Battle tale of Russian drive on Prussian border and Yugoslav front
An Allied German communique reports Russian forces press on along a 25 mile front near Vilkavish and Memel towns. Extensive bombardments, tanks, and aircraft accompany a large scale assault threatening East Prussia, with 145 German tanks claimed destroyed early. The notice also describes battles in Belgrade, Nis, and looming pressures on Warsaw and Budapest as Russian forces concentrate tens of thousands of tanks and troops across occupied regions.
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Lundun
Vilkavish
I Vitkaviskis
Memel
Tilsit
East Prussia
Hitler
East Prusia
Berlin
Narew
Belegrade
Yugoslavia
Nis
Warsaw
Praga
Budapest
Presidential Campaign Intensifies as Candidates Fire Rhetoric
In a heated exchange Governor Dewey and Senator Truman clash over the New Deal era. Dewey denounces Roosevelt as incompetent while Truman attacks Dewey as an opportunist. Ickes and Luce amplify the tone with sharp criticisms. Dewey defends a disciplined stance and accuses the administration of fatigue and mismanagement, while Truman questions Dewey's reliability and leadership. A report from St Louis notes a large crowd greeting Dewey as campaigning continues across major cities.
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Dewey
Truman
Roosevelt
Ickes
Clare ‘Boothe Luce
Los
St Louis
Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
United States
Yanks Hold Aachen Front After Night Nazi Counterattack
American forces repelled their heaviest German counterblow yet east of Aachen during a night battle and held their lines at dawn. British troops moved toward Venray as Allied pressure widened along a 50 mile front from Venray to Aachen, with house to house fighting reported near Venray and Geilenkirchen.
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Aachen
London
U. S
Venray
Rhine-Ruhr
Crucifix Hill
Veriau- 5Tenheide
Berlin
Normandy
Tommies
Maas
Meuse
Sur
Siegfried
Ming
Geilenkirchen
Germany
New Zealand Troops Move Ahead in Italy
Allied forces in Italy report progress near the Pisciatello River along the Rimini Bologna corridor as New Zealand units push forward against Japanese and German positions. Western front updates note heavy artillery actions around Aachen and Breskens with Allied advances near Antwerp and Le Thillot.
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New Zealand
Italy
Apa
Fifth Army
Mace
U. S
Manila
University City
Nevada City
Calais
Fifth
Florence
Bologna
Francis Henry
Lewis
Livergnana
Willow” Valley
Pacific
Carl Tobiassen
Gellenkirchen
Supreme Headquarters
Offen
Aachen
Wurfelen
Leopold Canal
Schelde
Antwerp
Breskens
Berlin
Second Army
Nijmegen-Arnhem
Holland
Spreme
Paris
Aachen- Venray
Cigaret Shortage Likely To Last Months In Louisville
Louisville report says cigaret supply remains tight despite peak production as armed service orders push demand higher. Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corp president T. W. Hartnett warned relief is not seen for at least two to three months.
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Louisville
T. W. Hartnett
Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corporation
Discharges of Men Ordered in Tight Labor Era
War time manpower officials moved to dismiss workers at a night club and a taxicab company. A total of 214 employees were let go for hiring violations. Edward L. Cushman, state WMC director, said both cases involved individuals hired in violation of regulations and that none used women workers, highlighting focus on compliance in a tight labor market.
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Destrust
Iaz—Stenigan
Edward L. Cushman
WMC
Son Born To Wife of Prisoner in Germany
Lieutenant and Mrs. Robert Shank are parents of Robert Earl Jr born at Mason Clinic Mason West Virginia October 14. Shank was reported missing over Mary August 9 after his Martin Marauder Bomber was hit by flak. He is a prisoner of war in Germany and a Berlin radio message says he is safe and well. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W E Shank Apple Grove and Mr and Mrs Sidney H Fadel Mason West Virginia.
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W. Va
Robert Shank
Robert Earl Jr
Mason Clinic
Mason
Shank
Mary
Germany
Berlin
W. E. Shank
Apple Grove
Sidney Ih. Fadel Mason
Burglary owner and bartender held on civil rights bail
A Bunbury owner and his bartender were held on $200 bail after being charged with refusing service to a Black patron in violation of Pennsylvania 1935 civil rights law requiring full and equal accommodations in public places. The case stems from a complaint alleging racial discrimination.
