Reluctant Roosevelt Accepts Democratic Nomination
President Roosevelt announced at a White House press conference that he would reluctantly accept renomination by the Democratic National Convention and serve a new term if elected. He said he prefers retirement but will continue if the people command him. The exchange with Hannegan noted delegates are pledged to renomination, and Roosevelt read the letter stating he would serve if nominated.
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American Naval Forces Attack Tinian And Rota
Japanese radio claimed a powerful fleet approached waters near Tinian in the Mariannas. The Comei advisory said 90 planes struck Guam on July 10 while ships shelled positions and other aircraft bombed Tinian and Rota. Raids on Saipan areas were said to be intensifying.
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Rota
Saipan
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Saipan draws focus of Pacific war as bases fall
The rapid Pacific push follows Saipan victory with heavy U S attacks on Guam and Rota. Analysts foresee a pathway to the Philippines and Dutch East Indies, while Japan braces for intensified air raids and population evacuations as defeat looms.
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Dutch East Indies
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International currency fund split debated at UN conference
The article notes a proposal to pool about 7 billion dollars in gold into a proposed world currency stabilization fund. It foresees the nation hosting the fund becoming custodian of roughly half the assets, as delegates wrestle over keeping the gold in many or few countries.
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Home Office
Yanks Press Northward on Italian Front in Encircling Drive
American forces, using enveloping tactics, advanced north toward Livorno as Fifth Army bypassed Lajatico and Pomaja. The 100th battalion, composed of ro orig in troops, fought near Pomaja while German resistance remained stubborn along the broad front. Continued fighting was reported with heavy opposition but steady progress overall.
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Pomaja
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Russians Drive Deep into Lithuania and Advance Toward Riga
Soviet forces push from Latvia toward Daugavpils and Kaunas, with units near Wilno and Landwarow. Army groups strike in old Poland while Rokossovsky reports progress toward Pinsk, Slonim, and the Brest Litovsk line as German positions crumble.
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Massive US Air Assault Halts Targets Around Munich
A sky darkening force of about 2 000 American planes, including 1 100 heavy bombers, struck targets around Munich after dawn as British Mosquitos bombed Berlin. The raid followed Leipzig oil refineries and aircraft plants attacks five days earlier, with intense flak and some losses among German defenses.
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General De Gaulle In Ottawa One Day Visit
Gen Charles De Gaulle arrived in Ottawa for a one day visit. He was greeted at the airport by Prime Minister Mackenzie King Defense Minister Ralston and senior officers. De Gaulle reviewed a guard of honor and a unit of Fighting French air cadets.
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Loss of Submarine and 60 Men On Maneuvers
The Navy announced the loss of submarine S-28 during Pacific training exercises. About 60 crew members were aboard under Lieut. Comdr. Jack C. Campbell. No survivors were found. location of loss is undisclosed. S-28, built by Bethlehem at Quincy and commissioned in 1923, is the 25th submarine lost since the war began.
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Mass
Fear Epidemic Of Polio Not At Its Peak
Raleigh reports 255 polio cases since June 1 with 13 deaths in the Piedmont area. A conference of eight southern health officers urged a preventive program and delaying school openings. They cautioned against community gatherings and emphasized fly control to prevent contamination.
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Governor Broughton backs Roosevelt's fourth term
Raleigh reporter quotes Governor J. M. Broughton stating the Democratic vice presidential hopeful praises President Roosevelt's fourth term. He asserts the party and nation will be gratified and that Roosevelt will be nominated and elected due to broad public support.
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Dewey Announces Republican Governors Conference Plan
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey said a conference of Republican governors will convene August 2 and 3 in St. Louis. He will attend with fellow governors including John W. Bricker of Ohio, the vice presidential nominee, to discuss area of responsibility and obligations.
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Thomas E. Dewey
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GOP
John W. Bricker
Ohio
McCormack Seeks Unity on Peace Plank at Chicago
John W. McCormack chairman of the Democratic platform committee expects full agreement in Chicago on a peace plank urging sound international action to prevent war and secure permanent peace. Senator Pepper backs firm foreign policy. hearings begin in Chicago Saturday. race and Negro rights drift as platform writers weigh language from 1940.
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Claude Pepper
Florida
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Americans Reach Two Miles From St Lo in Normandy Advance
Allied forces push toward St Lo on a 40 mile Normandy front with U S troops and tanks driving three miles toward the town, while British Canadian units advance east of Caen and reach the Orne River west bank. Columns from Carentan and Vire river sectors seize several towns as heavy fighting continues.
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De Gaulle Accepted in Limited Way by U S
President Roosevelt announced acceptance of the French National Committee led by General Charles De Gaulle as authority for civil administration of liberated France. The committee will remain a de facto authority under General Dwight D. Eisenhower with release decisions on cities towns and departments.
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