Norway’s Lie Captivates City Park Audience
Haakon Lie Norwegian patrolman spoke in the city about Lie In Occupied Norway with vivid views of Guadalcanal. He warned of Nazi methods and urged all-out American effort to crush the Nazis while stressing unity and the need for decisive action to save occupied countries.
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Corry
United States
America
Haakon Lie
Pattol
Lie
Norway
Guadalcanal
Pfc
Robert Grice
Pacific
Gestapo
Europe
Hitler
Africa
Sicily
United Nations
Eis
Nicélielie Whicky
Mrr
B.C. Barnes
Victory
Avanine
Fragmented wartime bulletin on Soviet front and German threat
A fragmented World War II era AP news bulletin outlines the possible opening of a second front against Mussolini’s axis, the Muscovite defense, and strategic concerns about reserve strength and thermic weaponry. It notes a dramatic fictional scenario of a major line in Russia and the potential impact on Allied operations.
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Ore
Belgorod
Tuell
Russia
Journal 15
Associated Press
AP News
Russia and Allies Face Tough Operations in War Effort
Fragmentary wartime note discusses heavy enemy pressure and the need for Allied development of resources. It notes deteriorating conditions under stress, calls for maximizing available resources, and references the broader Russo-German conflict. Names and exact terms are unclear due to garbled OCR.
War Waite Working Classes Pend Arges
Fragmentary text references a publication with vague phrases about France and Moscow and a movement sanction. It mentions guns in France and a potential victory over a party or group, but the content is incoherent and largely unreadable. No clear persons, places, or events can be reliably identified.
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Frank Jy
France
Moscow
Aider
Fragmentary wartime note on postwar fate and Allied command
A garbled study piece discusses postwar duty and German occupation, mentioning Allied command and ongoing threat. The fragment hints at wartime contingencies, summer events, and possible shelling or weather, but readability is limited and core facts are unclear.
Americans Take Troina After Artillery Blasts Germans
Field dispatches report American troops captured Troina, after a massive artillery barrage along Mt Blas trolin line in northeast Sicily. The capture signals a shrinking Axis bridgehead as 105mm and 148mm batteries opened fire and waves of P-365 and medha bombers struck strong German positions. Eisenhower HQ announced the Thalkan prison island of Astlen was occupied, with about 100 Italian soldiers captured. Reports from Naples and Messina noted air raids and fires, while Basil Slemp, White House secretary to President Coolidge, was reported dying at St Marys hospital in Knoxville.
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Associated Press
Troina
Jeystone
Trolin
Eremy
San Agata
Sicily
Nui
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Thalkan
Astlen
Palermo
Naples
Italy
San Giovanni
Paarsiminis
Catania
Messing
Iso
Messina
Boll
Barlivagia
Paolo
Ttallany
Halsey forecasts major assault on Japan in new push
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. predicts American forces will drive from the South Pacific into the battle of Japan marking the first anniversary of the Guadalcanal offensive. Reports from South Pacific HQ say engineers and Seabees race to reinforce the airfield at Munda and plan to seize Kolombangara’s Vila Feld as Bougainville air and sea operations continue. Allied fighters and bombers clash with Japanese aircraft and bases across the Solomons with Rekala Bay near Santa Isabel Island targeted for heavy strikes.
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Associated Press
William F. Halsey, Jr
Japan
Keels
South Pacific
South Seas
Admiral Halsey
South Puchic
U. S. Army
Navy
Solomons
Zor
Rubel
New Britain
Munda
Vile Jarfeld
Kolombangara Island
U. S
Bougainville Island
War News and Air Raids Reported Across Europe
Information from Russian guerrillas says Nazis plan civilian evacuation in the Antomolensk area. Officials say limited diversion of alcohol production to beverage use is under consideration. London reports a large bomber formation crossing the Channel with bombs dropped on Western Germany without causing damage. Britain notes a sixth raid-free night with no air raid casualties in 2 1/2 days.
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Washington
Chemical Division
War Production Board
London
English Channel
Germany
Britain
Nazis Increase Forces as Hungary Rests
ANKARA Aug 7 The first steps toward a total Nazi occupation of Bungay were believed under way as Germany boosts garrisons in Hungary claimed to be sending troops through Hungary to reach Greece. An official Hungarian statement said it would not bow to German demands to deploy troops.
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Ankara
Bungay
Hungary
Greece
Hungaria
Admiral King Outlines War Strategy Plan
Admiral Friest de Kine outlines Allied aims to keep China in the war against Japan and aid Russia by diverting German forces. He says the United States' Pacific operations will press Japan, seize strategic positions, and intensify pressure to "give the enemy more hell" as the war widens. The interview was conducted at the Navy Department on Guadalcanal anniversary.
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China
Japan
Russia
Associated Press
Washington
Friest de Kine
Chie
Sy Elves
United States
Sid Tint
Pacific
King
Fiat Command
Welf
Navy Department
Guadalcanal
Europe
Ing
Torch Slayer Suicide Shocks Indiana County Community
Blair Sink 31, suspected killer of his wife Bana Sink, 19, was found dead with a 23 caliber bullet near their Bruty Valley home, days after his wife was torched and killed. Investigators noted two attempted car chases, with Bana fleeing before Sink shot and torched her. A note to his father hinted at remorse but implied guilt, and authorities said no inquest would be held.
