Roosevelt War Address Spurs Debate On Politics
A wartime broadcast by President Roosevelt prompts questions about political motives as supporters and critics clash over whether the speech signals a bid for a fourth term. Spangler and Capitol Hill critics weigh the implications for veterans benefits and postwar policy.
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Aehington
Roosevelt
Office of War Rmation
OWI
Harrison E. Spangier
Republican National Commit
Spangler
Ser
Capitol Hill
Smith
Guffey
Ture
World Today: Churchill calls sudden meeting and Italian unrest
London reports a sudden 0 am cabinet gathering as signs of a major political turn emerge. Army revolts in Milan defy orders while thousands protest across Italian cities. In Sicily, U S troops breach defenses near Catania to trap German forces. Canadians advance toward Messina as the war intensifies.
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Associated Press
London
Churchill
ALY
Milan
Gerall
Knt
Deen
U. S
Catania
Messina
Catanis
Three Months Pay For Demobilized Soldiers Proposed
Roosevelt approved a postwar demobilization report calling for three months furlough with base pay up to 100 dollars monthly plus family allowances. The plan, drafted by a conference under the National Resources Planning Board, favors rapid peacetime industry conversion, private employment with government aid, and a central demobilization agency. It outlines unemployment insurance, readjustment counseling, veterans education benefits, and selective agricultural opportunities for a limited number of servicemen.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States Employment Service
Old Axe
ABC Agents nab Negro Ballhop on liquor charges downtown
Police reported arrest of a Negro ballhop on liquor law violations amid rumors of 300 pints seized. The blotchy police log at station HQ noted only the arrest on two charges and the alleged liquor seizure, with little further detail.
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Botal
Posce
Postwar Statement Dampened by FDR Suggestion to Wait
Washington AP report notes President Roosevelt’s radio address was read as dampening push by Taft and allied senators for a postwar peace organization. Taft said the President implied disapproval of Ball Burton Harth Hill proposal and would oppose debate in the Senate. Supporters plan action after Congress returns from summer recess.
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Eoossvalt
Congress
United Nations
Taft
Ohio
Bal
R-Minn
Burton
R-Ohio
Harth
D-N. M
Hill
Als
Hove
United States
Senate
Candy Had Priority On Invasion Planes
In a North African campaign report Captain Daniels recalls Army Air Force troop carriers delivering not only troops but candy and magazines to front lines. He notes Marines and British generals rode planes and supplies included concrete road equipment. Mail and candy topped soldiers’ requests on return trips.
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Washington
United States Army Air Forceg
David E. Daniela
United States
War Department
Enver
Daniels
South 28Th Street
Birmingham
Alm
Randolph Farm Bureau Meeting At County Courthouse
Knowies, president of Houston County Farm Bureau, urged members to attend a countywide meeting at the amenity courthouse tomorrow at 10 am to hear a discussion by Wal. The agenda includes acquainting members with Farm Bureau legislation and other motions affecting the farm program and increased damages for seed production.
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Knowies
Houston County Farm Bureau
Amenty
Wal
Neutrals Urged Not To Shelter Axis Leaders Abroad
President Roosevelt issued a warning to neutral nations not to shelter Axis fugitives. He said no asylum would be acceptable for Mussolini, Tojo, or other fascist leaders and warned neutrality could clash with Allied principles. He noted Axis crimes and cautioned neutrals against aiding escapes or refuge.
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Washington
Loosevelt
Muasoiri
Biter
Tojo
United States
United Nations
United Government
Roosevelt
Surfaced U-Boat Shoots Down Navy Blimp In Atlantic
Washington AP reports a surfaced German U-boat shot down the Navy airship K-74 in the Atlantic. One crewman is missing in action, the rest were rescued by American forces nearby. Helium-filled blimps have been a key anti submarine weapon, with a plan for about 200 blimps and rapid expansion already under way.
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Navy
Atlantic
Washington
United States
Isadore
Tease
Aviation Machini
Second Clase
Samuel Itesee
Brooklyn
Nazis Bolster Orel Defenses As Reds Advance
Soviet and Berlin reports say German forces reinforced Orel with units from France and Germany while the Red Army exploited mud and raids with a cavalry charge. Communiques claim about 3,000 Germans killed and 40 villages taken, as Russians press the encirclement.
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William McGaffin
Moscow
Orel
France
Germany
Red Army
Berlin
U S Troops Gain 200 Yards In Munda Drive
Allied report says American forces push 200 yards closer to Munda Airbase on New Georgia as bombardment intensifies. MacArthur notes heavy air and sea pressure, with 700 tons of bombs dropped in four weeks and 400 tons of shells. fourteen Japanese pillboxes fall as ground forces press forward within 1900 yards of the airfield while defended beachheads near Munda are shelling and coastal strips remain contested.
