Russians Reach Within Fifty Miles of Minsk in Major Soviet Advance
Soviet forces shattered German defenses sweeping toward Minsk and closing to about fifty miles from the historic city. They captured Mogilev Lepel and Osipovichi amid heavy street fighting, encircling Bobruisk and advancing the First Baltic Army toward the Polish border. Aerial bombardment aided the push as field dispatches noted unprecedented dive bomber use against Nazi armor.
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London
Mogilev
Lepel
Osipovichi
White Russia
PA Stlony
Bobruisk
Matvel
Akharev
Stalin
Dnepr
Bammier
Exmannsdorf
Mositor
Ivan Bargramian
Reda
Sentral
Russia
Shase
U S Nears Final Break With Finland
Reports from Stockholm claim Finland has aligned with Germany as Helsinki acknowledged a German troop presence and a formal accord with Reich leaders. The action shifts the Finnish stance away from Russia, leaving President Roosevelt to decide whether to sever ties.
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Helsinki
Finland
Reich
Finkend
Eetire
Russia
Histo Ryti
Edwin Linkemies
Yaine Tanner
Bazi Pree Nurs
Roosevelt
United States
Hjalmar “Procope
Washington
Dewey Plans Short Chicago Stay Before Return to Albany
Governor Thomas E. Dewey will spend three or four days in Chicago before returning to Albany by train. Executive assistant Janes Hagerty said last night that Dewey’s schedule was not finalized, but a program was expected to be announced today.
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Chicago
Thomas E. Dewey
Albany
Janes ¢. Hagerty
Hagerty
Dewey
Allied Breakthrough Near Caen In Major Normandy Drive
Allied forces push toward Caen with British and Canadian units breaking German lines. Nine counterattacks repelled as more than sixty German tanks are knocked out in three days, with over 160 tanks fallen since Normandy invasion. British officers call the operation large, successful, and difficult.
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Allied Expeditionary
Caen
Europe
Catan
Flevee
Epron
Harouville
Orke River
Aeris
Roger D. Greate
Preas
Odon
Haé
Uistances
Normandy
Greene
Dewey Accepts Nomination Promises No Pledges
Thomas E. Dewey outlines his acceptance speech pledging no pledges to any group, appealing to Americans across parties. He emphasizes a war beyond politics, criticizes the current administration, and pledges full employment as a national priority with a decent wage for all workers.
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Washington
Congress
Pesct
Lone MacArthur Voter Balked At G.O.P. Steamroller Tactics
Grant A. Ritter, a Wisconsin farmer and lone dissenter at the Republican convention, voted for Douglas MacArthur while the rest backed Dewey. He cited opposition to regimentation and steamroller tactics, saying he represents voters who support MacArthur and oppose the convention’s approach. His farm near Beloit covers 220 acres in Rock County.
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G.O.P
Chicago
Grant A. Ritter
Wisconsin
Thomas E. Dewey
Piacaral Weeenneneen
Sygarcid Ritter
Géxersl
Douglas MacArthur
Eoen
Bim
Himn
Ritter
Thait Reéanne J
Beloit
Jritter and Bistosone
Wales
Belvit
Dewey Maps Unorthodox Campaign
Governor Thomas E. Dewey of New York outlines a dynamic, unorthodox plan for a campaign to win control of the federal government. He will be backed by 25 state Republican governors and seasoned elder statesmen, with a younger cadre driving effort under a rare party solidarity. Contingent on further reporting.
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Chicago
Kelly Democratic
Thomas EB. Dewey
New York
Grant Ritter
Styearvle
Wisconsin
Douglas Mac
Arthur
Dever
Ximhia
Dewey
Pany
Menc
Hewey
Aéldem
Nye Forges Ahead in North Dakota Primary
In North Dakota primary results Stan paugh, former American Legion national commander, led incumbent Gerald Nye for U.S. Senate as 2251 precincts reported. Burdick and Townley also shown as active in the race with Burdick and others trailing.
