Stassen Backers Target Nebraska Primary in Midwest Push
Stassen supporters push into Nebraska as the former Minnesota governor leads in Wisconsin gains and is expected to win the Nebraska preferential primary. Butler notes the nonbinding nature of the vote while Democrats in Nebraska pick delegates and favor a fourth term for FDR era figures. Illinois and New York state contests loom as parties fill at large delegates ahead of April conventions.
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Idaho 11 and Virginia 19 on Saturday
Michigan Democrats will fill a state of 38 delegates Friday and Iowa will pick 20 Saturday.
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MacArthur Draft Boosts Illinois Primary Interest
Chicago reports national interest centers on Illinois GOP primary as draft MacArthur sentiment tests momentum. MacArthur, entered by clubs without authorization, faces Riley Bender with delegates not binding. Dewey Bricker Green McSermick Kaiser listed among preferences.
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Service Uniforms Led New Yorks Easter Parade
Rainy weather did not deter about 650000 Easter paraders on Fifth Avenue led by armed forces uniforms in a wartime display. Churchgoers filled New York churches offering prayers for the safety of troops and for allied victory and peace.
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Ambassadors Meet Churchill After Day of Talks
London April 10 Ambassador John G Winant and Under Secretary Edward R Stettinius Jr conferred briefly with Prime Minister Churchill after a long session yesterday The trio possibly discussed the French committee of National Liberation and Secretary Hulls address Stettinius will see Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden shortly.
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Americans in Britain Face Morale and Conduct Issues
London April 10 report notes Maj Gen. Reckord praises American troops for restraint and humor, reports minimal drunkenness and rare venereal disease. Describes leave rules, pub limits, Red Cross host clubs, and efforts to deter hasty marriages as soldiers transit the U K during wartime. Eisenhower urges command to protect the army’s reputation abroad.
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City Council Meets Tonight in Regular Session
The city council will gather in regular session this evening starting at the usual spring and summer time, not 7:30 as in winter. The meeting agenda includes routine city matters and discussion of ongoing projects.
Ordnance feats highlight firepower and motorization drive
The report cites an infantry corporal using an army ordnance rifle to down three Germans at 900 yards during Ital ian front action. It notes red painted fittings aid spotting and lubrication, and General Arnold praising ordnance vehicle progress. Gunsfire totals in North Africa and a San Pietro action illustrate scale, with Sgt. Dudley Henry firing up to 1000 rounds. Rock Island Arsenal coins "rutboodius" to brand its depot prowess.
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Yugoslav Partisans Repel New German Attacks in Bosnia
A Tito communique reports Partisans maintaining control of Mrkonjic Grad in western Bosnia’s Jajce sector after a renewed German thrust. Broadcasts say Nazi efforts to seize Banjaluka to the northwest were repelled.
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Missing in Action List Reveals 484 Names
The War Department released today the names of 484 soldiers missing in action. Included are Kansans such as S/Sgt. Cecil E. Tucker from Winfield in the European Area and Pvt. Max London in the Mediterranean Area, plus others like UB Yugoslav B. Coats from Arkansas City and 2nd Lt.
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Unclear Names Listed in Classified Ad Entry
Partial OCR reads Merwin J Combest Ransom Pvt Dean F Fenton Topeka Prb Francis M Hall Burden Awnings Factory Repr Topeka and Awning Call Jimmie Lawrence 2124 or 2051 Adv qe etbet.
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