Red Sox Hot but Dodgers Are Cold
The 1944 baseball season sees Boston and New York teams surging while Brooklyn suffers a long losing streak. Cincinnati dominant with Bucky Walters as pitcher, Ray Mueller sets a consecutive game catching record, and other league results include Red Sox 13-3 over Detroit and Cubs 11-6 at Boston as teams chase standings and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn Dodgers
Flatbush
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Burleigh Grimes
Warriors
Cubs
Bob Muncrief
Brownies
Philadelphia
Vern Stephens
Woody Wheaton
Mackinen
Hank Burrowy
Yankees
Cleveland
Mel Harder
Mike Milosevich
Mike Garbark
Mickey Haefner
Washington
Chicago
Orval Grove
Bill Voiselle
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Giants
al Jurisich
Chicago Cubs
Bob Chipman
al Javery
Bob Elliott
Phillies
Nick Strincevich
Ken Raffensberger
Middle of Road Policy for GOP
Gov. Thomas Dewey and Senator Arthur Vandenberg outlined a middle road foreign policy as the GOP presidential nominee planned more meetings with lawmakers. Vandenberg predicted the ticket could win a strong share of electors and Bricker prepared to meet Dewey in New York after a Canada vacation, while Dewey affirmed a middle course between isolationism and world state ideas.
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Jack Bell
Albany
N. Y
Thomas BE. Dewey
Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
Congress
Vandenberg
Republicans’ Senate
Dewey
Pawling
New York
Chicago
Permanent Wave Kit Ad with 40 Curlers and Refund
Complete Caarm Kurl Kit for a permanent wave includes 40 curlers and shampoo. Easy to do and harmless, praised by Fay McKenzie among thousands. Money back if not satisfied. Morgan & Lindsey. For rent small three room house with running water. contact J. O Luck, phone 31 W 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay McKenzie
Morgan & Lindsey
J. O Luck
Help Wanted: Man and Wife to Run Tourist Court
Help wanted for a couple to take care of a tourist court. Apply at P. J. Lot at Hope Tourist Court on Highway 67 West.
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Hope
P. J. Lot
Hope Tourist Court
Dodgers Pitcher Whitlow Wyatt Sidelined by Shoulder Injury
Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Whitlow Wyatt is out for two weeks with a ailing shoulder, as reported by the sports mirror. The brief update notes his expected return timeline and impact on the pitching staff during the stretch.
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Associated Press
Whitlow Wyatt
Brooklyn Dodger
Sarah Palfrey Cooke
Virne Wolfenden
New York
Tuisto Maki
New World
Candidates named for 1944 Democratic Primary and Runoff
The Star announces candidates subject to the 1944 Democratic Primary elections, the Preferential July 25 vote and the Runoff August 8.
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Star
Shower Springs Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notes
The Shower Springs club met with Mrs. Earlie McWilliams in June. Mrs. E. Aaron presided, with song, pledge, devotional, and prayer. The day featured canning beets and carrots. Miss Westbrook urged beet canning over pickling. Refreshments followed. July meeting with Mrs. Stewart.
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Shower Springs
McWilliams
Union Grove
Elome Demonstration Club
L. E. Salisbury
Prospects Rise for English Fighter Vince Hawkins After War
Sports items summarize Vince Hawkins, a 21 year old English middleweight and railroad fireman, hailed as a future British Empire champion after a KO win over Pat OConnor. Notes on college sports cuts, war aid gear shipments, and various wartime athletic efforts accompany the roundup.
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New York
America
Vince Hawkins
Erie
Pat O'Connor
Penn State
Britteny Lions
War Prisoners Aid Organization
Geneva
Brazil
Self serve shave shop serves customers on the cheap
In Los Angeles Julius Bossey adapts to wartime shortages by offering a self service barber setup. For 20 cents he provides a razor towels soap and advice if needed. To curb talking he even allows customers to talk to themselves.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Julius Bossey
Bossey
Balance Sheet Details From FDIC Report
Surplus fund and profits figures listed include Net Liabilities and Common Stock amounts. The document names PrP. C. Stephens as cashier, Herbert M. Stephens and H. M. Stephens as directors and notary public, with FDIC as the supervising agency.
