Arabs Offer Surrender at Er Ramle as Israelis advance
Israeli high command reports Arabs defending Er Ramle propose surrender to encircling Jewish forces. A meeting outside the town will sign terms, paving the way for a two way assault on Latrun and a potential push toward Jerusalem. Meanwhile Israeli gains include Lydda and actions around Mishmar HaYarden and Mt. Carmel.
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Max Boyd
Cario
High Command
Tel Aviv
Er Ramle
Arab Legion
Latrun
Jerusalem
Latrun Hill
Lydda
Lydda- Er Ramle
Trans - Jordan
Tel- Aviv
Haifa
Tirch Village
Mt. Carmel
Siyian
Jordan
Mishmar Hay ‘Yarden
Palestine
Lake Hula
Gromyko Goes Home After UN Talks for Moscow
Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko plans a Friday departure from New York for a vacation in the Soviet Union. He may carry Lie's comments to Soviet leaders, with talks touching on Berlin, atomic energy control, and a proposed token UN guard force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Manning Lake Success
N. Y
Andrei Gromyko
United Nations
U N
Trygve Lie
Kremlin
Gromyko
New York
United States
U. N
Lie
Josef Stalin
Vyacheslav M. Molotov
Berlin
U.N
Atomic Energy Control
No. 15
Naval Officer Slain in Louisiana Brutal Attack
In Opeolousas Louisiana authorities investigated the murder of former naval officer Albert B. Couvillion 40 of Melville after a companion was assaulted. The woman said two masked men forced the couple to drive from Melville to a Krotz Springs roadside, beat Couvillion and attempted to kiss her. She walked to Krotz Springs to summon help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opelousas
Krotz Springs
Albert B. Couvillion
Melville
Clayton Gillebeau
Important Jaycee Meeting Scheduled For Tuesday Night
The Dothan Junior Chamber of Commerce plans a major meeting at the Houston Hotel with guests from Geneva Ozark and Newton Jaycee clubs and leaders Selden Bailey Billy Level Ted Merriam Irwin Stalman. The event starts at 7 30 p m with urged local attendance.
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Dothan
Dothan Chambers of Commerce
Billy Level
The
Jaycees
Ted Merriam
Irwin Stalman
Mobile
Poitevint
University Seeks Stassen as Leader
The University of Pennsylvania aims to name Harold E. Stassen as president. The 41 year old former Minnesota governor and GOP presidential hopeful was approached by board chairman Robert T. McCracken after the Republican National Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Inquirer
University of Pennsylvania
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
the Inquirer
Robert T. McCracken
Four Persons Missing In Georgia As Rain Floods Highways
West Georgia highways were washed out by heavy rains causing swollen streams and flooded fields. Four people were missing as state troopers could not reach the scene near Hamilton and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Lagrange
West Georgia
Ness Hamilton
Leroy Fer
Roads and Bridges Damaged by Weekend Rainfall
Houston County faces extensive flood damage as 32 bridges and numerous pipe culverts washed out. many roads impassable. Howard's Grove bridge on Cowart's Creek is two thirds gone, with losses estimated at 15 000 to 30 000 dollars and rising. No families are reported isolated as rainfall continues.
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Houston County
County Board of Revenue
Milton Lurie
Ben Wofford
Wofford
Lurie
Howard's Grove
Cowart’s Creek
Foreign Students To See Birmingham
Twenty nine students from nine countries arrive in Birmingham tomorrow as part of a 5500 mile scholarship tour across the United States. The visit is run by the American Field Service, a former Allied service organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
American Field Service
U.S
Varus Professons
France
Norway
England
Netherlands
Czechoslavikia
Cose
Howkars
Ethonia
Syria
Teprosen
Jet Planes Thunder Off Across Atlantic
Fifteen armed jet fighters from the Air Force left Selfridge Field heading toward the Atlantic for a training flight. The mission, described as part of routine exercises, involved high speed sorties and midair maneuvers.
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Atlantic
Selfridge Field
Air Force
Grup Lee Tvare
Ea Tre
Amezcar
Ger
Alabama Democrats split on walkout strategy at caucus
Handy Ellis of Columbiana was named delegation chairman after a 13 to 12 vote. The walkout faction won control of Alabama s 26 vote delegation via Marion Rushton ruling that only delegates could vote. The session drew sharp exchanges over Wallace s role and the anti walkout plan.
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Leroy Simms
Philadelphia
Alabama
Handy Ellis
Columbiana
Marion Rushton
George Wallace
Clayton
Lister Hill
Rushton
Wallace
A. A. Carmichael
Douglas Cannon
Carmichael
L. A. Farmer
Dothan
D. Hardy Riddle
Talladega
J. M. Bonner
E. C
Bud) Boswell
Ellis
Riddle
Eugene (Bull) Connor
Bonner
Albert Stapp
John Moore
John Mandeville
Boswell
Graham Wright
Tom C. Kino
Thomas H. Maxwell
H. M. Abercrom
Yecterdas
Absence Of Farmer Roils Alabama Delegation In Philadelphia
A divided Alabama delegation debated L A Farmer of Dothan as a potential walkout member. Reports claimed Farmer would not attend due to illness per his physician. The plan, seen as a strategy, aimed to alter voting balance between walkers and non walkers at the convention.
