Roosevelt warns victory over Nazis will be tough costly
President Roosevelt told the nation victory over Germany will come at a high price and be hard fought. He spoke as Allied forces began the invasion of western Europe, praising Allied and Russian officers while warning Rome’s fall may stand as a psychological victory but not a decisive military turning point. He noted German losses but stressed a continued push to complete victory and criticized Fascist damage in Italy.
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Meade
Roosevelt
Lve
Rome
United States
England
Berlin
Tokyo
Alan Everl
Wester Europe
Anne I¢Y
Tormany
Germany
Pope Pile
Europe
Sitter
General Praises 5 A Colonel Honored by Leader
General praises Lieut. Gen. John C.H. Lee deputy commander in Europe and former Second Infantry division commander at Fort Sam Houston. He expresses appreciation for the army engines unit led by Lieut. Col. Edward W. Bowe and recalls Mrs. Mabel Bowe of Route 2. Colonel Howe, a civilian construction engineer, was chief engineer for the Highth Service command and worked on fort expansion overseas.
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John C.H. Lee
Fort Sam Hautto
L A Police Catch Three Juveniles
L A Police report three juveniles chased along the San Antonio river estuary Tuesday. They are suspected of burglary at the Texas Liquor store on West Houston street and another theft from a cash register at El Jardín on West Commerce street. An employee saw a suspect fleeing the liquor store after the alarm.
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Poller
San Antonio
Texas
Houston Street
Hearby
Bure
el Jardif Cnte
West
Commerce Street
More Comfort With FALSE TEETH Declares New Powder
An old advertisement fragment touts MARTLETH improved powder to enhance comfort wearing false teeth. It promotes a pleasant way to overcome dental discomfort and mentions breath freshness. The text references workers and a party, with garbled phrases suggesting a product claim and testimonials.
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Seong
Wife Quits Job Husband Paroled
A St Louis couple, Gretchen Matthews and her husband, faced a judge after a disturbance. The court offered a choice between auditing work to care for their three children or sending the husband to the city workhouse. The pair, married 18 years with three children ages 16, 32, and 6, admitted fault. The judge imposed a $180 fine and a one-year parole if the wife left work to stay home.
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Lovie
Lrb
UE Woralg
Louis
Gretchen Matthews
Dog Bites Woman in City Street Case Sparks Inquiry
In a troubling city incident, a dog attacked a woman causing leg injuries and damage to clothing while a bystander notes the event. Mrs Ann Crippen, a stenographer in the city’s legal department, has been compiling two weeks of notes as officials review the ordinance in effect.
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Sonthesua Goss
Mrn
Ann Crippen
Nelgab
Invasion Plans Rally Churchill Voices Resolve
Prime Minister Churchill asserts Allied invasion of Europe is proceeding as planned. He describes an immense 4000-ship fleet crossing the Channel, air landings, and surprise tactics to overwhelm German defenses. He notes planned operations in France with coordination from Eisenhower and Montgomery, and cites Allied losses and troop totals.
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Chtold
Chaering Heuer
Sssaule Uy
France
Allacus
Invasion Navy Memoir of Dynamo Ramsey
A garbled account recalls a figure named Dynamo Ramsey tied to invasion plans and the royal navy. It depicts his role as brain behind large operations, including Sicily, with references to personnel and fleets across a sweeping World War II context.
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Rem Laxy
France
Royal Navy
Fieg
Tory
Wife Seeks Ban on Late Phone Calls
Miss Florente Lahorm petitions restraining order against husband J. Mescall claiming distress from late phone calls that disturb her sleep. Court filings allege continued harassment and fear, seeking action to stop communications.
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Ban
Angeles
Nis
Florente
Lahorm i
Jobo J. Mescall
Pitrof
Reds Beat Back Nazis in Romania Offensive
London dispatch reports fresh fighting as Red Army forces push in the Tart sector of Romania during a week-long offensive. German defenses include self-propelled midget tanks and explosive charges. Soviet communique notes progress near Iasi and near Chisinau with mixed battlefield outcomes.
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London
Naw
Romenia
Estes
Red Aire
Aies Seth
Insl
Moscow
Drondeest Gommmiane
Itor
Iasi
Eiefay
Sguifiight
Chisingy
Grey Wolf Society Threat to Turkish Stability
A pro Nazi movement named the Grey Wolf Society prompted protests by Turkish students in Ankara. Reports say the group, aided by German money and actors from Pasiktienliege and Turkish professors, sought to revive Pan Turanian aims and an expanded Turkish empire. Police dispersed demonstrations after clashes near the prime ministry, with students singing the national anthem as officers moved in. Confusion and arrests followed, with some released. Reuters notes rising anxiety over fascist influence in postwar Turkey.
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Wiszan
Turkey
New York
Jone
Ankara
Lin Postewar
Germad Money
Ted Ty
Pasciktenliege
Lyceum
Studenis Sna
Ottoman Empire
Nis
Vendatiem
Istanis Tad
Péllée SR
Grey Wolf Society
Inonu
Republic
Tatanbul
Hitler
Rabi
Grey Wolf
Kemal Ataturk
Turkish Republic
Asia
Jigitee
Ordginas
Actin Srey
Fascitsmindad
Iti
Turkiy
Bravest of Yanks Knock Out Pill Boxes
A wartime feature outlines assault tactics used by American infantry to capture concrete pillboxes. It describes preinvasion training in Britain, barbed wire cutting with specialized torpedo devices, rocket gunners, bazookas, and demolition charges. The piece emphasizes bravery, fortitude, and coordinated engineering-free assault methods.
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Europero
United States Army
Toronto
Atlantic
Wostis
Africa
Great Britain
Succes
Uged
Tig
Ti Ds
Marx Sale Janes
Theecama
Pershing Urges Allied Victory In War We Will Win Message
Washington reports General John J. Pershing sent a message promising victory over Germany in World War I. He urged Americans to unite with Allied forces for liberation as the nation prepared for possible invasion. The general recalled past Allied battles and stressed perseverance to secure freedom.
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Washington
John J. Pershing
United States Army
Gertmany
Jay
War Department
Perah- Ing
Walter Reid Hospital
TELF
Pershing
Bix Aéefs
London Barmaid Recalls News Crash Of 1940 Invasion Rumors
A London barmaid recalls the tense reaction to a German invasion announcement. Crowds formed at newsstands as papers sold out. an elderly verger at St Dunstans saw the moment as a sign of Allied progress. The piece references Henry V and Agincourt in a darker wartime mood.
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Barmadd
Europe
B. B.C
Aled
Aubers
St. Dunstin's
Henty
Agincourt
Rorihern
Freee
Henry
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