Southern Electors May Defy Party Line In FDR Vote
In a debate on the electoral college, Southern leaders from Carolina and Texas reportedly consider instructing electors to vote for different Democrats if the party platform fails to unite behind a candidate. The piece notes disparities between state populations and electoral votes and cites 1940 figures for several states to illustrate the skew.
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James Marlow
George Zielke
Washington
Kerners
Congress
Carolina
Texas
South Rolina
South
House of Ee
South Carolina
Arizona
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Maryland
D-Day News and Local Church Announcements
The invasion of France marks the war’s turning moment with resolve to support the Allied effort. Local youth and church groups plan gatherings and prayers as residents pledge backing to the soldiers.
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France
High Point
Stubborn Constipation Solved by Kellogg’s All-Bran
An unsolicited letter from Mr. Lowe praises Kellogg’s All-Bran for relief after a long bout with constipation. He credits daily use with normal bowel passage and notes his wife urged the trial. The ad explains All-Bran as a regulating cereal using dietary cellulose to aid elimination, not a purgative, urging genuine Kellogg’s in Battle Creek.
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Mr. Lowe
Kellogg's
Kellogg’s
Battle Creek
Bravest U S Soldiers Lead Early European Invasion
The war department releases an official report on the June 6 land attack in Europe. It details assault sections of 29 enlisted men and one officer, special training for spearhead units, and methods to breach fortifications with engineer weapons, naval and air support, and rocket-fired bazookas.
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United States Army
Fortress
Europe
Atlantic Wall
North Africa
Sicily
Italy
Great Britain
Alumni officers named for UNC association election
The University of North Carolina Alumni Association announced nominees for officers and the University Athletic Council at the annual meeting in Chapel Hill. Presidential candidates are William B. Umstead of Durham and Phillip Woolcott of Asheville, with other officers including Judge Shepard Bryan of Atlanta and C McD Carr of New York. Balloting will be by mail.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina Alumni Association
William B. Umstead
Durham
Phillip Woolcott
Asheville
Shepard Bryan
Atlanta
C. McD. Carr
New York
H. L. Sloan
Charlotte
Don B. Cobb
Goldsboro
University Athletic Council
W. Raney Stanford
Jclem B. Holding
Raleigh
Notable Rocket Gunners Lead Assault Tactics
The narrative highlights the precision of American rocket gunners and the crucial roles of a flame thrower operator and a demolition expert. As each pill box falls, the unit advances to the next objective, a pattern repeated across a broad front with multiple squads in line likely across a division or more.
Liberty Bell Rings Out Tidings Across Nations
Philadelphia reports the Liberty Bell tolling six times to mark the start of Europe's liberation. NBC broadcast the chimes nationwide as Mayor Bernard Samuel invoked the bell inscription to urge liberty for all and the world.
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Philadelphia
Europe
NBC
United States
Britain
Bernard Samuel
Honorary Degrees Awarded at Wake Forest College
Wake Forest College conferred honorary degrees last night on Everett Gill Sr of Wake Forest former SBC Missions in Europe Isaac Garfield Greer superintendent of Mills Home in Thomasville John Louis Kesler retired Vanderbilt University biologist of Nashville and John Motley Morehead of New York for New York City.
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Wake Forest College
Everett Gill, Sr
Southern Baptist Missions
Europe
Isaac Garfield Greer
Mills Home
Thomasville
John Louis Kesler
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
John Motley Morehead
New York
Iron Dark Colored and Pique Wash Dresses Fit Smoothly
Press the seams open to allow the dresses to lie flat and fit smoothly on the body. Use careful pressing to ensure the wrong side details are finished and the garment retains its shape.
Tar Heel Officers Given Promotions
The War department announces temporary promotions for North Carolinians. Rising from captain to major are John E Pleasants in Chapel Hill and Clyde Dufforth Jr in Charlotte. Captains promoted include Daniel Redwine in Lexington and Theodore Arnold Vienstein in Charlotte, while Richard Eastwood Jr in Statesville and Luther Dyson Liverman Jr in Winston-Salem receive lieutenant colonel or related posts.
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Washington
War Department
John E Pleasants
Chapel Hill
J Daniel Redwine
Lexing
Clyde Dufforth, Jr
Norton Charlotte
Theodore Arnold Vienstein
Malvern Charlotte
John Duncan
Lumberton
William Ve Garris
George St
Mount
Richard Eastwood Jr
Statesville
Luther
Tromone claimed to restore youth vitality for men
An advertisement touts Tromone a medical discovery combining vitamins and hormones to renew energy and pleasure for middle aged men. It promotes a renewed spirit toward life and urges buying from Mann Drug and druggists with implied health benefits.
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Mann Drug and Druggists
Davis Warns Public on Axis Invasion Reports
Director Elmer Davis of the Office of War Information urged Americans to distrust Axis broadcasts as propaganda. He noted OWI transmitters in New York relayed General Eisenhower's communique to Europe in multiple languages while editors prepared to report cautiously amid wartime rumors.
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Washington
Elmer Davis
Office of War Information
Eisenhower
OWI
Ece
York
Tourope
Twaematade
London
Men and Women in Service Highlights From Texas to Ireland
Military notices report John P. Morgan returning to Amarillo Texas from visit with parents. William H Currie transfers to Rosewell New Mexico for training. John N Montgomery serves in Northern Ireland with U S Army Medical Corps. Wade D Easom promoted to local sergeant in Royal Air Force. Brooks H Harris completes training at Chanute Field. James McLeod arrives from Fort Douglas to visit family. William B Reid enrolled in specialized training at Camp Murphy Florida. Garnett Pollock awarded Army Good Conduct Medal at Camp Breckinridge Kentucky. Oregon fish tale features a five pound steelhead allegedly jumped into a boat on Rogue River by three anglers.
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Ore
Oregon
Rogue River
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