Willkie Leads GOP Public Show As Dewey Enters Spotlight
The piece notes Wendell Willkie's ongoing public appeal since 1940 and hints Dewey may soon push into the campaign spotlight. It discusses how Dewey could demonstrate courage and efficiency as New York's chief law enforcement officer, signaling a shift in pre convention strategy and political dynamics.
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Wendell Willkie
Louis Buchalter
New York
Dewey
White House
New York State
U S Fighter Sweep Over Berlin During Allied Bombing
American fighters conducted a first overflight of Berlin with Fortresses and Liberators leading a large bombing force into northwest Germany. RAF and US bombers attacked aircraft plants near Paris and in western Germany while escort fighters downed 18 enemy planes, with US losses of 11 bombers and three fighters.
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Allies Ponder Italian Ships Shift to Reds
President Roosevelt said discussions are about half completed on transferring roughly one third of the surrendered Italian fleet to Russia. He noted Stettinius would go to London to discuss questions with Britain, and that some Italian tonnage already is being used by the Allies.
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Roosevelt
Russia
Edward R. Stettimus
London
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Great Britain
Italy
Marshal Stalin
Balearic Islands
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Hull
Lonergan Trial Thrown Out in New York Case
The Wayne Lonergan murder trial ended when Judge John J. Freschi dismissed the special panel. District Attorney Frank S. Hogan moved to send all records to the appellate division for action. Hogan expected a new trial date after contempt proceedings against defense counsel.
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NEW York
Wayne Lonergan
Edward V. Broderick
General Sessions
John J. Freschi
Frank S. Hogan
Appellate Division
Dick Reed Shipwrecked While Child Was Born
Major William R. Reed of Marion was stranded on a lighthouse rock off Trapani Sicily after being shot down in the Mediterranean. He endured seven days with water rations and attempts to signal for help before being taken prisoner by Italian troops. meanwhile his daughter Dianne was born at Orange Memorial Hospital five miles away.
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Vegetable ration costs drop for vegetables in March chart
The OPA announced lower point values for canned vegetables including tomatoes peas and corn effective Sunday while fruit points rise for many canned fruits. Reductions target peas corn tomatoes and asparagus with other changes to fresh lima beans and tomato catsup.
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Chester Bowles
Bowles
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Paratrooper Emanuel House Killed in Action in Italy
Sgt. Emanuel C. House, 25, of 3017 Center Point Road NE, killed February 10 in Italy while serving as a paratrooper. He entered service February 3 1942 and had been wounded earlier this year, later receiving the Purple Heart. Survived by wife in Fairfax and two daughters Janette and Maureen, with a brother Loran House in the Navy at Sanford Florida.
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County 30 Percent Over Bond Quota Last Figures Show
Final figures from the Chicago Federal Reserve show Linn County's war bond investments at 10,923,637 or 130 percent of the 8.5 million quota. Series E sales reached 2,460,260, over local expectations but below the overall goal by 506,740. Collins Radio employees surpassed their 90,000 target by Feb 29 for Grumman plane funding, totaling 92,588.54 with a further 90,000 pledged. Retail merchants’ contest winners will be named Sunday.
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U S Troops Regain All Ground Near Rome Front
Allied lines report the German 14th army abandoned its third assault on the Rome beachhead after a brutal 36 hour battle with the U S Fifteenth air force and the Third Infantry division. Clark says the Fifth army has recovered all lost ground and that the beachhead is firmly established.
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Quail and fish prospects rise as winter mildness fades
Conservation figures praise a mild winter for reducing winter kill of game and boosting plentiful quail and fish prospects. Yet the OPA warnings of scarcer gasoline cast doubt on sportsmen's plans and the season ahead.
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OPA
Register to Vote By 9 P.M. Today
City Clerk Maude Krebs reports a rush of registrations for school and municipal elections with 715 new registrations and 795 changes of address by noon. Any resident who has not voted in four years must register by 9 p.m. today to vote. changes of name or address since last vote must be filed.
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Death of MacDonald Quad Dies in England Nursing Home
Heanor, England. MacDonald the youngest of quadruplets born to American sergeant William H. Thompson and Nora Carpenter, died at a nursing home from hemorrhagic disease of the newborn. The three surviving infants and their mother remain, while Thompson has returned to his camp on leave.
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H. G. Hunt
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Pittsburgh
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Meek Enters Cedar Rapids Mayor Race
C W Meek a 72 year old attorney of 1021 First Avenue SW announced Thursday his bid for mayor of Cedar Rapids. Incumbent F K Hahn remains the other candidate. Meek has been a probate referee for a year and a Cedar Rapids resident for 40 years. He attended Northern Illinois college at Dixon and later Chicago University. He is Mizpah Masonic lodge member, married with six children. His son Loyal is a former Gazette staffer now serving as a army staff sergeant. Nomination filed before 5 p.m. Friday.
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Gazette
Record 12,000-Pound RAF Bomb Dropped in Raid
The Royal Air Force revealed a new 12,000-pound super-blockbuster bomb used in the Lancaster raid on Albert, 75 miles north of Paris, Thursday night. British scientists developed the six-ton missile for special targets. few remain known after its use on Limoges where it reportedly shattered parts of the Gnome-Rhone engine works.
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Explosion and Fire Hit Neligh Business District
An explosion and ensuing fire in Neligh Nebraska caused an estimated 100000 dollars in damage and left a person severely injured. Details on victims and cause were not immediately released.
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Betty Grable Delivers Daughter Victoria Elizabeth
Hollywood actress Betty Grable and husband Harry James welcomed a blue-eyed blonde daughter, Victoria Elizabeth, born by caesarean Friday. The 7 pound 12 ounce baby and mother were reported doing well, with delivery earlier than expected, doctors said.
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