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DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION -For news of the Democratic national convention in Chicago, read the complete coverage in The Dally Globe every day. VOLUME 25, NUMBER 206. IRONWOOD DAILY GLOBE ASSOCIATED PRESS LEASED W1BE NEWS SERVICE IRONWOOD, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 20, 1944. 12 PAGES THE WEATHER Fair tonlfht, Friday, eorter to- nlfht Mid Friday. Temperature noon, 60 high, 44 low.

SINGLE COPY 5 CENTS HITLER ESCAPES ASSASSINATION Roosevelt Will Accept Nomination by Radio Tonight Wallace Hits Comeback Trail in His Fight for Re- nomination. TRUMAN IS CONFIDENT Chicago Stadium --(fP)-- Democratic National Chairman Robert E. Hannegan said today, in a speed-up or plans, that President Roosevelt would be nominated for a fourth term at this afternoon's national convention session. The president will accept by radio tonight--probably late. The exact time has not been announced.

Previously it had been planned to go through the certain business of nominating Mr. Roosevelt tonight. Whether the change would permit convention to reach vice presidential nominations tonight remained conjectural. Hannegan said hoped so. but felt it more likely iho convention would get to the vice ri'c-idcncy Friday.

Oscar R. Ewing, vice-chairman of iho Democrartic national committee, uiys Roosevelt's renomination may come around 3 p. central war time. Henry A. Wallace, regarded by many as all but counted out only 24 hours ago, hit the comeback trail in his fight for renomination today as a convention which is over- whemingly for a fourth term split wide in a major row over second place.

Kansas for lowan Kansas, its 16 convention votes previously unpledged, caucused and balloted to give them to the tousled lowan--possibly indicating a new trend among some of the previously, uncommitted delegations. Backers of Senator Harry Truman of Missouri, however, conceded nothing--many predicting his nomination over Wallace on the first or second ballot. Truman, who previously had said he was not a candidate, was quoted as telling friends: "I will win. I wouldn't be in the race if President Roosevelt didn't approve." With 684 1-2 votes still unpledged and unclaimed, Wallace had 154 1-2 votes claimed and 165 pledged outright--total of 319 1-2. Truman had only Missouri's 32 pledged outright, with 589 needed to nominate, but apparently had been promised support from big city organizations.

As the convention prepared to re- nominate President Roosevelt and hear his acceptance by radio, tonight, the lines for the Wallace-Truman struggle were drawn by party leaders. These were headed by National Chairman Robert E. Hannegan, vigorously backing his 60-year- old fellow Missourian. Tough for Strategists But Wallace, as today's first caucus vote and hotel corridor talk plainly indicated, made it tough for the strategists who wanted to eliminate him and name the chairman of the senate's war-investigating committee on the first ballot. Meantime, it was announced that the name of Senator Harry F.

Byrd of Virginia would be placed in nomi- ation for the presidency by Mrs. Fred T. Nooney of Jacksonville, Via. Mississippi caucused and voted to oast its 20 votes for former Gov. Sam Jones of Louisiana for vice president.

Wallace got some unexpected help from Secretary of Interior Harold Ickes, who was reported reliably to have sent the president a telegram declaring that Mr. Roosevelt had made a "mistake" in naming Truman as a second choice. In an after-midnight speech to several hundred delegates from western states, Wallace said he had been called a "radical" because he had insisted that it was possible to raise tthe standard of living for all the people. "There is a tremendous ground swell of liberal sentiment--possibly a ground swell the like of this country has not seen In many years--among the delegates to this convention," he said. Will Rise Stronger "There is a fresh wind blowing through the United States.

We can be sure it will rise ever stronger-until we are using all our manpower, resources and technical skill to produce a higher standard of living for all our people. "That's what I believe, and I have been called a radical for it. But I have never thought that standing for that made me a radical." Comfortably ensconced on the convention platform while Gov. Robert S. Ken- of Oklahoma was shouting challenge after challenge to Thomas E.

