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June 19, 1944

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Headlines from June 19, 1944

JAPANESE BALKED; Our Landing Craft Guns Sink 13 Troop-Laden Barges Off Saipan 5 SHIPS DESTROYED Bombers Send Craft to Bottom at Sorong on New Guinea Tip ENEMY COUNTER-ATTACKS ON MARIANAS ISLE JAPANESE BALKED IN SAIPAN LANDING

By George F. Horneby Telephone To the New York Times

Jap amphibious attempt to reinforce Saipan Is repelled; US landing craft guns sink 13 troop-laden barges, below Garapan; barges possible starting points discussed; barge casualties estimated; US troops near Garapan, bitter fighting for Aslito airport continues; Tokyo radio notes Jap rept on US losses, Marianas campaign; claims battleship sunk off Guam; map

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Millions Seek Relief From 90 Heat Here

By Unknown Author

heat record for yr; beaches and pks crowded

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Dewey and Bricker 'Sure,' Their Supporters Declare; New Yorker Will Win on the First Vote, Mrs. Simms Says -- Moore, Ohioan's Manager, Reports Steady Gains Both Dewey and Bricker 'Sure,' Their Leaders Insist at Chicago

By Turner Catledgespecial To the New York Times

Predicts Dewey 1st-ballot nomination

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MAYOR EASES FIGHT AGAINST DUAL JOBS; While Still Vehemently Against Them, He Hints He Will Not Force Issue in Wartime MAYOR EASES FIGHT AGAINST DUAL JOBS

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Mayor LaGuardia charges co hires city transit employes as part-time workers

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DEWEY TO ACCEPT IF HE IS 'DRAFTED,' HIS ADVISERS ADMIT; All Doubt Ended as Sprague, Brownell and Jaeckle Leave for Chicago Ahead of Time STATEMENT IS DUE TODAY Trip of Closest Political Aides Comes After Week-End of Talks With the Governor DEWEY MEN ADMIT HE IS READY TO RUN

By Warren Moscow

Dewey advisers on way to Chicago

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1944Chico Buarque, Brazilian singer, composer, writer and poet^[†]

Francisco Buarque de Hollanda, popularly known as Chico Buarque, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, guitarist, composer, playwright, writer, and poet. He is best known for his music, which often includes social, economic, and cultural reflections on Brazil.

Headlines from June 19, 1944

JAPANESE BALKED; Our Landing Craft Guns Sink 13 Troop-Laden Barges Off Saipan 5 SHIPS DESTROYED Bombers Send Craft to Bottom at Sorong on New Guinea Tip ENEMY COUNTER-ATTACKS ON MARIANAS ISLE JAPANESE BALKED IN SAIPAN LANDING

Millions Seek Relief From 90 Heat Here

Dewey and Bricker 'Sure,' Their Supporters Declare; New Yorker Will Win on the First Vote, Mrs. Simms Says -- Moore, Ohioan's Manager, Reports Steady Gains Both Dewey and Bricker 'Sure,' Their Leaders Insist at Chicago

MAYOR EASES FIGHT AGAINST DUAL JOBS; While Still Vehemently Against Them, He Hints He Will Not Force Issue in Wartime MAYOR EASES FIGHT AGAINST DUAL JOBS

DEWEY TO ACCEPT IF HE IS 'DRAFTED,' HIS ADVISERS ADMIT; All Doubt Ended as Sprague, Brownell and Jaeckle Leave for Chicago Ahead of Time STATEMENT IS DUE TODAY Trip of Closest Political Aides Comes After Week-End of Talks With the Governor DEWEY MEN ADMIT HE IS READY TO RUN

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