Churchills Washington Visit Showcases Allied Unity and Strategy
The article notes Churchill's arrival in Washington as a sign of renewed Allied cooperation and coordinated effort against Nazi Germany and Japan. It references strategic options debated with Roosevelt and Moscow, the potential to strike Hitler first while maintaining pressure in the Pacific, and the evolving Allied production and logistics enabling broader operations. It also recalls past moments of Allied resolve and the shifting morale as German forces are repelled in Africa and Tunisia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt MacKenzie
Churchill
Arrivin
Washington
North Africa
England
Atlantic
Hitler
Pean
Moscow
Mediterranean
MacArthur
Germany
Russia
Roosevelt
Church
Willibald Boroweltz
Fifth Armored
Tunisia
Cap Bon
Bocie
Msuh
Pilot narrates Tokyo raid and perilous escape across China
A two year veteran Captain describes piloting a bomber raid on Tokyo, surviving intense flak, a forced escape at sea, and a jump from 10 000 feet. He lands in a Chinese village, is aided by locals, reaches Chungking, and is later honored by Mme Chiang Kai-shek at a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Palace
Tokyo
Griffin
China
Lbnd
Jiapano
China Sea
Scott
Chungking
Mme
Chi Kai-shek
Mme. Chiang
Harald F. Watson
Fights Last Night Reported By The Associated Press
Hartford bout results show Maxie Shapiro outpointing Angela Callura in a 132 pound contest. Pete Manchin defeated Preddie Addo at 140 with 6 rounds. Willard Hogan edged Patsy Spataro in a 147 match. Carlos Malacara stopped Rudnt Ramirez in a 143 pound bout.
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Associated Press
Hartford
Conn
Maxie Shapiro
New York
Angela Callura
Hamilton
Onedy
Pete Manchin
Preddie Addo
White Plains
Willard Hogan
Pelham
Patsy Spataro
Los Angeles
Carlos Malacara
Cily
Sports Mirror Today Report Mixed Baseball Highlights
A retro collage notes various baseball feats including Juster Tharmpems limiting the Brooklyn Dodgers to a Lessigs' double, Cincinnati extending a winning streak, Red Ruffing blanking the Boston Red Sox, and Bob Feller achieving a rare win over the New York Yankees alongside other era details.
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Associated Press Today
Juster Tharmpems
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cincinnati
Red
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Bob Feller
Letty Gomes
Ask Sportsmen to Turn in Extra Badges
Owing to a aluminum shortage a critical war shortage no more hunting and fishing badges will be manufactured for Arkansas Earl J Barham Hempstead county game warden says citizens with more than one badge should turn back the extra to let others use them Badges may be left at Duffie Hardware in Hope gathered by the Fish & Game Commission for cand use The squirrel season opens Saturday May 15 and the fly fishing season opens Sunday May 16.
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Arkansas
Earl J. Barham
Hempstead
Barham
Duffie Hardware Company
Fish & Game Commission
Donay Convicted of Treason in Detroit
Theodore Dona, a naturalized citizen born in Germany, was convicted by a United States District Court jury of misprision of treason for having knowledge of aid given last year to an escaped Nazi leader, Max Stephan, who is sentenced to be hanged for aiding the war criminal. Judge Frank A. Picard told the nine women and three men jurors their verdict was the only possible conclusion.
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Detroit
Theodore Dona
Citzien
United States District Court
Peat
Ier
Max Stephan
Mier
Frank A. Picard
Donny
Picard
Tam
Beause
Strength of Top Ball Clubs Yet to Be Tested
Judson Bailey notes three weeks into the season that the major leagues show little about true strength. In both leagues the Yankees, Indians, Dodgers, and Cardinals look like pennant contenders, while the Red Sox face questions about pitching and consistency as East West play begins. The NL’s Dodgers and Cardinals face tougher tests against Pirates, Reds, Cubs, and Giants, with Cincinnati a still unknown factor.