Bloody Battle Described by Warrant Officer Parker
Warrant Officer R. E. Parker USMC sends a June 23 letter from the Pacific front to Mrs. Parker of McCaskill. He reports heavy fighting near his position, many casualties, and the stench of fallen soldiers while noting progress toward securing the island. He closes with concern for his wife and child and a wish to see them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
R. E. Parker
McCaskill
Pacific
USMC
Boxing Results From Last Night in Fall River and New York
Oscar St Pierre of Fall River knocked out Al Sforza of Boston in the 3rd. Vic Dellicurti of The Bronx outpointed Wilfie Shanks of Montreal over 8 rounds. The Bible verse note appears as an added line.
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Associated Press
Fall River
Mass
Oscar St. Pierre
al Sforza
Boston
New York
Vic Dellicurti
the Bronx
Wilfie Shanks
Montreal
Drunk Pedestrian Nabbed After Free Ride to Jail
A drunken man hailed a police car in Salt Lake City and was taken to the city jail after shouting his fare for a ride. The brief incident ended with the man in custody and no further details given.
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Salt Lake City
City
Veterans' benefits watch list for returning G I s
Washington report outlines key benefits for veterans mustered out after service. Officials urge contacting the Veterans Administration and U S Employment Service for hospital care, job placement, education, home and farm financing, unemployment aid, insurance, and mustering out pay.
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Washington
Veterans’ Administration Bureau
Veterans’ Administration
U.S
Barons Beat Mobile for 2nd Straight
Birmingham Barons lead the Southern Association second half race with Atlanta Nashville and Chattanooga one game back. Bob Ferguson had seven hits and drove in three in a 6 2 win over Mobile for the second straight night. Other results: Memphis over Atlanta 5 2 Frank Veverka loss to 3 10, Nashville 6 New Orleans 3 Charney George led with 18 hits, Chattanooga 7 Little Rock 6 Rogovin drove in the winning run. Tonight’s games: Atlanta at Memphis Chattanooga at Little Rock Nashville at New Orleans.
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Associated Press
Birmingham Barons
Southern Association
Atlanta
Nashville
Chattanooga
Barons
Bob Ferguson
Mobile
Ferguson
Memphis Chicks
Chicks
Frank Veverka
Veverka
Ed Wright
Memphis
Charney George
New Orleans
Jesse Danna
Charley Cuellar
al Treichel
Little Rock
Travelers
Rogovin
Santiago Ullrich
Draft Makes WAC Boss of Her Boss
One day WAC Sgt Janie Wells ordered civilian Raymond F Boore at ASC headquarters. The next day Boore wore a private’s uniform and reported to Wells as his superior non commissioned officer. Boore volunteered for service when his draft number came up.
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Air Service Command Headquarters
Enz
WAC
Janie Wells
Raymond F. Boore
ASC
Boore
Janie
United States
Pension brackets for service and non-service deaths outlined
The document lays out monthly pension ranges from $25 to $65 for service connected deaths and $18 to $45 for non-service deaths. It notes higher payments for widows and families with multiple children and mentions additional child allowances.
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Ny Jack Mand
By Hershberger
GOP
Seluyva Hollis
Patmos Ark
Champlin
Elm St
Earit Cox
W. Ave. C
Wm. Stephenson
Southern Ice Co
Brness Grisham
Bodcaw
Ark
Doyle Rogers
City Bakery
South Elm
James Allen
Fulton Street
A. W Haney
Silas Sanford
Hope Star
Maytag
Brackman Maytag Servier
Walnut St
Cox Drug Store
Hope Star Office
E. J Barhan
W R. Briggs
Fincher
Hope-Rosston Road
John Haasch
Sports Mirror
Hempstead County
Joe C. Booker
Isabelle Onstead
Leon (Jett) Bundy
The
Giants
Tommy Bridges
Tigers
Army
Camp Crowder
Freddie
Red) Cochrane
Elizabeth
N. J
Treasure Island
Calif
Navy
Solomons
South Pacific
Ump
James N. Coveris
Gary
Ind
Wally Butts
Georgia
Holy Cross
Manville
A. L
Hugh Hezdek
Dayiestown
Eddie Miksis
Paul Waner
Pirates
Oklahoma City
Robert S. Kerr
Billy
Baton Rouge
Les Lovina
Jimmie Davis
Bank OF Blevins
Blevins Hempstead CO
Ade
Public Funds
U. S
Arkansas
County of Hempstead
P. C. Stephens
Prp
C. Stephens
Herbert M. Stephens
H. M. Stephens
M. L. Nelson
Notary Public
PR Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
O.K
Jack Stinnett
Draft
J. P. Cox Drug Store
Kansas City
U.S. Treasury
M. S. Bates
Gulf Refining Co
Treasury Department and
War Advertistee
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