29 Jun 1944
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
1
Allied forces press the Caen area as two German armies dig in to block communications. Fighting from the north and northwest grows bitter while Americans mop up pockets on the Cherbourg peninsula Cap de la Hague where about three thousand Germans hold out and prisoners increase.
Allied assessments show a fluid Caen battle with German counterattacks and tank actions. British forces pressure routes into Caen defenses as Luftwaffe activity rises and German reserves move toward France. Heavy air and ground combat hinge on Rommel's response and weather aiding air support.
The Republican platform outlines a path between aloofness and world state membership. Dewey praises a wartime victory strategy, support for current military leadership, and a focus on full employment and national prosperity. Taft endorses the platform wholeheartedly while Willkie congratulates Dewey on a historic opportunity.
The drive aims to sell Series E bonds with a county quota of 230606.25 dollars represented by over one fifth of the total. Auctions run daily at 6 45 p m over a local radio station with many bids. winners must purchase bonds equal to their bids. Purchasers may choose any bond agency and bids can be sent by letter phone or wire. A report on total bids to date will be issued soon. The Retail Bureau sponsors the auctioning to boost Series E bond sales through the chamber of commerce.
CHICAGO June 29 The race for the Republican national committee chairmanship narrowed to Spangler or another committee member as candidates waver. Spangler from Iowa was touted to head the western campaign division in Chicago under Herbert Brownell Jr. Dewey aide. Other possible chairs, including J. Russell Sprague and Edwin F. Jaeckie, appeared unlikely due to current roles. Spangler’s retention depends on Dewey’s approval despite opposition from Wendell Willkie supporters.
The article describes intense pressure at the convention to place Warren on the ticket while he insisted on removing himself from consideration, signaling a stand to avoid any inclusion despite demands from supporters.
The piece recounts Warren’s attempt to unite Dewey and Bricker factions for a ticket while fearing loss of his nonpartisan base. It notes his planned two-year governorship and the challenge of appealing backers who elected him nonpartisan. It ends with a separate historical aside about watermarks in 13th century paper.
The Board of Directors will hold a regular monthly session this afternoon at 3:45 in City Hall. A separate note mentions the kapok tree growing 50 feet high or more with a base diameter up to 20 feet.
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