Truman Wins On Second Ballot Amid Anti Hitler Revolt
A London report cites a self styled rebel German officer claiming a full scale revolt against Adolf Hitler. Gestapo purges purge high ranking generals including Field Marshals Von Brauthitsch Rund riedt List and Von Mannstein as Nazis admit broad conspiracy but insist control remains.
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London
Adolf Hitler
Gestapo
Walther von Brauthitsch
Kurl Gerd Vor Rundriedt
Sigmund Wilhelm List
Fritz Erich von Mannstein
Hitler Arrested or? NBC reports chaos in Ankara
NBC reporter Max Hill says Hitler may be under arrest in Berlin with widespread rumors in Ankara and Swiss reports citing unconfirmed sources. Swedish travelers report executions of many generals after the failed assassination attempt. A Frankfurt broadcast claims Count von Stauffenberg and many others staged a broader revolt, promising more action despite the failed bomb plot.
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Max Hill
NBC
Ankara
Adolf Hitler
Fuehrer
Berlin
Wit
Hitler
Cording
Switzerland
Sweden
Frankfurt
Army Group of Resistance
Count Claus von Stauffenberg
Stauffenberg
Americans Hold Lines Despite Japanese Attack
Allied headquarters in New Guinea says American forces firmly held jungle lines after repelling a Japanese night probe in the Torricelli foothills near the Driniumor River, west of Aitape. The attack occurred Wednesday night into Thursday morning. 105 more Japanese were reported killed, raising total Nipponese dead in the area.
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New Guinea
Hitler's Double Reported Killed
New York report cites Swiss paper Bemer Tagwacht claiming a Hitler double died after an alleged attack. Article notes the figure resembled Hitler and was described as a collaborator appointed by the Secret Service.
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New York
Gpi
Bemer Tagwacht
Wat
Berger
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Doudte
Betwer
Tee Evebrer
GWI
Secret Service
Irregular Scoreboard Fragments Across Eastern League Matchups
A garbled Eastern League scoreboard fragment lists multiple games with team names such as Wilkes-Barre Albany Hartford Scranton Williamsport Utica Binghamton Elmira and others. The text includes partial scores and unclear locations, making full results and context difficult to determine.
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Wilkes-Barre
Albany
Hartford
Scranton
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Scranton & I
Dties
Williamsport
Utica & Binghamton
Elmira
Rational
New York
Cinnati
Brooklyn
Chicago
Boston
Pitteborg
Philadelphia
New York & St. Louis
Detroit
Washington
Guam Invaders Fight Inland With Light Casualties
Naval dispatches report the Guam invasion progressing with beachheads at Port Apra on both sides of the harbor. Front line notes indicate light casualties during landings while resistance stiffens inland as Marines and soldiers move toward Agat and Asan.
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U. S. Pacific Fleet
Peat
Harbor UP
Guam
Chester W. Nimitz
Port Apra
Nimitz
John R. Henry
Henry
Orote
Agat
Asan
Free Press Pledged For France by Bonnet
Henry Bennett reports from Algiers that Bonnet, minister of the French Committee of National Liberation, defended the June 22 decree on information during liberation. He said the decree was temporary and aimed to a free independent press run by professional newsmen, not politicians.
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Algiers
UPI
Henry Bennett
French Committee of National Liberation
France
Bonnet
Editive
Enemy Tanks Crash Head-on on the Orne River Front
A British Sherman tank collided with a German Tiger on a shell wrecked village street. Both crews leaped out and faced each other at close range before the Germans fled after a brief exchange translated as danke. Maj. E. P. Beil notes the moment showed mutual courtesy amid war’s chaos.
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Orne River
E. P. Beil
Regen
Johnston Back from Russia Sees Soviet Trade Potential
Eric A. Johnston, president of the United States Chamber of Commerce, said he told Gov. Dewey Russia offers great trade opportunities but requires long term credits. He described Soviet esprit de corps, the Red army, and Stalin’s praise of American help, noting a potential vast market for durable goods with extended credit terms.
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Albany
Eric A. Johnston
United States Chamber of Commerce
Thomas E. Dewey
Russia
United States
Soviet Union
Johnston
Stalin
Deter
Red Army
America
Russians Bridge Bug River Front In Major Polish Drive
Soviet forces broke across the Bug River on a sixty mile front west of Kowal with engineering troops and volunteers building bridges. They massed on the east bank and pressed toward Warsaw while pushing toward Riga and the Baltic states. Ostrov, near the Latvian border, was reported captured as the drive threatened Nazi defenses in Poland and the Vistula barrier before Warsaw.
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London
Bug
Kowel
Warsaw
Poland
Red Army
East Prussia
Baltic States
Riga
Alarshal
Stalin
Ostrov
Estonia
Visla
Vistula
Nezi
MacArthur Awarded Netherlands Decoration in San Francisco
Melbourne dispatch reports General Douglas MacArthur was awarded the Knights Grand Cross with Swords of the Order of Oranje-Nassau by Queen Wilhelmina. The award honors his leadership and work in the early steps toward liberating the Netherlands.
