Red Cross parcels aid Allied prisoners of war
Mrs Hicherd Hopkins Leaks Mi Conference outlines American Red Cross capture parcels for POWs in Europe and Asia. She details contents, distribution, and the Geneva Treaty impact, noting 26,006 parcels shipped and a further 24,000 planned.
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Unda Cauley
Colamn
Amencar Red Cross
Dulegs
Germany
Howand V. Hopkins
Washington
Red Crow
Roustam County
Meg Cross
Walt
Hopking
Farops
Hopkins
Army
Mary
Philippine
Japan
Parcela
Federal
Eco- Administration
Eac
Pdand Red Cross
Weather Hinders Airplane Attacks
Allied heavy bombers from Britain and the United States attacked German rocket sites in Northern France near the Channel as poor weather limited air activity. The missions targeted concrete chutes used for launching rocket bombs, with RAF and USAAF aircrews reporting several enemy aircraft shot down and multiple German planes brought down in return.
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Beney B. Jameson
Allied Expeditionary Force
Channel
France
Britain
RAF
Normandy
Conde
Harcourt
Argentia
Falaise
Morter
Capiquet
Caen
Canned Goods Prices To Be Made Simple
Prices on this year’s pack of vegetables may be simplified to three quality levels under the Office of Price Administration. A, B, and C grades will be reflected in price, though some variations occur with long-haul freight. TheBig Four vegetables tomatoes peas green beans and corn dominate prices, with U S standard grades guiding drained weights and color uniformity for larger sizes. SPARE THAT TRUCK warns that wear on delivery fleets and driver shortages will boost pontine deliveries while new trucks are unlikely.
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ANN &Tevick
NEA
Washington
U. S
Office of Price Administration
U.S
Pontine
Department of Commerce
Prisoner Communication Tips Highlight Practical Gifts
Mrs Hopkins urged careful, timely care packages for prisoners noting shipping delays. She advised selecting bright handkerchiefs and cloth labels as gifts, understanding the district climate, and sending appropriate summer and winter items to inmates.
50 Criminal Cases Placed On Docket
More than fifty criminal cases were set for trial in Houston County Court beginning Monday July 30 when court convened by Judge D C Halstead at the county courthouse. A week of civil court was adjourned Friday. Cases range from peace disturbance to murder intent and second degree burglary.
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Houston
Lrealeé
D. C. Halstead
20000 Workers Idle In Nation Strikes
AP reports a large wave of strikes across the United States. About 20 000 workers idle including 1700 miners at No 7 colliery Susquehanna near Wilkes Barre as vacation protests collide with wage pleas from Harold Ickes. Pennsylvania sees 2300 more on strike with other plants affected.
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Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna Collieries Company
Wilkes Barre
Harold & Ickes
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp
California
Canton
Ohio
Cio-United Steelworkers Union
Timken Holler Hearing Co
War Labor Board
Lewiston
Idaho
Clearwater
Potlatch Forests, Inc
Detroit Independent Meat Packing Association
Tytroit
Garfield
Utah
American Smelting and Refining Company
Refugees housed in London square once used by troops
AP reports women and child refugees from Normandy are housed in a famous London square previously housing American invasion troops. Advice notes drying dyes in shade and ironing warm not hot, with dye substitutes needing careful handling. War era clerks warn against dyeing ips and white shoes. War Production Board and War Food Administration urge compliance and continued farming support amid minor price shifts.
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London
Normandy Battlefields
London Square
War Production Board
War Food Administration
Anka Farmera
Georgia Governor Arnall May Seek Presidential Bid
Georgia Governor Arnall signals possible run for president citing party divisions within Democrats and praising Vice President Wallace as sincere. He suggests Georgia’s delegation may support the Democratic ticket but warns the GOP platform is ambiguous and divisive.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Elke Arna
Democratic Party
Ceyog Dewey
GOP
Tellus
Arnel
Wallace
Roosevelt
Wallace P
Arnall
Dewey Receives Warm Welcome Ahead of Election Campaign
The rally drew about 2 500 residents near Pars Omo streets under shade as Dewey thanked supporters and pledged strength after November. He identified Governor Feinberg as the next president and outlined coordinating campaign efforts with Bricker and Brownell as the party moves to organize nationwide from New York City.
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Pars Ome
Capitol
Wim
Plobe
Benjamin F. Feinberg
Dewey
Azia
America
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Isler
Bricker
Herbert Brownell, Jr
National Committee
New York City
World leaders urged joint effort to raise living standards
Morgenthau urged delegates to pursue a cooperative path, arguing that living standards across nations must be raised to realize future hopes. He pressed for dialogue built on mutual trust and shared welfare, not bargaining among rivals.
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Diethard
Napier Field Fiesta Highlights Bond Purchase Event
The Public Relations Office at Napier Flea reported a Fiesta attended by about 12 000 civilians. Major Philip Morgan presented a $32 000 check to Chairman Poyner for purchasing bonds by Napier Field Exchange. Combat ships were displayed by Col James T Mantel Jr as crowds viewed Port Operations and B 24 bomber exhibits.
