Second Front Debate and Plans From Pearl Harbor to Teheran
A 1944 retrospective outlines the long debate over the Second Front in World War II. Key figures Molotov Churchill Roosevelt and Marshall clash over invasion timing and method. The piece traces Quebec Teheran meetings and the shift toward a cross channel plan finally agreed to with staged Allied offensives.
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England
Atlantic
Churchill
Balkans
Marshall
Europe
Italy
Sicily
Moscow
Russia
Quebec
Roosevelt
United States
Advertising Rates And Delivery Notice For Atlantic News Telegraph
The Atlantic News Telegraph announces advertising rates on application and delivery details for subscribers. Notice directs readers to call 7 o'clock deadline at telephone 1367-3 to report delivery issues or changes and asks subscribers outside Iowa to mail rates and addresses.
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Atlantic
News- Telegraph
News-Telegraph
Small Errors in War Plans Can Change Outcomes
The article argues that minor factors such as weather delays and chance events often decide battles. It cites the Tokyo raid and Dieppe as examples where small missteps or accidental sightings altered the plan, turning surprise into failure or advancing warning. It notes that even meticulous leaders contend with uncontrollable elements that can reverse a campaign.
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Tokyo
Dieppe
Alest
Allies establish foothold in Cherbourg peninsula defense
The Allies in France push to defend gains by land and air and use Cherbourg as a supply hub. The report praises Allied leadership and courage, noting operations show tactical planning and successful progress that should inspire Americans.
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France
Britain
Cherbourg
Beepeeke
The hopelessness of Hitler’s position in war
The analysis states Hitler faces three powerful nations with a small army and nation behind him. He is outmanned, under-equipped by American standards, weak at sea and air, lacking raw materials and food. He faces widespread contempt within his controlled regions, and Allied forces advance to liberate. Only an insane man could hope to win.
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Hitler
Saihiona
Cass County Sets Sights On Fifth Bond Drive Details
The county launches its fifth bond drive next week with a high quota but notes the target is lower than the last drive. Officials express confidence Cass County will meet obligations as war efforts demand strong local support.
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Cass
Cass County
White House Evading Nazi Threats and War Goods Tips
The piece notes American GIs matching Nazi secret weapon boasts and urges shoppers to reuse bags to aid the war, while reporting scant German air activity and noting Allied losses from low altitude artillery strikes on the continent.
Navy liaison officer named for Iowa selective service
Lieut. John K. Valentine of Centerville, formerly Iowa lieutenant governor, is assigned as navy liaison officer at the state selective service headquarters. He has served in the navy since October 1948 and commanded gun crews aboard merchant ships.
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Des Moines
INS
John K. Valentine
Centerville
Iowa
State
Selective Service Headquarters
Navy
Lookin Around and D Day Birthday Tales
Old man learns the bank sign means closed for D day services on his birthday. Nate Watson of the court house staff is remembered for D day. Brady McClelland meets a service man who recalls his Civil War grandfather among eight Libby prison diggers. Roy W Evans shares 1894 Atlantic baseball lineup. Hints of Atlantic people and June farm and chimney scenes.
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Nate Watson
Court House
Brady McClelland
Ft. Bragg
N. C
Clelland
McClelland
Libby
Brady
USO
Washington, D. C
Roy W. Evans
Atlantic
Spokane
Waah
Rose Wallace
Claude Cappeller
M. E. Quint
B. Bruington
Henry Sauer
George, Franklin
Wm. Curry
Peter Foss
Roy Evans
Mr. Evans
Pearl Hutton
Construction watchers follow resurfacing of Chestnut agreement
Observers track workers possibly hauling coal and note a critical stage in the Chestnut resurfacing project while age and timing influence the inspection.
Feminine Tragedy by Edgar A. Guest Quatrains
A short verse from 1944 by Edgar A Guest reflects on vanity and heart. It contrasts a woman’s primping with a torn stocking and slip, then shifts to social thoughts on wealth and charity among men.