Dewey, Republican presidential nominee, two men of might in Democratic councils gave the inner circle's answer to the vice presidential puzzle. Said Mayor 'Frank Hague of Jersey city vote-producing organ- izaiic-: "If President Roosevelt's for Truman, I'm for him." Echoed Mayor CONVEITION--Page t. Heavy Fighting Rages In Section Near Caen No Vacancy in Sheriff Office, Court Decides VACANCY--Arthur Fertile, above, is still sheriff of Gogebic county and there is no vacancy in tlie office as a result of his induction into the armed forces, according to a decision handed down in circuit court by Judge T. J. Landers.

The court also held that there could be no question of Pertile's right to appoint his wife, Ann Fertile, as under sheriff, the office which she now holds. Fertile is serving with the marines. Nimitz Uses Term First Time in Reporting on Guam Pounding. IJ. S.

Pacific fleet headquarters, Pearl Harbor Battleships, thundering for four straight days at Guam--one of the sectors so gravely worrying Japan's emperor that the Tojo cabinet resigned-have carried yie unprecedented assault into the "barrage" phase. The term, often applied to screen operations for landing troops, was used for the first time by Adm. Chester W. Nirnitz in his reports on 15 straight days of bombing and shelling the former TJ. S.

outpost in the Marianas. "Our battleships, cruisers and destroyers laid down an intense bar- Sec PACIFIC--Page 2. fTKEOFfl Former Gogebic County Mine Inspector Lived at Highland Park. Theodore (Toily) Johnson, 48, former Ironwood resident, died at 11:20 p. m.

Tuesday at Highland Park, as a result of a lingering illness. Mr. Johnson was born on July 20 1895, and wns well-known here, having lived in Ironwood and vicinity most of his life. He worked in the mines for many years and served as mine inspector for several terms. He moved to Highland Park with his family three years ago, and was em- in a war plant until taken ill.

Surviving are his, wife, one son, John, of Highland-Park, two daughters, Bette, also of Highland Park, and Mrs. Edward Backman, of Ironwood, and four grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Hilda Wilson and Mrs. Eino Lahtinen, of Ironwood.

Mrs. Eino Kronholm of Kibmall, and one brother, Charles Saari. of Kimball. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p. m.

at the Ketola funeral home, and at 2 p. m. from St. Paul's Finnish Lutheran church. The Rev.

Herman Matero will officiate Burial will be at Riverside WEATHER UPPER MICHIGAN Fair to night and Friday, cooler tonight and continued Friday, gentle to moderate winds. WISCONSIN--Fair and continued cool tonight and Friday. No Question of Pertile's Right to Appoint Under Sheriff, Ruling. There is no vacancy in the office of sheriff of Gogebic county as a result of the induction of Sheriff Arthur Fertile into the armed forces, Circuit Judge T. J.

Landers held in an opinion dismissing quo warranto proceedings brought by Prosecutor B. E. Larson, at the request of the county board, to determine Mrs. Pertile's right to hold the office of undersheriff. The court's opinion held that there could be no question of the sheriff's right to appoint an under- sheriff or to revoke such an appointment and that the only question for decision was whether Pertile's induction created a vacancy in the office of sheriff.

The court found that while this question has never been before the Michigan supreme court, supreme courts of several other states have held that induction of a public official into the armed forces does not create a vacancy in his office, the court also pointed out that three attorney general of Michigan have ruled that induction does not creat a vacancy. The court said: "Arthur Fertile was duty elected and qualified as sheriff of Gogebic county, Michigan for a term of two years, starting January 1, 1943. He was appointed George Honkala under sheriff. On July 26,1943, Arthur Fertile was inducted, under the selective service act, into the military service of the United States. His under sheriff was left in charge of the office.

On November 3, 1943, sheriff, while at home on furlough, in writing, revoked the appointment of George Honkala. On November 5, 1943, the sheriff, in writing, appointed his wife Ann Fertile, under sheriff. She qualified and is now performing the duties of that office." The court then cited Michigan state laws which "clearly prescribe the manner and authority of a sheriff to appoint and revoke the office of undersherif. There can be no question of the sheriff's right and power to do so. The only question or decision is whether the induction of the sheriff, Arthur Fertile, into the United military service, resulted in a vacancy in his office." Supreme court decisions in other states were cited which hold that induction into military service of a public official does not vacate his office.