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Bunbury
Soprovn
Pennsylvania
1300 Heavy Bombers Hit Cologne for Sixth Time
London AP reports 1300 heavy bombers and Liberators hit central Cologne for the sixth time, aided by Mosquito bombers and 800 escort fighters. The raid targeted rail yards and tank and ordnance works amid weather and smoke, with over 2,100 aircraft involved in the weekend assault.
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Rhine
Cologne
Henschel Tank Works
Bettenhausen Ordnance Works
West Wall
Aachen
Germany
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Rame
Bricker Calls for Nationwide Reconversion Effort
John W. Bricker urged nationwide reconversion from war to peace time production. He warned against letting the East gain a jump on the West in peacetime industry after victory over Germany. He said reconversion must be national and tied to winning the war against Japan to protect the entire nation's economic well being.
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Santa Ana
John W. Bricker
East
Germany
Japan
Ohio
Finnish Drive Clears Germans From Lapland Across Arctic Circle
Stockholm reports Finnish police sweep across the Arctic Circle to drive out German forces from Lapland. Heavy fighting reported in the Torne valley with enemy tanks and heavy artillery deployed.
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Arctic Circle
Stockholm
Lapland
Helsinki
Torneajv
Logan Man Is Named Gives Birth Twentieth Child
Esterly and her 20th child Timothy were reported doing well at Sacred Heart Hospital. E. Darley Kitchen was appointed as acting fuel officer for the Office of Price Administration to succeed Campbell J. Graf. Kitchen has served here two years. Esterly, a Logan truck driver, and her family reside in Logan.
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Alleniums
Pal
Esterly
Twodas
Price
Timothy
Stration
Sacred Heart Hosment
E. Darley
Fighteen
OPA
Logan
Soviet Drive Pushes Toward Nis and Belgrade Rail Hubs
Soviet and allied forces advance through the Balkans driving toward Nis and Belgrade as 1,500 prisoners are reported from Belgrade suburbs. Russian units press into northern Transylvania and Riga’s region while German defenses still resist in key cities.
Revolt in Hungarian Army Sparks Nazi Puppet Regime
Berlin reports allege high Hungarian officers sided with the Soviets as a message from Nazi radio in Budapest announces a new puppet government. Admiral Horthy proclaims armistice withdrawal while Count Szalasi forms a postretirement government amid a strict curfew.
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Berlin
Budapest
Nicholas Horthy
Ferenc Szalasi H
Ater Horthy
Hanec
Allegot
Germany
Lewis to Make Memorial Talk at UMW Service
Joan L Lew, president of the United Mine Workers of America, will lead a memorial service on Oct. 29 for 66 miners. The event at Powhatan Cemetery will include unveiling of a monument by UMW locals, with John Owens of District 6 also speaking. A marble monument was purchased by the UMW but won t be ready in June. a plaster duplicate will be used for the service.
Jap Cruiser and Destroyer Sunk by Lone Liberator
A single B24 Liberator from the 14th Air Force based in China attacked a six-ship Japanese convoy en route to Formosa. The raid felled a heavy cruiser and a destroyer, touching off explosions that blew the cruiser’s magazine and sent the crew into the China Sea.
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Clyde A. Ransom
14Th Air Force
China
Formosa
Bantain
Chile
Rubber Workers Return to Goodyear Plant After Reinstatement
Ten workers at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Plant No 2 resume duties in the mechanical goods department after reinstatement of a dismissed colleague following federal mediation by Labor Conciliator Paul Weuller. Negotiations between union and management led to the reinstatement and end of a weekend stoppage.
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CIO United Rubbber
Goodyear Tire’ and Rubber Cos
Federal
Paul We Uller
Fuller
Richmond News Leader publisher Bryan dies at 72
Richmond publisher 72, longtime chief owner of The Richmond News Leader and The Times Dispatch, known for guiding the group through tough years and helping maintain local daily paper leadership. He died after a battle with pneumonia, leaving a legacy in Virginia journalism.
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Richmond
Gowntewart Bryan
Richmond News Leader
The
Times-Dispatch
Chicgo Daily Times
Pin
Tribune
British Troops Patrolled Athens After Civil Clashes
British forces patrolled Athens after breaking up clashes between rival Greek factions in the Civil Square. The fleet disembarked at Piraeus and troops paraded through the city as Greeks cheered, order restored within a few hours.
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Piraeus
Athens
Oeder
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