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MacArthur
Netherlands
San Francisco
Douzies MacArthur
Oranze-Nassau
Wilhelmina
Netherands
Melbourne
Aneta
Royal Netherlands
MacArttur
Tadies
NAACP Critiques Negro Planks in Party Platforms
The NAACP said the Democratic platform Negro section is best seen as a splinter rather than a plank, while both Republican and Democratic platforms are viewed as satisfactory to intelligent Negroes. The remarks appear in two statements amid New York coverage.
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New York
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
National Democratic
New York Plays Role in Horse Swap
Political turbulence surrounds Franklin D Roosevelt's 1932 campaign as figures like Edward J Fyne and Ed ward J Welly maneuver through party factions. The piece notes alliances with New Jersey and Chicago figures amid Harlem era power plays and raises questions about Wallace’s fate and Roosevelts inner circle.
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New York
Edward McDonald
Chicago
A. Wallace
Marcy & Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
New York State
Wallace
Edward J. Fiyne
Bronx
Frank J.‘ Hague
New Jersey
Edward J. Welly
Pender Saal
Kansas
Wal
Tammany
Jersey City
Kansas City
Roosevelt Cabal
Hiss
Farley Reverses Stance and Backs Roosevelt Ticket
James A. Farley, former national Democratic chairman, announced he will support Franklin D. Roosevelt in the November election after opposing a third or fourth term. He cited party unity and accepted the convention’s decision, noting he previously backed Byrd for vice president and will now back the party nominees.
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F. D. BR
West Coast
Naval Station
Roosevelt
Chicago
Col
James Roosevelt
Chicago Stadium
James A Farley
National Democratic
Farley
Pranklin Dol
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Massive Allied air assault clips German defenses in six day raid
United States and British air forces launched a massive 3000-strong bombing effort against Germany with over 1500 heavy bombers leading the strike. Thirty five British bombers and eleven fighters were lost, likely to heavy anti-aircraft fire, as American fighter cover limited enemy fighter incursions to a single formation.
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Air London
United States Air
Germany
Steaest
I S. Strategic Air Force
Tomunique
Beaverbrook Arrives in Washington for Oil Policy Talks
Lord Beaverbrook arrives in Washington with the Broon delegation for an Anglo American conference on Sinai oil policy. Richard Law accompanies the delegation. the American group is led by Secretary Hull and Harold Ickes. Talks are expected to begin Tuesday.
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Washington
Lord Beaverbrook
England
Lord Privy Sea
Broon
Richard Law
Beaverbrook
Hull Ang
Harold Ickes
Washington Frew Loxdon
Independent Voters Committee of the Arts Forms in New York
A coalition of artists writers and theater people yesterday announced the formation of the Independent Voters Committee of the Arts Sciences and Professions and its decision to oppose efforts to reelection President Roosevelt.
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New York U
Independent Voters Committee of the Arts, Sciences and Professions
Roosevalt
Gestapo Arrests Over 1000 in Berlin District Raids
News reports indicate more than 1,000 people in Berlin, mainly workers, were arrested in broad Gestapo raids following an attempt on Adolf Hitler. Rail and telecommunication services were cut, later restored, as Berliners reacted with muted observations of the event and rumors circulated about revolts.
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Stockholm
Berlin
Gestapo
Adolf Hitler
Gerspean
Bertin
East Prussia
Weber Macht
Marseille
Nice
Paralysis Cases Reach 285 in New York State
The statewide infantile paralysis total rose to 285 with 14 new cases in Erie County and seven more in the surrounding areas. Upstate counties report increases including Steuben and Jefferson with new cases and deaths across several towns and counties.
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New York State
Albany
Kenmore
Erie County
State Health Department
Upstate
Erie
Steuben
Chensnuns County
Henderson
Jefferson Couz
Rose Spotlight Convention Divides Wallace Truman Choice
Chicago convention scene centers on CIO debate over vice presidential pick. Sidney Hillman confirms CIO support for Senator Truman, praising him as a qualified and strong future running mate, while Wallace remains opposed by major city Democrats and CIO factions.
Spellman Arrives In Rome From Africa To Vatican
Archbishop Francis A Spellman of Boston arrived in Rome by air from Africa and was driven to the Vatican yesterday. The trip underscores his visit to discuss church matters with Vatican officials.
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Rome
Francis A. Spellman
Boston
Africa
Vatican
Wallace smiles at defeat pledges support to Roosevelt Truman
Wallace, defeated in the vice presidential nominating contest, said he will back the Roosevelt Truman ticket. He spoke with friend Charles Marsh of Washington after learning Senator Barry Goldwater’s rival win, calling the shift in the Democratic Party a move toward liberalism and urging support for the war effort.
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Chicago
Truman
Hillman
Roosevelt
Wallace
Charles Marsh
Washington
Sen
Barry
Triran
Wallace Backing Roosevelt Ticket in 1940 Convention
Wallace says he will back the ticket after a tight primary at the Democratic convention in Chicago. Truman led on the first ballot with 42815 to 69291 for Wallace, who congratulated Roosevelt and pledged maximum effort for the President and liberal principles.
British Warned Robot Raids Could Worsen
London homes face renewed air raid danger as Genmayging bombs continue from the continent. Herbert Morrison urges mothers and children to flee danger areas while Parliament criticizes government efforts and the warning system.
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Kitt
Herbert Morrison
Frankis
Santiy
House of Commions
Capi
Alec Cunningham-Reid
Maj
WG. Wilson
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