Dewey Aided by Work and Luck
Chicago hints at the Republican presidential nominee Thomas E. Dewey a 42 year old New York governor. He blends effort with luck and shows perseverance while balancing family life and political ambitions as he accepts the nomination en route to Chicago. In Bremerton Washington smoke from beans caused the death of J Carlisle O Hair, a 51 year old shipyard worker.
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Wendell L. Willkie
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Bremerton
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J. Carlisle O'Hair
Paris
U.S. War Casualties Reach 244 158 in World War II
Washington reports total American casualties to June 13 and early Normandy fighting. Army deaths 32,022. wounded 73,668. missing 37,766. prisoners 36,467. Navy and coast guard dead 20,102. wounded 13,202. missing 9,308. prisoners 4,461. Navy total 47,073. army total 179,923 not yet including France.
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Markets at a glance from New York and Chicago
New York stocks show mixed activity with earnings leaders lagging while war news and politics provide support for scattered favorites. Chicago wheat rises ¼ to 1 cent as mill demand and futures demand bolster corn products and related equities in a broad session.
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Allied air operations report heavy WWII raids in Balkans
Night raids targeted Bucharest area refineries and a rail yard, with Giurgiu and Kar lovo airfields hit. The Mediterranean Allied air force flew about 1,200 sorties despite bad weather, destroying 23 enemy aircraft while six Allied planes were lost.
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First public meeting of Cherbourg freed civilians
In Cherbourg June 23 leaders of the French resistance held the city’s first public gathering for liberated inhabitants. Medals were awarded to 15 underground workers who had aided the Allies during four years of occupation. Monsieur Schumann, BBC broadcaster, spoke, led the crowd in the Marseillaise, and praised Free French efforts in London and Algiers.
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Wheaties cereal boast sparks breakfast slogan
A crisp toast of whole wheat flakes promises concentrated nourishment and keen flavor. The ad proclaims Wheaties as good to eat and suitable for a hearty breakfast.
Cotton futures rise on mill price fixing and short covering
New Orleans and New York markets show futures advancing as traders react to anticipated price controls. July through May contracts gain 5 to 16 cents with spot cotton in New York up with rising mill demand.
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Wheat futures rise to intraday highs on milling demand
Chicago grain notes show wheat futures closing slightly higher as milling interests cover prior flour sales ahead of the June 30 subsidy change. Oats and barley also end mixed with modest gains while rye declines.
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Livestock Markets Report From Chicago June 29
Salable hogs 15 000 with 25 000 total and slow demand for top weights. Hogs 180-270 lbs at 13.15, 280-300 lbs 11.90-11.25, 300-350 lbs 11.50-12.00, some 150-170 lbs 12.25-13.00. Cattle 5 000 salable, calves 800, cows steady with beef cows at 9.00 up, vealers 25 and down, top vealers 15.50, most fed steers 14.00-17.00, up to 17.40, yearlings 17.00, 900 lb heifer yearlings 17.25, cutter cows 8.25 down, sausage bulls 9.00-11.50, shipper stockers 4.00-10.00.
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Potatoes market report with varied regional prices
In Chicago on June 29 dispatches show U S potato arrivals 163 on track 240 total shipments 1 209 with moderate supplies and slow demand. California Long White markets firm for best quality with prices 3 50 3 60 and commercials 3 15 3 40 while Arkansas Bliss Triumphs trade around 4 19 per unit for U S No 1.
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Butter And Eggs Prices in Chicago Market Roundup
Butter firm on 819,948 firm receipts with unchanged market. Eggs receipts 19,511 firm with U. S. extras 35.4 to 38.5, standards 33.3 to 35.4, dirties 26 to 29, checks 25 to 28 1/2.
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Nye Narrowing Lead Over Stambaugh In North Dakota Primary
Gerald P. Nye the Republican U S senator from North Dakota seeks renomination as he closes the gap with anti isolationist rival Lynn A Stambaugh Fargo attorney and former national American Legion leader led by 626 votes with 1 817 of 2 251 precincts reported Burdick followed Townley independent campaigners and party factions note ROC and nonpartisan league backers as tallies show Nye 34963 Burdick 30353 Stambaugh 34489 Townley 1165.
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Eighth Army Gains in Italy as Casella Mops Up Stronghold
In Italy the Eighth army reports limited gains near Lake Trasimeno and north of Perugia. Casella area four miles northeast of Perugia is cleared of enemy, with eleven guns and 200 troops destroyed. West of the lake Frattavecchia and Lafoce are occupied and German railway guns noted among trophies. A captured Nazi letter quotes disillusionment with the war.
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