Allied Invasion Schedule Fully Planned in Detail Says Analyst
DeWitt MacKenzie reports that analysis predicts a precisely timed invasion of western Europe with a flexible zero hour and meticulously mapped troop movements. The piece notes paratrooper drops planned behind enemy lines and emphasizes that weather and unforeseen counteractions may alter timing but not overall strategic course.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Associated Press
Europe
Ernest Bevin
H. K. Hewett
U. S
North African
Richard C. Steere
Steere
British Army trains 150000 cooks and catering staff
In the British army 125000 soldiers and 25000 ATS girls have been trained as cooks and caterers. This training program expands the force by equipping units with in house food services and relief duties.
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ATS
Magnesium discovered over a century ago as a key war metal
A historical note recalls magnesium, once recognized over 100 years ago, for its importance as a war metal in industrial and military applications. It highlights its early isolation and subsequent role in modern chemistry and defense manufacturing.
Siamese Twins Defy Doctors Still Alive
In Phoenixville Pennsylvania doctors predicted both Stierly Siamese twins would die, yet the tiny sisters fought for life in a hospital nursery. Their hearts beat at 150 to 160 a minute and they were fed as their condition worsened with rising temperatures and failing respiration.
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Phoenixville
Phoenixville Hospital
J. Elmer Gotwals
Let People Vote on Hospital Bill
Walter Hollingsworth sponsors an initiated act to place a state hospital program on the November ballot. The plan calls for building and maintaining hospitals funded by a tax on natural resources, approved by the attorney general and presented to voters.
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Little Rock
Walter Hollingsworth
Guy E. Williams
Cow Diet Yields Milk Output Range
A cow consuming 100 or more pounds of grass produces between 20 and 25 pounds of milk.
Methodists Plan Post War Crusade for Reconstruction
The Methodists proposed a 25 million dollar post war plan called a crusade for Christ. The program aims to establish a permanent peace organization, rebuild church property, evangelize, foster stewardship, and grow Sunday school enrollment. Funds would support foreign and home missions, world council work, and allied Christian bodies with a six month drive beginning January 1, 1945.
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Kansas City
Committee of 21
World Council of Churches
Church
Bureau of Research
American Bible Society
Flying Awards to Two State Men
The Distinguished Flying Cross was awarded to two Arkansans as announced by the War Department. Lt. Morris H. Watkins of Knoxville earned the medal for extraordinary aerial actions as pilot of a P-40, including destroying one Me 109 and dispersing two others off Sicily on August 10, 1943. T/Sgt. Harry I. Candergriff of Van Buren received the award for bravery as radio gunner on a B 17 on December 26, 1943, after repeatedly extinguishing engine fires, returning to his guns, and aiding a damaged formation despite wounds and a crash landing.
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Washington
War Department
Morris H. Watkins
Knoxville
Sicily
Harry I. Candergriff
van Buren
Physician of Hot Springs Succumbs
Dr. William Turner Wootton 67, president of the Southern Medical Association and former Arkansas Medical Society leader, died in a St Louis hospital after recent surgery. A Spanish American War army medical corps veteran, native of Pollsville Missouri, he lived in Hot Springs 42 years and is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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Hot Springs
William Turner Wootton
Southern Medical Association
St. Louis
Arkansas Medical Society
Army Medical Corps
Pollsville
State GOP nominates full slate for Arkansas offices
In Little Rock on May 3 the Arkansas Republican Convention nominated a complete set of state candidates for the first time in 116 years and sent 12 delegates to the national convention, with two Third District delegates instructed to back Gov. Dewey. Alonzo Ross was named to run for Congress in the Fifth District. at large delegates and district delegates were chosen, and R. A. Zebold was elected chairman as Townsend urged opposing the current regime.
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Little Rock
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
U. S
Victor M. Wade
Batesville
Harley Stump
Stuttgart
C. R. Black
Corning
Charlie Cole
J. W. Myers
van Bureau
C.I. Grayson
Camden
Edward Waller
West Mergphis
Alonzo Ross
Wallace Townsend
George Mallory
T.S. Grayson
Artillery Fire at Sevastopol Slows Russians
Pravda reported heavy German artillery around Sevastopol with many anti air guns, a sea of light over the night sky, and burning transports. The Red Air Force pressed attacks with small biplanes as German forces probed in southeast Stanislawow. Russian lines remained stable elsewhere.
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Moscow
Sevastopol
Crimea
Pravda
Red Air Force
Stanislawow
Old Poland
Market Report from St Louis Livestock and New York Cotton
Livestock at National Stockyards Ill shows hogs 9 000 with holdovers. heavier weights mostly 25 lower. sows up to 11.35. cattle active and steady with good and choice buyers at 14.75 to 16.00 for steers and 14.00 to 15.00 for good heifers. Sheep nominal. New York cotton weak on futures, May wheat and oats hold at ceilings. more than 100,000 bushels corn purchased on arrive basis. rainfall forecasts prompt flood precautions along Arkansas and Little Missouri rivers.
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ST. Louis Livestock National Stockyards
Ill
Poultry and Produce Market Report Chicago May 3
Live poultry firm with 1 car and 14 trucks receipts. market unchanged. Eggs receipts 41 346. unsettled pricing with U S specials 34 to 35 1 2 cents, U S extras 33 to 34 1 2, current receipts 28 1 2 to 29 1 4, dirties 26 to 26 1 2 cents.
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Chicago
U. S
New York Stocks Rise On Moderate Buying Revival
New York May 3 stocks advanced fractions to more than a point as motors rubbers and steels led the rise. Trading was about 600000 shares with prices near the highs in late day dealings.
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New York
Motors
Grain and Provisions Rally on May Rye Market
May rye rose amid short covering and hedge lifting by traders. Open interest near yesterday's close stood around 9 million bushels, with a brief gain of about one cent.
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Chicago
Five Highways in State Out Due to Floods
Heavy rains push Arkansas river forecasts higher and close five roads. Flood crest near Ft Smith and rising levels threaten Ozark Dardanelle Morrilton Pine Bluff areas. North Little Rock acts to drain surface water as flood gates close. Roads closed include U S 70 between Dierks and
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U. S
State
Prescott
Delight
Little Missouri River
Sheridan
Pine Bluff
Saline River
Whelan Springs
Little Rock
Ouachita River
Camden
U.S. Engineers
Dardanelle
Faulkner
Maj. A. L. Anderson
White River Valley
Arkansas
Weather Bureau
Arkansas River
Highway Department
Fort Smith
Ozark
Morrilton
U. S. 70
Dierks
Lemon Juice Remedy for Rheumatic Pain Advised
A home cure using Ru-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice is promoted to ease rheumatic arthritis and neuritis. The ad claims relief within 48 hours, with a money-back guarantee and endorsement by John P. Cox and local druggists.
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John P. Cox
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