Death toll mounts in World War II exceed WWI losses
The War and Navy Departments report nearly 45,000 known U S. war deaths in World War II, with 72,000 wounded and 42,000 missing. Combined losses surpass the WWI totals, reflecting early heavy action at Pearl Harbor and the Philippines and rising casualties after Guadalcanal and North Africa. Navy deaths reach 19,000 with over 9,000 missing.
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America
Cour
War
Navy Departments
Pearl Harbor
Philippines
Pacific
Guadalcanal
North Africa
Navy
A Well Full of Leaves by Elizabeth Myers reviewed
The Literary Guidepost analyzes Elizabeth Myers novel A Well Full of Leaves set in northern England. Critics praise her talent and vivid language but fault the prose for verbosity and implausible dialogue. Characters include Laura, Steve, Anda and family misfits amid poverty.
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Elizabeth Myers
Morrow
Powys
Frank ‘Swinnerton
Eleanor Farjeon
Elizabeth ‘Myers
Laura
Steve
John Barrymore
Anda
Cyst Removed From Hope’s Eye Delays Film Work
Between radio shows Bob Hope had a cyst removed from his left eye. It will not affect Tuesday NBC broadcast but will delay his picture work for a time. The report lists classic theater and radio schedules around the event with various performers and programs.
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Jean Meegan
New York
Bob Hope
NBC
Letter praising local people and rail service by returning soldier
Dear Editor, while home on fur lough from Camp Shelby Leo B. Moore reports broad travel across the nation. He praises the people of Grafton and Simpson as the best, and extols the B and O railway and its employees for superior service. En route home he stood on the trains at Cincinnati, noting the expert handling of arrivals and departures.
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Camp Shelby
Miss
Leo B. Moore
Clarence Moore
Simpson
United States
Grafton
Deep South
Cincinnati
Republicans urge fresh faces in government leadership
A Chicago speech linked to a GOP push for younger, physically fit leaders to run the country. Bruce Barton joined the chorus saying a victory next fall would bring brains that are not old and worn down. Governor Martin of Pennsylvania argued Roosevelt’s cabinet should retire, listing Dewey Bricker Warren as examples. Delegates from Mississippi favored Bricker as the convention seating contest loomed. North Carolina Democrats backed a fourth term for district leaders, strengthening Roosevelt's delegate count to 410.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
South
Bruce Barton
Congress
GOP
Newark
Wilson
Colonel House
Edward Martin
Pennsylvania
Harristure
Martin
Dewey
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Gov
Earl Warren
California
Mississippi
Bricker
Sheldon
Nebraska
Hospital ship spares crew as U boat photos the rites
An English hospital ship rescued a group of sailors after their minesweeper was sunk by a German submarine. The periscope and submarine filmed the burial service from a distance. The crew remained steady as the sub submerged without firing. A nurse report from Washington adds to a controversial note about postwar world views and political speculation.
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Washington
Weg Dvel
Harrison Spangler
Chicago
Spangl
Stevens Hotel
No Dismissals at Montgomery Ward Under U S Control
Chicago May 5 An executive at Montgomery Ward and Company Chicago operations faced arrest after removing government posted notices. The federal order voids dismissals since the government seized control on April 26 and requires federal approval for any terminations. The company official, Paul D. Sowell, assistant mail order operating manager, was charged with taking and injuring government property and released on a $250 bond pending a May 11 hearing. The notices, signed by a Commerce Department agent, claimed the company discharged workers without the operating manager’s knowledge under a federal order. Judge William J. Holly postponed ruling on the injunction dispute to Wednesday due to lengthy briefs.
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Chicago
Montgomery Ward and Company
Ems
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Paul D. Sowell
U. S
Edwin K. Walker
Lowell
William 7
Wayne Taylor
Commerce
Fit
Roosevelt
War Labor Board
James C. Leaton
Nomination Thresholds Highlighted in Brief Note
A terse item notes a threshold of 589 votes required for nomination, while 510 votes are already counted or cited as a partial total. The fragment identifies the number 589 as the decisive figure for nomination without broader context.