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Nat C. Faulk
Philadelphia
Alabama
L.A. Farmer
Dothan
Farmer
George Wallace
Handy Elis
Wallace
Bite Of Rattlesnake Fatal To Geneva Boy
Two year old Edward D. Lawhon Jr. of Geneva County was bitten three times by a rattlesnake Saturday afternoon while in a corn field with his mother. He died that night at Enterprise hospital after being treated at Samson. Funeral services were held at Samson Baptist Church. Interment followed in Geneva cemetery. He is survived by his parents and a sister Connie Ann.
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Geneva
Edward D. Lawhon, Jr
Geneva County
Enterprise
E. D. Lawhon
Samson
Enterprise Hospital
Samson Baptist Church
Johnson
Dubois
Pitman Funeral Home
Connie Ann
Democratic Platform Seeks Civil Rights Unity in 1944 Race
The Philadelphia CAP reports Democratic platform fronters draft a civil rights plank to unite the party for 1944, while Southerners push a State Rights alternative. The seven member committee’s language vows equal rights and calls on Congress to defend them, amid signals of a possible floor fight at the convention.
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Francis M. Lemay
Philadelphia
Democratic Party
Democratic Administration
Congress
J. Howard McGrath
Uch
Chauncey Sparks
Alabama
Canadians Impound Mystery B-17 After Landing At Halifax
In Halifax a mystery Bell bomber from New York was impounded by customs chief Charles Collins after landing on a supposed training flight. Pilot Capt. Erwin Chandler denied plans to fly to Palestine with Israeli recruits. Authorities sought Ottawa clearance before releasing the aircraft for a return flight to Westchester County.
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Halifax
APS
Charles
Collins
New Yor
Erwin KR. Chandler
Miami
Fla
Palestine
Chandler
Westchester County
New York
Ottawas
Seus
Bitney Rose
Ke Rory
Hoss
Osay
Britain Deploys Troops to Germany Amid Tense Fronts
A British government source confirms reinforcement of units in Germany to bolster defenses as tensions with Germany rise. The move follows discussions in London and reflects Britain’s commitment to allied security and postwar stabilisation efforts.
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London
pWecerr
Germany
Wil Ke F
Brians Hower
Brie
Douglas declines VP bid as Barkley rises at Democratic convention
At the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia Justice William O. Douglas refused Truman’s offer to be his running mate, declaring he is not available. Senator Barkley emerges as potential second on the ticket while Southern delegates weigh opposition to civil rights policy and a possible Lane or Laney alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell
Philadelphia
William O. Douglas
Atben Barkley
Douglas
Truman
Supreme Court
John Redding
Democratic
Redding
Portland
Ore
The
Democrats For
DauCeEeGey Abu Ure Pe Ree
UF Urea Douglas
Justice Douglas
Barkley
Ben Laney
Arkansas
Lance
Seator Claude Pepper
Florida
Alabama
Peathy
Trutparnan
Viladelphia
Rentueigv
Coeats
Kentuens Sen
Barkley Not Happy At No 2 Prospect
Senator Barkley from Kentucky shows reluctance at being considered for the No 2 spot on the Democratic ticket. Kentucky delegates say he would accept if offered, while a judge and cabinet figures are referenced amid speculation on presidential selections.
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Barkley
Berlin S.Democrat Leader Calls Berlin the Stalingrad of Liberty
Berlin Mayor elect Ernest Reuter urged turning Berlin into the Stalingrad of German liberty as he spoke to about 10,000 party members in the American sector. He demanded a frontier to Russian power and warned that if Berlin falls, liberty east of the Elbe falls with it. American officials including Lewly Douglas and Gen. Clay planned next moves amid Moscow’s silence on the blockade. The scene suggested a possible breakthrough despite no Russian reply yet.
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Berlin
Social Democrats
Stalingrad
Ernest Reuter
Social Democratic
Reuter
Elbe
Lewly W. Douglas
United States
Britain
Arived
Belin
Tudus D. Clay
Douglas
London
Ruvrin
Clay
Moscow
Pepper Urges Two Thirds Rule for Democratic Convention
Philadelphia based Senator Claude Pepper urged adopting a two thirds rule for the first three ballots to allow the convention to express itself. He warned Truman supporters that many delegates seek a proper, honorable way out and predicted gains from southern and liberal voters. Pepper said he expects southern backing to grow after an initial first ballot showing.
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Philadelphia
Claude Pepper
Florida
Pepper Saat
Troan
Pepper
al Pepper
Pepper Drafted As Candidate Takes Ike Headquarters
An apparent campaign activity centers on Pepper driving a shift in campaign operations at Ike’s headquarters. Reports describe Pepper assuming a leadership role, coordinating efforts and mobilizing volunteers as Claude Matie and other figures weigh in on strategy and timing amid rising tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepper
Ike
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