The court also cited a Michigan law which specifies conditions under which an office becames vacant, and declared that "under none of the provisions of this act lias the office of sheriff, of Gogebic county been vacated." "The great weight of authority of the courts of last reports supports the view that involuntary induction into the armed! forces of the United States in time of emergency does not work a forfeiture of public office. The petition is dismissed, costs, a public question being involved," said the court in concluion. Serious Situation. urgent appeal for more heavy trucks and bus tires to avert a threatening transportation breakdown- a before the war production board's requirements committee today. The Office of Price administration, ready to announce an August quota, smaller by more than 50 per cent than the July allocation of 135,000 heavy duty tires, agreed to withhold Its bad news psndlng the committee's decision.

Both ODT and OPA made it plain that heavy trucks and buses are facing a serious situation, and neither agency held any hope that the full needs of the industries can be met. ENEMY BBTJPS Unable to Stabilize Lines in Third Day of Offensive. BRITISH ON PARIS ROAD By WES GALLAGHER Supreme headquarters Allied expeditionary force-- (If)-- British armor slashing forward in several directions has cut into good tank fighting country on a broad front five miles southeast of Caen and the Germans have been unable to stabilize their lines in the third day of the offensive despite their best efforts, supreme headquarters announced today. Heavy fighting was raging, however, around a German antitank screen in the Emieville-Frenouville area from two to three and a half miles southwest of Troarn, a railway center eight miles east of Caen, The British were reported to have swept through the Troarn railway station just outside the town, and British tanks-- led by a man once the prisoner of Marshal Erwin Bommel were engaged in hot combat inside Bourguebus, five miles southeast of Caen. Meanwhile, a special communi- que announced, French -underground revolt in Belgium.

The French Maquis, it was said, have wrecked 2r bridges in 10 day's and destroyed a full trainload of flying bombs although forced to give up three towns in south central France. Just short of Vimont the ar- rnbred drive led by Lt. Gen. Sir Richard Nugent O'Connor who was captured in the African desert in 1941 but escaped from an Italian prison camp-- jabbed into battered German positions after carving out a four-mile wide spearhead south from the vicinity of Troarn, cast of Caen. Comparative quiet was registered on the American front except for local advances between St.

Lo and Periers which took three villages, the supreme command announced. A dispatch from Associated Press War Correspondent Hal Boyle said American patrols crossed the Ay river- in 'the coastal sector and other forces clashed with Germans entrenched in Lessay, western hinge of the Nazi line. Fight on 10 Mile Front (The German communique said that British attacks were continuing southeast of Caen "without Sec INVASION-- Page 2. TOLL MS 322 Special Court of Inquiry will Meet to Consider Mishap. PortChicag Calif (IP) The toll of the explosion of to ammunition-laden ships here Monday night stood at 322 today with a Navy announcement of 213 names of men known to be dead or missing.

None was from Wisconsin in addition to the Navy list issued night knpn dead or missing included 69 merchant sailors, 31 members of armed guard crews abroad the vessels, five coastguardsmen and four civilian caught in the blast. A special court of inquiry will be convened by the Navy tomorrow to consider all phases of the catastrophe, the 12th Naval district has announced. Wartime Is No Time to Change Administrations Chicago Stadium (IP)-- Senator Samuel D. Jackson of Indiana, declaring wartime is no time to change administrations the Democratic convention today that thei ballot box must not become "Hitler's secret weapon." The commander-in-chtef, he said, must not be taken from the 'fighting forces overseas. Taking over as permanent chairman, Jackson told the convention he was confident election victory next November.

because "the American electorate will not vote for change, interruption and delay" In winning the war. "America will win this war final-. ly and completely, no mutter who Is I elected president of the United States next November," he said. "But how many battleships a Democratic defeat be worth to many Nazi legions would it be worth to Adolf Hitler? "Frankly, could Goebbels himself do better to bolster Axis morale than the word that the American people, have upset this administration--the administration that made it possible for the 'Russians to drive the Nazis back to the Prussian border?" Jackson developed-the theme also that the Republicans thwarted moves for a lasting peace after See JACKSON--Page 2. Hirohito Orders Another General, Admiral to Form New Government.