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Nye
North Dakota
Townley
Bricker Secures VP Nomination at Republican Convention
Ohio Governor Bricker won the vice presidential nomination by a unanimous vote at the Republican Convention in Chicago. He urged opposition to Roosevelt’s New Deal and backed Governor Dever for the ticket’s free spot. Delegates backed Bricker as the roll call began, with several supporters signaling the party’s choice.
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Chicago Stadium
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Roosevelt
Dever
New York
Bricker
Edward Martin
Pennsylvania
Ohinan
Harry F. Kelly
Michigan
Simeon Wilts
Kentucky
John A. Danaher
Connecticut
James G. Stewart
Cincinnati
Ohio Repiblicans
Joseph Martin, Jr
Massachusetts
Cailsa
Bediam
Obioan
Bricker to Vacation at Black Hills Ranch Next Week
Bricker will vacation at a Black Hills ranch near Sundance Wyoming with plans to attend the Black Hills Fo ster event at Fortme Fourche South Dakota on July 4. Hubert J Dein reports from Nels Smith that Bricker arrives Rapid City Sunday afternoon and will stay for an undisclosed period.
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Black Hills Ranch
Rapid Cis
W. Bricker
Black Hille
Hubert J . Dein
Nels, Smith
Ming
Smith
Dean
Sundance
Wyo
Black Hills
Relta Fourche
Aid Bricker
Rapid City
Pine
Japs Encircle Hengyang in Chinese Rail Town
Japanese forces have encircled Hengyang in the Canton Hankow rail corridor area to the south of Chungking. The Chinese high command warned of possible further enemy advances toward Canton Hankow or toward Kwangsi Province, calling Hengyang’s loss a grievous blow to China since 1938.
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Chungking
Hengyanx
Canton-Hankaw
Hunan
Kwangei
Kwangsi Province
Hengyang
Dewey Seeks Peace and Jobs. Calls Old and Quarrelsome Office Holders Ineligible
Republican candidate Thomas E. Dewey praised victory rhetoric and urged unity to build lasting peace after World War II. He attacked an aging, quarrelsome leadership and outlined goals of full employment and a nonpoliticized postwar peace, while praising the platform on an international peace organization.
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Chiesto Stadium
Thomas E. Dewey
Germany
Japan
New York
Dewey
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Robert A. Taft
Convention Platform Committee
Willkie Wire Seen Ending Disunity
Chicago report notes unity at the convention as Dewey's nomination momentum grows. Willkie declarations and Bricker Starsell factions fade under pressure, Warren withdraws, Bricker seen as balance, with Californias Warren health issue cited. Contined on page thirteen.
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Willkie
Dwight Marvin
Chicago
Caprlier
Bricker
Starsell
Wendell Willkie
Dewey
Warren
Hansa Bay Captured By Australians
Advanced Allied Headquarters New Guinea reports Hansa Bay on the Guinea coast west of Madang has been captured by Australian forces. The supply port seizure shortens the route between the advancing Australian and American troops to about 200 miles, with thousands of Japanese reportedly trapped in the area.
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New Guinea
Hanea Bay
Willkie Praises Dewey After Telegram Was Not Sent
Wartime rules blocked Willkie from sending a congratulatory telegram to Dewey. A prepared message read heartier praise and was delivered to Western Union, which did not transmit it. Dewey replied with thanks. Willkie commented on the exchange during the National Republican Convention in Chicago.
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New York
Rendell L. Willkie
Cox
Thomas
Dewey
Wilkie
Chicago
Willkie
Western Union
War Time Telegrams Delay Congratulatory Messages
Uneven reports show Order 2S blocking congratulatory messages while radio outlets circulated the tale. Dewey, awaiting Albany nomination news, telegraphed Willkie with thanks for his wife’s well wishes. A Western Union spokesman said the telegram was sent since Order 25 does not apply to thank you messages.
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Dewey
Albany
Willkie
Wester Union
Wwillkin
Dewey Double And Joker Start Little Stampede
A chaotic scene unfolds as Dewey and Joker trigger a small stampede in a crowd. Dana Bennett interacts with observers while a wag jokes about the New York Governor, and Bennett attempts to calm the situation with quick talk.
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Dewey
Joker
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