Broadways Walter Winchell on John L Lewis and wartime loyalties
The column criticizes John L Lewis and his union press for opposing wartime sacrifice while praising soldiers. It notes foreign correspondents' disdain for Lewis, cites Rep Ham Fish, and condemns antiwar rhetoric. It discusses war bond redemption, patriotism, and portrays Congress scrutiny of subversives amid Nazi and Japanese aggression.
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John L, Lewis
Union
Lewis
Stars and Stripes
Plymouth Rock
Ham Fish
American Legion
Hitler
Yanks in Landing Raid Off Balkans
Allied forces led a joint American British and Partisan raid on Brac island off the Dalmatian coast during the night of June 12. Bol installations were wiped out after heavy fighting, raiders reached Sumatra and Selca, and all forces withdrew by June 5. Casualties were light for the raiders while striking heavy enemy losses and taking numerous prisoners.
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Allied
Naples
INS
Brac
Yugoslavia
Bol
Sumatra
Selca
Movie Schedules and Showtimes Across Local Theaters
The Gazette lists Monday schedules for Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto Times Marion with films including Buffalo Bill Once Upon a Time Escape to Danger Lost Angel Lumberjack Happy Land Rookies in Burma Cowboy Canteen Jitter Bugs The Heat's On Good Morning Judge Riding High Jamboree and multiple daily showings with varied times across venues.
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Paramount
Buffalo Bill
Iowa
Palace
Happy Land
Burma
Rialto
Marion
Paratroopers Lead Fierce Fighting On Cherbourg Peninsula
Our paratroops engage German forces amid hedgerows near Carentan and Ste. Mere Eglise as tanks support assaults. Ground fighting yields prisoner waves and heavy fire while air power targets railways and supply lines near the beachhead.
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Cherbourg
Carentan
Locals Describe Bombing Pain amid Frontline Attacks
The report notes frequent earth shaking detonations as air forces bombard enemy gun emplacements and roads beyond our lines, illustrating intense close front combat and ongoing bombardment.
Revelation He's 16 Costs Him Crack at No. 1 Invader Role
Coast Guard Seaman Clifford Hampton from Roanoke Virginia, age 16, nearly became the first man to land in France during the invasion but was disqualified when officials learned his age. He served in England with the invaders group, faced discharge in New York, and plans to reenlist hoping to participate in the Japan invasion. Hampton hoped to be first ashore to lower the ramp for troops.
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New York
INS
Coast Guard
Clifford Hampton
Roanoke
France
Coast
Washington
Hampton
America
Curtis Bay
Invaders
England
Europe
Japan
LCI
Reynolds Forms American Nationalists to Back Nationalist Policy
Len Reynolds, D North Carolina, announces formation of the American Nationalists' Committee of Independent Voters. The group will include representatives from every state and focus on electing lawmakers who “put America first” amid opposition to internationalism and Roosevelt policies.
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Washington
INS
Len Reynolds
D-N.c
United States
Reynolds
Senate
Committee of Independent Voters
Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
Congress
America
UNRRA Poised for Major Relief Drive in Europe
UNRRA prepares to move into war torn Europe with food clothing and medical aid in a relief and rehabilitation push. The effort will be funded by more than two billion dollars from non occupied nations and overseen by the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration.
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Washington
INS
Relief and Rehabilitation Corps
United States Army
Europe
Italy
America
UNRRA
Greece
France
Hitler
Reich
Germany
England
Montgomery Sends Congratulations to Invaders of France
General Montgomery announces Allied forces have secured a firm lodgement on mainland France after four days of fighting. He praises Allied navies and air forces, thanks officers and men, and urges continued effort to see the campaign through to victory.
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Montgomery
France
21St Army Group
INS
Bernard L. Montgomery
Shuttle Raid on Balkans Targets Romanian and Yugoslav Strongholds
More than 1,000 American planes based in Russia and Italy joined a Sunday coordinated assault on targets at Constanta and Giurgiu in Romania and Smederevo in Yugoslavia. The communiqué said one Russian-based craft was lost but the raids proceeded in fine weather with excellent results.
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Eastern Command
U. S
Strategic Air Forces
Russia
Italy
Constanta
Giurgiu
Romania
Smederevo
Yugoslavia
Bombers Return to Italy After Shuttle Mission with Russian Aid
American heavy bombers completed the first shuttle bombing trip using Russian bases. They hit Focsani airdromes near Bucharest on the way back. Lt. Gen. Ira C. Eaker praised Soviet cooperation and area support, noting Russian fighters bombers and anti aircraft units protected bases between missions.
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Naples
Italy
Focsani
Bucharest
Romania
Ira C. Eaker
Meterranean
Eaker
Hollywood Deals and Deals in Movie World
Louella Parsons notes Warner pays 225000 for The Two Mrs Carrolls with Elizabeth Bergner and Victor Jory. Goldwyn inks deal with Film Classics reissuing 31 titles including Wuthering Heights and The Westerner starring Cooper Bogart Oberon and Colman. Joan Lorring lands Bessie Watty in The Corn Is Green with Bette Davis as Ida Lupino and Betty Field named for roles. Ted Donaldson stars in Rusty for Columbia about a boy and his Nazi Germany dog. Gene Autry joins air corps. Local ad asks for a maid with five extra to pay.
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AM Goldwyn
Film Classics
Goldwyn Pictures
Spain
Stella Dallas
Gary Cooper
Humphrey Bogart
Merle Oberon
Eddie Robinson
Eddie Cantor
Ronlata Colman
Oan Lorring
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Bette Davis
Ida Lupino
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Bridge of San Luis Rey
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Brooklyn
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