Wettest Spring Rainfall in Iowa Since 1892
Des Moines reports a spring deluge, with Weatherman Charles D. Reed noting 18.80 inches of rain for March April May, the wettest since 1892 and above the 8.52 inch state norm. The record toppled only by 15.74 inches in 1882.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Charles D. Reed
Postwar education dreams amid a veteran’s return
The writer recalls Brent Bosell of Omaha winning a $4,000 National High School Oratorical Contest scholarship to Yale, hoping it aids his education after the war. He reflects on returning veterans’ wartime schooling, Gen X attitudes, and the need for peace as men age and face future studies.
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New York
Brent Borell
Omaha
American Legion
Brenthe
Bosell
Yale
New England
Papa Bozell
Leo Brent Bosell
Bozell & Jacobs
Leo
Omaha Daily News
Charlie
Hurt
Joe Poleér
News
Joe
Bos
Bosells
Brent
Government set camps for 1000 Mediterranean war refugees
Washington says the government will admit 1000 refugees from the Mediterranean area to Fort Ontario near Oswego. Plans also support aiding refugees from Yugoslavia and Spain to reduce disruption to the Allied war effort in Italy. Over 1800 Yugoslav refugees arrived in Italy last week as processing centers are prepared in Casa Blanca Cyprus Sicily Tripoli and Crete.
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Washington
INS
Fort Ontario
Oswego
Mediterranean
United States
Yugoslavia
Spain
Italy
Gemps
Casablanca
Cyprus
Sicily
Tripoli
Cyretaica
Babson Endorses Re-Insurance Stocks as Safe Bets
Babson advocates for professional re insurance firms as essential to spread risk across all insurers. He argues recent losses present a buying opportunity, notes Europe roots and postwar growth in the U S market, and urges industry unity and reform to lead fire marine casualty and life protection.
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Roger W. Babson
Baboon Park
Mass
Europe
United States
U. S
America
Far East
Mdict
National Board of Fire Underwriters
National Fire Protection Association
Association of Casualty and Insurance Executives
Mutal
patrig@ie
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
National Association of Insurance Agents
National Association of Insurance Brokers
Association Factory Mutuals
National Association of Fire Chiefs
National Bureau For Industrial Protect Chamber of Commercce of
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Industrial groups form new economic policy coalition
A coalition formed by the National Industrial Information Committee and the National Conference Board along with the American Institute for Property and Liability Underwriters and the Anti-Inflation Campaign, plus the Committee for Economic Development, announced collaboration as a public policy initiative.
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Tional Industrial Information Committee
Nationalustrial Conference Board
American Institute For Property and Liability
the Committee For Economic Development
Publianttsinancial Bureau, Inc
Mines Lose Recovery Suits In Federal Court
Des Moines Iowa June 10 Two Iowa coal mines Pershing Coal Co Tracy and No 4 Coal Co Mystic lost damage claims totaling 16000 in federal court for the period the government held the mines. Judge Charles A Dewey ruled the measure of recovery as the difference in property value on takeover and return is not lawful compensation and that operating expenses cannot be recovered since the government kept management and there was no value for use.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa
Charles A. Dewey
Pershing Coal Company
Tracy
No. 4 Coal Company
Mystic
Dewey
Better Education Council Meeting Aims Veterans Readjustment
Don L. Berry of Indianola will chair a luncheon meeting of the Council for Better Education in Des Moines on June 10 to discuss methods to aid postwar veterans in readjusting to civilian life. Alice V. Myers will address the morning session in Des Moines public schools.
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Des Moines
Don L. Berry
Indianola
Iowa Postwar Rehabilitation Commission
Council For Better Educat
Ops
Alice V. Myers
Dehydrated Vegetables Allocations Set by War Food
Des Moines June 10 United States military and war services will use about 70 percent of the 1944 45 supply of dehydrated vegetables under WFA allocations beginning July 1 1944. George B Sheehe state supervisor says total supply will be about 246 million pounds available for allocation among claimants, 40 percent more than the previous year. Great Britain and Russia will receive 23 percent Civilian use about 5 percent with one percent reserve for liberated regions.
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Des Moines
United States Military
War Services
WFA
George B. Sheehe
Office of
War Food Administration
Itme
Great Britain
Russia
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