New York Cutworms Ravage City and Suburbs This Spring
A spring pest invasion devastates forests parks and private trees in New York City and suburbs with millions of cutworms. May 20 sightings in Westchester County trigger ground invasions and thick silk webs, forcing pedestrians to dodge webs and prompting gardeners to spray to save crops. The outbreak is among the worst in history and continues, with Jap beetles expected soon to finish the second course.
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They Pay for Betrayal as Invasion Aftermath Harshly Falls
The article argues that collaborationists who aided the invaders face severe retribution as France and other occupied nations seek vengeance. It predicts death or exile for many who allied with the occupiers, claiming justice will spread across liberated lands.
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Europe
Judas
American drive backs war bonds and liberty
The piece notes 60 million Americans own war bonds totaling 32.6 billion dollars with institutions adding 92 billion. Individual redemptions are 7.79 percent. The current drive asks for 16 billion to loan to the government, with 6 billion expected from the public. Five million workers will support the war loan as ads push 260 million dollars in contributions. It argues patriotic confidence in government and global freedom.
DeGaulle clashes with Eisenhower amid Allied tensions
The French leader DeGaulle criticizes General Eisenhower over how native French were advised to assist the invasion. Friction has long existed between DeGaulle and Allied leaders, with a current coolness toward Roosevelt despite an upcoming meeting to resolve issues.
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Tales of Courage From The Invasion
The piece extols American bravery in wartime, praising youthful sacrifice and steadfast spirit. It links modern soldiers to the founding era, western builders, and earlier fighters against invasion, arguing enduring ideals drive readiness to sacrifice and defend the nation.
Normandy Invasion Echoes in Tales of Conquest
The passage evokes Normandy as the birthplace of William the Conqueror and the Hastings battle. It observes descendants of Norman conquerors and archers returning to aid in freeing their ancient homeland, linking historic lineage to present liberation.
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Texas Revolt Ties Jones Clayton Allies to Roosevelt Foes
Report to White House on Texas convention details alleges Jesse Jones and Will Clayton backed anti Roosevelt surge. George Butler, Harris County leader John Crocker and Lamar Fleming led revolt with oil and gas reps. FDR on eve of D Day showed little nervousness beyond a brief remark.
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Texas
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Houston
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Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Harris County
Roosevelt
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Crocker
Lamar Fleming
Anderson, Clayton & Company
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Austin
George Heyer
Crude Oil
Sum Oil
Pews
Pennsylvania
Clint C. Small
Humble Oil
Standard Oil of N J
Hiram King
Sinclair Oil
E. E. Townes
Neth Leachman
Lone Star Gas
Will Cayton
England
One terrible man spoils fishing joy in verse and war
Edgar A. Guest laments war’s ruin of nature and leisure in a 1944 poem. The piece shifts from tranquil fishing scenes near Iowa to family news as Wiola Spies and son Perry visit Iowa City before joining Captain Spies in Corpus Christi. It references Mr and Mrs Rudolph Pryble and John Spies.
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Local History Note: Drayman Hurt in Horse Wagon Accident
Yesterday before noon Rufus Bentley backed his wagon to the platform when a switch engine backed in scaring his horses. Bentley was crushed between wagon and team. the horses dragged the wagon, ending near the coal chute with a broken tongue and single tree. Drayman Bentley was badly hurt and bruised. Sixteen tramps were arrested. two Lewis men were arrested for stealing horses.
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Drayman Bentley
Lewis
Lenient rulings from high court liberal on antiwar criticism
The supreme court reversed the conviction of Elmer Hartzell of Chicago for mailing antiwar pamphlets and refused to cancel citizenship for Carl Wilhelm Baumgarter of Kansas City who reportedly praised Hitler. The decisions show a liberal stance on individual criticism of the government during wartime, challenging the department of justice.
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Kansas City
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Save a life drive slowly near highway children
Public safety plea urges motorists to reduce speed when children are near roadways and to maintain vigilance to stop promptly if a hazard appears. Emphasizes swift braking capability and cautious driving to prevent injury or tragedy.
Brazilians to See Iowa Agriculture
Des Moines Iowa June 13 Ins Arrangements were completed for a three day visit in Iowa by Dr Apolonio Sales minister of agriculture in Brazil He will be accompanied by Dr Oscar Guedes president of the Brazilian American food commission and Guy Bush who is serving as agricultural attache They will arrive June 27 visit Des Moines Ames Town State college and central Iowa farms
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Brazilian-American Food Commission
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Backstage At The State House In Iowa Politics
Iowa Democrats eye fall hopes for Senate and GOP posts as war conditions influence presidential prospects. Jake More predicts Roosevelt could carry Iowa if nominated. Dewey cited as potential rival. Attendance at the July 29 state convention may be higher in Chicago for seating, with eight names listed for national committeeman. Secretary Linn warns flood lessons urge soil conservation and contour farming. Major Frank Miles praised for coordinating Ottumwa high school address as his son serves as a Second Lieutenant.
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Des Moines
SDPA
Roosevelt Star
Iowa
United States Senate
Towa
Roosevelt
Jake More
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Harry D. Linn
Frank Miles
State Selective Service Headquarters
Ottumwa High School
William Miles
Pilot Killed In Action On Italian Front Reported
The dispatch notes a bomber pilot killed in action on the Italian front. Bill Schultz of the state health department eyed filming high water for educational use while Iowa guards costs fall from 41 196 to about 10 000 per month under 1943 budget limits.
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Jowan
Bill Schultz
State Department of Health
Iowa State Guard
Lookin' Around by 0. 5: Backyard birds and local scenes
A casual column notes spring yard life with baby threshers catbirds robins and sparrows fed by parents. It mentions a reader asking for a fox hole for rest and a street scene with a youngster and street foliage. Kennedy’s day greets workers each morning on the courthouse lawn.
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Two War Prisoners Escape to East From Camp in Colorado
Omaha reports two German prisoners of war have escaped from a Colorado camp on June 12 and are believed to be heading east through Utah. Nebraska and Iowa peace officers are coordinating the search with descriptions of the fugitives provided.
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Escape details of three men pursued by FBI in Nebraska
Duane L. Traynor, head of the Omaha FBI office, said Herman Langheim and Edmund Fischer, both described with ages and physical traits, fled near an eastbound Union Pacific train bound for Council Bluffs to catch a North Western freight to Chicago.
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Edmund Fischer
Duane L. Traynor
Omaha
FBI
Union Pacific
Council Bluffs
North Western
Chicago
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