Japanese Offensive Threat to Chinese Rail Link
DeWitt MacKenzie reports Chungking notes the capture of Chengsien as Japan launches a new Yellow river offensive. The drive aims to control the Peiping to Canton rail trunk, sever interior links, threaten Chungking, and disrupt Allied air bases in southeast China while leveraging captured wheat lands to sustain war needs. Nipponese strength is about 76 000 with some Manchuria withdrawals.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Associated Press
Chungking
Chengsien
Yellow River
China
Hitler
Fuehrer
Nippon
United Nations
Peiping
Canton
Hongkong
Hoang-Ho
Yankytze
Yangtze
Manchuria
Russia
Johnston Names Heavyweight Top Ten Led by Shucco
New York April 28 James J Johnston, a retiring promoter, lists the top heavyweights. Tony Shucco tops the group undefeated since 1938 followed by Perk Daniels, Turkey Thompson, Gus Dorazio, Curtis Sheppard, Joey Maxim, Buddy Walker, and the trio Eenie Minee and Moe represented by Mauriello Savold and Baksi.
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Fritz Howell
New York
Jacobs
Mr. Johnston
Tony Shucco
Shucco
Boston
Daniels
Chicago
Turkey Thompson
Eeenie
Minee
Moe
Los Angeles
Eenie
Gus Dorazio
Philadelphia
Curtis Sheppard
Pittsburgh
Joey Maxin
Cleveland
Buddy Walker
Columbus
Moe Boys
Buddy
Tami Mauriello
Lee Savold
Joe Baksi
Changes End Outdated City Rules Across Several Cities
In Philadelphia the Fairmount Park Commission removed a prohibition on horns and music on bicycles. Chicago considers abolishing dog catcher roles to create dog rest homes with workers suggested to guard war plants. Des Moines shoppers face a toddler loophole as a mother attempts to buy more chocolate. Texas notes lead in farm woodland areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New War Workers
Chicago
Olive Buttsbach
Porter
Political Announcements for 1944 Democratic Primary Candidates
The Star lists candidates subject to the July 25 Democratic preferential primary and August 8 run off. Circuit Clerk Cecil Weaver and J. P. Pinkey Byers. County Judge Fred A. Luck. Representative No. 1 Arthur C. Anderson and H. W. Timberlake. Representative No. 2 W. W. Compton. Nevada County nominee L. J. Bryson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Cecil Weaver
J. P. (Pinkey) Byers
Arthur C. Anderson
H. W. Timberlake
Navy Secretary Knox Recalled From Warfront Tours
The article recalls Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox visiting Pearl Harbor after the 1941 attack and touring Guadalcanal Espiritu Santo and other theaters. It notes his aim to bolster fleet strength, his optimism on ship numbers for 1944, and his exhortation to fleet men to seek and destroy the enemy.
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Pearl Harbor
Guadalcanal
Solomons
Espiritu Santo
New Hebrides
England
Africa
Mediterranean
Naples
Brazil
Newfoundland
Knox
Navy
America
Visiting Day Set at Hope Country Club May 3
Hope Country Club officials announced an open house on Wednesday May 3. The public may tour all facilities including golfing and boating as part of the club’s annual visiting day. The note follows a line about cork’s status as the world’s largest user.
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Hope Country Club
The
Torrid Browns Hang Up a League Record
The St. Louis Browns ride an eight game winning streak as they aim for a pennant. Pitching dominates while the offense improves led by Rick Ferrell and Crene Moore. A long road trip east next month could seal their fate, with John E. Wray predicting a Browns pennant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Kahan
St. Louis
St. Louis Browns
Browns
Don Gutteridge
Jack Kramer
Steve Sandra
Nelson Potter
George Caster
Sigmund
Jack) Jukucki
Crene Moore
Angelo Giuliani
Washington Senators
Moore
Giuliani
Rick Ferrell
John E. Wray
The
Post Dispatch
Associated Press
Navy Opposes Immediate Merger With Army and Air Forces
Washington April 28 The Navy urged Congress to study postwar consolidation before any merger of army navy and air forces into one Department of War. Undersecretary James Forrestal said the issue requires detailed examination and should not be decided on assumption. The report notes the tradition of thorough assessment before action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Army
Department of War
Congress
House
James Forrestal
Amateur and pro lines blurred in naval sports notes
A. A. U. stance on service athletes sparked debate as 2,000 youths faced amateur restrictions. Frank Mancuso of the Browns hailed as top rookie while Sgt Louis would visit a Golden Gloves level. Red Cross games end with Davis kicking ball. legends Hitchcock and Grant feature in military sports anecdotes.