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Indiana
Blair Sink
Yenter
Valley
J. Clair Irv
Sink
Bana
William
Sherif Irvin
Abbey Advanced to First Lieut in PA State Guard
Corry's platoon of Company C in the Pennsylvania State Guards returns from Indiantown Gap where they completed a week of intensive training. Promotions include Guy E Abbey to first lieutenant and John T Ford Jr to captain, with James W Crawford named second lieutenant. The unit expects a special train to reach Corry early tomorrow. The journal thanks Cpl J C Krone for notes on training and notes fierce rivalry among platoons as 1,200 guardsmen prepare for summer deployment.
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Corry
Pennsylvania
State Guards
Indiantown
Gap
Johm¢ T. Pord, Jr
Erie
James W. Crawford
Cpl
J. C Krone
Tadlantown Gap
Cory
Gun Stolen From Auto In Pittsburgh Case
Police pursue theft of 22 caliber rifle camera and flashlight from a car of Fred Raymond at 23 West Park Place. Gun sold yesterday at a local shop. Rifle identified by Raymond and held by police as inquiry continues. Miner indictments posted bond in federal anti-strike case.
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Fred Raymond
West Park Plage
Raymond
S ‘Bear Lake
Miners Post
Pittsburgh
Russians threaten Kharkov Bryansk as offense progresses
Dispatches report Soviet front lines around Kharkov and Bryansk facing advances by Russian forces. Belgarod region movements push toward the Kharkov railway, with 37 miles reached near Zolochey and 26 miles to the northwest of Kharkov.
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Kharkov
Bryansk
Sy Associated Press
Moscow
Ina
Belgarov
Soviet Union
Kirowgls
Whurkov
Lee Dyel
Bryden
Austin
Belgorod
Kharkov-Bryansk
Zolochey
Germany
Neil Aus
Corn Blockade Broken Heralds War Grain Movement
Aug 7 Chicago dispatch reports corn trade reopening as top buyers lift blockades. About one million bushels secured for the week, exceeding June buys. Farmers sell under price cap protections until August 11, aided by good late crop progress and war demand. Corn feeds steel and explosives production chain, aiding wartime needs.
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Associated Press
Ghigago
Faria
Gm Glaulers
Mid-West
Stoke BP
Wheeler Calls For Draft Action By Congress
Washington dispatch reports Democratic leaders and War Manpower Chief McNutt urging Congress to reverse his postponement order on the draft. National Selective Service Headquarters orders a nationwide sweep to clear local boards of volunteers and hold off the next draft wave.
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Wheeler
Congress
Associated Frese
Washington
McNutt
Meru
Hye
National Selective Service Meaelquarters
Iso
Hold Present Price Ceilings On Clothing
Washington Aug 7 The OPA announced price ceilings for women's and children's clothing will fall in line with fall regulations. About 15 new garment categories were moved to the current order, potentially easing some prices compared with last year though effects may be modest this January.
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Washington
OPA
Lwlow
Ninety-Seven Pennsylvania Towns Vote On Wet-Dry Issue
Ninety seven municipalities in Pennsylvania will decide retail sale of quoted beer at the September primary. The State Liquor Control Board released the list from county commissioners reports as local option referenda machinery is set up. In 1841 sixty local option referenda existed. by 1939, 465 municipalities posted the questions. Among those voting, 87 will license alcohol for beer sales and also permit liquor sales elsewhere. Petitions favored by drys numbered 74 for restrictions, wets 17, and six towns qualified by both sides. A liquor license allows beer sales. a beer license restricts sales to beer only. Included were six towns in Claremont county, four in Crawford, and four in Mercer. none in Exile county.
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Harrigsurg
Pennsylvania
State Liquor Control Board
Vere
Drys
Selorentia
Liquor Contra
Dcense
Clamont
Crawford
Mercer
Exile County
Goebbels Tries to Steady German Morale Amid Allied Bomb Warnings
Dispatches from the German front report internal crisis talk in Berlin and a mass stampede fear as Allies threaten renewed bombing. Berlin may declare the city an open town to avoid Hamburg’s fate while Goebbels seeks to reassure, claiming Hitler’s forces will launch counter blows and reveal a new weapon. Refugees describe chaos and rumors of evacuation plans as Swiss travelers note Berlin’s panic and intensified propaganda efforts.
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Berlin
Hamburg
Associated Press
Sicily
Germany
London
Adol Hiller Wight
Bottl
Mianeler
Mstabel
Londen
Mussolini
Nasi
Sul Umesepark J
Switzerland
Goebbels
Hitler
Britain
Lovy
Meeldenis
Corry Boy Burned at Camp
A Corry boy, son of Robert Long of Want Presence Street, was badly burned at a camp. He sustained injuries to both legs and was carried to a station hospital. The Whelini is reported in poor condition, with little available in the way of particulars.
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Corry
Lang
Robert Long
Striout
Iran
Mr. Long
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