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Southwest Pacific
New Georgia
Munda
Douglan MacArthur
MacArthur
Bolomons
Eirdrome
Bakoke
Ama
Rica Anchorage
Rendovereland
Aled
Cape Gloucester
New Britain
Detroit Race Riot Trials Loom In Wake Of Calm
FBI notes 1010 court cases awaiting trial in Detroit tied to race riot unrest. Cities push to clear misdemeanor and felony dockets as Wayne County circuit court and Mayor Jeffries’ interracial committee seek riot causes and preventive action after June violence that left 34 dead.
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FBI
Paradise Valley
Hastings
Woodward Avenue
Circuit Court
Wayne County
Edward J Jeffries
Megro Civic Waders
Allied Forces Press Forward to Block Messina Escape
Allied troops push deeper along the Mt Etna line as American and Canadian forces drive the Germans back about 20 miles in two days. Patton's Seventh Army advances beyond Micovina while Canadians seize Agire and threaten Regatbuto as British Eighth Army probes defenses near Catania. Allied air and torpedo strikes target Measina Naples and Viterbo. Page 2.
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Nicosse
Catanie
Messina
George Patton, Jr
Seventh Army
Micovina
Agire
Mt. Etna Hne
Regatbuto
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Measina
Mijams
Italy
Rome
Naples
Eighth Army
Catania
CBS
New York
Euterirts
San Stefano
Mt. Etna
Sicily
Axia
Allieg
USA
Viterbo
Aquino Field
High Command
Associated Press
Biclisa
Tura
Ma. LE
New Programs to End Gas Rationing Cited by Auto Club
AP reports New York officials draft programs to end gasoline rationing within two weeks, cited by William F Gottlieb president of the Automobile Club of New York. The British BBC broadcast says correspondents in Bicily reported British ships shelled the Italian mainland yesterday with no opposition. The U S Eighth Air Force flew heavy bombers to Kazarl Germany today as joint American British commissions announced actions.
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NEW York
William 4. Gottlieb
The
Automobile Club of New York
British Broadcasting Corporation
Youths Register In July At Houston County Boards
Seventy seven youths were registered this month by Houston County's three Selective Service boards, officials reported today. Of these, eighteen were white and nine were Negro. Board One listed four white and four Negro, Board Two four white and two Negro, and Board Three five white and three Negro. Officials again urged boys turning eighteen to register on their birthday in August.
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Eelective Service
Board
RAF Bombs Target Hamburg In Seventh Night Raid
British RAF bombers dropped heavy explosives on Hamburg last night in a large raid. Air Ministry said more than 2.005 tons were aimed at the city despite strong ground defenses and enemy fighters. Twenty eight bombers reported missing. several planes destroyed. The attack fuels speculation that Hamburg is a test case for substantial air paralysis.
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London
Hazburg
Perth
Air Ministry
Hamburg
Wany
Bertie
Milion Tahab- Tarst
British War Cabinet Hints at Peace Talk Possibility
The British War Cabinet held two sessions today amid rumors of potential peace terms with Italy. Prime Minister Churchill led the first session at 1:30 am, with a second meeting later, though officials gave no specific details. It was noted that such early meetings can occur without special significance.
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Sky
Today Am
Italy
Churchill
Mintetera
Arova
Fistro Badognio
Aapokemmen
Detroit race riot murder described as cold blooded
Detroit AP prosecutors say four white youths held by police told a tale of a cold blooded murder of a Negro during the riots. Aldo Trani and Armendo Mastantuano identified as involved. Moses Kiske, Leo Tipton described as key figures in fueling the unrest. Tipton accused of inciting a riot with a public microphone claim of killers in the area.
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Detroit
William Dowling
Jung
Aldo Traani
Armendo Mastantuano
Dowling
Moses Kiske
Megro
Mack Avenue
Chene Street
Pollcs
Leo Tipton
Nagra
Kay
Reid Tipton
Belle Tale
Tipton
Flone
Trani
Mastrantueno
Badoglio ousts Milan commander and clamps press
Premier Badoglio dismissed General Canale and ordered Gen Vittorio Ruggero to enforce strict decrees aimed at quelling domestic unrest and blocking Eisenhower's radio address. Protests grow as newspapers ban and citizens mass in Milan and other cities demanding political freedom and return of song.
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Milan
Canale
Vittorio Ruggere
Ap Alptalat
Igke
Badogis
Italy
Dwigat D. Eisenhower
Bara
Baty
Radegue
Benito Mussslin
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Badoglio
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Ml Pee
Citlag
Rome
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Pesca
Wwe
Barnanid
Badogilo
Armia
Eisenhower
WAVES Observe First Birthday in 1644 Rise
The WAVES celebrate one year since formation with enrollment tripling planned by year end. President Roosevelt lauds their service, while the Navy notes the auxiliary freed sailors ashore to deploy a large task force at sea.
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Roosevelt
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