FOLLOW MILITARY RULE (By Tlie Associated Press) Premier General Hideki Tqjo, who led Japan into war against America and Britain and had been virtual dictator for two and a half years, has fallen with his entire cabinet and Tokyo announced today that Emperor Hirohito had ordered another general and an admiral to form a new government "in cooperation." Hirohito's mandate was given General Kuniaki Koiso, governor general of Korea, and Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai, premier in 1940, two of the most powerful leaders of the fighting services. Tokyo broadcasts said completion of the new cabinet was expected tonight or early tomorrow (Tokyo time). The choice indicates there will be no fundamental departure from the principal of military rule. Both Koiso and Yonai have been known as aggressive proponents of Japanese expansion. The designation of two men is unprecedented and significes a determination to combine all elements of the army and navy in a government to cope with the acknowledged peril of defeat by the United States and its Allies.

Climax to Siapan Loss 'Announcement of Tojo's fall and the choice of his successors came in a series of broadcasts recorded by tlie Federal Communications Commission and The Associated Press. The ousting, of Tojo was i sequel fa defeats" climaxed by the loss of Saipah July 10, bringing American air and naval power within a few hours' bomber flight of the Japanese homeland and confronting the empire with what Tojo himself called an "un- precedentedly great national crisis." His fall constitutes one of the most drastic governmental upheavals of the Second World War, since his position generally had been considered abroad similar to that of Hitler in Germany and Mussolini in Italy. Domei, the official news agency indicated that Tojo had fought a losing battle for the past week to maintain his power. One of- the problems facing him, said Domei, was the necessity of "enlisting capable men in his cabinet and renovating the cabinet structure." He held a series of meetings with senior statesmen but failed and thereupon collected the resignations of all his ministers and presented them to the emperor Tuesday. High Official Consulted The Mikado turned for advice to his highest ranking consultant, Marquis Koicho Kido, lord keeper of the privy seal.

Designation of Koiso and Yonai to select a government apparently was an outgrowth of conferences which Tokyo earlier said Kido had held with many senior Japanese statesmen. Tojo, generally considered his nation's supreme war lord and in the American eye the personification of Japanese imperialism, apparently is now stripped entirely of power. Tokyo announced Tuesday that he had been relieved as chief of the army general staff--a development that followed by one day a shakeup in the Japanese naval command. These changes came simultaneously with Tokyo's announcement to the Japanese people of the loss of Saipan, important is land base approximately 1.300 miles southeast of the Japanese homeland. His resignation as premier carried with it resignation from his concurrent post minister of war.

Controls Tightened. controls were drawn a little tighter today by the War Labor Board. A revision extends controls to all building contractors regardless of the number of Previously employers of eight or fewer persons were exempt from the regulations unless exceptions were made in specific areas. Acting on the recommendation of the Wage Adjustment Board, WLB said the new order is Intended to prevent unrestricted wage increases by smaller contractors which interfere with wage stabilization in the Industry. WLB also extended controls to cover small employers In the automotive repair and tire industry and the jewelry business in California, Nevada and Arizona.

Offer Marathon Shares. New York A syndicate headed by Lee Higginson Corp. today offered 50,000 shares of Marathon Corp. 5' per cent cumulative preferred stock at $103.75 a share. The 'company, formerly known as the Marathon Paper Mills Co.

is a Wisconsin manufacturer of food packaging and chemical lines. Greatest Ovation Is Given Keynoter David F. Bullen Killed in Action Bullen Wakefield -Mr. and Mrs. Elishe received a wire 1 a I evening from the war department that their son, Pvt.

David F. Bullen, who was previously reported missing in action, was killed ori June 2 in Italy. He was with the infantry. String of Enemy-Held Cities On Eastern Front Is Tottering. (Editor's Note: Daniel De Luce, veteran Associated Press war correspondent and Pulitzer prize winner, has arrived in Moscow from the Italian front to cover the Russian offensive, now driving across Poland.

De Luce was in Poland when the Germans invaded that later' covered the war In Greece and escaped from that country to Turkey. He subsequently was in Burma when the Japanese attacked, covered the British retreat and then went to North Africa where he followed the eighth army across Tunisia. His first dispatch from Moscow follows.) By DANIEL DE LUCE Moscow--(i--The German army showed signs of breaking in the hotly contested battleground west of the Niemen river before East Prussia today as seven fronts flamed in battle. (The German radio said Russian troops had reached Augustow, at the base of the Suwalki triangle which was annexed to East Prussia out of Polish territory in 1939. The town is eight miles from the pre-1939 frontier of East Prussia).

