George Ade Dies Noted Humorist at 78 in Brook
George Ade longtime author and humorist known for plays and novels died last night at age 78 after a week of heart attacks. He had a stroke last June and had not wintered in Florida for 25 years living near Kentland. He never married and is survived by sister Mrs Warren T McCray and a brother-in-law, James D Rathbun, among nieces and nephews. Funeral plans were not announced.
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Navy boasts 1200 ships after 4 years of buildup
The Navy reports a rapid expansion citing 380 ships four years ago and 185 combatant ships delivered in the first four months of this year. The chief of the Bureau of Ships stated the growth reflects ongoing modernization.
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Bell chosen as president of Chicago Daily News Inc
The Chicago Daily News, Inc. announces the election of Laird Bell to succeed the late Navy Secretary Frank Knox as president. The appointment follows Knox's death and confirms Bell in the leadership role.
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Radio Schedule Highlights 1944 Evening Lineup
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Tammany Hall Backs Roosevelt Fourth Term
Tammany Hall in New York voted to urge President Roosevelt to seek a fourth term, with the county Democratic executive committee endorsing renomination “at the grateful hands of his party.”
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Lavoptik Eyewash Praised For Eye Comfort
An advertised boric acid eyewash mixture called Lav optik gains praise from thousands troubled by tired inflamed burning itching or sticky eyes. The product soothes granulated eyelids and promises satisfaction or money back at drugstores.
Demos Push Fourth Term Amid Silent Roosevelt Stance
The Democratic party moves toward a July Chicago convention with many pledged delegates while President Roosevelt shuns talking about future plans. Oklahoma's 22 convention votes stay aligned for a fourth term as South Carolina and Arkansas delegate battles unfold. Dewey gains momentum with Montana, New Jersey, and California results shaping the Republican map. Delaware and Montana bolster Downey running for Senate in California.
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Democratic setbacks in bid for Republican endorsement
The passage notes Democrats failing in a bid for Republican endorsement, with top name Frederick F. Houser, a 40 year old lieutenant governor, mentioned as a leading figure in the effort.
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Episcopal Bishop Campbell Gray Dies in Mishawaka
The Right Rev. Campbell Gray D D S T D bishop of the northern Indiana diocese of the Episcopal church died at St Josephs hospital in Mishawaka Ind from a heart attack He was 65 years old
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Motors Burn Out Replacement Zinc Alloy Causes Quick Burn
Belgian workers report that German electric motors now use a zinc alloy instead of copper, causing rapid burnout. The note cites widespread failures across industries as zinc alloy components heat and deteriorate under operation.
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