Nazi Aides Held in French Jail Described by Reporter
Gazette correspondent Tom Treanor details a Paris region jail where collaborators are displayed to him. He describes a line of accused informers, Russian and Italian prisoners, a black market operator, and five women two of whom had their hair cut as a mark of collaboration. He notes the harsh, sterile cell environment and the guards’ brisk control.
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Tom Treanor
Gazette
Paris
Laval
Jeii
John
Marki
Wiley Goodland Win in Wisconsin
Senator Alexander Wiley and Acting Governor Walter S. Goodland led the Republican ticket in Wisconsin's primary as results from about four-fifths of the 3078 precincts showed them far ahead of Democratic and Progressive contenders.
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Milwaukee
Alexander Wiley
Walter S. Goodland
Dewey Skips Labor Day Message AFL Criticizes Veto
AFL publicist says Gov. Dewey refused a Labor Day message citing a heavy workload. Hagerty confirms no statement due to ongoing duties as governor. Pearl notes Roosevelt’s holidays and questions whether Dewey’s staff can spare time for such messages. Dewey comments on Allied invasion news and avoids elaboration.
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Albany
N. Y
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
James C. Hagerty
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Philip Pearl
AFI
Deweyill
Pearl
AFL
Dewey
United States
Gov. Dewey
Roosevelt
Hagerty
Executive Mansion
France
Dewey and Holiday Duel on Tuesday Night
F R Holiday and Dewey were linked in a Tuesday night event as politicians or public figures, with references to a potential campaign or confrontation setting. The fragment hints at a political clash or engagement unfolding that evening.
Allied HQ denies Bradley Monty parity in Western Front
Headquarters denied reports that Gen. Sir Bernard L. Montgomery was removed from command of Allied ground forces in western France and that Lt. Gen. Omar N. Bradley was placed on an equal footing. The denial followed Eisenhower’s remarks about Bradley.
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Allied Hdq. Aef
Bernard L. Montgomery
France
Omar N. Bradley
United States Army
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Bradley
Eisenhower Commands All Western Front Operations In France
Headquarters says Eisenhower retains complete command of all land, sea, and air operations in western France while his immediate headquarters move to France to be closer to battle zones. The Twelfth army group under Lt Gen George S Patton Jr forms part of the Twenty first army group led by Montgomery, placing Bradley under Eisenhower.
How South French Names Pronounced By The AP
The Associated Press provides guidance on the pronunciation of southern French place names introduced by the Allied invasion. Examples include Cannes as Can, Nice as Nees, Mentone as Mahn ton, and Toulon as Toc lohn, with further spellings for Riviera Grasse and others.
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Associated Press
France
Cannes
Nice
Mentone
Riviera
Hyeres
Ee-air
Grasse
Grass
Alpes Maritimes
Bormes
Bohrm
Antibes
Beaulieu
Fresh Supplies to Polish Underground Fight in Warsaw
London reports rush of weapons and ammunition into Warsaw for an underground Polish army of 25 000 or more. Fierce fighting continues with German armored units as the Polish commander known as Gen Bor calls for outside forces to march on the capital.
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London
Warsaw
Bor
Germans Move to Loot City Hampering Defense Against Soviets
The fragment describes German forces looting a city and hindering its defense as the Soviet army advances from the east.
Drive Goes Too Far In Sparrow Removal
Ralph Ping and his father, hired to clear sparrows from Perrysville Indiana post office, used a blow torch to remove 16 sparrows and four nests triggering a fire department response before the job was completed.
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Danville, Ill
Ralph Ping
Perrysville
Ind
War Bonds Drive Boosts Public Support Across Cities
The Gazette notes a wide campaign to sell war bonds with emphasis on civic duty. Local editions reference Cedar Rapids and Chicago areas while reiterating Associated Press content and daily newspaper distribution practices.
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Sanne
the Gazette Company
Cedar Rapids
Faoree
International News Service
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