The string of German-held cities of Lwow, Brest Litovsk, Bialystok, See RUSSIAN--Page 2. AGE BYDEMOKEYiTER Says If FR and Colleagues Are 'Tired' So Are Other War Leaders. By THOMAS A. REEDY Chicago--(VP)--Inspired by the rip- snorting keynote speech of a towering, sombrero-wearing oilman-governor, the fourth term Democrats laid their 1944 campaign strategy squarely on the line today and it amounted to this: If, as Republican Thomas E. Dewey says.

President Roosevelt and his new deal colleagues are "tired old men," so are Churchill, Stalin and Chiang Kai-shek. The 42-year-old Dewey. raised the age issue when he became the Republican nominee; the Demorcats threw it right back, at him as they prepared to give Mr. Roosevelt his fourth consecutive nomination and offered to fight out th'e election on just that line. Spokesman for this challenge was Oklahoma's Governor 8.

Ken who roused the Democratic convention delegates to their highest pitch of the week last night by his keynote address. It was built around one theme-a change in administration while the nation is at. war. Six foot three and beaming beneath a snow white 10-gallon hat, Kerr depicted his party under Roosevelt as the party of achievement; the Republicans as exemplified by Dewey as untested with no program except to "oppose." The Oklahoman brought down the crowded house with references to "twelve long years when America under Harding, i'cooled' under Coolidge and 'hungered' under Hoover." Dewey it Hoover's candidate, aald Kerr. The keynoter did the unusual with his many references to Dewey.

He hit most at the New Yorker's about the "tired old men" of the new deal. Kerr Talk Not Entirely Factual; Confusion in Demo Ranks. By LINWOOD I. NOVES Editor and Publisher of The Daily Globe Chicago--(Special) The Demo-' crats know how to put on a good show. Wednesday evening saw the stadium noisily packed to the rafters with enthusiastic new dealers while in the relative quiet of hotel rooms Wallace supporters laid plans for the fight to the finish he has vowed to wage.

The greatest ovation during the evening came during the address of Gov. Robert S. Kerr of Oklahoma. Keynote speaker for the Democrats, when he finished his testimonial of the world leadership exemplified by "tired old men" including 62 year old Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Kerr is a dynamic orator, a man with a winning personality, tall of stature and an asset to the Democratic party.

He delivered an impressive political speech, gave a message which was well received and of the type delegates and spectators wanted to hear. He did make the mistake of talking too long and his address was not entirely factual. It was a provocative talk which will be challenged in the fall contest. But that is politics and the keynoter made all Democrats proud of the party ard of its leader, President Roosevelt. During the evening demonstra tlons near trouble developed when one of the Texas rump delegates grabbed the Texas sign and paraded to the speaker's when-Kerr began to collect state standards.

regualr- delegation raised another sign from, their place on the floor and a grim and determined L. L. James of Tyler held it in place amid guffaws from the floor and ugly threats against his well being Texas is having a real intrastate fight. Confusion is rowing in the Democratic ranks. The Wallace issue and the uncertainty the throwing of official support to any vice presidential prospect increased an a a strained situation.

The Toledo Blade is asking editorially today whether this is Democratic convention or a CIO convention. The reason is that any man so far proposed who has not had labor's endorsement has been set aside. That was true In the case of Byrnes who announced his withdrawal when President Roosevelt asked- him to get out of the race. Hillman had previously let it be known that he could not have his support. Delegates question the letter Chairman Hannegan supposedly received from the president saying that he preferred Truman.

