Quebec election protests policy and Duplessis victory
In Montreal on August 9, voters backed Maurice Duplessis and the Union Nationale in Quebec's closest general election. More than one million ballots were cast as women voted for the first time, with rioting reported in Montreal's French section as Liberal and Union Nationale supporters clashed.
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Dominion
Wol
Canada
Maurice Duplessin
Quebec
Adelard Godbout
Ottawa
Union Nationale
Duplessi
Liberal
Duplessis
Merrill Named Liaison Head in China Burma Theater
Brig. Gen. Frank D. Merrill who commanded the Marauders in Burma has been named head of the liaison group for the China Burma India theater at Allied HQ in India. Stilwell disclosed Merrill is relieved due to ill health and transfer to Kandy. the move is not tied to morale concerns at Myitkyina. A separate note from England reports a 14th century chapel at an English fortress base will be rebuilt with funds from American service members in memory of fallen comrades.
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Merrill
Kandy
Myitkyina
Meill
Theodore F. Wessels
U. S
England
Reginald Bell
Maignie
Sneh
Eenh Pena Squadrone
Bombs Short of Mare Kill Canadian Personnel in Raid
In France the Canadian First Army reports a heavy air raid by American Fortresses and Liberators against German positions in front of the Canadian line. Casualties include Canadian personnel and a high officer wounded. The raid included air support. officials say the mission had no impact on the battle plan.
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France
Camas
Carors
Fulbright Wins Arkansas Senate Nomination Runoff
Little Rock Arkansas August 9 James William Fulbright gained the Democratic senatorial nomination in a runoff over Governor Homer M Adkins, positioning him to succeed Hattie Caraway in January. With 1725 of 2087 precincts reporting Fulbright led 89405 to 65322, as Caraway exits after 13 years.
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Ark
James William Fulbright
United States
Hattie W. Caraway
Arkansas
Homer M. Adkins
Adkins
Fulbright
Caraway
Senate
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