Reds Repel Nazis Near Stalingrad
Soviet communiques report heavy fighting northwest of Stalingrad with the Red Army repelling five German attacks, destroying 13 tanks, 10 trucks, and three guns. Italian division defeated. 550 captured. Fighting also on northeast ofKotelnik ov, south of Krasnodar, and Mozdok area as Russians press toward the Volga.
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Moscow
Russia
Axis
Stalingrad
Red Army
Stouly
Volga River
Kotelnikov
Krasnodar
Caucasus
Mozdok
Grozny
Kalinin
Red Star
Volga
Stali
Caspian
Black Seas
North Caucasus
Gregory K. Zhukov
Corning Glass Head Resigns WPB Post
Amory Houghton director general of operations and a leading War Production Board figure resigns from his WPB post amid a Toledo anti trust court order naming Corning Glass Works and other firms. Nelson accepts the resignation with regret warning it creates a setback for WPB operations.
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Washington
Amory Houghton
War Production Board
Toledo
Ohio
Corning Glass Works
Corning
N. Y
Houghton
Donald M. Nelson
War Agency
Louisiana Senate Kills Work or Fight Bill in Senate Clash
Baton Rouge AP report notes the Louisiana senate rejected the Work or Fight measure amid a flurry of speeches. Opponents argued the bill intruded on personal freedoms. supporters pressed for state labor policy.
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Louisiana
Bill
Baton Rouge
Louisiana Senate
House
Senate
Stockholm Hears Laval to Transfer Dakar to Germany
A dispatch reported that Pierre Laval may hand Dakar and other French West African areas to Germany. Diplomatic circles cite a German division moving toward Dakar and a note from the German consul general after Brazil declared war with Germany and Italy. The Nazis seek control of West African ports deemed at risk from Allied naval and air forces from Brazil.
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London
INS
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Vichy
Tger
Pierre Laval
Dakar
Germany
America
Brazil
Italy
Laval
Blind man seeks enlistment as tank driver
George Haper Jr., 24, of Chicago, a Loyola University graduate who is blind, seeks to enlist in the armored tank division believing a blind person could be a tank driver. Fort Knox officials note drivers are guided by gunners nudging shoulders for turns and other signals, with caution on narrow bridges.
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Chicago
George Haper, Jr
Loyola University
Uncle Sam
Haper
Fort Knox
Student officer may headline satay scare in Florida
Qualified by name. Henricks Field Florida AP notes that a student officer here could become a crackerjack satay Lieut A Vintor of Vinton Louisiana.
Three Years of War A NewSenatic Snanes Seen 900 1938
The Gazette presents a special section with maps and legend detailing Nazi devastation in Poland the Low Countries Norway Czechoslovakia and Greece. It highlights the wartime era through pictures and a reference record for home and school use.
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U. A
Poland
Low
Norway
Czechoslovakia
Greece
Samy
War tax aims at even the smallest income in plan
Washington reports describe an emergency war tax targeting virtually all earners. Senate Finance Committee expected to seek a minimum $1.5 billion hike to the House approved revenue bill’s $8.137 billion from individuals. Proposals include a gross income tax possibly collected at the source and a postwar savings bond plan linked to the levy.
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Washington
Rec Gnese Gull Treasury
Senate Finance Committee
House
Treasury
ODT Orders War Curb on Taxicabs
Washington dispatch reports the ODT announcing a national fight on taxicab use with a 40 mph speed limit and bans on cruising of cabs effective September 1.
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ODT
Washington
INS
Grew to Speak on Radio Tonight From Japan Outbreak
United States ambassador to Japan on the outbreak of war Joseph C. Grew will address listeners on the Columbia Broadcasting system Sunday at 7 30 p m central war time in his first remarks since returning to the Orient with other repatriates.
