Platform Debate Dominates Long Republican Platform
The platform battle centered on foreign policy with Gov. Sumner Sewall and Willkie aligned against a world state pledge. The document also promises postwar employment through private enterprise, tax cuts, social security expansion, housing aid, and decentralization to curb federal power.
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Maine
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Willkie
New York
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Senate
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New Jersey
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Taft
Sewall
Clyde Souter
Nevada
Russians Drive Deep Into White Russia Amid Damaging Breakthrough
Soviet forces pushed 77 miles toward Minsk and captured Orsha after Vitebsk, seizing 1,450 towns on a 300 mile front. Orsha fell to Gen. Cherniakhovsky as Stalin ordered 224 guns to fire 20 salvos in a third major victory in 24 hours.
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Bobr
Vitebsk
Bobruisk
Orsha
Luftwaffe
Zhiobin
Russia
Ivan D. Cherniakhovsky
Josef Stalin
Red Army
Moscow
John W Nichols Dies Suddenly in Deer Lodge
John Wellington Nichols 89 a Deer Lodge resident died suddenly Tuesday afternoon at his daughter's home during a family gathering for the funeral of his son in law John W Curry chief dispatcher for the Butte Anaconda and Pacific railroad. Nichols long active in railroad unions retired 25 years ago as general foreman of blacksmiths for Milwaukee road at Deer Lodge. He leaves a son and four daughters 17 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services for John W Curry set for Wednesday at 2 PM in the Masonic temple.
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John Wellington Nichols
Frank Trask
Nichols
John W. Curry
Butte, Anaconda
Canada
Milwaukee Road
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Minnesota
Blacksmiths’ Union
Edward J. Nichols
Texas
W. E. Oberley
C. E. Ade
Louise Curry
Anaconda
Ross Mortuary
Masonic Temple
Cadet Nurse Clara Evans Begins Training in Missoula
Clara Marie Evans, daughter of Mr and Mrs Conrad Evans, left for Missoula to resume training as a cadet nurse. She enrolled in the course at St Patrick's hospital this week.
Deer Lodge Briefs Summarize Local Moves and Campaign Visits
Miss Nina McElwain travels to Portland and California for a vacation. E W Copenhaver of Ovando, a county commissioner candidate, visits Deer Lodge. Bill Middleton heads to Annapolis, Maryland to resume naval academy studies after visiting Montana. Frank Dougherty, Elliston resident and county commissioner candidate, visits Deer Lodge.
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Portland
California
E. W. Copenhaver
Ovando
Bill Middleton
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Montana
Frank Dougherty
Elliston
Surgical patient Margie McKee undergoes appendectomy
Surgical patient Margie McKee underwent an appendectomy Tuesday morning at St. Josephs hospital. Hospital attendants announce she is doing nicely.
Former Legion Head Leads Senator Nye in North Dakota Primary
Lynn Stambaugh former American Legion national commander held a slight lead over incumbent Senator Gerald P Nye in the North Dakota Republican Senate primary. Nine counties reported 1477 to 1240 votes with Usher L Burdick at 870 and A C Townley at 21. Weather suppressed turnout with under 100000 votes statewide.
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N. D
Lynn Stambaugh
American Legion
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
Senate
Stambaugh
Nye
Usher L. Burdick
Non Partisan League
A. C. Townley
Republican Organizing Committee
Japan at turning point in south central China analysis
The piece argues Prime Minister Tojo favors an aggressive counter-offensive in China. It notes a strategic fork at Henkyang with rail routes to Canton and Kwellin, Liuchow, Kunming, and Chungkings proximity. It links Japan's wider aims to paralyze Allied air bases and sustain a continental defense centered on China and Manchuria.
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Japan
China
Tojo
Henkyang
Canton
Kwellin
Chungking
Liuchow
Kunming
Kweiang
Marianas
Civilians Warned on Rail Travel for War Needs
Civilians planning summer railroad trips were warned they may be awakened to leave their berths and sleep in the smoking room. A government order effective Tuesday allows railroads to cancel reservations and move passengers from accommodations any time to free space for wounded soldiers.
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Washington
Hoover Sees New Deal Echoing European Revolutions
Former president Hoover argues the New Deal mirrors European revolutionary tactics in milder form and warns against Roosevelt’s foreign and domestic policies. He calls for leadership by a new generation to unite the nation and oppose Hitler and Tojo, urging hard tasks to restore freedom.
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Hoover
Chicago
Herbert Hoover
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Hitler
Tojo
America
Tornado Death Toll Reaches 155 Across States
Two more tornado victims died in hospitals in Clarksburg West Virginia and Waynesburg Pennsylvania bringing the Friday night toll to 155. The statewide counts stood at West Virginia 109 Pennsylvania 43 and Maryland 3.
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Pittsburgh
Clarksburg
W. Va
Waynesburg
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Near Miracle of Allied Invasion Supply Proves Key
Washington reports supply proved near miracle of the Normandy invasion as Cherbourg falls and engineers begin port restoration. War department predicts harbor soon filled with Allied shipping. Eisenhower’s forces moved vast amounts across beaches, with 13 Allied divisions identified in Normandy.
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Washington
Cherbourg
War Department
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Normandy
Basis for lasting peace in America through faction friendship
The quote argues that lasting American peace relies on friendship among factions rather than power brokerage. It urges a change in administration to move away from personal power diplomacy.
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America
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