South Democrats push white supremacy signals in three states
The South raised anti race planks and opposed poll tax and equality in a wave led by Mississippi Georgia and Texas. Mississippi urged electors to reject the Democratic nominee if national convention does not meet demands. Georgia barred Negroes from its July 4 primary while South Carolina delayed electors. The moves aim to shift votes away from the national nominee and uphold states rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell
Associated Press
South
Mississippi
Georgia
L.A
Texas
South Carolina
Democratic State Executive
Walter George
Supreme Court
Man on furlough honored at home dinner
Elmer Claudis White, home on furlough, was honored at a June 4 dinner hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs W E White at Danville 3. Attending were Lola White and Alfred Jr and many relatives including Mrs Irene White Carl Bill Burns and Calvin Terrell with numerous White Terrell family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Claudis
White
W. E. White
Danville 3
Lola White
Alfred, Jr
St Roger
Ernest Ite
Ronnie
Betty
Patricia
Coy. White
Donations Sought for Park Recreation Center Equipment
Residents are urged to donate golf putters golf balls tennis balls games and toys for sand boxes and wading pools at the Delano Park Recreation Center. Drop off or call 9184 to arrange pickup. Donated items will boost park recreational facilities and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delano Park Recreation Center
Watched Troops Dig In on Contested Shores
For the Associated Press war report from the French coast, a U S Coast Guard rescue flotilla notes Allied beachhead progress near Cherbourg. Troops advance under naval gunfire as destroyers and battleships hammer German batteries, with several landing boats hit and two seabees rescued after a mistaken landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith White
Associated Press
U. S. Coast Guard
Cherbourg
Show Goes On Hazleton Senior Play With Mourning Mother
Hazleton Pennsylvania June 8. Gerald Hassel continued in his role in the Hazleton high school senior play after learning his mother Mrs. Lottie Vera Hassel had died. She watched from her seat in the audience as the performance went on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton, Pa
Hazleton High School
Gerald Hassel
Lottie Vera Hassel
Neutral leaders wavering as Allied gains spark changes
Washington reports Allied invasion forces cracking both diplomatic and military defenses of Hitler Europe. Officials say neutral nations may reassess stance within 10 to 14 days as main Allied armies clash German reserves in a climactic invasion phase. Franco and Finnish leaders reportedly doubt a total surrender while Sweden's stance is noted as uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hitler
Europe
Finland
Russia
Helsinki
Sweden
Sweden Faces Nazi Retaliation Risk In Allied War Strategy
Stockholm weighs the danger of Nazi reprisals if exports to Germany halt. Allies push a broad assault on Germany while arguing the threat of a German strike on Sweden is small. The same logic could affect Turkey and influence their potential actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Germany
Sweden
Army Talker Case Viewed by Senator Chandler
Senator Chandler proposed a senatorial investigation into a War Department report about Major General Henry J. F. Miller being demoted to lieutenant colonel and sent home from England after allegedly talking about the invasion date at a cocktail party. The case involves Eisenhower discipline and a pre invasion remark attributed to Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chandler
Dky
Henry J. F. Miller
England
Military Affairs Committee
War Department
London
Miler
U. S. Air Force
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Slight Rise in Living Costs Reported by OPA
Birmingham officials say living costs rose 0.4 percent in April. The OPA cites higher house furnishings costs as the main factor, with food prices down 0.1 percent and clothing up 0.1 percent. The release credits improved eating habits to rations on meat and processed foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Also Mentioned on This Page
le Oe
France
Normandy
Signal Corps
Turkey
Continent
Signal-Corps
Loyd’s
Bradley
Qmar N. Bradley
Jack Rice
Kroehler
Rocker
St. War Loan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!