War aims and the Atlantic Charter in wartime unity
The piece discusses Allied unity and postwar aims stressing shared peace over individual claims. It cites Churchill on evolving postwar clarifications under the Atlantic Charter, emphasizing solidarity among the big three and avoiding practical zealous mentorship of smaller nations.
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Sam
Churchil
Northern Odyssey of Colin Rae and Irina Meredith in Canada
Colin Rae of Hendrik's Bay Company hides with Irina Meredith in Winnipeg to elude pur suers. They travel to Learmonth by air, learn of a dangerous man Jonathan Dove and visit Alec Gunn before heading toward the Indian school run by Cove. The foursome confronts winter, fur trade, and looming questions about Dove as they seek safety and answers in the North Country.
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Colin Rae
Hendrik’s Bay Company
Winnipeg
Canada
Learmonth
Rodney Selkirk
Colin
Irina Meredith
Blair Benedict
Blair
Irina
Jonathan Dave
Wolverine
Hi Month
Rod” Selkirk
Trappers Lake
Alec Gunn
Dove
Nate Tennant
Hawk
Alec
Aioe
Bay
New York
North Pole
Winn
Saskatoon
Father
Rodney
Meredith
Colla
Runken Island
Forestry Island
Tts
O ‘the Indian School
Jonathan Cove
Army promotes West Virginia officers in wartime ranks
The War Department promoted Eula M. Walker from first lieutenant to captain and advanced two other West Virginians from second to first lieutenant. William Spencer Price of Kimball and Sidney Baxter Carey Jr. of Logan also received promotions. The army met over 90 percent of its paper needs with largely waste coarse grades.
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War Department
Eula M. Walker
ANC
Welch
Leutenant
West
William ‘ Spencer Price
Ac, Kimball
Sidney ‘Baxter Carey, Jr
QMC, Logan
West Virginia updates funds and rates amid transfers
Charleston reports the general revenue fund dropped from 11 million to about 10.99 million in April after Transfers to public funds, reels and roads. The Public Service Commission orders the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway to respond within 10 days to a complaint about coal freight rates. Earl Baird joins the Charleston OPA office as part time information assistant replacing Eugene Brown.
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Charleston
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Public Service Commission
Christian Colliery Company
Mahan
Fayette County
Gabin Creek Junction
Earl Baird
Columbus Office of Price Administration
Grover 5. Smith
Ia. Baird
Columbus
Associated Press
Eugene Brown
OPA
Washington
Westward Roundup stars tour and plan postwar rodeo
Holot Gibson Ken Maynard and Bob Steele head the Monogram film Westward Bound now at the Opera House. They plan a world touring rodeo after the war with fellow riders and stars. Betty Miles leads the female role and is signed to the project. They perform for army and navy camps as their bookings grow.
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Gibson
Ken Maynard
Bob Steele
Monogram
Opera House
Betty Miles
At Dawn We Die at Opera House Reveals French Plight
The film At Dawn We Die at the Opera House portrays the French people oppressed under Nazi rule as diplomatic ties with the United States have broken. The drama emphasizes the hidden suffering of citizens and their silent resistance amid occupation.
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Unitedates
Vichy
France
Screen Republic
Opera House
Lifeboat star Cronyn survives Hollywood wave scare
During a Dixie Theatre production scene at Fox in Hollywood director Alfred Hitchcock filmed Lifeboat. Cronyn, a young Canadian actor, toppled from a boat as a storm scene triggered a massive wave and was saved by Joe Peterson, a studio guard, who pulled him from under heavy ocean machinery in seconds before resuming work.
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Cronyn
20Th Century
Fox
Hollywood
Direc
Alfred Hitchcock
Jo Steinbeck
Dixie Theatre
Movie Ocean
Joe Peterson
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