Nazis Fight to Stave Off Transportation Defeat
Nazi papers warn the battle for Europe hinges on rail transport. Desperate rail workers, sabotage, and air bombardment threaten supply lines from France to Russia and Italy. Authorities report wrecks, diversions of vehicles, and widespread effort to keep trains moving despite daily deadly risks. About 15 million people inhabit the Nile valley.
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Germany
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Additon
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Carpenier Vulanteers
Padilla Keeps Busy Washington Schedule in U S Visit
Mexican minister Ezequiel Padilla continues a heavy Washington program with meetings aimed at securing U S support for a Mexican government industrialization drive. He will dine with Nelson Rockefeller and lunch with Willard Batt, plus a reception at the Mexican embassy. He plans to depart for Mexico City Wednesday.
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Wanhme
Ezequiel Padilla
Foyelan
United States
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Doctor Padla
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Fadia
Nelson Rockefeller
inter-Amery Lcan
Willtam L. Batt
War, Production Board
Mayflower
Gay Vlait
Francisco Onatillo Najera
Missing Mail Puzzle Solved
In Suattle Washington the mystery of missing mail was solved when a repairman found a pile of tatters five feet across between floors while addressing an eye chute. Deputy Prosecutor Evans Manoglides ordered a closer look, revealing the cause was workmen leaving off a panel and piece.
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Suattle
Westes
Evans Manoglides
Cmanoa Prriece
Court Hears Old Football Memories From Hawkeye Stars
In Chicago a nostalgic session unfolds as former Hawkeye football players Richard Keples and Ned Bidney recall the 1986 Iowa vs. Chicago game. Judge McKinley waits as stories surface about a 67 yard touchdown run by Pulke Boek and McKinley’s end play memories from the era.
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OhMepney
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MecKinney
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Mata
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Tichard Keples
Bidney
Ned
McKinley
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Towa
Thay Ye
Towa University of Chicago
Pulle Boek Kepler
Eneinal Agore
British Wise Closing On Germans in Normandy Caen Battle
Allied forces push along the Normandy front as German units withdraw and regroup along the Orne. British and American troops face heavy resistance amid bad weather, while Rommel plans for a potential Caen plains clash with over 1000 tanks remaining in reserve. Flooding along the Seine basin complicates the Allied advance.
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Wheelchair Manor Grad Plans College
Ann Welles, disabled since infancy, graduates from Woodrow Wilson High School as a top student. She plans to attend Southern Mathodia University in a Spanish major and hopes to become an interpreter. Despite infantile paralysis at age 11, she maintained a high scholastic average and held roles in student government and school publications.
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Waling
Haack
Southern Mathodia University
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Woodrow Wilson High
Mts
Jason
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Woodrow Wilton Historical
National Honor Society
Utah Mailmen Grow Whiskers Ahead of Day's of '47
Salt Lake City residents confront startled mailmen as Postmaster J A Smoot explains a beard growing contest is part of the Day's of '47 celebration this month. The letter carriers participate in the promotional stunt to promote the event.
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Besl Lake City
J. A. Smoot
Tourists Low Pech Temp tration Be
Tourists face limited access as temp restrictions affect travel in Pech region. Officials warn of ongoing detours and advise checking local advisories for updated routes and safety guidelines.
Meat Seller Sells Bonds At Military Commissary
A meat department sign urged buyers to purchase war bonds with the lure of extra attentions and juicy T bones. MCCLOSKEY GENERAL Hos PITAL reports bond reps Boyle Lamberth and Dorothy Dahanke assisting amid progress toward a $10,000 quota as officers and civilians participated in the Fifth war bond drive. The largest sale prior was by Cpl. Sam Crown during the Baltimore outbreak era.
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Jack
Mooradian
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Key
Boyle Lamberth
Dorothy Dahanke
Ctvilan
McQurkey
Baltimore
Cpl
Sam Crown
Stafford Smith to Head New C of C Dept of Agriculture
Stafford Smith named head of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce new department of agriculture and animal husbandry. The post, announced by Chamber President M. Van Auken, aims to begin August 1 and boost farming, fruit, vegetable and poultry industries while surveying farm resources and aiding investors. Smith, Rice and Texas A&M graduate, previously county agent of Jackson County after stints with Harris County farms and his own ranch, served in the army before rejoining public duties. He will work with Bexar County Agent H. A. Fitzhugh.
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Department of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
Ho M. van ‘Auken
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van ‘Auken
Will Rt
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Bexar
H. A. Fitzhugh
RICE
Smith
Rice Insiitute
Texas A
Harris County
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Jackson County
Distomo Killings Reported in Nazi Slaughter Raid
An official-sounding dispatch claims Nazi forces killed around 1,000 Greek civilians in the village of Distomo on June 16 in a cold blood reprisal. The report likens the massacre to Lidice, noting widespread destruction and civilian deaths as a result of the raid.
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Surkey
Sulye
Rank Papper
Wnazs
Distomoiy
Lidice
Prisoners of War Escaped Seek Hiding Among Women Near Ionia
Eight German POWs who escaped from two camps are believed to be hiding among women on farms near Ionia Michigan. Police and the FBI pursue leads while noting the group carried mess kits with food and a uniform change. Names identified include Schaffer 22 Alfred Schmiero 17 20 and Horst Zappe 21 from Lake Odessa area and Kurt Lison 21 Wilhelm Want 29 Johann Schumacher 20 from Fremont camp northeast of Muskegon.
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FBI
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Hellava
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Langing
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Gunthe Alfred Sehmierecie
Horst Zappe
Muskegon
Kurt Lison
Wilhelm Want
Johann Schumacher
Reds 60 Miles From Prussia Amid Civilian Restrictions
Reports describe civilian travel limits and restricted pier activities in East Prussia as Russian army groups press west. Prominent leaders in Koenigsberg were said to have dictatorial powers. Evacuation plans surface to move brigades toward Tallinn and Pskov, with depots and air sea routes considered. Norway circles in London note Nazi units withdraw for France service.
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