Hitler faces loss of grip as coup and purge unfold
War analyst Dewitt Mackenzie notes the attempted assassination and Hitler's purge powers sharpen the crisis. Goering and other captains plead loyalty while Wormeister claims Hitler bears responsibility for eastern defeats. The stalemated war drains German reserves and hardens Hitler's delaying strategy against the Red Army.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Associated Press
Hitler
Mutsi
Gestapo
Himmler
Goering
Germany
Edmund Wormeister
Sdheater
Berchtengaden
Iitler
Tilier
Herland
Ayn Jo
Roosevelt Aims for Historic Sixteenth Year on Ticket
Democratic convention in Chicago centers on Roosevelt as the chosen president while Wallace and Byrd challenge influence. Delegates from Texas back Roosevelt. Pepper and Barkley press the party line. A platform calls for joining a world security pact to preserve future peace amid stadium crowds and dramatic nominating speeches.
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Joseph Gurtey
Pennsylvania
Wallace
Byrd
South
Cohvention
Texas
Roosevelt
Ranteran
Democratic
Robert E. Hannegan
Truman
Missouri
Supreme Court
William O. Douglas
Samuel Jackson
Ventertey
Hannegan
Douglas
Claude Pepper
Sil
Senate
Alben’ Barkley
Kentucky
Myr. Roosevelt
United States
Chicago
Barkley
Bedlam
Mr. Roosevelt
White House
Frank Walker
Claude Wickard
Stevens Hotel
Convention Stadium
Lawtherners
Cahwusted Escus Wicans
Sts
Helen Gahagan Douglas
Holywood
Quentin Reynolds
Miss Gahagan
Melvin Douglas
Democratic National Committée
California
Reynolds
Clare Bull
Wales
Franklin D. Roosevelt
America
United Nations Money Confab Nearing Bretton Woods
At Bretton Woods New Hampshire July 21 AP reports the World Bank for Reconstruction and Development capital size remains the only major task. USSR delay on subscriptions holds up final action while the IMF charter gains approval. Barkley’s dramatic Roosevelt tribute and Wallace pivot dominate a tense convention as Truman and Wallace jockey for support.
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Bretton Woods
N. H
World Bank For Reconstruction and Development
United Nations Monetary Conference
Soviet Union
Russia
United States
International Monetary Fund
German Army Purge Sparks Revolt Rumors Across Reich
Reports from Berlin tied a sweeping purge of top Junkers generals to a suspected coup against Hitler. Hitler, Goering and Doenitz claimed a small conspiratorial group attempted to assassinate him while defense leaders blamed traitorous officers. Stockholm to Moscow broadcast conflicting rumors of Zealot factions in East Prussia and Berlin, with lines cut between Sweden and Hamburg.
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Fritz Erich von Mannstein
Ewald von Kleist
Germany
Moscow
Hitler
Red Army
Goering
Himmler
Hs Army
Count von Stauffenberg
Berlin
Stockholm
East Prussia
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Sweden
Switzerland
Copenhagen
Denmark
Atlantic Sender
von Rundstedt
Falkenhausen
Halder
von Bock
von Braughitsch
Hamburg
Allehanda
Aftonticningen
Obersalzburg
Himmler-Hitler
Junkers
Reichsmarshal Goering
Karl Doenitz
Reich
Gestapo
Free Germany Committee
Ope
Alfred Rosenberg
Volkischer Beobachter
Reuters
Fron
Italy
Reichsmarshal
Hermann Goering
Admirallarl Doenitz
Doenitz
Navy
Viler
London
Planes in Normandy and Germany air battles reported
Germans said regular planes joined the attack as Mosquitos swarmed night routes north of Paris and near a Seine crossing south of Paris. The enemy claimed heavy night clashes over Germany Belgium and Holland and alleged 37 Allied bombers shot down. Nine Allied planes were lost on the Courtrai mission.
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Normandy
Guam Invasion Strategy Outlined By Pacific Command
The narration covers Guam landings expected to mirror Saipan difficulties with rugged interior terrain and well entrenched Japanese. It notes Apra harbor, population, and terrain, cites key commanders like Rear Adm. Richard L. Conolly and Maj. Gen. Roy S. Geiger, and references Spruance Mitscher and MacArthur’s New Guinea operations in a broader Pacific theater update.
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Salpan
Guam
Marianas
Pacific
Apra
Saipan
Tth
Richard L. Conolly
Sicily
Salerno
Roi
Namur
Kwajalein Atoll
Marshall Islands
Roy S. Geiger
US S. Marine Corps
Third Amphibious Corps
Geiger
Guadalcanal
Bougainville
Fifth Plect
Adm
Wewak
Additional Improvements At McCreary's Tire Plant
The Defense Plant Corporation announces a $50,000 increase in its contract with McCreary Tire and Rubber Co. to add facilities in Indiana, Pennsylvania, raising the total commitment to $575,000.
