Marines Land on Guam in Invasion Push
Admiral Nimitz announced US Marines and army assault troops landed on Guam on July 20 after three weeks of pre invasion attacks. The first wave faced moderate ground opposition as carrier and surface forces provided heavy bombardment. Continued landings were reported as the operation proceeded.
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Fifth Fleet
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Nimitz
Pennsylvania Delegation Awaits VP Vote Amid Split On Wallace Truman
Pennsylvania delegates prepare for a caucus on the convention floor to decide their vice presidential stand after nominations. Lawrence backs Truman, Murphy argues Wallace harms the ticket, with 72 Pennsylvania delegates split 41 21 for Wallace and potential shifts anticipated after yesterday's Chicago developments.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvana
David L. Lawrence
Keystone State
Chicacco Stadium
Truman
Bertram J. Murphy
Reading
Wallace
Commonwealth
Murphy
Berks County
U. S
Joseph F. Guffey
PA NEWC Radio Coverage Sparks Political Interest
Residents from both major parties tune in as PA NEWC broadcasts high political energy from the convention. The piece notes audience engagement, weather impacts, and urban life glimpses including dining crowding and a bus rider’s quip about squeezing into transit.
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Pa News
Daily Weather Report Summary
The report lists a high of 81 and a low of 86 with 0.05 inches of precipitation and a river stage of 42 feet. A prior date shows a maximum of 85, minimum 63, and trace precipitation.
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United States
War Loan Sales Rise in Fifth Drive Totals
Philadelphia July 21 IN S Additional sales of 4 556 487 in all issues in the Fifth War Loan drive through Wednesday were announced by G Ruhland Rebbann Jr state war finance committee chairman Latest totals are individuals 362 449 918 or 62 percent of quota series E bonds 160 188 993 or 715 percent corporations 81 900 000 or 127 2 percent
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Philadelphia
INS
G. Ruhland Rebmann, Jr
State War Finance Committee
Germans Frantic In Lwow Defense
Reuters dispatch from Moscow reports German defenders in Lwow erecting barricades on the northern outskirts to meet a Red Army breakthrough. Fierce fighting continues on approaches to Lwow as Soviet tank and artillery spearheads breach outer defenses. Encirclement threats grow in marshlands south of the Pinsk Brest Litovsk corridor as Rokossovsky advances from the southeast.
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London
Lwow
Reuter
Pinsk-Brest-Litovsk
Reuter’s
Konstantin K. Rokossovsky
Brest-Litovsk
Marines invade Guam as beachheads established
Washington reports U S Marines and assault troops have landed on Guam with beachheads set on July 20. The campaign continues against moderate resistance as waves of supporting forces pour in to recapture the island from Japan.
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Washington
U. S
Guam
Navy
Manpower Dearth Grows More Acute in County
In a letter to the Greater New Castle association G O Anderson manager of the U S Employment Service urges unemployed men and women to register. The county needs 3600 more workers within four months and housing for them. A county survey via a questionnaire in The News July 25 and 26 asks citizens to respond by July 26 night.
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Anderson
Roger Jewett
Jewett
Greater New Castle Association
Lawrence County
New Castle
United States Employment Service
Russian Drive Forging Ahead Gains 31 Miles
Russian forces advanced along a 93 mile front west and northwest of Kowel and Lwow, part of an eighth major two day offensive. Stalin announced two orders noting gains up to 31 miles, seizure of Rawa Russkaya and Vladimir-Volynsky rail hubs, with Rokossovsky and Konev commands sweeping hundreds of towns and villages across an 800 mile battlefront.
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Lwow
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Brest-Litovsk
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Rawa
Rava Russkaya
Vladimir-Volynsky
Konstantin K. Rokos-sovsky
Ivan S. Konev
Fireworks Promise at Democratic Convention Balloting
Chicago July 21 The Democratic convention promised more fireworks as vice presidential balloting neared. Roosevelt’s radio acceptance from a Pacific coast base and Reynolds’ rebuttal to Luce sparked drama while Helen Gahagan Douglas stirred crowds. Delegates pressured by Wallace supporters halted sessions with animated demonstrations.