At an early hour this morning all was in a muddle with Wallace claiming the edge and vowing to fight to the bitter end and with labor allegedly agreeing to stick with the vice president without compromise. 'Wednesday's opening session did not display the expected enthusiasm. This first official meeting did not have the zip of four years, ago. The See NOYES--Page 2. Targets Around Leipzig, Munich and Friedrichshafen.

great, coordinated attacks on Germany for the third straight day, 2,000 British based American planes bombed a profusion of oil and airplane plants around Leipzig and another fleet from Italy pummeled airdromes in the Munich and Friedrichshafen areas today. The skies of central Germany were blackened by more than 1,200 Flying Fortresses and Liberators and up to 750 fighters. An armada of like strength levelled objectives around Munich and from Saarbruc- ken on the French frontier to Schweinfurt in southeast Germany yesterday. Only a few enemy aircraft broke through the fighter escort to attack the heavies, Rome dispatches said. RAF heavy bombers streamed across the channel in daylight agalnat the robot bomb platform of northern France after bombing caves housing the missiles at Thiverny, 30 miles northeast of Paris, at dusk.

American Havoc light bomters jabbed against air opposition nearly to the Belgian border, hitting rail yards at Chaulnee, 20 miles east of Amiens where much German activity had been noted. Waves of Marauder medium bombers were reported over the battles in Normandy. German Dictator Attacked Recently, Says German Radio Report. SEVERAL GENERALS HURT London --()-- Berlin announced that Adolf Hitler was burned and bruised In an unsuccessful bombing attempt on his life today. Three of Hitler's military leaders were seriously injured, while his chief military advisor Col.

Gen. Alfred Jodl was less seriously hurt along with five other generals and two admirals. The broadcast announcement did not give the scene of the attack. but it obviously took place white Hitler was surrounded by high members of the military staff- perhaps at Hitler's headquarters. The announcement came 18 hours after Tokyo's announcement of the fall of Premier Tojo and Berlin said Hitler after the attack received Benito Mussolini, third member of the ill-starred trio who led the Axis into war.

Seriously Injured Among the seriously injured, Berlin said, was Lt. Gen. Schmundt, chief of the German army's personnel department and chief military aid de camp to Hitler for several years. Two lieutenant colonels named Brandt and Borgmann, and a laborator" named Berger also were listed as seriously injured. Slightly injured were these: Generals Jodl, Hitler's personal military aide; Karl- Bodenschatz, aide to Hitler; Guenther Korten, chief of staff of the German air force.

Buhle, Heusinger and Walter Scherff. Admirals Voss and Von Futkam- mer. A source In London with close European connections said the incident probably occurred at Breda, Holland, reported to be the headquarters of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. This same source, who cannot be identified by name, said the critical question of reserves for the German armies on three fronts had provoked a split between Rommel and Field Marshal Gen. Guenther Von Kluge, commander of the forces In Normandy.

He speculated that the incident might have resulted from a general division of tlie German. stff, resulting in a brawl. The incident followed by a few days the dismissal of Field Marshal Gen. Karl Gerd Von Rund- stedt from his command to west in favor of Kluge. shift which was interpreted abroad as slap at the German military cute and a favor to the Nazi type of general such as Rommel.

Another Eased Out Yesterday another old-line Junkers general, Col. Gen. Alexander Von Faulkenhausen, was eased from his command in Belgium and northern France. Recently, dispatches from the German frontier said the death in an airplane crash of Col. Gen.

Sd- uard Dietl, German commander in Finland who was closely attached to Hitler, might have been the re- suit of sabotage by a rival military clique anxious to get possession of a secret document was ing to Hitler. When the German radio gave the stroy of today's attempt to the audience--it still was being held from the troops--the announcer finished with this comment: "There is nobody in Germany who does not lean with feeling and deep gatitude that the Fuehe has escaped uninjured in the attempt of his life." See HITLER--Pate 2 Read The Want-Ads On Wearing Apparel Today! Among the many classifications appearing in the Want-Ad columns of The Daily Globe each day is one entitled, "Wearing Apparel." Truly a department that is worthy of careful reading! Turn to this classification --you'll find it is No. 79. Recent Want-Ads under this classification hare featured surgical supports, swim trunks, wool swet sox, pajamas, sweaters, girdles, footwear, and numerous other items of interest to every Gogo' blc Range family. Follow these little Want-Aib regularly for unusual articles--; recent ads have featured tej" hosiery, ladles' sport shirts, Ooj- Kard "Flxies," men's tennis shots, boys' loafer coats and military caps, open toe and heel sandals for women, and things of equal Interest.

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