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Albert Logue
Bonda
Dothan
Napier Flea
Climaxine de Nanier
Philip Morgan
Poyner
Napier Field Exchange
James T. Mantel Jr
Roeslan introduced as speaker in Melbourne luncheon
The luncheon in Melbourne featured a speaker introduced as Mr. Roeslan, but the name proved to conceal a fuller identity Raden Mas Roeslan, a notable figure linked to the Netherlands Indies, enhancing the event's intrigue.
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Melbourne
Australia
Roeslan
Raden Mas
Netherlands Indies
Normandy Front Naggers Press Battle Update
Allied and German forces clash along a 100 mile front near Caen and Cherbourg. Reports from radio and Allied sources describe heavy bombing, river crossings, and tank battles as the British and Americans push toward Caen while German divisions attempt to hold the Odon line and defend Cherbourg. Allied air power and naval movements are cited as disrupting German transport and reinforcing efforts. Polish commander Sosnowski cautions that the war may still run long but signals optimism for progress this year.
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Breer
Permnal Comaies
Aled
Tiv-Sur-Seulles
Cren
U. S
BL Lo
la Forge
Odon River
Caen
Mr C. Dempsey
Cherbourg
Associated Prese Frant
Roger D. Greene
Paris
Normandy
Kazimierz Sosnowski
London
Tight Enforcement Planned for Vehicle Sticker Rule
The revenue office will tighten enforcement of the sticker purchase rule with no leniency for deliberate violations. Motorists cited for missing or misdisplayed stamps must show proof of purchase and explain non display. Stamps cost five dollars and will be sold at the post office after tomorrow. the purchase deadline was yesterday.
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Revenue Office
Recorder Comments On Traffic Rules Near Fire Scenes
Recorder Vargen urged strict adherence to traffic rules around fires. He cited the municipal code restricting driving within five hundred feet of fire apparatus and requiring motorists to keep curbside and clear of parked blocks for emergency vehicles.
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Pulte
Ore Department
Recorder Db Vargen
Brock
Eighteen Miners Rescued At Harlan
Eighteen miners trapped nearly twenty hours in a fire swept vent mine pit near Harlan Kentucky were brought to the surface by rescue crews after battling fumes and heavy smoke. The mine, owned by Ridgeway Dar by Coal Company, lies about sixteen miles from the city as officials and inspectors opened an inquiry into the fire’s cause.
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Harlan, Ky
Ridgeway Darby Coal Company
Runner peanut program aims to halt concealed damage
A continuation notes a joint effort to boost runner peanuts for edible markets postwar, aiming to match Virginia and Spanish types. The plan includes eliminating concealed damage, immediate farmer guidance on careful peanut stacking, and multi-state research led by J P Wilson with the Wiregrass Experiment Station and Alabama extension, Georgia, Florida agencies.
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J. P. Wilson
Alabama Extension Service
Georgia
Florida
Wilson
Ray
Wyoming Wildlife Census Counts Species Totals
A wildlife census in Wyoming reports 60,000 mule deer 35,000 elk 33,000 antelope 3,300 moose 2,500 Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep 2,000 white tailed deer 1,590 black bears 928 buffalo and 460 grizzly bears across the state.
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Wyoming
Mrs Winter Named USO Hostess Mother
Mrs A A Winter was chosen CSO Mother of the USO Cityan on South Foster Street to succeed Arthur Johnson on the senior hostess committee. Mrs Franklin Sweetre chaired the junior hostesses with Mrs Victor Mavity in charge of the Java Hour and G N Shoop as Sewing Stele chairman. Mrs Franklin Sweet Jr will act as Junior Hostess Chairman until Mrs Sweet returns from Wisconsin. Mrs Arthur Johnson will oversee club decorations.
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A A Winter
CSO
USO
Citt An
South Foster Street
Arthur Johnson
Franklin Sweet
Victor Mavity
G. N. Shoop
Franklin Sweet Jr
Sweet
Wisconsin
Hitler Hails Dietl At Funeral In Speech On War Struggles
Adolph Hitler spoke at General Eduard Dietl's funeral in an unspecific event, praising Dietl's wartime feats at Narvik and urging German officers to blend ruthlessness with care for troops. He framed the fifth year of the war as difficult but argued national fanaticism would secure victory.
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London
Adolph Hitler
Eduard Dietl
Finland
DNB
Hitler
Narvik
Dietl
Diet
Chala
Tire tubes removed from ration list announced
Authorities announced that tire tubes are released from rationing effective Saturday. The Houmtar Coury Board and Batwurg Board enforce the removal with several months of prior demurral. Citizens must hold a certificate from the rationing board before purchase.
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Thaty Rationing Board
Desperate Japanese Fleet Flees as U S Forces Gain
Dispatches describe American forces pressing the retreating Japanese fleet toward Ph and Formosa after carrier actions off Salpeg island. Marines and infantry attack high ground to liquidate strongpoints, while reporting officers discuss ridge top positions for future offensives. A returning immigrant, John Rosch, is noted for shipbuilding fame.
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Formosa
Japan
Genk
Salpeg
James
Tiona
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Wonton Marble Works
Ceatimead
Paya One
Harlan
Mrs. Winter
John Rosch
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KODAK
DR. C. HL Poftevim
B. Ouben
Stephen Jeaviey
WSFA
Blumberg’s
Famous Tavern Home Products
Hestate
Brighton
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