Rayburn Opens Campaign With War Unity Appeal In Texas
House speaker Sam Rayburn addressed about 2,000 supporters in the 4th Congressional District praising his House record and opposition to strikes but urging unity to sustain war programs. He warned against destroying segregation laws and urged continued support for rationing, clothing drives, and fidelity to the free ballot amid calls for unity against the enemy.
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Finland Loses US Ties as War Policy Shifts
Washington June 30 Finland has paid the price of losing America's friendship by continuing war against Russia. The United States formally severed diplomatic relations with Finland as Hull informed Finland’s chargé d’affaires Alexander Theslett. The break follows Finland’s decision to stay in the war and call in German aid.
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Bonham Seeks 200000 for Fifth War Loan Quota
Bonham residents rally to raise 200000 as part of the fifth war loan drive. Local volunteers and service members, including A M Womack serving with the 9th AAF in England, are highlighted amid payments, pledges, and community efforts to reach the goal. The article notes Womack's service and various campaign details, with emphasis on patriotism and county participation.
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Harold J Baker Wins Wines at Alabama Field
Harold J Baker earns a victory at Alabama field in a race or event described as Wines Al Alabama Field. The report notes his background as a graduate of Le Gubel High School and prior study at A&M College of Texas, with aviation cadet training linked to military service. It mentions the AAI Train Command and references Bay of Texans Lt Baker.
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Texas Weather Forecast Shows South Shower Activity
Weather bulletin notes clouds and showers in the south portion this afternoon and tonight with continued showers on Saturday.
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Texas
South Portion
Dewey Aims to Rebuild GOP for Victory in War
Chicago dispatch reports Herbert Brownell Jr, aged 40, named chairman of the Republican National Committee to direct Thomas Dewey’s presidential bid. Brownell succeeds Harrison F. Sangler of Iowa as the party frames a united effort to save the republic and win the war.
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Herbert Brownell
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Chicago
Herbert Brownell Jr
Thomas Dewey
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Harrison F. Sangler
Iowa
Loewe
Roosevelt
Merchants Hear Explanation Of Labor Program
Friday morning a briefing explained a new USES labor priority program aimed at directing workers to essential war plants. Officials outlined that male workers entering farm work may be referred to war plants, with choices for workers and employers about accepting referred labor.
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Martin Hautell
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Christian
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Oman
Diamonds Found Mainly in Pike County Ark Since 1906
Except for a few discoveries of single diamonds the only source of these stones in the United States is in Pike County Arkansas where since 1906 more than 2000 crystals have been found.
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Pike County
Ark
Silver Star for Aubrey Peebles in Italy action
Army reports Staff Sergeant Aubrey L Peebles of Reute Bonham Texas has earned the Silver Star for gallantry on the Fifth Army front in Italy. He and two gunners aided in repelling a heavy enemy assault at Mount Summucro after his machinegun section and rifle company suffered severe casualties.
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Aubrey L Peebles
Charley Peebket
Reute
Bonham
Texas
Peeble
Mount
Summucro
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Peebles
Vaitketave
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Rhein Wits
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United States
Salt Deposits Formed by Ancient Evaporation of Lakes
The great deposits of salt around the world come from the complete evaporation of ancient salt lakes, leaving vast mineral reserves. This process links geological history to current salt resources and studied formations.
Lennie Nichols Sees Rome In A Distant Reflection
The account describes Lennie Nichols writing about traveling through Rome. It mentions sights like St Peter's Cathedral and a grand speech, with reflections on crowds and architecture amid a bustling scene.
U S Task Force Shelled Base on Paramushiro Island
At Paramushiro island southern tip a U S naval task force bombarded a Japanese air and naval base. Reports say nearly 5 000 projectiles were fired in the bombardment dated June 26 and involving a U S flagship off Paramushiro.
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Japan
Paramushiro Island
FDR Signs Price Control Extension Amid Wary Tone
President Roosevelt signed the price control extension act in Washington on June 30, extending the anti inflation program for a year. He voiced fear that congressional changes could weaken enforcement of the law.
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Roosevelt
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Denison Dam Dedication Set For Saturday Morning
Denison Texas June 30 dedication ceremonies for the 54 million dollar Denison Dam begin at 9 30 AM Saturday July 1 with a Perrin Field Army Air Forces Band concert Speakers include Sam Rayburn Major General Eugene Reybold and several state and Oklahoma officials The program will be broadcast on multiple radio networks and the audience is urged to arrive early for good views of the powerhouse and embankment.
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Eugene Reybold
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Oklahoma
Red River Lake
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Stimson calls for united Allied front against Germany
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson urged full Allied solidarity at a Washington news conference. He stressed coordinated American British Russian and other forces as the three-pronged assault tightens around Hitler's fortress. He said no reason exists to doubt expansion of Allied military cooperation toward Nazi downfall.
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Livestock Market Report Fort Worth June 30
UK cattle and hog prices listed for Fort Worth with 1800 cattle and 500 calves noted. Steers and yearlings 6 to 11, fat cows 6.50 to 9, cutters 4 to 6.25, calves 6 to 12.50. Hogs 1000 head steady with top butchers 13.55, good butchers 10.25 to 12.50, mixed grades 10 and packing sows 10 to 10.25.
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Fort Worth
Allied Air Power Foils Nazi Advances Over Europe
Up flying fortresses hit four German air fields in France and Belgium. Berlin reported American bomber formations fought through strong resistance to reach the Vienna area and Balkan targets amid ongoing engagements with British armor repulsed Nazi attacks.
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Allied forces widen Caen bridgehead amid German counterattacks
Allied Supreme Headquarters reports British armored units advance within three miles of Caen and broaden the beachhead southwest of the city. German counter-attacks along the Orne and Odon fronts are repulsed, while American troops east of Saint-Lô reportedly breach German lines, though counter offensives claim rebounding gains.
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Caen
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British On High Ground Over Caen Escape Route
British Second Army presses toward Caen from the west while forces push 5 miles from Makoto toward the city. Allied air power claims heavy German tank losses as Rommel's four panzer divisions are battered in the Caen area with decisive advances and renewed bombardments.
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Vast Siberian Taiga Forest Runs Across Continents
The Siberian Taiga ranks as a colossal forest system stretching roughly 4,000 miles in length and 1,000 to 3,000 miles in width, forming one of the globe’s most extensive forest areas.
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