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Washington
Defense Plant Corporation
McCreary Tire and Rubber Co
Indiana
Roosevelt Accepts At Naval Base
President Roosevelt chose a wartime naval base for his acceptance speech, declaring an obligation to serve a fourth term. He warned voters against inexperienced hands and outlined goals to win the war, secure postwar prosperity, and prevent future global conflict.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Pacific Coast
Rndia
Thomas E. Dewey
UNRRA
Churchill
High Seas
Casablanca
Cairo
Moscow
Teheran
Lincoln
Helen Gahagan Douglas
Congress
California
Quentin Reynolds
House
Douglas
Democratic Party
Reynolds
Naval Base
Roosevelt Nomination Accepted On Secret Naval Base
President Roosevelt accepted the nomination for a fourth term aboard a special train inside a Pacific Coast naval base. The secrecy filled trip began July 13 from Washington, ending with a six day transit via Hyde Park and Chicago, with few spectators spotting the presidential party. Accompanying him were Adm. Leahy Maj. Gen. Watson Rear Adm. Brown Vice Adm. McIntyre and Samuel Rosenman among others. OWI director Timer Davis traveled but was not part of the party.
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Howard Flieger
Pacific Coast Naval Base
President Roosevelt
Naval Base
Roosevelt
Washington
Associated Press
United Press
International News Service
Hyde Park
N. Y
Chicago
William D. Leahy
Edwin M. Watson
Wilson Brown
Ross T. MclIntyre
Samuel J. Rosenman
Mr. Roosevelt
Timer Davis
Office of War Information
OWI
Scotty
Fala
Increased Trouble Expected Inside Germany Japan
Washington reports looming political military crises in Germany and Japan as Hitler survives an assassination attempt and Tojo resigns. Axis strength wanes with Allied offensives in Europe and Saipan loss threatening Tokyo. Japan’s new leaders Yonan Koiso lack more assets than Tojo, signaling continued Allied pressure and likely harsh fighting ahead.
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Jonn M. Hightower
Washington
Germany
Japan
Fuhrer
Hitler
Tojo
Europe
Pacific
Berlin
Tokyo
Normandy
Montgomery
Caen
France
High Command
Ag Hitler
Saipan
Sine
Tokyo-Guam
Philippines
Kurile Islands
Yonan
Koiso
Wheel the Key Invention of Man
The wheel ranks as the most important invention yet its inventor and origin date remain unknown. This simple device transformed transport and industry, shaping civilization through ages.
Lucerne and Commodore Best Records in 1944 Group 1 Mines
Lucerne and Commodore mines in Indiana County topped safety records for Group 1 in the first half of 1944, with Lucerne reporting 23 lost-time accidents in 65,618 man hours. Ernest second with 51 accidents in 1,004,683 hours. Other top Group 1 mines included Merger, Sage Moore, NuMine, and Kent 1 and 1. In Group 2, Commodore mine led with five lost-time accidents in 212,448 hours, followed by Kent, Dayton Coal, Barr Slope, and Waterman 2. & P. The Indiana Council notes the lowest 1944 fatality rate since 1940 for the first six months, with no fatal accidents in June. William B. Wardrop will retire as president after the next meeting in August.
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Vr Lucerne Mines
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company
Indiana County
Indiana Council
Joseph A. Holmes
Ernest
Clymer
New York Central
Sagemore
NuMine
Kent
Commodore
Kent, R. & P
Dayton Coal Company
Barr Slope
Waterman 2. & P
William B. Wardrop
Mine Council
New Jap Cabinet Militant Hints at Continued Military Control
Gen. Kuniaki Koiso and Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai named joint premiers of Japan. Both are veteran leaders of the armed forces and staunch backers of aggressive expansion. Koiso, 64, rose to prominence as Kwantung Army chief of staff and Korea commander. Yonai, 64, formerly fleet commander, supports southward naval policy. Their joint rule signals ongoing military influence despite end of Tojo era.
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Glenn Babb
Japan
Kuniaki Koiso
Mitsumasa Yonai
Tojo
Yonai
Koiso
Kwantung Army
Manchuria
League of Nations
United States
Korea
Kolso
France
Netherlands
Hitler
Europe
Tang
Naval Academy
Th Supreme War Council
Obituary of Elizabeth Lowman Nesbit in Saltsburg
Elizabeth Lowman Nesbit widow of Samuel Nesbitt died at her Saltsburg home Thursday July 20 at 9 am. Born December 31 1845 in Young Township near Kent she spent her life in the community and belonged to Saltsburg Presbyterian Church. Friends called at Rebingon Funeral Home with services Saturday at 2 pm led by Rev C J L Bates. Interment in Lewisville Cemetery.
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Elizabeth Lowman Nesbit
Samuel Nesbitt
Saltsburg
Jacob and
Susan (Kilmour) Lowman
Young Township
Kent
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Haly
Fred T. Nooney
Jacksonville
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Trumat
Jackson
Barkley Oratory
Kansas
North Dakota
Colorado
Mississippi
Sam Jones
Louislaus
James Q. Eastland
Jones
Moorbead
McCreary
Lucerne
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