Willkie Gains in New England but Dewey Surges
NEA correspondent reports Willkie expected to win a solid majority of New England Republican delegates but notes doubts about securing the nomination. Vermont Maine and New Hampshire show mixed loyalties with Dewey gains evident in New York despite Willkie efforts.
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Willkie
New England
Dewey
Hartford
Conn
Wendell Willkie
Engand
Rhode Island
Sinclair Weeks
Baldwin
Connecticut
Maine
Percival P. Baxter
Lloyd W. Morton
May Chapman
William S. Linnell
Sumner Sewall
Owen Brewster
Sen
Burton
Ohio
Congress
Vermont
William H. Wills
Mason
Mr. Willkie
Gov
Consuelo Bailey
Gov. Dewey
New Hampshire
Robert Burroughs
Robert Blood
New York
MacArthur
Front line wedding as German raid interrupts ceremony
An American army nurse, Lt Genevieve Clarke, and Lt Thomas G Rose wed at the Anzio beach-head hospital area under bombardment. About 300 nurses and soldiers attended as guns thundered and a small organ played Lohengrin. The bride, 26, and groom, 33, met in Camp Pickett two years earlier.
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Robert W. Vermillion
Fifth Army
Italy
Signal Corps
Anzio
Genevieve Clarke
Allison Park
Thomas G. Rose
Lancaster
Ohio
Lohengrin
Miss Clarke
Rose
Camp Pickett
Notice of Appointment of Administratrix and Executrix
In Linn County Iowa on March 14 1944 Gladys Derflinger was appointed administratrix of Clyde I Derflinger estate with claims and debts to be settled. On March 21 1944 Alois Preclik estate appointed Usta Preclik executrix with debts to be settled and claims filed with Linn County District Court through attorney FP H Kubicck.
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
Clyde I. Derflinger
Lee
Alois Preclik
Usta Preclik
Nurse’s wartime wedding ends under air raid alert
Miss Clarke and her fiancé wed in a tent during an anti aircraft barrage. She joked she almost didn’t finish dressing as a second wave threatened the hospital area. A nurse with a broken leg attended the ceremony, saying she wouldn’t miss it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Clarke
House Votes Billion For Pacific Bases
The House approved a bill authorizing the Navy to fund public works totaling 1.644 billion dollars, including 1.019 billion for advancing bases in the Pacific. The vote was without dissent and sent to the Senate for consideration. The article also notes that about 2,500 lizard species are known to science.
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Washington
Pacific
House
Senate
Greek Guerrillas Aid Yanks Against Nazis in Greece
Greek guerilla bands fight German occupation troops at every opportunity and believe with arms they could rid the country of the Nazis. Reports from American aviators shot down over Greece quote a Memphis flyer saved by Greek guerillas. One community sacrificed.
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Greece
Cedar Rapids
Memphis
Greeks favor democracy as ham ration points shift
The article notes Greek support for American aims and their desire for a democratic government. It reports ready-to-eat ham ration points dropping from three to two per pound next month, while fresh and cured ham values stay the same. Flyers from guerrilla HQ discuss escape plans.
Cut Point Value of Ready-to-Eat Hams Announced
Washington report from RP notes the Office of Price Administration announced Tuesday changes to ration values for ready-to-eat hams. The move affects consumer allowances and supplier pricing under wartime controls.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Third Floor Stamped Pieces and Wool Filled Comforters Sale
Stamped hand worked models that are discontinued include towels pictures baby blankets and stamped pieces. A fine quality sheet is slightly soiled offered at a sale price while they last. 72x87 comforters covered in blue floral sateen 100% wool filled at a bargain price.
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S. Burton Heath
NEA
Massachusetts
Leverett Saltonstall
Weeks
Chaiman George Rowell
Addison Green
Alfred B. Williams
Joseph W. Martin
Gov. Baldwin
Sam Prior
G.O.P
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Gladys Derflinger
G .F. Buresh, Attorney
H Kubicck
Paul N. Clark
the Hedges Company
Realtors
Taem
Roddy Kilowatt
OWA Electric Licht and Power Company
Alcut
Walker
Killian’s
Snow Sui’s
Killian
Coats
Panty
Girdles
Sally Mason
China
Kars
Patricia Petite
Mendaire
Futura
Park Lane
Mayfield Stationery
Blue Wilton
Rose Wilton
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