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Washington
Joseph C. Grew
United States
Japan
Columbia Broadcasting System
It’s Still Hot But Humidity Lessens in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids weekend highs near 88 degrees with 77 at 2:30 PM and noon readings at 75. Humidity eased to 50 percent at 6 AM and 53 percent at 2:30 PM, offering a bit more comfort.
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Cedar Rapids
Reinforcements Reported At Milne Bay In New Guinea Fight
Japanese reinforcements were reported at Milne Bay as Australians and Japanese fought a fifth day of battle. Air forces aided ground troops with heavy damage to targets, while clashes continued in Kokoda and Lae Salamaua sectors. Allied air raids targeted Amboina Buka and Rabaul with several fires ignited in dispersal areas.
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Australia
Milne Bay
Kokoda
Lae-Salamaua
New Guinea
Buna
Amboina
Buka
Solomon Islands
Rabaul
New Britain
Owen Stanley
Port Moresby
Two Mercy Ships Arrive in Greece
The mercy ships Formosa Eros and Camelia, carrying 15900 tons of grain and nearly 50 tons of medical supplies, docked at a Greek port, announced by the Greek war relief association. They sailed from Montreal on August 7.
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New York
Formosa
Eros
Camelia
Greek War Relief Association
Montreal
Score of 8 York Raids Without Loss of Plane
London reports the box score of U S bombers that have raided eight times without losing a single aircraft. Aug 27 to Aug 29 missions include Rouen and Dunkirk Cherbourg area, Abbeville airdrome, rail yards, Damaged targets, and Meaulte aircraft factory with German fighter opposition over the North Sea. Brig. Gen. Ira C. Baker leads the campaign.
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London
U. S
Rouen
Dunkirk - Cherbourg
France
Ira C. Baker
U.S. Bomber Command
Abbeville
Oar
North Sea
Letrait
Sestiemeen
Rotterdam
Meaulte
Albert
Weverghemel
Courtrai
Belgium
Allied Bombs Hit Nazis in 60 Hour Front in Europe
Allied air assault on Nazi held Europe nears the 60 hour mark with RAF leading the attack and American B 17s and fighters playing an increasing role. Fortresses raid targets from the French coast to Bavaria including the Wevergem airfield near Courtrai Belgium and return undamaged despite enemy efforts.
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London
Germany
Europe
Britain
Royal Air Force
France
Bavaria
Ruhr
Gdynia
Weverghemel
Courtrai
Belgium
Air Ministry
R.A F
U. S
U. S. Army Air Force
R.A.F
Marines Hold Six Guadalcanal Islands In South Pacific Push
United States Marines hold six islands in the Guadalcanal Tulagi area after repelling Japanese landings. Navy reports say many troops were annihilated or captured, Allied air and naval forces dominating the skies and sealing early success in the Solomons campaign.
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Washington
United States
Guadalcanal-Tulagi
Solomons
Navy
Suport
General Brett in U S On Surprise Trip
Lieut. Gen. George H. Brett, Allied air force commander in Australia since last March, has returned to the United States after a record flight from Brisbane aboard a U S four engined flying boat. The surprise trip was disclosed Saturday night in Denver.
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Denver
INS
George H. Brett
Allied Air Force
Australia
United States
Brisbane
Tiny Flag Proclaims Liberty Across Multiple Fronts
A small American flag from World War II times flew over a Japanese site and later from a barracks window in the Philippines, a tent in Cuba, and a rickshaw in Pekin and Tientsin. It was owned by Edward J. Snell of Philadelphia who bought it in Vineland New Jersey in 1934.
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Zepemens Kukum Island
Guadalcanal
Eward J. Snell
Snell
Philadelphia
Vineland
N. J
Philippines
Cuba
Pekin
Tientsin
Good Things to Eat Ad Page Promotes Local Produce
Classified note invites fall produce sellers to advertise in The Gazette Want Ads. Readers are directed to call 2-1121 to place an ad. The item references Pierson’s at 1800 Ellis and suggests growers market their goods through the column.
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