Germans Claim 15 Allied Divisions Massed in Africa
A German commentator announced in London that about 150 000 to 200 000 Allied troops were massed in Africa with 15 divisions in position. He described a forthcoming large scale attack, aided by Corsica as a springboard and coordinated with a push from Britain, while noting Red Army threats in the east and Turkey’s possible entry into the war.
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London
Red Army
Near East
Turkey
DNB
Corsica
Europe
North Africa
Britain
North African
Italy
Fianna Fail projected to win clear Dublin majority
Dublin June 1 Prime Minister Eamon De Valera's Fianna Fail party is headed for a clear majority in the new Dail with at least 72 of 138 seats and likely gains in 12 additional constituencies. The opposition Labour and National Labour groups trail with several seats. the election follows defeat of a government transport bill.
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Dublin
Eamon de Valera
Fianna ‘All
Dia
Erie
Fine Gae
Labor Party
Na‘onal
Farmers
Independents
de Valera
Pensive Set as Favorite in Belmont Stakes Run
Pensive, Derby and Preakness winner, is the favorite for the Belmont Stakes with a purse of 50000 dollars. Five rivals, including Warren Wright's chestnut, aim to halt the colt son of Hyperion in the 76th mile and a half classic. Platter and Who Goes There, from George D. Widener's stable, also challenge in a field seeking turf glory after the Preakness.
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New York
Pensive
Warren Wright
Hyperion
George D. Widener
Platter
Ben Jones
Derby contenders train ahead of Belmont Stakes
Plat ter and Pensive, two of the favorites, tuned up with morning workouts as Belmont prep. Plat ter clocked 2:36 2/5 for the route and Pensive 1:56 3/4 for 1 1/8 miles while Withers winner who goes there led a different drift into the Derby field with changed riders expected for Platter and Pensive. If Pensive wins he would be the seventh horse to sweep the Triple Crown after Count Fleet in 1943.
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Platter
Belmont
Pensive
Son of Challenger
Withers
Johnny Longden
Widener
Eddie Arcaro
Conn McCreary
Pensive William Ziegler, Jr
Crispin Orlebay
Boy Knight
Soviet Counterattack Ramps Up As German Losses Mount
Soviet forces launched a fierce counter-attack with heavy clashes near the Danube and Ploesti oilfields. Berlin reported strong German resistance while Red Star described the front as a slaughterous battle zone with 148 German tanks disabled or destroyed and 197 planes shot down.
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Berlin
German High Command
Red Army
Danube
Ploesti
Moscow
Woodruff Randolph Elected ITU Head
Woodruff Randolph of Chicago, secretary treasurer of the International Typographical Union, was elected president of the ITU in the May 17 election. The vote also selected Larry P. Taylor of Dallas as first vice president over Clarence of Washington, and El Brown defeated A Holland for second vice president. A run-off for treasurer between Jack Gill of Cleveland and William Ward of New York is set for June 28. Delegates to the AFL were John W. Austin, Harold H. Clark, Tillman K. Garrison, John Simons, and Robert C. Kirkpatrick.
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Indianapolis
Woodruff Randolph
Chicago
International Typographical Union
St.u
Board of Electors of the Union
American Federation of Labor
Larry PA. Taylor
Dallas
Tex
Clarence
Washington
D. C
el Brown
New York
A. Holland
Oliver Walton
Spokane
Wash
Jack Gill
Cleveland
William Ward
Gill
John W. Austin
Oakland
Calif
Harold H. Clark
Columbus
Ohio
Tillman K. Garrison
Seattle
John Simons
Robert C. Kirkpatrick
Dunellen
N. J
Giants End Cubs Slump With Gardella Fourth Homers
In New York Danny Gardella hit his fourth homer with Bill Voiselle pitching as the Giants won 5-3 to complete a Chicago series sweep. Erickson and Voiselle held steady until Gardella broke a 3-3 tie in the seventh. Nicholson delivered a run with a double while Cavaretta, Pafko, and Dallessandro contributed behind the scenes.
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New York
Danny Gardella
Bill Voiselle
New York Giants
Cubs
Tuok
Erickson
Voiselle
Gardella
Bill Nicholson
Roy Hughes
Roy Mashes
Phil Cavarretta
Pafko
Dom Dallessandro
Rucker
Mel Ott
Stanky
Nicholson
Dallessandro
Ohnaon Wee Hoim
Novikoff
Goodman
Helm
Eee
Vee
Hausmann
Frrore
Rune
Nicholvson Rucker Patko
Dalles
Strikeout figures at balis-Votselle game pace 2:10
The event reports Erickson and Votselle in a strikeout driven match with 15,265 attendees. Balantant and Boneere contributed in motion, while Time-2:10 marks a notable interval.
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Balis
Votselle
Erickson
Strikeoute
Voiselie
Wild Moinel Balantant
Boneerene
Six Fort Knox Soldiers Killed in Training Blast
Six Fort Knox soldiers were killed and 15 injured when a nitro-starch explosion occurred during a training maneuver at the armor replacement training center on post. Maj. Gen. Charles L. Scott ordered a board of inquiry to investigate the incident.
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Fort Knox
Armorade Center Public Relations Office
Charles L. Scott
Armored Replacement Training Center
Termination of Custodian Duties Highlighted by ARTC Official
J Nutter chief of staff of the ARTC stressed minimized loss of life as a medical unit remained on duty with the troops. Names of the victims were noted in the bending notification of the other. Creek over refrigerator leftovers daily saved food storage space and meal prep time.
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Othe Hw
Real Weather Treat Sizzles at Lanthae Field
A lively note describes a scorching day with a charcoal grill party at Lanthae Field featuring local poets and visitors enjoying heat and atmosphere.
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