in a lime loading machine near his home. He leaves his parents a sister Sue Ann and brothers Ronnie and Donald. Funeral plans were not set. Wedemeyer named commander of American forces in China arriving in Chungking to take post.
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Logan
Douglas Helber
William Helber
Enterprise
Sue Ann
Ronnie
Donald
Dewey to Present Postwar Jobs Program in Buffalo Talk
In Albany New York Dewey outlines a postwar jobs plan to appeal to voters over Roosevelt proposals. The Buffalo speech tonight will broadcast and emphasize small business and job creation as part of his future program for America. Dewey also plans a rapid campaign shift toward Maryland with a Baltimore stop around noon tomorrow.
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Dewey
Buffalo Talk
Albany
N. Y
Roosevelt
Chicago
Buffalo
America
New York State
Maryland
Baltimore
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