Soldiers Run Close Races in Texas Democratic Primary
Texas election returns show Captains John Lyle and Lindley Beckworth surging in a crowded Democratic primary. Lyle led Kleberg with 21 to 11,836 as Meredith and others trail in district races. Results also indicate runoffs for La Grange, Russell, and Clyde Garrett, amid broad veteran and political backing in East Texas.
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Prexas Election Bureau
John Lyle
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Lion Bureau
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Judge Advocate General
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Beckworth
Meredith
East Texas
E. A
Longview
Joseph Mansfield
Columus
L. J. Sulak
la Grange
Sam Russell
Clyde Garrett
Bricker to See Dewey in Albany Campaign Swing
Governor Thomas E Dewey of New York and running mate John W Bricker of Ohio plan joint campaigning in New York as they seek to unseat a 12 year Democratic administration. Bricker and his wife will visit Albany for his first meeting with the presidential nominee since Chicago.
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Ohio
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Chicago
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Ration Dates and Stamp Validity Clarified
The AP lists ration and coupon validity across categories including stamps sugar stamps shoes gasoline and fuel oil with dates extending into 1945 for canning and varied expiration by region. It notes period changes and new period one coupons to be used on receipt and mentions potato origin as South.
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Associated Press
Allied Might Outstrips 1918 On Normandy Front
Allied forces in Normandy display massed armor, heavy artillery, and airpower unmatched by 1918. Infantry remains decisive, with mechanized divisions and fortified beachheads showing modern war’s scale. Beobservers note silent German time discipline and the relentless Allied push.
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France
Navy
Easter Tragedy Deepens in Calamity Town Climax
In a tense hospital scene Nora Teeters on a critical Easter day while Ellery Queen and Pat confront fate and past choices. Nora dies after a premature baby girl is born, Jim Haight panics in jail, and Dr Willoughby and Gynecologist Henry Gropper struggle to save both mother and child amid mounting mystery.
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Ed Hotchkiss
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Patricia
Ellery Queen
Wally Planetsky
Patty Wright
Miss Roberts
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Ed Crosby
Haight
Hermione
Dr. Crosby
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Jim Haight
Little, Brows & Co
Bie Dee Byblos
Younger men to fill quota in wartime draft
Washington report says most selective service calls will come from registrants under 26 as Navy needs rise. Col. Keesling notes 22,212,000 potential registrants aged 18 to 37 as of July 1. 10,251,000 already served in the armed forces. Navy seeks 194,000 more enlistments by year end and 189,000 by next June, largely via Selective Service, to reach 3,389,020 total.
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House Military Affairs Committee
Francis V. Keesling, Jr
Keesling
Navy
Forrestal
Birmingham Gets Vets Facility
Washington July 24 A veterans administration contact office is authorized for Birmingham Alabama Brig Gen Frank T Hines VAs administrator informed Rep Newsome D Ala There are two VA facilities in Alabama Montgomery and Tuscaloosa and the Birmingham contact office will allow veterans to present claims receive information and avoid travel to the other facilities an aide in Newsome's office said
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Veterans Administration
Birmingham
Frank T. Hines
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Newsome
D.-Ala
Alabama
Montgomery
Tuscaloosa
World War II air warfare vs 1918 dogfights compared
The author contrasts modern air combat with 1918 fighting noting more rapid, accurate and sustained bombardment. Some areas like Caen and St Lo show heavy village destruction, while Bayeux region remains relatively calm. Casualties vary by location and unit, with some crews facing extreme loss and others minimal exposure to combat.
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Ina Allan the Allied Services Club Mother in New Zealand
Mrs Ina Allan manages the Allied Services Club in New Zealand for U S Marines. She runs a 14 hour day operation providing recreation food and assistance to thousands weekly with a staff of 1000 volunteers and NZ Army cooks. Marines seek dating shopping laundry and personal services through her, while the club operates as a nonprofit funded by the New Zealand National Patriotic Fund Board.
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Richard Hannah
U. S
New Zealand
Ina Allan
Allied Services Club
South Pacific
Liberty
U. S. Navy
New Zealand National Patriotic Fund Board
Ayers Sees Early Peace After Britain Visit
Col Harry M. Ayers publisher of the Anniston Star, touring Britain with two other American media executives, said the end of the European war might be near. He witnessed vast transport materiel for Allied forces and praised British resolve amid Hitler’s flying bombs and robot bombs.
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Britain
Harry M. Ayers
Anniston
Star
Ayers
Ministry of Information
Hitler
England
Emeralds World Source Near Colombia Highlight
Emeralds globally originate largely in Colombia with major mining and cutting centers driving the trade. International markets rely on Colombian output for a large share of supply and pricing.
Crowds Fill Services At LaCour Christian Campaign
The Methodist Evangelistic club sponsors a two daily services campaign with Rev. Lacour speaking on Biblical promises and the Holy Spirit. Many attendees responded to the altar call and were saved as meetings continue through next Sunday with youth and adult prayer sessions and gospel singing.
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Airport plan to be pushed by CAA and lawmakers
The Civil Aeronautics Administration will propose a billion dollar plan to build 3,000 new airports, mainly small private fields, and upgrade 1,625 existing ports. The move accompanies a postwar public works survey by the Federal Works Agency, with governors and city officials urged to report plans.
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Civil Aeronautics Administration
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William A. M. Burden
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Colmer
D.-Miss
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