Dewey Plans Swing Through States With Fact Laden Speeches
Albany reports say Gov Thomas E. Dewey will open a three week tour September 7 in Philadelphia with a sequence of major addresses planned from the East to Michigan Minnesota and the Pacific Northwest. A team of statistical experts backs his remarks ensuring figures align with official reports and background materials.
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Albany
N. Y
Thomas E. Dewey
Pacific Coast
Pawling
Philadelphia
Louisville
Michigan
Minnesota
Pacific Northwest
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Hitler's Recoil Near Paris Spurs Fresh Allied Momentum
DeWitt Mackenzie reports that German forces retreating from Paris may be temporarily checked by a renewed German push. Allied counteractions and the distance to reclaim the capital remain decisive as fighting intensifies.
End of the war in sight but fight continues among Nazis
The piece warns against premature optimism about a quick end to the European war, noting Hitler remains determined and could retreat or fight to the end. It cites Gen Bernard Montgomery, predicts German disintegration rather than surrender, and highlights regime moves to cut welfare while rallying for defense on fronts in France and the east.
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Hitler
Bernard Montgomery
France
Eduard Benes
Benes
Germany
Fuehrer
Europe
Bloodshed threat delays rape trial in Quincy
The trial of three black defendants charged with raping a white woman was postponed to Gainesville after threats of heavy bloodshed. The Gadsden county circuit court waited six hours without the accused being produced as Gov. Spessard Holland cited danger if brought to Quincy. State highway patrol cars were blockaded on the highway between Quincy and Tallahassee.
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Quincy
Fla
Gainesville
Gadsden County
Spessard L. Holland
Tallahassee
New Member Howard Swift Joined Local Club
At Thursday noon meeting in Hotel Frances Howard Swift became a new member. Guests included former member Lawrence Gibbs W T Maher Selman Field Myles Exchangeile from Stan Tex Mr and Mrs J K Bruce and Mrs Roy Porter of Pensacola. The group referenced the Montgolfier balloon launch of 1783 in France.
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Howard Swift
Hotel Frances
Nc Armed Service
Lawrence Gibbs
W. T. Maher
Selman Field
Myles
Stan Tex
J. K. Bruce
Roy Porter
Pensacola
France
Births An Allbritton Boy And Foster Girl
To Mr and Mrs B E Allbritton Route 4 West Monroe a boy on Aug 24 at St Francis Sanitarium To Mr and Mrs F R Foster 1507 Forsythe a girl on Aug 25 at St Francis Sanitarium
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B. E. Allbritton
West Monroe
St. Francis Sanitarium
F. R. Foster
Forsythe
Three Florida Negroes Held After Car Abduction Incident
A convoy moved three accused men Fred Lane 19 James Davis 16 and James Williams 26 from Tallahassee jail to Raiford prison after a July 30 incident in which a sergeant’s wife was abducted assaulted shot twice and left under pine branches. She survived and will be the main witness.
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W. May Walker
Gainesville
Tallahassee
Raiford
Fred Lane
James Davis
James Williams
Manning Discusses Malaria Control For Kiwanis Club
G. S. Manning spoke on malaria control at the West Monroe Kiwanis Club luncheon at the First Methodist Church. The presentation used pictures shown on a screen and occupied the entire entertainment time, with many Monroe Kiwanis guests in attendance.
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G. S. Manning
West Monroe
Wallace Campaigns for Liberalism in Maine Visit
Vice President Henry A. Wallace toured Portland Maine and said his trip was to boost liberalism rather than seek political gain. He met Democrats including F Harold Dubord C I O labor leader Andrew Pettis and others after the Chicago convention setback to Truman. The text also notes trivia about the Suez and balloon warfare.
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Portland
Henry A. Wallace
Maine
Harold Young
Chicago
Missouri
Harry Truman
F. Harold Dubord
Henry Steinfield
Maine United Labor Committee
Andrew A. Pettis
Union Station
Chester Swor Heads Youth Emphasis Week at Monroe Church
First Baptist Church Monroe hosts Special Emphasis Week August 27 to September 3 led by Chester Swor. Morning watch at 7 15 a m and nightly services 7 45 p m with a mass meeting September 3 at 3 p m. Swor, a national youth leader, will oversee programs aimed at strengthening spiritual life for all ages.
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First Baptist Church
Monroe
Chester Swor
Mississippi College
Legion post to install officers in West Monroe meeting
Burnett-Downs American Legion Post West Monroe will hold a meeting at the Community Center Fifth and Coleman Streets Monday at 8 p m to install officers for the coming year led by post commander H L Zeagler All members urged to attend The item notes an annual outing of English printers and their apprentices
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Burnett-Downs American Legion
West Monroe
Wil
Fifth and
Coleman Streets
H. L. Zeagler
Sunshine Special Brings Joy to Sick Kiddies in Monroe
The Sunshine Special annual project of Exchange Clubs was observed in Monroe with visits to Charity Hospital. Dolls toys candy and fruit were given to ill children who received cheerful visits, replacing the usual park picnic.
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Monroe
Charity Hospital
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