Finney General Hospital to Host Frank Buck Lecture
Frank Buck, famed explorer and author, will lecture to Finney General Hospital patients at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon, June 14, sharing jungle adventures and answering questions. A government film shown to personnel illustrated proper telephone use in U S Army administration and stressed avoiding unnecessary calls to prevent delays.
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RAF and Luftwaffe clash in Normandy and Northern Fronts
Allied air forces pound Caen bridges and Cologne rail hubs as the RAF and Mosquito fleet sweep German transport networks. Soviet forces push into Finland risking Baltic fronts while bombers raid Munich and Innsbruck railyards and Venice oil plants.
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Planes Lend Close-Up Support for Beachhead Forces
Berlin radio reports heavy air battles over the invasion area and says Allied planes pushed over the Alps into Bavaria and Franconia. Other daylight raiders flew in small numbers over western and northern Germany, following up yesterday's record.
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Finney Hospital opens fifth War Bond drive with $1000 bond
Col S M Browne formally opened Finney General Hospital campaign by buying a $1000 War Bond at the Bank of Thomas County Branch. Set A J Nanni bought a $500 bond, and civilian William H Manry purchased $1600 in bonds. A parade and rally followed with band performances and multiple bond purchases by military and civilian staff.
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Bud Lockhart
Elia Mae Groover
John C. Reddin
Sidney W. Fleming
Allied Forces Push In Asia Amid Rabaul Action
Allied forces pursued a daily attack on Rabaul in New Britain while in India they pressed the Burma front near Kohima and closed on Myitkyina. Chinese troops battled toward Myitkyina and reversed a three-front Japanese drive on Changsha as Japan sought to seal eastern China.
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Occupation Rifle Range At Myitkyina Reported By Allies
Dispatches from Lt General Stilwell's HQ say Chinese troops seized the rifle range at Myitkyina, main Japanese base in North Burma, as other Allied forces took an enemy strongpoint in the town's south. Chinese units advance in the Mo Gaung valley threaten Kathaing while Kohima front gains Allied control after a two month battle.
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G Bill of Rights Sent to the President Debated
Washington reports the House passed the GI Bill of Rights by a wide margin and sent the measure to the President after Senate approval. Major provisions include unemployment benefits of 20 dollars weekly for up to 52 weeks, government funded education up to 500 dollars tuition, and 50 percent loan guarantees up to 4,000 dollars for veterans. Cost estimated between 3 and 6.5 billion dollars.
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Political rumblings split Democrats and fear of another term
The article notes concern among Washington Democrats over Southern shifts and attempts to limit the New Deal Coalition. It accuses President Roosevelt of seeking a fourth term and cites Attorney General Biddle defending expansive executive power, arguing constitutional limits are being eroded and urging elimination of the New Deal Party.
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Defense Attorney Claims Sedition Case
Washington dispatch reports a defense attorney in a mass sedition conspiracy trial declaring in court that "we've got this case licked" following yesterday's Supreme Court Hartzell decision. He argues constitutional rights safeguard the people he would lead, urging caution about extending leadership to four more years.
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Son of Former Thomasville Girl Survives
Alton Parker Jr aged 11 of Harvard Street Orlando was admitted after a fall from a tree near his home. Hospital attaches said his condition was not dangerous last night. His mother is Lois Duren, former Thomasville girl, with grandparents in the area. he spends summers with them.
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Town News Hints at Visitors and Vacations
Local items note Lavonne Cook’s arrival from Chicago for a week or two with the Cooks, Ralph Oliver’s trip to Phenix City, Ala., and DuPre family leave from Bronson Field Pensacola. Guests at Ponte Vedra golf house party include Mc Intyre Campbell Wyche Flowers Vereen Pidcock.
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Work stoppage may close Delta Ship building yards
New Orleans June 13 AP A work stoppage at the Delta Ship building yards continues as machinists report their time cards pulled. Delta vice president R B Ackerman says the stoppage followed the resignation of a superintendent and could delay ship completion and delivery, potentially closing the yard and affecting other departments.
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