New Orleans era coats and neckties law tested in Louisiana
A Times editor suggests a Louisiana legislature proposal to ban coats and neckties from June to October could be a test of changing customs. The piece recalls Huey Long era politics and speculates on power dynamics, business interests, and possible constitutional issues in the legislature.
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The
New York Times
Louisiana
Raymond Daniell
Times
Huey Long
Baton Rouge
Keynoter Urges Restoring Two Thirds Rule at Mississippi Dems
Jackson Mississippi June 7 P ed Smith a Ripley banker lawyer urged the Democratic convention to restore the two thirds rule in national conventions. He warned against Bureau powers and favored a Jeffersonian Democratic path and a vice presidential nominee who believes in the party’s core doctrine. He also cautioned delegates to be ready to defeat efforts to incorporate larger changes.
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Jackson
Miss
Ed Smith
Ripley
Mississippi
Smith
France
Fair Ployment Practices Committee
Bradley Commands American Troops
Lt Gen Omar Bradley, commanding the First American Army in the European assault, rose from a slow start to lead forces in Tunisia and Europe. Known as The Doughboy's General, he was born February 12, 1893 in Clark Missouri and joined Eisenhower's West Point class of 1915.
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Supreme Headquarters
Alwed
Omar Bradley
Europe
Bradley
Tunisia
Izerre
Clark
Eisenhower
West Point
Allied Air Forces Take Command Over Invaded France
Allied air forces claimed supreme command of the air over invaded France and flew well over 13 000 sorties from dawn yesterday to dawn today in support of assault forces.
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France
W. W. Hercher
London
United States
Dover Strait
Ninth Air Force
WLB Tests Ward Again In Battle Over Terms
The War Labor Board orders an extension of terms in the Montgomery Ward contract with the C I O union, despite Sewell Avery’s charge of illegality. The unions’ bargaining agent is recertified, and the board faces questions on enforcement and administration amid possible congressional action.
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Washington
War Labor Board
Montgomery Ward
Commy
Sewell Avery
House
Avery
WLB
C. I. O. United
Night Fire Destroys A. and P. Food Store on Catalpa Street
Fire at 112 Catalpa Street early Wednesday gutted the A and P Food Store with estimated building loss of 1500 to 2000 dollars and uncertain stock loss. Nearby Pilcher's Beauty Shop and Blue Ribbon Ice Cream Co absorbed smoke and water damage with likely losses around 300 dollars each. Fire chiefs saved the adjacent buildings. manager Nunnally vowed reopening at the earliest opportunity.
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A. and P. Food
Catalpa Street
G. E. Nunnally
Pilcher's Beauty Shop
Catalpa
Blue Ribbon Ice Cream Company
Nunnally
First Sky Train 200 Miles Long Invasion Summary
AP reports Allied invasion aerial armada with over 900 C-47 transports and gliders forming a 200 mile long air train across the Channel at 300 feet. A second reinforcement train 50 miles long arrived as 13 000 Allied flights occurred on day one. Churchil said 11 000 planes available. 4 000 ships at sea.
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Associated Press
France
English Channel
Churchi
Allied airborne divisions land on French invasion coast
Berlin dispatches report six Allied airborne divisions totaling about 25 000 men have landed on the invasion coast since operations began Tuesday morning. The report notes the landing is part of a major assault across northern France.
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Stockholm
Al-lied
Berlin
Allied Fleet Dominates Invasion Routes Across Channel
A combined American and British fleet secured invasion routes in the English Channel amid massive troop and equipment transfers. Admiral Ramsay reported 100 percent convoy success with minimal losses, while President Roosevelt confirmed two American destroyers and one LST lost. Rear Admiral Kirk commanded part of the assault from USS Augusta as shells pounded German coastal fortifications.
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Associated Press
London
English Channel
Bertram Ramsey
Ramsay
Roosevelt
Washington
United States
Adm
Alan Goodrich Kirk
Augusta
Buck wins New York special election in Republican gain
Ellsworth B. Buck defeats Thomas W. Cantwell by 14 269 to 10 764 in a New York City district long held by Democrats. In Brooklyn Fourth District John J. Rooney easily wins over Republican William G. Nolan as Democrats hold.
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Associated Press
New York City
Ellsworth B. Buck
Thomas W. Cantwell
James A. O'Leary
New York
Ltd
Brooklyn
John J. Rooney
American Labor Party
William G. Nolan
Thomas J. Curran
Buck
Washington
Rep
Everett Dirksen
Allies 10 Miles Beyond Rome in Pursuit of Kesselring
Fifth Army infantry drive 16 miles north of Rome toward Lake Bracciano and a second column advances at least 10 miles northwest after crossing the Tiber. Patrols near the coast reach three to five miles offshore as Eighth Army battles delaying German units east of Rome. New Zealand forces seize Bassarano near Sora as Gen. Alexander urges patriots to sabotage Nazi lines.
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Fifth Army
Albert Kesselring
Rome
Lake of
Bracchiano
Tiber
Eighth Army
New Zealand
Bassorano
Sora
Highway 32
Avezzano
Harold Alexander
Italy
Alexander
Kesselring
Invasion May Affect Ballot Ahead of Campaign
Washington reports congressional Republicans and Democrats agree that the Allied invasion of Europe could shape the presidential race. If invasion progresses well, voters may focus on domestic issues benefiting Roosevelt’s fourth term bid. heavy fighting could boost the Democratic side. Some say a quick German collapse may deter Roosevelt from seeking renomination at Chicago.
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Washington
Europe
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Congress
Germany
Chicago
Gillette
Iowa
Covering Invasion Is Newsman's Nightmare
Hal Boyle profiles J Wes Gallagher AP invasion chief at Allied HQ London during the Normandy invasion. Gallaher types at speed, files 8 000 words, coordinates field reports, and endures constant briefings while dodging censorship and danger. He reflects on the relentless press conferences and the nerve‑wracking pace of war reporting.
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J. Wes Gallagher
Associated Press
Balkans
Bizerte
Casablanca
Cherbourg
London
Toondt
Gallagher
A. P
Slie
Sky Train Reinforcements Land in Normandy Invasion
Allied forces push inland near Caen nine miles from coast, with a 50 mile reinforcing air train dropping paratroops and gliders. Reports cite 71 000 air sorties since June 1, heavy fighting at Caen, and bridges and roads seized as American, British, and Canadian troops advance on Cherbourg peninsula.
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France
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Cherbourg Peninsula
Cherbourg
le Havre
Berlin
Kurt Student
Crete
Omar N. Bradley
Europe
Calais
United States
Ninth Air Force
Supreme Headquarters
Orne River
Carentan
DNB
St. Mere Eglise
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