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Judson Bailey
Associated Press
Brooklyn Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Yankees
Rugkies
Johnny Lindell
Jim Tuber
Yanks
Sox
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia Athletics
Detroit
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Pittsurgh Pirates
Cardinals
Phillies
Braves
Giants
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Philadelphia
Chicago Cubs
New York
Market Report from St Louis Livestock and New York Cotton
National Stockyards report shows hogs opening slow with chosen lots 140 to 160 pounds around 14.55 to 14.64 with a few higher. sows at 14.10 to 14.35. Cattle and calves strong to unsettled with steers not established, cows steady, heifers steady, slaughter ranges broadly reported. New York rail activity mixed with mild pressure and profit taking. volume about 1.3 million shares, mixed futures. Grain markets rally in Chicago with Wheat up 3.2 to 7.8 points, corn steady, oats and rye higher. cash wheat and corn prices listed. Cotton prices fell as government reports tempered demand. May futures around 20.13 with nearby declines. Poultry markets unchanged in Chicago.
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ST. Louis Livestock National Stockyards
U. S. Dept
New York
HS Norn
Coast Conference splits and backyard schedules eyed
The column surveys the Pacific Coast Conference rift over double round robins and non official plans after June faculty meetings. It notes LSU shifting under track favorites, Mickey Owen’s Dodgers deal to 1948, Greg Riese in the maritime service, and other general notes on baseball, hockey, and wartime sports shifts.
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New York
Harthemn
National Hockey League
Louisiana State
Mississippi Stile
Mickey Owen
Dodgers
Branch Rickey
Greg Riese
Mari
Southern Boys Swat Ball this Season in Southern League
The Southern League standings heat up as teams like the Lookouts and Crackers win games while Birmingham and Little Rock claim key victories. Nashville Knoxville doubleheader delays shift tonight’s schedule with pitchers slated to start for multiple clubs in a tight pennant race.
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Atlanta
Mig
Nookouts
Chittanonga
Knosville
Abe Louth
Aditi
New Orleans
Memphis
Birmingham
Little Raels
Memphis Chicks
New Ohleans
Ning Nen
Dss
Chicks
Dee Prothre
Minneapolis
Harry Kelley
Ripht
Nashville
Vernon Curtiss
John “Ox Miller
Vernon Teadee
Horn
Weldon West
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Mackenzie
Harold F. Watson
NEA
Lydia E. Pink
Fintham
Pinkham
Sports Mirror
Donay
Market Report
Grain and Provisions
Hugh Fullerton, JR
U.S. C
San Diego Bombers
California
St. Mary's
Takewen
An McGinley
Hertford
Ray Dumont
Madison
Percy A. Glalnson
Town State Penitentiary
Ane
Service Dept- View
Larry MacPhail
Patterson
Fort Oulethorpe, Ga
Waacs
Larry
Army School For Special Service
Washington and
Lee U
Dave Zinkolt
Chiladelphia
al- Transcript
Ull
Roy Purtee
Rel Sox
Johnny Schutle
Hope, Ark
G. J. Downing
Bonner
Lape
Bath
Brink Hutchens
Eost Division
West Ave
Elm St
East Division
Dig W
Hope Star
Hope
Joe Perry
Barnsdall Oi Cn
Patmos
D&pl
Stonewell
Rowden
T. S. McDavitt
Stoneville
Dartch
Rutgers
E. M. McWilliams Seed
Hempstead County
Boswell
Bodean
Ark
Stroud & Co
West
O. W. Amuas
Bop
Elupe
East Second St
Charles Reynerson
City Stall
Blevins
M. EL
Jewell Bruce
Harold Campbell
Cox and
Gibson Dri
Lidia
Peter
Julnt P. Cox Drug Co
Southern Boys
Brisa
Moralian
Kwekic
Shreveport Aeronautical Institute
Grim Hotel
Texarkana
Ms Ole Va
Ko Aya Hae Pe
MLES
Standacca
Terre Rouge-Bodcan Suil Conservation District
Riley Lewallen
Hapa
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