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Insi
Roosevelt
Pacific Coast Naval Base
Quentin Reynolds
Clare Booth Luce
G.T. Jim
Helen Gahagan Douglas
Democratic National
Samuel D. Jackson
Indiana
Henry A. Wallace
Allies Enlarge Gains Near Caen in Normandy Front
Allied forces press the German line from Caen toward Verieres as British troops seize high ground south of Caen and push beyond the Orne river. The British also report advances from Troarn toward Westboures while American and Polish units drive toward Ancona and Rimini on other fronts.
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Nevers
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Bouev
Roosevelt Wins Fourth Term Nomination at Democratic Convention
At Chicago’s Democratic convention President Roosevelt secured the nomination for a fourth term amid debates on his running mate. Wallace led pledged votes with 454 to 293 for Truman as Barkley pursued a compromise position. Byrd and Parley were among minor votes as the keynote focused on finalizing the vice presidential choice. Roosevelt accepted renomination, delivering a speech from a Pacific coast rail station network.
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Henry A. Wallace
Harry S. Turman
Missouri
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Truman
Missourian
Alben W. Barkley
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Harry Flood Byrd
Virginia
James A. Parley
New York
Terror Reigns As Heads Fall In Blood Bath
London reports Nazi purge after alleged Hitler assassination attempt. Gen Ludwik Beck reportedly executed as propagandists claim generals plotted the attack. Stockholm says Brownshirts march on Berlin to restore order as purges follow. President pledges administration aims to win the war and use armed forces to preserve order.
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Cer
Hitler assassination attempt dominates Nazi crisis in Berlin
Amid reports of Hitler’s alleged escape and executions of conspirators like Col. Gen Ludwig Beck, Berlin tightens controls as Brownshirts march to restore order. Allied focus shifts from Guam and Lwow to Germany’s looming final showdown and a crisis of regime trust.
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Adolf Hitler
DNB
Ludwig Beck
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Hitler
Stockholm
Heinrich Himmler
Hermann Goering
Reichstag
Japan Moves Toward Forming New Cabinet
In Tokyo a radio broadcast cited progress toward forming a new cabinet and said a statement from the government would be released tonight. The report was monitored by NBC from New York.
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New York
Tokyo Radio
NBC
Deaths of Mrs Nancy Harris Kimberly and James Sharp Blythe
Death notices report Mrs Nancy Harris Kimberly aged 83 of Youngstown and James Sharp Blythe aged 67 of Wampum. The records list their names ages and cities with no further details.
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Nancy Harris Kimberly
Youngstown
James Sharp Blythe
Wampum
Twelve Killed As Liberator Crashes
An official probe opened into the deaths of 12 fliers from the Walla Walla Army Air Base after a B-24 Liberator crashed during a training mission near Touchet Washington. The crew included radio operator Cpl. William T Pearl of Connellsville Pennsylvania and his mother Mrs Anna Pearl of route 2 box 448.
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Walla Walla
Wash
INS
Walla Walla Army Air Base
Touchet
William T Pearl
Anna Pearl
Connellsville
City awards resurfacing contract for roads in New Castle
Harrisburg July 21 state highways department announces award of a 23905 dollar contract to Kelley and Meyer of Youngstown Ohio for resurfacing 92 of a mile of rural route 37013 and U S 422 on East Washington street and Long avenue in New Castle. Work is expected to begin soon with East Washington between Croton and Butler avenues and Long avenue between Pennsylvania and Moravia streets.
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State Highways Department
Kelley and Meyer Company
Youngstown
Ohio
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Long Avenue
New Castle
City Hall
East Washington Street
Croton Avenue
Butler Avenue
Pennsylvania Avenue
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City Line
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Highland Avenue
F D R Accents In Private Car At Pacific Coast Base
President Roosevelt speaks by radio from his private train at a West Coast naval base after securing renomination. He outlines campaign aims to win the war swiftly, build an international peace organization, and guarantee jobs and living standards for returning servicemen, urging voters to choose experienced leadership.
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Chicago
West Coast
International Organization For Peace
Arthur Mometer urges action against the Hitler threat
In a wartime voice the speaker urges decisive action against the enemy. He notes fatigue with tyranny and bombing, hopes a bold effort may end suffering, and contemplates potential harm to Adalf as a grim but possible gain for better days. Weather is described as eighty nine.
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