Russians claim seven counterattacks near Stalingrad as siege tightens
Moscow reports heavy fighting northwest of Stalingrad with German forces estimated at 80 to 100 divisions approaching the city. Soviet claims include repulsed attacks and large tank and aircraft losses to the Germans, as Red Army fights amid threats from the Don and in the Caucasus near Krasnodar and Grozny oil fields.
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Solomon Islands battle widens as Allied forces bomb Jap armada
US Army Navy and Air Forces clash with a large Japanese armada in the Solomon Islands. Early reports say more than six enemy ships were bombed or torpedoed, with one large carrier hit four times by Army bombers. Additional items include rental control appointments and inspections in Amarillo with a Sept. 15 registration deadline.
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Washington
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Duke of Kent Killed in Sunderland Flying Boat Crash
London reports the Duke of Kent aged 40, youngest brother of King George VI, was killed in a Sunderland flying boat crash in northern Scotland while en route to Iceland on active air service. All crew perished. the air ministry confirmed the loss and noted his RAF inspector general staff role. Princes Edward, Alexandra, George and namesake infant son were listed as his children.
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Iceland
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RAF
Prince George Edward Alexander Edmund Windsor
Marina
Greece
Prince Edward
Princess Alexandra
Prince George
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Roosevelt
Nelson Seeks AFL CIO Panel On War Production Grievances
War Production Board chairman Donald M. Nelson proposed a small committee of AFL and CIO leaders to meet and air labor grievances regarding war production policy. The Solomon Islands fighting intensified as U S forces attacked Tulagi and repelled Japanese counterattacks, with naval and air forces engaging carrier based planes and cruisers.
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Washington
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
AFL and Cio
Allred Thanks Citizenship After Primary Loss
James V. Allred, apparently defeated by W. Lee O'Daniel in the Texas Senate primary, offered gratitude to supporters. He credited Harris County and Bellaire for strong votes and urged pride in the campaign, calling for perseverance in the war effort and peace. He thanked Panhandle West Texas supporters in a telegram.
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Houston
James V. Allred
W. Lee O'Daniel
Joe Betsy
Harris County
Bellaire
Washington
Panhandle
Mr. Allred
West Texas
Total Eclipse Blacks Out Moon Across Amarillo Region
An unannounced total lunar eclipse drew Amarillo residents to phones and the Globe News switchboard while the weather bureau fielded questions. The event began at 9 12 and ended about three hours later with the moon reemerging as atmospheric smoke tinted the sky.
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Panhandle
Weather Bureau
Witchita Falls
Amarillo
Soviet Blasts Helsinki As RAF Hits Rhineland
London reports a 40‑plane Russian raid on Helsinki as RAF strikes the Rhineland targets Frankfurt and Wiesbaden. German defenses suffer losses while RAF losses total 16 bombers. Helsinki endures its largest alert since 1941 with casualties reported.
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Wiesbaden
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France
Italy
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O'Daniel Wins Texas Runoff Senate Race by 17 592
Senator W Lee O Daniel defeats James V Allred by 17 592 votes in the Texas runoff primary with 431 628 for Allred and 449 220 for O Daniel from 254 counties reporting 227 complete and under 4 500 votes uncounted according to the Texas Election Bureau.
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W. Lee O’daniel
James V. Allred
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Frontline News on Stalingrad and Allied Movements
A million German assault troops batter Stalingrad defenses while other forces push into the Caucasus and oil-rich regions. American occupation troops and Marine Raiders clash with a large Japanese armada near the Solomons as observer forecasts widen to possible sea and air battles. Second front fever grows with Russia’s plight and Churchill’s Moscow return. Red air forces hit Helsinki as the RAF targets Rhine land areas and France notes high flying planes toward Italy.
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Amarillo Center to Offer Evening Courses for Adults
Amarillo Center at 2101 Harrison Street will operate as a service institution for adults seeking courses. Roy C. Boger announced goals to run an evening college non competing with existing schools, with cooperation from West Texas State College and Amarillo schools. Plans include outreach to senior and adult learners and coordination with local civic groups.
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Amarillo
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John Mead
Amarillo Junior College
C. M. Rogers
MacArthurmen Blast Convoy Off New Guinea Coast
Allied air force reports from Australia reveal destroying a Japanese gun boat and strafing two transports in a convoy off southeast New Guinea. The communique notes ground destruction of 13 Japanese fighters at Buna and eight tons of explosives on Rabaul, with raids on Timor and incursions toward Darwin.
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Solomon Islands
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Rabaul
Japan
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Darwin
Marines Form Raider Battalions to Strike Solomons
The Marine Corps announced highly trained raider battalions are engaging Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands and conducted the Aug. 17 attack on Makin Island in the Gilbert group. Major James Roosevelt aided in the Makin assault. The raiders employ stealth, night tactics, and versatile combat skills including marksmanship, knife fighting, and rope and water operations.
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Guadalcanal
Tulagi
Pacific
Washington
Japan
Truk Island
Solomon Islands
Makin Island
Gilbert
Marine Corps
Makin
Gilbert Island
James Roosevelt
Solomon
Stars
Woodlore
Anthony J. Drexel Biddle
Cargo Ships Launched Simultaneously In Record 22 Days
Two steel cargo vessels were launched at the Pacific Bridge Company yard in Alameda California at noon today. The ships were built in 22 working days after the keels were laid, setting a new construction record.
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Alameda
Cal
Pacific Bridge Company
Belgium executions reported by German occupation force
Belgian sources say six men were executed by the Germans in Belgium on charges of killing a German soldier.
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London
Belgium
Hitler frees Dieppe French prisoners in raid gesture
Adolf Hitler praised Dieppe residents for their attitude after the Allied raid of August 19 and ordered the release of all French war prisoners living in or near Dieppe as a goodwill act.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Dieppe
Weather outlook Amarillo and West Texas region today
Slightly warmer conditions expected in Amarillo and vicinity with another day of scattered thundershowers across West Texas. New Mexico also has scattered afternoon storms with warmer afternoon temperatures after a cooler morning. Precipitation totals for yesterday were minimal at 0.07 inch.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Amarillo WT Center Seeks Student Interest Survey
The Amarillo Center of West Texas State College calls for student questionnaires to gauge demand for fall offerings. Registration runs Sept 14 to 19 at 2101 Harrison Street, with Roy G. Boger, Director, handling inquiries and requests for information on advanced, graduate, or adult education courses.
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Amarillo Center
West Texas State College
Harrison Street
Amarillo Center plans weekly three hour evening class
The Amarillo Center will hold about three hour sessions once a week in the evening. The writer prefers scheduling on one of several listed days for the weekly meetings.
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Amarillo Center
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