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New York
Penn
al Bolezis
Archie Harris
Dan Ferris
A.A.U
A. U
Pvt
Blazis
Sgt
Joe Louis
Frank Mancuso
Browns
Giants
San Antonio
O.C.S
Fort Benning
Ernie Lombardi
Red Cross
Howard Davis
Lalime
Montrel
Davis
Salmon tale spinner laments excess credulity at Newport
Wendell Lalime once known for tall tales of salmon fishing at Newport Vermont now laments readers skepticism. In a recent business men's meeting he complained that people no longer believe his stories or credit his claims.
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Wendell Lalime
Newport
University club protests ladies boxing tournament
The University of Chile Sports Club protests a widely advertised ladies boxing championship as a retrocession of culture and civilization. The boxing federation says it cannot act because the event is a variety show beyond the commission’s authority, hinting at a broader wrestling racket behind the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Chile Sports Club
Boxing Federation
Commission
Market Report from St Louis Livestock and Futures
Market report from National Stockyards shows hogs steady to weak with prices 12.25 to 13.25 for 170-190 lb rings and sow values down up to 10. Cattle with limited steers to trade, but good and choice yearlings 14.00 to 15.25 and cows 9.25 to 11.25. Sheep small with lambs 14.00 to 16.00. futures declined on cotton parity disappointment with May at 21.20 and surrounding months lower. oats and wheat mixed with modest gains and losses amid strong bookings and improved weather aiding crop prep.
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ST. Louis Livestock National Stockyards
Stock Market Ends Quiet Yet Narrow Recovery
New York April 28 markets drifted in a selective recovery for the third straight session as leaders struggled to participate. Early in the session intermittent profit taking appeared while offerings were modestly absorbed. Rails steels coppers and utilities held a slim groove with deals modest under 600000 shares. Corn products Montgomery Ward American Telephone Texas Co Westinghouse J C Penney and Kennecott lagged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Montgomery Ward
American Telephone, Texas Co
Westinghouse
J. C. Penney
Kennecott
Poultry and Produce Market Report Chicago April 28
Live poultry firm with seven trucks and no cars, prices unchanged. Butter receipts total 627,890 with market unchanged. Eggs receipts 37,481 steady with U S specials at 35 to 35 1 2, extras 34 to 34 1 2, standards 31 1 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poultry and Produce
Chicago
U. S
New York Cotton Update Shows Slight Market Activity
New York on April 28 reports modest cotton trading with price movement minimal. Dealers note steady demand from mills and traders awaiting further market signals.
Grain futures drift lower amid uneven Chicago trading
In Chicago on April 28 markets showed most grain futures easing with brief rally spurts. Traders noted a drift downward as prices responded to mixed demand and supply cues across the session.
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Chicago
Memorial service for five Blevins youths at high school
Memorial for five Blevins youths who died on various warfronts to be held Sunday at Blevins High School at 3 p m. sponsored by the American Legion. Walter Hartless Opher Thom Willie Mouser Claude Harris William A Mouser are named. Program includes Call to Colors, Prayer by Rev Armstrong, America songs, Memorial Roll Call, remarks by Rev Armstrong, address by John P Vesey, God Bless America, touring colors and benediction by Rev Horace Hong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Blevins
Walter Hartless
Opher Thom
Willie Mouser
Claude Harris
William A. Mouser
Armstrong
America
C. Leverett
M. L. Nos
Rev. Armstrong
A. Wade
John P. Vesey
C. W. Leverett
Horace Hong
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Harry W. Shiver
Larry Crabbe
South Main Street
Hope, Arkansas
Stoneville
D & PL
Coker Wilds
T. S. McDavitt
Ideal Furniture Store
W. A. Jean Grocery
South Main
John Deere Tractor
Ford
Clifton P. Arnold
2Nd St
Prescott
Ark
B. J. Ellis
Emmet
H. P
Moore's City Market
Albert Hickey
Townsend
S. Elm
David Davis
East
Schooley
J. E. Schooley
Fay McKenzie
Morgan & Lindsey
Small Cash Register
Moore’s City Market
Oscar
T. B. Fenwick
West Avenue
Emmett Turnage
Rawleigh
South Hempstead
Memphis
See L. H. Boyett
California
T. V. Messer
South Main St
Johnston
Nation
Fairmount Park Commission
Des Moines
Texas
State
Lone Star Defense Corporation
Leary
Hooks
United States
Hempstead County
Joe C. Booker
Isabelle Onstead
Leon (Jett) Bundy
Fred A. Luck
W. W. Compton
Nevada County
L. J. Bryson
Torrid Browns
U.S. Army
Steyr
Austria
Hugh S. Fullerton, Jr
Tommy Hitchcock
Bernon Prentice
Jack Whitney
Italy
Louie Beard
Jack
Mark A. Grant
Naval Academy
Wake Island
Chile
By Hershberger
Market Report
Commission House
New Orleans
Fender
Stance
Aah
Conference of Alcoholic Beveraze Industries
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